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

[kristenrice]

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.

There are no connecting studios in any DVC resort. There are also no 1BR's in any DVC resort that will have 2 beds. All 1BR's have a king bed in the bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room. OKW, BLT and AKV also have he sleeper chair,

 

[dwelty]

I figured I would ask here since AKL was one of the first resorts to convert to magic bands. We will be staying at a Kidani in mid January. I have already received my bands, connected our passes and credit card and done on line check in giving them my cell number to text me when the room is ready. We arrive in Orlando well after check in time. Is there any reason why we will have to go the the front desk to check in, or can we just go straight to our room?

 

[lovin'fl]

I figured I would ask here since AKL was one of the first resorts to convert to magic bands. We will be staying at a Kidani in mid January. I have already received my bands, connected our passes and credit card and done on line check in giving them my cell number to text me when the room is ready. We arrive in Orlando well after check in time. Is there any reason why we will have to go the the front desk to check in, or can we just go straight to our room?

You still go to the desk to find out what room you are in and if it's ready.

 

[RobynPrincess]

Is there a thread for AKL like the new VGF thread and BLT thread with room numbers and pictures of the view from those room numbers?

 

[MommyBell08]

 

[J and R's mom]

Is there a thread for AKL like the new VGF thread and BLT thread with room numbers and pictures of the view from those room numbers?

Not sure about a thread, but maybe this map will help some. There is a link towards the bottom of the map that says "room views", although there aren't that many pictures posted on it.

 

[NicoleLarson]

Is there a thread for AKL like the new VGF thread and BLT thread with room numbers and pictures of the view from those room numbers?

You can go to dvcnews and go to room finder. It won't give you every room but a lot are on there.

 

[NicoleLarson]

Did they reclassify all the sunset savannah as standard view? We booked standard but have a great view. We are in the middle looking directly at kidani. Did we get lucky? I requested kudu trail and noticed today that's what this section is called.

 

[NDQuietman]

Is there a thread for AKL like the new VGF thread and BLT thread with room numbers and pictures of the view from those room numbers?

I posted pics from 5564, it's the 3br grand villa but may give an idea of the view from that area.

 

[WAHkoMom]

We bought 160 AKV points while on the Fantasy last summer, and I just booked a 2BR at Kidani with Savanna view in August!! (I need to update my ticker!)

Now I'll go back and read some posts - - I'll start about mid-2013 I think.

 

[psac]

Did they reclassify all the sunset savannah as standard view? We booked standard but have a great view. We are in the middle looking directly at kidani. Did we get lucky? I requested kudu trail and noticed today that's what this section is called.

The ones that were reclassified were the ones with the view of the "people pens" -- the big fenced in areas to hold people in the event of an evacuation. Otherwise you probably just got lucky!! Woo hoo!

We bought 160 AKV points while on the Fantasy last summer, and I just booked a 2BR at Kidani with Savanna view in August!! (I need to update my ticker!)

Now I'll go back and read some posts - - I'll start about mid-2013 I think.

Congrats! We bought last year after a cash Jambo stay and now can't wait to try Kidani in March/April. Loved the Fantasy as well!

 

[dwelty]

You still go to the desk to find out what room you are in and if it's ready.

I'm confused. During on line check in they asked me if I wanted to receive a text when my room is ready. I have gotten those before with the room number included. My question is, once I receive this text can I just go to my room and use the band to enter, or will I still have to talk with someone at the front desk first?

 

[Doug7856]

I'm confused. During on line check in they asked me if I wanted to receive a text when my room is ready. I have gotten those before with the room number included. My question is, once I receive this text can I just go to my room and use the band to enter, or will I still have to talk with someone at the front desk first?

When we stayed in November, the text messaging wasn't even working. We still needed to go to the front desk for them to scan our bands.

Also, be aware that even though we denied charging privileges to our 10 year old during the online check in, he was given charging privileges. The front desk noted a recent incident where a 10 year old had charged over $500 in the game room. We had the privileges removed at check in.

 

[lovin'fl]

I'm confused. During on line check in they asked me if I wanted to receive a text when my room is ready. I have gotten those before with the room number included. My question is, once I receive this text can I just go to my room and use the band to enter, or will I still have to talk with someone at the front desk first?

Once they have 'bypass the desk' set up to work with the Magic Bands...but right now you still have to pop in at the desk on arrival.

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

I'm confused. During on line check in they asked me if I wanted to receive a text when my room is ready. I have gotten those before with the room number included. My question is, once I receive this text can I just go to my room and use the band to enter, or will I still have to talk with someone at the front desk first?

You still have to go to the lobby desk. Go to the online check in line. They will verify that all the info that you set up online is correct. If your room is not ready they will verify your # to send the text too. Once you get the text with your room number u can go right to your room.

 

[Anna114]

I just booked an 8 day stay. I tried to book at our VWL but almost all of the days were not available. They offered us OKW and SSR.. as usual but was pleasantly surprised when AKL studio Savannah view was available. We have never stayed here and am really looking forward to it. I was just wondering, with the Savannah view, how often we will see animals. Is it you might get lucky or are they plentiful? My husband is planning on bringing his really good camera is it worth the schlep?

 

[nooch]

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[nooch]

You can see the animals at all hours. The type varies based on time of day and which savannah you're on, but we had giraffes sleep right outside our balcony nightly. Pretty cool. Enjoy.

 

[twinklebug]

I just booked an 8 day stay. I tried to book at our VWL but almost all of the days were not available. They offered us OKW and SSR.. as usual but was pleasantly surprised when AKL studio Savannah view was available. We have never stayed here and am really looking forward to it. I was just wondering, with the Savannah view, how often we will see animals. Is it you might get lucky or are they plentiful? My husband is planning on bringing his really good camera is it worth the schlep?

If he's a true photography enthusiast, I definitely think it's worth him bringing his good camera along. Even if your room doesn't have animals directly in front of it all the time, there are other viewing areas that do.

Take note, the keepers bring the animals in for a few hours every morning for tire rotations, etc.

 

[mumto3girls]

I just booked an 8 day stay. I tried to book at our VWL but almost all of the days were not available. They offered us OKW and SSR.. as usual but was pleasantly surprised when AKL studio Savannah view was available. We have never stayed here and am really looking forward to it. I was just wondering, with the Savannah view, how often we will see animals. Is it you might get lucky or are they plentiful? My husband is planning on bringing his really good camera is it worth the schlep?

I am usually the one who takes all the photographs in our family, but at AKL even my husband takes tons of photos. The first time we stayed there, my younger daughter and I flew down earlier in the day with all the luggage so we could get us settled. My husband and older girls were coming later that night. Right after we checked in, there were giraffes right outside our balcony. I took pics and texted them to him. I'll never forget him texting back and asking if the animals were really that close. It is really an awesome place to stay. Enjoy!