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

[pirateprincess81]

Enjoy! Hope you love it!

We also only ever stayed at value resorts prior to joining DVC and it was such a huge difference. You're going to love it

 

[suemom2kay]

Hi Everyone,

Don't know many on this thread... scheduled to arrive at Kidani 1/16/14, first 2 nights studio SV, then a week in a 1 bedroom SV... can NOT wait!!!!

This stay will be 3 weeks after laparoscopic abdominal surgery so I will be renting a scooter and spending more time relaxing at the resort than our usual style...

So excited for the rest and relaxation!!!

 

[jerseygal]

Hope that you enjoy AKV and that your rest and relaxation is GREAT!

ENJOY AND BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR RECUPERATION! HAPPY TRAVELS!

 

[suemom2kay]

Hope that you enjoy AKV and that your rest and relaxation is GREAT!

ENJOY AND BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR RECUPERATION! HAPPY TRAVELS!

Thanks Jerseygal! Where in Jersey are you from? I grew up in Cedar Grove, NJ. Live just over the border in PA nowadays...

 

[franandaj]

Hi Everyone,

Don't know many on this thread... scheduled to arrive at Kidani 1/16/14, first 2 nights studio SV, then a week in a 1 bedroom SV... can NOT wait!!!!

This stay will be 3 weeks after laparoscopic abdominal surgery so I will be renting a scooter and spending more time relaxing at the resort than our usual style...

So excited for the rest and relaxation!!!

Not sure what that is, but good luck on the surgery!

You will love AKV for the relaxation factor! I just love sitting on the balcony watching the animals in the afternoon. It's nice to have the kitchen to just relax and make something nice and simple for dinner while enjoying the view!

 

[jerseygal]

Cedar Grove...I know the area....

We've had many "stops" in Jersey...Bergen County, Middlesex County,
and lastly Monmouth County down by Red Bank, Middletown, Holmdel....Exit 114 off the Parkway..

Hope you enjoy your stay! Our family was at Kidani, our home resort, probably about 3 summers ago...We thoroughly ENJOYED it!!! Loved everything about it, except for the fact that at that time, there was no refillable drink station by the Kidani pool. Maybe DVC has since changed that??? Also, we had vacationed in the heart of the very humid weather, August, and there were a lot of bees for some reason by some chairs by the pool??? Other than that, FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

[boswellnakia]

Is there a laundry area on the 5th floor of Jambo? I'm in a Value Studio and will need to wash clothes over our next trip. Looking at an AKL resort map, I only see two public laundry areas...one on Level 1 past Simba's Playhouse and one on Level 2 at the end of the Arusha Savanna wing. Are these the only two options?

Thanks!

 

[eangel12]

I would love some opinions! We are debating between savannah view or just doing the value room at AKV-Kidani. Our boys will be 4 and 2...both love animals. The last time we went to Disney when the oldest was 2, we stayed at Beach Club and never once looked out the window of our room. We hit the parks, LOVE pool time and sleep in the room. Wondering if we could save some $$ by doing value instead of savannah view!! Thanks in advance!!

 

[twinklebug]

I would love some opinions! We are debating between savannah view or just doing the value room at AKV-Kidani. Our boys will be 4 and 2...both love animals. The last time we went to Disney when the oldest was 2, we stayed at Beach Club and never once looked out the window of our room. We hit the parks, LOVE pool time and sleep in the room. Wondering if we could save some $$ by doing value instead of savannah view!! Thanks in advance!!

Kidani has Savanna and Standard view rooms.
Jambo has Savanna, Standard and Value view rooms.

In my opinion, at Kidani I will always reserve a Savanna view and make a request for the Sunset Savanna (giraffe & zebra.) We had a Standard view for 2 nights one trip to save on points, and although the room was identical to the others at Kidani, I really missed the savanna.

Jambo, on the other hand... value rooms may or may not look out on a savanna view. MS will not allow requests since there are so few to start with. Typically the value rooms will have a view of a people pen. We had one our very first stay, it wasn't bad, but it was ice cold out and I never stepped onto the balcony. Did have a couple of giraffe who slept with their heads on the branches of the tree outside our room though.

 

[twinklebug]

Is there a laundry area on the 5th floor of Jambo? I'm in a Value Studio and will need to wash clothes over our next trip. Looking at an AKL resort map, I only see two public laundry areas...one on Level 1 past Simba's Playhouse and one on Level 2 at the end of the Arusha Savanna wing. Are these the only two options?

Thanks!

It's been a long time since we stayed at Jambo, but I seem to recall a laundry room on the fourth floor near the elevators.

 

[LisaS]

eangel12: There is a great map of the DVC rooms on the 5th floor of Jambo House here: http://www.parkinfo2go.com/dvc-akv/floor5.php. The Value rooms are the ones along the Giraffe and Ostrich trails. A Value room can have a view of the pool area, the parking lot or an alcove of the Sunset Savanna. There aren't many Value rooms so you should book right at 11 months from check-in for your best chance of booking one.

boswellnakia: The DVC laundry room is on the 5th floor at the lobby end of the Zebra trail. The door to the laundry room requires a keycard (maybe your Magic Band will work too).

 

[eangel12]

So Kidani only has standard, no value? That is good to know! We definitely want to stay at Kidani for the pool area!!

There are so many decisions to make!!

 

[LisaS]

So Kidani only has standard, no value? That is good to know! We definitely want to stay at Kidani for the pool area!!

There are so many decisions to make!!

Kidani has Savanna View and Standard View rooms. Jambo House has those two booking categories plus Value and Club Level.

 

[Butler_chic07]

So excited! Officially booked our first reservation as DVC owners.

I've always loved AKL and was super excited when my DH agreed to purchase at AKL.

Cannot wait, it's only 164 days away. WhooooHooooo!

Since there is only 2 of us we are staying in a Standard View Studio. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas for us? Or even room request ideas?

It's our anniversary trip, so it's going to be extra special anyways.

I'm just thrilled that I have to find something to occupy my time and thoughts for 164 days!


So thrilled to be at AKL is 164 days...

 

[DisneyDiana]

So excited! Officially booked our first reservation as DVC owners.

I've always loved AKL and was super excited when my DH agreed to purchase at AKL.

Cannot wait, it's only 164 days away. WhooooHooooo!

Since there is only 2 of us we are staying in a Standard View Studio. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas for us? Or even room request ideas?

It's our anniversary trip, so it's going to be extra special anyways.

I'm just thrilled that I have to find something to occupy my time and thoughts for 164 days!


So thrilled to be at AKL is 164 days...

We check in in 164 days too! It is soo awesome the first time you check in on your points. Meet me at Uzima pool bar your first drink is on me. Congratulations!

 

[puppytrainer]

We'll be there with you!! Checking in in 168 days for our first AKL stay as an owner too. Can't wait to be there!

 

[wbl2745]

In 164 days (June 14) we're checking into a two bedroom savanna view and a studio standard view at AKV, Kidani Village for my whole family. (I've used all of my 2012, 2013, and 2014 points at VGC to pull this together.)

My question is about the buses. Are there any times of day when Kidani Village is the second stop for the buses, which means that they might be full. Should we consider walking over to Jambo House for some buses?

Thanks!
Bill

 

[kstorms27]

So excited! Officially booked our first reservation as DVC owners.

I've always loved AKL and was super excited when my DH agreed to purchase at AKL.

Cannot wait, it's only 164 days away. WhooooHooooo!

Since there is only 2 of us we are staying in a Standard View Studio. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas for us? Or even room request ideas?

It's our anniversary trip, so it's going to be extra special anyways.

I'm just thrilled that I have to find something to occupy my time and thoughts for 164 days!


So thrilled to be at AKL is 164 days...

If you can afford it. I would definitely get a savanna view and request the Sunset Savanna. My wife and I just celebrated our 10 yr anniversary in 1 bedroom with Savanna view. So amazing! So worth it! Enjoy!

 

[lovin'fl]

In 164 days (June 14) we're checking into a two bedroom savanna view and a studio standard view at AKV, Kidani Village for my whole family. (I've used all of my 2012, 2013, and 2014 points at VGC to pull this together.)

My question is about the buses. Are there any times of day when Kidani Village is the second stop for the buses, which means that they might be full. Should we consider walking over to Jambo House for some buses?

Thanks!
Bill

We were just there last week...1st stay as AKV owners...LOVED it! My very fave resort now.

The buses...the park buses pick you up at Kidani and then stop at Jambo before heading to the parks...when coming in they go right to Kidani. That is every time. The Downtown Disney bus at Kidani heads right out and on the way back stops at Jambo and then Kidani. The buses were never full (only coming back from stuff on Christmas Eve).

If you need to go over to Jambo and the shuttle isn't around or it's full (I did see that get filled up a couple times)...you can grab the 1st park bus and get off at Jambo.

All you who have a trip coming up...ENJOY!!! It's awesome at AKV!!!!!

 

[aaarcher86]

Do any of the studios at Kidani connect to other studios? Contemplating 2 studios over a 1 bedroom if anyone has any insight one way or the other.

I know it won't be a guaranteed connection if it's even possible. Thinking it would be nicer to have 2 beds.