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

[SAT887]

It's not that bad of a walk to the pool, but if you want to use the pool a lot, you should request near the pool. We really don't use the pool because we usually travel during cooler months. The buildings for Kidani are all connected (Though I did hear, you may have to go down to the lobby to walk all the way through the buildings). There are no long walks across parking lots to get anywhere.

Good to know! We have only been there once to eat at Sanaa. I never realized all the parking was in a garage! We will be going in September so the pool would be a nice option I think - I heard the child's play area is great. Thanks again We stayed at Jambo for one night last year and look forward to a whole week t
In just few months!

 

[DizGirl20]

HAPPY HAPPY AKV Owner checking in to say hello! Just found this thread!

We stayed at Kidani in 2011 and loved it! We tried VWL in 2012 and BCV/SSR this year. As much as I enjoy trying out all other resorts, AKV will always be my favorite. When we don't stay there I always have to visit multiple times - Sanaa, Jiko, Boma, Gift Shop

 

[ITGirl50]

HAPPY HAPPY AKV Owner checking in to say hello! Just found this thread!

We stayed at Kidani in 2011 and loved it! We tried VWL in 2012 and BCV/SSR this year. As much as I enjoy trying out all other resorts, AKV will always be my favorite. When we don't stay there I always have to visit multiple times - Sanaa, Jiko, Boma, Gift Shop

I agree! We love AKV too. We are staying there at Christmas.

 

[MarineFam]

We just bought DVC and our home is AKV. We haven't ever stayed there but are planning a stay for next spring before going on another Cruise. We are planning on getting a 2 bedroom and my in-laws are coming with us plus our two DS. We have another family of 4 friends of ours that are traveling with us that are staying at another resort and going on the cruise with us. My question is are they welcome to visit us while we are there and swim with us at the pool and things?

Really enjoying reading this thread. I started at page 100 and had to jump ahead to ask this question

 

[pixie08]

I'll be home in 2 weeks

 

[Doodledogs]

Hi everyone, we were wondering how much shade can be found at each of the pools?

 

[magicmonette]

Hi everyone, we were wondering how much shade can be found at each of the pools?

There's nice shaded areas at both pools. I could post a photo of my DH sleeping on a shaded bench behind a big "rock" at Uzima pool, but that would be mean! LOL!

 

[magicmonette]

Hi everyone, we were wondering how much shade can be found at each of the pools?

Couldn't help myself!

 

[magicmonette]

More shade:

 

[bocaj1431]

More shade:

Thanks for the pictures. cute one of your husband. Isn't it amazing how men can fall asleep anywhere. That bench doesn't look comfortable at all.

 

[magicmonette]

Thanks for the pictures. cute one of your husband. Isn't it amazing how men can fall asleep anywhere. That bench doesn't look comfortable at all.

Oh, it's always a topic in our house! He is in REM sleep in less than one minute and I HOPE for one minute OF REM sleep each night!
I will be staying at BLT and BWV next week. I cannot imagine them stacking up well against AKV. We LOVE our AKV home!

 

[Doodledogs]

Thanks! I think my husband can sleep anywhere too! Lol! I wish i could! We are at AKL June 9th-16th and planning on spending a lot of the week just enjoying the resort. So glad to see lots of shady places to relax!

 

[Brook1099]

We stayed in Kidani 2 years ago in a 2br Savannah View lobby floor room and absolutely LOVED IT... this Nov. we are booked for 13 nights!! I am so excited, hoping to get lobby floor again. My kids favorite resort as well.

I am already dreaming of the relaxing on my balcony with a cocktail in hand...

 

[budafam]

What time do bell services open at Kidani? On our very last day we're making a CRT reservation before the park opens and we won't be returning until 11am (which is checkout time) so we need a place to leave our carryons and to turn in our luggage.

 

[twinklebug]

What time do bell services open at Kidani? On our very last day we're making a CRT reservation before the park opens and we won't be returning until 11am (which is checkout time) so we need a place to leave our carryons and to turn in our luggage.

I think there's always someone on staff at Bell services, it's the Magical express counter that has specific hours, but they open pretty early for those with early morning flights.

Not sure which building you're in, and it's been too long since I've stayed in jambo to say for sure there, but in Kidani the Magical express luggage counter is right next to bell services, which adjoins with the front desk. If for any reason you don't find help at bell services, ask the front desk CMs to flag him/her down for you. They've been very helpful there.

I always give myself and bell services extra time to find the items I've stored with them before leaving for the airport or on ME. You never know when someone's shuffled carts around and made it more difficult for the next person to find your items. Of all our stays it's only happened once (SSR) that it took awhile to find our bags, but, it happens.

 

[twinklebug]

We stayed in Kidani 2 years ago in a 2br Savannah View lobby floor room and absolutely LOVED IT... this Nov. we are booked for 13 nights!! I am so excited, hoping to get lobby floor again. My kids favorite resort as well.

I am already dreaming of the relaxing on my balcony with a cocktail in hand...

Sounds wonderful!

We have a split trip coming up with 3 nights in a Kidani SV studio (myself and 2 teens) followed up by a week in a 1br at VWL. I adore both resorts and it tears my heart to leave one for the other.

Love your dreams of sitting on the balcony with a cocktail ... curious if the bar serves drinks up in to-go cups with lids

 

[kmchisholm]

So parents just got back from cruise and after trying not so successfully to hide it from me ( trying make surprise) bought AKL points on their vacation. Now we (I'm an associate) have BWV, SS & AKL. Was perfect timing as my running partner and I were considering doing the Jan race & I thought it would be a perfect chance to stay at AKL. So, have a savannah view for that weekend and can't wait!

 

[kedkin]

We've been DVC members since 2008 and bought into SSR. We loved AKV so we just bought into AKV through resale. They say buy where you want to stay and we just did!

 

[lfortin16]

We stayed in Kidani 2 years ago in a 2br Savannah View lobby floor room and absolutely LOVED IT... this Nov. we are booked for 13 nights!! I am so excited, hoping to get lobby floor again. My kids favorite resort as well.

I am already dreaming of the relaxing on my balcony with a cocktail in hand...

Hi! Just a quick question- Is the lobby floor up high enough to get a good view of the animals?
We're going in July and we have the same category of room.

 

[franandaj]

Hi! Just a quick question- Is the lobby floor up high enough to get a good view of the animals?
We're going in July and we have the same category of room.

You can see the animals better from the lower floors. I've had a second floor room twice and its great! Perfect view of the animals.