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

[socababy]

I am very happy that I was able to book a week in a 1 bdrm CL for next June! Was hoping for a 2 bdrm but I'll take what I can get!

This will also be the first time staying at Jambo. My kids LOVED the pool at Kidani. Does the Jambo pool also have a slide?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I am very happy that I was able to book a week in a 1 bdrm CL for next June! Was hoping for a 2 bdrm but I'll take what I can get!

This will also be the first time staying at Jambo. My kids LOVED the pool at Kidani. Does the Jambo pool also have a slide?

Yes, the Jambo pool has a slide. Of course you can also use the Kidani pool should you wish.

 

[drusba]

I am very happy that I was able to book a week in a 1 bdrm CL for next June! Was hoping for a 2 bdrm but I'll take what I can get!

This will also be the first time staying at Jambo. My kids LOVED the pool at Kidani. Does the Jambo pool also have a slide?

The Jambo slide is much shorter than the one at Kidani. The Jambo pool, however, is significantly larger. It is also more "adult" friendly in the ability to find places with shade

 

[PoohNFriends]

I am very happy that I was able to book a week in a 1 bdrm CL for next June! Was hoping for a 2 bdrm but I'll take what I can get!

This will also be the first time staying at Jambo. My kids LOVED the pool at Kidani. Does the Jambo pool also have a slide?

We have a 1 bedroom CL for end of May into beginning of June. I wanted a studio since it's just 2 of us and I don't plan on using the kitchen. But we're doing a cruise the following week so the washer/dryer in room will be nice to wash & pack back up for that.
What I'm most excited about is this is our Honeymoon and my fiance's 1st time to DW so it will be extra special at our 2nd home in CL!!!

 

[monique5]

We have a 1 bedroom CL for end of May into beginning of June. I wanted a studio since it's just 2 of us and I don't plan on using the kitchen. But we're doing a cruise the following week so the washer/dryer in room will be nice to wash & pack back up for that.
What I'm most excited about is this is our Honeymoon and my fiance's 1st time to DW so it will be extra special at our 2nd home in CL!!!

Sweet! Congratulations! Don't forget HEA & 1st time buttons.

 

[Unyeah]

AKV Jambo and Kidani are the greatest resorts! I think it is Disney at its best!

 

[monique5]

AKV Jambo and Kidani are the greatest resorts! I think it is Disney at its best!

Yes, I love them both. Kidani is my favorite.

 

[twinklebug]

Yes, I love them both. Kidani is my favorite.

Yes! Kidani lover here too.
Last two trips have been to Jambo. I really love being at Jambo, but I melt for Kidani. It's the lobby, the rooms, the views. Everything.

Next trip is a toss up between VWL and Kidani.
Maybe I need two trips.
Maybe I need more points.

 

[monique5]

Yes! Kidani lover here too.
Last two trips have been to Jambo. I really love being at Jambo, but I melt for Kidani. It's the lobby, the rooms, the views. Everything.

Next trip is a toss up between VWL and Kidani.
Maybe I need two trips.
Maybe I need more points.

Maybe I need two trips. -- Yes! I do!
Maybe I need more points. --We definitely do!

 

[twinklebug]

Change of topic:

I noticed over this May's trip that they did a soft-goods refurbishment in Jambo's villas over the last year. The main differences are that the special hidden mickeys in the carpeting, on the furniture and the animal design on the window sheers are all missing. The sheers that hung over the queen bed are gone now too. Not missing the numerous pillows they removed.

I can live with the changes to the rug and furniture. (So many USB charging ports now!) But the sheers I'll miss. Here's hoping Kidani gets to keep its sheers when the time comes for an update.

 

[indyannamom]

I keep checking my mail and everyday, still nothing...
I'm waiting impatiently for our DVC welcome packet and member number so I can book our first DVC trip at Kidani.

For now I'll have to get my fill here I guess living vicariously!
We're hoping to book a long weekend in November with points that will expire
and then a big extended family trip Dec of 17

 

[socababy]

Just added on 3 days to our stay. So we'll be in a 1 bdrm Jambo CL room for 10 days next June! Feeling very excited and lucky considering how hard CL rooms are to get. My insane early planning comes in handy once again!

 

[monique5]

Just added on 3 days to our stay. So we'll be in a 1 bdrm Jambo CL room for 10 days next June! Feeling very excited and lucky considering how hard CL rooms are to get. My insane early planning comes in handy once again!

Exciting! Early planning has many advantages.

 

[tinabina919]

I am possibly adding one night at a studio here to our BWV trip in Jan. Im a bit confused with the Jambo and Kidani houses, I could get a room in either and won't know till check in?

 

[monique5]

I am possibly adding one night at a studio here to our BWV trip in Jan. Im a bit confused with the Jambo and Kidani houses, I could get a room in either and won't know till check in?

They're different. When making DVC reservations you select AKL - Jambo or AKL - Kidani. So you'll know once you select date & room type & resort availability is confirmed.

 

[drusba]

I am possibly adding one night at a studio here to our BWV trip in Jan. Im a bit confused with the Jambo and Kidani houses, I could get a room in either and won't know till check in?

Building, Jambo or Kidani, is a booking category. You will get the one you chose when doing the reservation.

 

[sticker231]

27 days, Kidani Savannah View. I can't wait.

 

[mickeymom629]

27 days, Kidani Savannah View. I can't wait.

Wow!! Is that next summer with the kids? I can't imagine being on a vacation that long...but I'd like to try

 

[flea1267]

Couple of questions please How hard is it to get a CL room if you book right at the 11 months mark...and can anyone share with me their CL experiences? Thank you so much!

 

[twinklebug]

Couple of questions please How are is it to get a CL room if you book right at the 11 months mark...and can anyone share with me their CL experiences? Thank you so much!

AKV concierge rooms are the rarest on property and the toughest to book, but it can be done with diligence, patience, and no lack of anxiety.
If you're flexible with dates and don't plan on staying for very long, you can find a day here or there. Most of us know which dates we need so this doesn't work well. As for getting the entire trip booked right at your 11 month mark, highly doubtful you'll be able to do that since people with time and points are walking their reservations from the first date they manage to grab (which in itself is a feat.)

HOWEVER - I have watched the availability on these rooms for years now, and the trend is for them to start opening up again for a very brief period of time as the walkers move along and out of sight for later dates. So, if you don't get the room you're looking for right at that 11 month date, keep watching daily because about 7-10 days later they'll appear open again. A few times it might happen earlier, and they might only be open for only a few minutes. Walkers will almost always cancel early in the morning in order to use those points on their next day, so check then. The problem with this is you won't get your entire trip in until they've moved off those following dates too, so you're back to watching every day.

Beware, rant follows: If Disney would simply implement the policy that walkers are put to the back of the waitlist queue each time they make a change the walking problem would stop and everyone would have an equal chance at the rooms.