What can I expect in Jambo Club level studio?

[Lady V]

Hi! I am heading to the world for 14 nights, checking in on Oct.31st. I was able to snag one of the nights in the AKV Club level and I was just curious as to what it entails. I have stayed a Jambo and Kidani many times but never club level as I own at SSR. It was a fluke it popped up as available so I grabbed it just to try it as I am sure I'll never be able to book it! I'm mainly curious as to what it means as far as the lounge, food (snacks/drinks/times available) and things like that. I am a seasonal cm so I will be working that day probably but if there were certain times things were offered in the lounge I would try to work it out with my schedule. Thank you!!

 

[disneynutz]

There is a schedule, maybe someone will post it. IMO the offerings have been reduced over the years, they are now okay but no big deal.

After your stay, come back and post your thoughts.

Bill

 

[Lady V]

I will, thanks! I know its just room but I wanted to at least try it once!!

 

[Msmithmd]

We stayed CL last year. It was really nice. It is an open question whether the extra points you pay are recouped in the food offerings- probably not if you go to the parks all day, maybe so if you hang around the resort all that day and the next (you get CL access as soon as you check in and up until midnight on checkout day).

Definitely worth trying once, to decide if it is something you want to do again. Personally, I would happily vacation there again.

 

[chalee94]

What can I expect in Jambo Club level studio?

*should get daily housekeeping/turndown service
*access to the lounge
*suboptimal/obstructed views (either savanna or pool view)

 

[rseeb]

We stayed there last year in a 1bdr and it was very nice. The staff at the club level we awesome and the level of service you get is great. We do not go to the parks so hanging out at the resort was nice and did save money on food. I thought I would just do this once to say I did but if by chance the opportunity arises I would stay again.

 

[lovetotraveltx]

We stayed there last year in a 1bdr and it was very nice. The staff at the club level we awesome and the level of service you get is great. We do not go to the parks so hanging out at the resort was nice and did save money on food. I thought I would just do this once to say I did but if by chance the opportunity arises I would stay again.

What kind of food do they serve there. And, is there something offered all day?

I'm hoping to book for the first time as soon as my 11-month window opens.

Thank you!

 

[Tigger1]

We enjoy the morning breakfast which is cereal, oatmeal, fruit and pastrys. Coffee, milk and juices are also available at breakfast. After breakfast nothing to brag about pretty much just the usual cookies, chips and soda. At 5pm Wine and beer along with appetizers. We do not care for the offerings to much. The kids table is good. I think the wine can be bought for under $20 a bottle in the gift shop . At 8 pm Cordials and deserts, skip dinner and go to lounge, hopefully its a late night at Magic Kingdom as the lounge closes at 10.

As for the room you do get daily housekeeping but otherwise not a lot of difference if your on DVC points. If you have a cash reservation the room we stayed in was much nicer.

 

[Msmithmd]

What kind of food do they serve there. And, is there something offered all day? I'm hoping to book for the first time as soon as my 11-month window opens. Thank you!

Continental breakfast early, then tapas style small bites with a changing rotation every few hours through the morning and afternoon. Finally, mini desserts and cocktails late evening. You can ask them for a beer or glass of wine from noon on and they will bring one from the kitchen, and then they set out adult drinks for serve-yourself in the evening.

You wouldn't mistake it for a meal. But it is all pretty darn good, and the setting is sweet.

The big downside is that the DVC rooms have bad views. But for me it is worthwhile, at least for a day or two.

 

[lovetotraveltx]

Thanks all! Just to clarify, during the day there aren't pb & j and other sandwiches? Just cookies and drinks? At 5 there are hot appetizers? The serve yourself mixed drinks are charged for, I assume??

 

[disneynutz]

Thanks all! Just to clarify, during the day there aren't pb & j and other sandwiches? Just cookies and drinks? At 5 there are hot appetizers? The serve yourself mixed drinks are charged for, I assume??

There are usually 3 or 4 AK themed appetizers. When we were there, there wasn't a charge for drinks but it was a restricted offering.

Soda, water and juices are available until they are gone. They do restock but they take their time. Some guests can be seen taking armfuls of soda back to their room.

Bill

 

[poison ivy]

We did 1 night in an AKV Concierge Studio this past June '14.

I'm getting ready to post this to the food porn thread but I'll include it here as well.

Hope this helps!

Part I is breakfast
(Still working on Part II so stay tuned)

The Kilimanjaro Club Concierge - Part I
(Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House - June 2014)







List of Offerings



MACHEO (Sunrise Offerings) - 6:30 am
coffee and assorted juices

The coffee and juice section opens first

Coffee Bar









Espresso and Cappuccino Maker



Juice and Assorted Beverages







MIAMKO (Adventurous Awakenings) - 7:00am - 10:30am
assortment of fresh fruits, juices, pastries and cereals

Continental breakfast items are placed out at 7am



Cereal



Quinoa and Oatmeal



Fresh Fruits
Cantaloupe_Pineapple_Honeydew_Watermelon_Grapefruit Sections_Mixed Berries



Pastries
Assortment of bagels_muffins_cinnamon rolls_danish_croissants









continued

 

[SCDizneyDawn]

Also, you will have access to the lounge from open to close on both your checkin day and your check out day. Since u r local you can arrive for the am offering and stay thru the desserts and cordials on your check out day even though u have to be out of the room by 11am. We are also local and confirmed this on our last stay.
For drinks: the wine and beer provided are included, no extra charge. They will get you a mimosa when ever you want one, but they do not put them out. They make them with jungle juice and they are amazing! Also you can ask for beer or wine anytime it is not out.
One of the pictures above lists all the times for the 5 food presentations.
I highly recommend you take the two days off if you can!!!
Let me know if I can be of more help, I am also local and have stayed club level at AK 3 times.

Enjoy your time!!

 

[SCDizneyDawn]

Opps, just re-read and saw it said seasonal CM! Never mind the stuff about you being local!!

 

[poison ivy]

The Kilimanjaro Club Concierge – Part II

VITAFUNIO (Safari Snacks) - 11:30am - 3:00pm
selection of African snacks, and beverages





White Chocolate Macadamia-Nut and Chocolate Chip Cookies
(surprisingly these were offered at this time and not during CHAI)









Beverages - Lemonade_Presweetened Iced Tea_Jungle Juice_Ice Water
available in the afternoon and evening
(sorry for the blur)



CHAI (Afternoon Tea) - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
imported teas, assorted freshly baked scones, cookies and biscuits









KISIKUSIKU (Twilight Offerings) - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
wines, hors d'oeuvres, and African specialty appetizers from Jiko and Boma





Hot Appetizers - Turkey Tandoori Bite and Crispy Tofu with Boma Mustard and Almonds











Not Shown - kids table with pizza and ham & cheese roll-ups

REHEMA (Evening Indulgences) - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Fine desserts and a variety of premium cordials

No Photos - Sorry! (we had just missed it)
The wine is replaced with cordials and they have several mini specialty desserts. Such as a blueberry cheesecake, banana dessert, and pineapple tarts

Here are some photos from the food porn thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47189168&postcount=3151

 

[lovetotraveltx]

The Kilimanjaro Club Concierge – Part II

VITAFUNIO (Safari Snacks) - 11:30am - 3:00pm
selection of African snacks, and beverages





White Chocolate Macadamia-Nut and Chocolate Chip Cookies
(surprisingly these were offered at this time and not during CHAI)









Beverages - Lemonade_Presweetened Iced Tea_Jungle Juice_Ice Water
available in the afternoon and evening
(sorry for the blur)



CHAI (Afternoon Tea) - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
imported teas, assorted freshly baked scones, cookies and biscuits









KISIKUSIKU (Twilight Offerings) - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
wines, hors d'oeuvres, and African specialty appetizers from Jiko and Boma





Hot Appetizers - Turkey Tandoori Bite and Crispy Tofu with Boma Mustard and Almonds











Not Shown - kids table with pizza and ham & cheese roll-ups

REHEMA (Evening Indulgences) - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Fine desserts and a variety of premium cordials

No Photos - Sorry! (we had just missed it)
The wine is replaced with cordials and they have several mini specialty desserts. Such as a blueberry cheesecake, banana dessert, and pineapple tarts

Here are some photos from the food porn thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47189168&postcount=3151

Thank you so much for all of the photos and information!