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

[KAT4DISNEY]

We are AKL owners as well. I'm
considering a trip with my sisters and their families which will make 13 of us! Would you do a GV over a 2BR + studio club level? Do GV have CL access?

Unless one is under 3 the GVs are an occupancy of 12 so you might have to do 2br + studio. But if you have the option I personally love the GVs if you have the points.

 

[TeeterTots]

Unless one is under 3 the GVs are an occupancy of 12 so you might have to do 2br + studio. But if you have the option I personally love the GVs if you have the points.

Our youngest is 1 so we're good there. Glad to know you prefer GV. Just trying to decide what to do. Do GV have access to CL?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Our youngest is 1 so we're good there. Glad to know you prefer GV. Just trying to decide what to do. Do GV have access to CL?

No. It's only 5 2 BR lockoffs at Jambo that are club level so a max of 10 rooms.

 

[drusba]

Our youngest is 1 so we're good there. Glad to know you prefer GV. Just trying to decide what to do. Do GV have access to CL?

Be aware that club level studios and 2BRs are usually gone BEFORE 11 months out about 70% of the time during the year, i.e., your arrival date is often filled by those who got lucky with multiple day reservations that start shortly before your arrival date. Even if you can get them by going online to reserve at 8 a.m. at 11 months out, the odds of getting both a studio and a 2BR are very low because studios and 2BRs, when they are open at 11 months out, often disappear within seconds after 8 a.m., i.e., unless you can lock in both reservations at the same time at 8 a.m., you risk not getting both.

In essence, you should not assume that the club level option will even be available to you. You do not get club level services with the GV but you do get a room that is highly likely to be available at 11 months out, provides a lot of space, can hold your group, has far better savanna views than anything you can possibly get with club level (and you could get pool view with club level), and if you choose Jambo, you will have a huge single story GV with a pool table room and very large balconies.

 

[wildernessDad]

We are AKL owners as well. I'm
considering a trip with my sisters and their families which will make 13 of us! Would you do a GV over a 2BR + studio club level? Do GV have CL access?

Grand Villas do not have club access. But they are spectacular, so if you can swing it points wise, it's a great experience.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Hi,
Looking to book a 1BR Savannah View for next June or July. Trying to decide between Jambo and Kidani.

Would anyone like to share their Pros and Cons of each? It will be myself, DH and our 2 boys who will be 6 and 8.

Thanks!

ETA: we stayed at Jambo house in 2011, but it was a very quick trip and we did not get to spend much time at the resort. Looking to do more resort activities this trip. thx!

 

[Nanajo1]

I think the Kidani pool is great. There is only the pool bar for QS at Kidani but a great restaurant Sanaa. It is a quick walk to Mara at Jambo.

 

[Sammyjo199]

Does anyone have updated studio pictures of Kidani rooms? Thanks!

 

[drusba]

Does anyone have updated studio pictures of Kidani rooms? Thanks!

Go to YouTube. Search for: Kidani studio. There are several walk throughs there, the latest being about a year old, but nothing has changed since then.

 

[twinklebug]

Go to YouTube. Search for "Kidani studio." There are several walk throughs there, the latest being about a year old, but nothing has changed since then.

Yes. Kidani is the same as it always has been, no updates there.

Jambo soft goods updates should be underway now. Anyone have pics of the Jambo DVC room updates? (thinking it should be curtains, bed linens, sleeper couch and carpeting... ) I'm hoping they kept to the theme and didn't turn them bland.

 

[erionm]

Looking to book a 1BR Savannah View for next June or July. Trying to decide between Jambo and Kidani.

Would anyone like to share their Pros and Cons of each?

The 1-bedrooms in Kidani Village are approx. 87 sq feet larger than the same view category in Jambo House.
The 1-bedrooms in Kidani Village have 2 full baths, the Jambo House 1-bedrooms only have 1 bath.
Jambo House has quick service dining (The Mara) and table service (Jiko) and Boma is buffet.
Kidani Vilage only has table service (Saana) which is only open for lunch & dinner.

 

[bwbuddy5]

Just began the process of buying resale points at AK, and am glad I found this thread. Looks like good stuff. Please forgive me if I don't go back and read all 115 pages! What's the best advice you've learned on this thread?

 

[bwbuddy5]

I should have mentioned, since I'm retiring in the next few years, I'm planning to book an AK grand villa for my whole gang in my retirement year, including the grandkid(s), by banking and borrowing, so I bought exactly one third of the points I would need for that reservation (assuming no changes in the grid). We owned BWV points from 1998-2009, and loved Boardwalk, but since we're planning our trip around the grandkids, the animals won out. Because we'll have teachers and students in our party of 9-10, and will therefore be there in the summer, I didn't want to have to worry about getting an AK villa at the 7 month window.

 

[TeeterTots]

Hello All!
I've noticed there has been no recent posts?! Where's our Disney enthusiasm? Anyone excited for an upcoming trip or recent stay? I know I am!! Checking into AKV-club level on Halloween!

 

[Nanajo1]

My crew of 21 are checking in Nov 4th. One GV,two 1 BR and one 2 BR hopefully near each other. I listed traveling with in the ressies. I have been several times but this is the first AKLK trip for the family.

 

[TeeterTots]

My crew of 21 are checking in Nov 4th. One GV,two 1 BR and one 2 BR hopefully near each other. I listed traveling with in the ressies. I have been several times but this is the first AKLK trip for the family.

Wow! 21!!! I thought 13 was going to be a lot! Lol! Enjoy! It will be great!

 

[Kdemski]

We will be at Jambo House 1 br savanna from 3/30-4/4!! Can't wait!!

 

[drusba]

My crew of 21 are checking in Nov 4th. One GV,two 1 BR and one 2 BR hopefully near each other. I listed traveling with in the ressies. I have been several times but this is the first AKLK trip for the family.

Wow, is Disney requiring you to bring your own bus for on-site transportation? Since I am intending a large group in a couplet years, although smaller than yours, my curiosity questions are: (a) were you able to get reservations for the same time for the entire group at any one restaurant, and (b) were you able to get any assurance as to how many could be at the same table.

 

[beer dave]

Jambo all!
Booked my first club level stay for february 2016 in a 1 bedroom-- and very excited-- question for those in the know--(I searched to find the answer, but gave up) Are the club rooms the same layout as the regular Jambo DVC rooms, or are they like the other one bedroom club level rooms? Thanks in advance.

 

[Nanajo1]

We try to get to the bus stop early but if we have to split up we know where to meet up. When making ADRs they usually tell you what table sizes are available. We divide accordingly. Chef Mickey's was tables along a wall. We all sat together at Goofy's breakfast at one long table. Princess breakfast at Norway we were at tables that adjoined in an L shape. It worked out great.