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Old 11-07-2014, 09:51 PM   #1
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Booked first time at AKL-Kidani!

I had some DVC points to use, so I managed to grab a studio-standard view at AKL-Kidani for my first stay there, and I wanted to see SWW again!

Think I'll make a ressie at Sanaa as I've not eaten there before.

Just want to share the happy dance going again, and so soon after my 5th Disney Cruise!

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Enjoy! You'll love Kidani. It's one of my favorites. I highly recommend Sanaa -it's one of my favorites.
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Congrats!! We just stayed there in October and loved it!
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Congrats!!! Kidani is nice and relaxing and Sanaa is delicious!
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Sounds wonderful!!!!
Definitely go to Sanaa --- this is a great restaurant and experience!!!
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Oh yeah. We already have the first day planned to eat at Olivia's.

We have family that live down there, and it's kind of a 'start the trip on a good foot' thing. But I definitely will dine at Sanaa.
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I agree with everyone else , we stayed there in May for the first time and we loved it too
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It's one of my favorites.
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Love AKL & Saana. Ask for a window seat. Also love the resort activities like the culinary tour, and the Culural Safari. The presentors do such a wonderful job. And there's also the evening savana viewing with night vision scope.
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You'll love Kidani. But you'll need a car
I've stayed at Kidani twice and Jambo once did not have a car any of those 3 times. I found the Disney transportation to be more than adequate for my needs. I think having a car at any Disney resort is more of a personal preference. Some travelers find they prefer having one, others do just fine without it. There is free Disney transportation available at AKL to all of the major and minor Disney Parks as well as to/from the airport so you really don't "need" a car.
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Cool! We loved our stay at AKL and are looking forward to going back someday. The pool area is my favorite of all the resorts I've tried.
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