***The Official AKV Owners And Lovers Thread***. Come And Chat

[dawne98]

7 days from today I will be checking into AKV for the very first time

My last visit was to AKL in 2007...they were just building the villas...I can't wait to see the changes and go home for the first time!!

My family and I are going to be at AKV next Friday for the weekend we are going to be at Vero beach for Thursday night I am doing the I can not wait to go dance lol

 

[AKLFan3]

Next year, we are looking at a family trip with DH, DS, DD, DBFF, DS and DDIL (and me, of course) and staying in a 2 bedroom either at Jambo or Kidani. Not sure which would suite our needs better and undecided about standard vs savannah view. Any experiences with either would be appreciated! Thanks in advance

With such a large group, I would go with Kidani since the 2 bedroom has 3 full bathrooms, as opposed to Jambo's 2 bedroom which has just 2 full baths. The standard view at Kidani faces either the pool or the parking lot/entrance area. If you have the points available, go with the savanna view.

 

[sleeperclan]

With such a large group, I would go with Kidani since the 2 bedroom has 3 full bathrooms, as opposed to Jambo's 2 bedroom which has just 2 full baths. The standard view at Kidani faces either the pool or the parking lot/entrance area. If you have the points available, go with the savanna view.

Thanks AKLFan3! I didn't realize Kidani had 3 FULL baths--that would work out better for us. We won't be doing commando-style in the parks and plan on doing as many meals in the villa as possible and taking it easy, so maybe savanna view would be best. Is there a better room request for the savanna villas? Will be making our reservations in Feb, so I want to have all the specifics I can by then. We also plan on doing the Sanaa "Untamed" lunch...so, I guess it's Kidani instead of Jambo next year

 

[Donald is #1]

We just returned from a 3 night stay at AKV in a standard studio. This was our first stay in a standard studio--we usually go value studio (with nothing but parking lot views) and we loved it!! We had a lovely view of the pool through some trees and were just around the corner from the elevators. It was nice walking out the front door to a view of the lobby! We had breakfast at Boma (our favorite) and had intended on doing the Culinary tour, but were so busy we couldn't fit it in. I ordered the cheese plate from room service and it was wonderful. Next year, we are looking at a family trip with DH, DS, DD, DBFF, DS and DDIL (and me, of course) and staying in a 2 bedroom either at Jambo or Kidani. Not sure which would suite our needs better and undecided about standard vs savannah view. Any experiences with either would be appreciated! Thanks in advance

Excellent idea with Kidani. I am doing a family trip next year -- 6 of us (sister, husband & their 2 kids, plus our other sister) and booked Kidani for the same reason. Having 3 bathroom versus 2 is a big enough plus that it over rode having Mara downstairs at Jambo house.

 

[sleeperclan]

Excellent idea with Kidani. I am doing a family trip next year -- 6 of us (sister, husband & their 2 kids, plus our other sister) and booked Kidani for the same reason. Having 3 bathroom versus 2 is a big enough plus that it over rode having Mara downstairs at Jambo house.

We will miss having both Mara and Boma downstairs, but the 3 baths would work out better with 4 women! Now to decide if savanna view is worth the extra points decisions, decisions!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

We're waiting on ROFR for our first DVC purchase making AKL our *Home*, so of course we're already planning our first trip as Members and were wondering about the 1 bdr's at Jambo:

I know Kidani has an extra bathroom, but do the Jambo 1 bdr's have a separate tub and shower or is it all in one?

Thanks!!

The tub and shower are all one, but the tub is HUGE! If you have small children, they will think the tub is a swimming pool! As "old folks" we find the tub/shower at Jambo very difficult to get into and out of. I much prefer the seperate shower. That is really the only negative for me of the Jambo units.

 

[MMrules]

My family and I are going to be at AKV next Friday for the weekend we are going to be at Vero beach for Thursday night I am doing the I can not wait to go dance lol

Have a great trip!!!

 

[MMrules]

Does anyone know if they are still offering some continental type breakfast at Sanaa???

 

[Donald is #1]

We will miss having both Mara and Boma downstairs, but the 3 baths would work out better with 4 women! Now to decide if savanna view is worth the extra points decisions, decisions!!

I can't help there. I have always booked savanna view.

The tub and shower are all one, but the tub is HUGE! If you have small children, they will think the tub is a swimming pool! As "old folks" we find the tub/shower at Jambo very difficult to get into and out of. I much prefer the seperate shower. That is really the only negative for me of the Jambo units.

I'm with you. I would much prefer a separate tub & shower for the same reason.

 

[happenin2you]

Me too! My husband and I just signed all papers last night and we are new to DVC as well. We recently returned from our first time at AKL and absolutely loved it! DH said the funniest thing...."you were right, we should have done this years ago. I should have listened to you" LOL

Well congrats and Welcome Home to you too! Silly men, it would be so much easier if they would just do it our way the first time around, wouldn't it?

 

[SOnotLayuh]

We are brand new owners too! I'm so excited to finally be joining the DVC family. We go around 4ish times a year now, so it won't take long for us to pay ourselves back for the investment

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Look at my ticker!!! Only one month - 30 days - until my trip to POP, AKV and VWL!!!!

 

[BreezyBus]

Does anyone know if they are still offering some continental type breakfast at Sanaa???

Yes, we were there Sept 8th - 11th. While checking in, we were informed of the continental breakfast at Sanaa, however, we ate breakfast in our room.

 

[MMrules]

Yes, we were there Sept 8th - 11th. While checking in, we were informed of the continental breakfast at Sanaa, however, we ate breakfast in our room.

Thank you!!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Yes, we were there Sept 8th - 11th. While checking in, we were informed of the continental breakfast at Sanaa, however, we ate breakfast in our room.

Did they happen to mention what they were serving?

 

[cemeb4dk]

7 days from right about now, we will be staying at Kidani for our first stay ever at AKL. Studio Savannah view, we are excited as our home resort is Beach Club so looking forward to a new atmosphere.

 

[BreezyBus]

Did they happen to mention what they were serving?

No and I didn't think to ask.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

No and I didn't think to ask.

Well, I guess I'll just have to check it out while I'm there!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Well, I guess I'll just have to check it out while I'm there!

There was a thread about the continental breakfast offerings last week but I can't seem to find it. They're doing it on a trial basis and I recall it being mentioned that they're offering coffee, milk, juice, muffins, bagels, etc. I'll be there Saturday so I'll check it out too!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

There was a thread about the continental breakfast offerings last week but I can't seem to find it. They're doing it on a trial basis and I recall it being mentioned that they're offering coffee, milk, juice, muffins, bagels, etc. I'll be there Saturday so I'll check it out too!

Enjoy your vacation and a little extra pixiedust for you.