What best? 2 bed at Saratoga or AKV Kidani with 6 month old

[Cindy72]

Hi! So my family and I own at BWV but we are planning a bit last minute so it looks our options for a 2 bedroom is Saratoga or AKV Kidani for our May stay. It will be our first time traveling with our children and new grandchild who will be 6 months at the time. Which resort is best for getting around the resort and to and from the parks too? TIA for your help.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I would for sure choose AKV in a heartbeat. So much more special than SSR. Both are bus only. I have not stayed at SSR but have visited. Due to internal bus loops at SSR I would choose AKV and I would put in a room request to be close to the elevators. The biggest downside to AKV is the long hallways.

 

[sndral]

AKV Kidani has 4 banks of elevators, I think most folks name which elevator they want to be nearest - their names are noted in blue on the map. Zazu is the closest to Jambo House.

The Kidani 2 br.s have 3 bathrooms, park buses stop at Kidani first then Jambo, Disney Springs buses stop at Jambo first Kidani second. AKV is overdue for a refurb & it’s supposed to start this month - the sofa bed couches aren’t very comfortable ATM, I’ve never stayed at SSR but have read that it’s recent refurb. was really nice .

 

[bababear_50]

I've only stayed at AKV Kidani once and found the Long hallways very tiring after a long day at the parks or forgetting the sunblock in the room..
My preference is Jambo house.
SSR used to have boat transportation to Disney Springs ,,not sure if that is still running as it been a few years since I stayed there. Many people walk to Disney Springs from SSR. I enjoyed my stay there.

 

[Brian Noble]

Which resort is best for getting around the resort and to and from the parks too?

I'm not sure there is a huge difference between them. SSR has more internal bus stops, but at Kidani you are potentially much farther from the one and only stop. I have a slight lean to SSR, because I think the more spread-out nature of the buildings and the grounds makes it easier to e.g. go outside for a stroll if necessary, play on the grass, etc.

But you can't really go wrong here.

 

[RuntheMouse]

We own at both and either one is a good choice but those hallways at Kidani can be rough! At SSR we always request Grandstand and near pool. First stop for the busses and if you get near the pool, it’s a short walk to the Carriage House.