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I love Kidani! you are in for a great treat, enjoy and take lots of pics.
we loved getting up early and having coffee in the Veranda watching the Animals!!!
On our trip to AKV I requested a room near the lobby and it was granted (thankfully I read to do that one here!!) I prefer BWV but it was nice. Loved the atmosphere and relaxing feel. Kind of hated having to go to Jamba to get QS meals.
On our trip to AKV I requested a room near the lobby and it was granted (thankfully I read to do that one here!!) I prefer BWV but it was nice. Loved the atmosphere and relaxing feel. Kind of hated having to go to Jamba to get QS meals.
Thank You fellow Long Islander :O)
our home is BWV but im trying to try a new resort each trip till i cross them all off my list and when im done there are still a few values i have to stay at .
and i know i have to request something close to parking and elevator due to my back and leg issues ?
Thank you
If your rooms are anything other than Studio, you can get bring breakfast meals, snacks and such since the rooms have fridges, a stove, microwave and coffee pot.
Studios have a small area that have a microwave, mini fridge and coffee pot. You can also be creative with bfast foods in studios. Kidani does have a small area in their store with food options, but you can always pack or ship cereals, pop tarts, muffins, protein bars, etc.
If you are not worried about spending money on food, then there is room service, or have delivery from garden grocer.
Try Sanaa downstairs, it has really good food and tea options. Great place to view animals also.
Walking to/from Kidani/Jambo is a nice walk, about 5-10 min, depending on if you're fit or not.
IMHO the recreation at Kidani is better, especially the pool area for the kids and adults. Yes, there is van service between both resorts.
Sometimes there are not any animals outside your room, but you can always view them through out the resort. Kidani has great viewing and sitting areas.
Keep your eyes out for hidden mickeys!!
Check the daily schedule for activities in both Kidani and Jambo house.
Both resorts are beuatiful, Kidani more relaxed and quieter than Jambo House. I do love the bustling of Jambo even tho my "home" is Kidani.
Enjoy!
If your rooms are anything other than Studio, you can get bring breakfast meals, snacks and such since the rooms have fridges, a stove, microwave and coffee pot.
Studios have a small area that have a microwave, mini fridge and coffee pot. You can also be creative with bfast foods in studios. Kidani does have a small area in their store with food options, but you can always pack or ship cereals, pop tarts, muffins, protein bars, etc.
If you are not worried about spending money on food, then there is room service, or have delivery from garden grocer.
Try Sanaa downstairs, it has really good food and tea options. Great place to view animals also.
Walking to/from Kidani/Jambo is a nice walk, about 5-10 min, depending on if you're fit or not.
IMHO the recreation at Kidani is better, especially the pool area for the kids and adults. Yes, there is van service between both resorts.
Sometimes there are not any animals outside your room, but you can always view them through out the resort. Kidani has great viewing and sitting areas.
Keep your eyes out for hidden mickeys!!
Check the daily schedule for activities in both Kidani and Jambo house.
Both resorts are beuatiful, Kidani more relaxed and quieter than Jambo House. I do love the bustling of Jambo even tho my "home" is Kidani.
Enjoy!
Thank You I appricate this !!!!
and cannot wait to see that happy airport by you then that will be a happy day
I'm pretty sure if you buy new, you buy into Kidani. You can still book either at 11 months out though as it is essentially the same resort.
Kelly's right, while you would technically be buying Kidani if you were to buy AKV points now, I don't think it matters which one you are buying. Not only can you book villas at either building at 11 months out, the contract end dates and annual dues are the same. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but I don't think I am). Those are the 3 things that matter with a home resort.
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Curious. If Animal Kingdom is your home resort, do you get choose where, Kidani or Jambo?
My contract is with Kidani, but at my 11th month mark, I can choose either one. We did this on our past trip, I booked exactly at the 11th month time and chose Jambo House.
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Kelly's right, while you would technically be buying Kidani if you were to buy AKV points now, I don't think it matters which one you are buying. Not only can you book villas at either building at 11 months out, the contract end dates and annual dues are the same. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but I don't think I am). Those are the 3 things that matter with a home resort.
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