dizfanz
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DW and I arrived around 7:30 at MCO. We were using ME for the first time, so we bypassed luggage, zipped right onto a bus and headed off for AKL. After a quick stop at Jambo we arrived at Kidani. Check-in was quick and painless. Then we headed for our room. It was in the next to last bead on the north side hallway on the 2nd floor. I hate to say this b/c I generally make fun of others that do, but it was a long walk. Luggage arrived at 11:30, 4 hours after we arrived. No biggie, but I was waiting for PJs and stuff to get ready for bed. The 2BR savannah view we had was great. Loved the room. Plenty of room for our guests, which included 2 teens. The teens stayed in the living room, opting to pull out the chair and couch so they could stay up late while the adults took advantage of the beds. They stayed 2 nights with us then had to leave to get back to school nearby. Just some random thoughts for the week:
1. Loved the decor in Kidani, rooms as well as throughout the resort.
2. Ran to the Super Target around the corner, nice place for groceries, but it closed early on Sunday. I think we will use delivery service next time.
3. I am from Indy, and it was cold except for one day. First time in 10 years in January I did not wear shorts in WDW.
4. I think the spot to request would be 2nd savannah near lobby. Great views from there. Our room was far and the view was so so. We saw plenty of antelope type animals, but that was about it. The border fence was right there. 2nd floor was a great height though.
5. Fitness center was very nice, pool looks awesome, even though we did not use it.
6. Buses were great. Never really waited longer than 10 min.
7. Nice walk to Jambo on the path. It did not bother us. If you are a dad carrying two trays of breakfast items back to the room, that could be tough. I would just stock up the kitchen with breakfast stuff instead of walking to Mara everyday.
8. We have rented a car for 10 years. ME was so great, we may not do it again. Yeah, we arrived later on a Sunday, but still it was good service. ME combined with resort airline check-in was awesome. Boarding passes dropped to the room was great.
9. Ordered room service from Sanaa, great food. Try the Tomato soup.
Well, that's about it. I think we will stay at Kidani whenever we go back to AKL, which may be next year since we had such a great time there. Any questions let me know.
1. Loved the decor in Kidani, rooms as well as throughout the resort.
2. Ran to the Super Target around the corner, nice place for groceries, but it closed early on Sunday. I think we will use delivery service next time.
3. I am from Indy, and it was cold except for one day. First time in 10 years in January I did not wear shorts in WDW.
4. I think the spot to request would be 2nd savannah near lobby. Great views from there. Our room was far and the view was so so. We saw plenty of antelope type animals, but that was about it. The border fence was right there. 2nd floor was a great height though.
5. Fitness center was very nice, pool looks awesome, even though we did not use it.
6. Buses were great. Never really waited longer than 10 min.
7. Nice walk to Jambo on the path. It did not bother us. If you are a dad carrying two trays of breakfast items back to the room, that could be tough. I would just stock up the kitchen with breakfast stuff instead of walking to Mara everyday.
8. We have rented a car for 10 years. ME was so great, we may not do it again. Yeah, we arrived later on a Sunday, but still it was good service. ME combined with resort airline check-in was awesome. Boarding passes dropped to the room was great.
9. Ordered room service from Sanaa, great food. Try the Tomato soup.
Well, that's about it. I think we will stay at Kidani whenever we go back to AKL, which may be next year since we had such a great time there. Any questions let me know.
Thanks...we are trying a std. view studio at Kidani over spring break in March. I am especially worried about missing the convenience of the Mara from the pool!! We usually do breakfasts in our room so that won't be an issue. We started using Garden Grocer for small grocery deliveries - SOO convenient. We usually go to Boma at least once on our trips but booked Sanaa this time since we'll be right there. I hope it lives up to the hype! We tried Jiko one time rather than Boma and I thought it was over-rated for the price. We preferred the wide variety at Boma for the money. I didn't realize you get get room service from Sanaa!! We have always loved Jambo House and are anxious to try Kidani. We always use DME - I can't imagine spending money on a rental car with such a great (free) service.
Actually we looked straight at a fence and a driveway beyond that. Could not see Jambo from our balcony. I will post a pic later.
