goofy kc
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2012
Just back from first visit as a DVC Member! (June 3-8)
Our home resort is AKL but we decided to visit two resorts in order to see what's out there. Initially, I had planned to do a live trip report but sadly the wifi at Jambo was not reliable. I was able to answer one email from work while we were there and that was it. This is probably good luck since I was supposed to be on vacation.
This trip was me, my DW and my DM. A perfect threesome since we all seem to agree on what to do and when to do it.
Unfortunately, DM's flight was delayed from Los Angeles due to a medical emergency on board. This was very odd since last summer when we met for summer break her flight was delayed due to the plane needing to refuel (I know, right?!). No worries, we had champagne at the Hyatt bar and waited it out. We were lucky enough to be able to push back our Jiko reservations to 9pm! Good thing too since we didn't arrive until 8:55. But with online check in our room package was ready to go - so all's well that ends well.
We had a 1 br value room and got a pool view (5502). Actually, more of a roof of Jiko view but that was only an issue if you were on the balcony. from inside the room it was all trees and pool. Awesome use of points!!
DM slept on the pull out couch and it was terrific!! Big, thick memory foam mattress. The only "ding" we could give the room was the climb into the tub/shower. It was a tricky maneuver getting in and out. And , though the room sleeps 4 there are no towel bars, just 2 hooks near the tub. 2 sinks though so that was good!
Dinner at Jiko was good. I don't know if it will top my list next visit but the service was great and the food interesting and tasty. When we were finished the server let us take our half full wine glasses back to our room - bonus!!
This brings me to another discovery - the wine for sale at Mara is top notch and very reasonable. We bought a lovely red for less than $15 while we were there. We were thinking about a trip to the store via taxi to buy a few bottles for the stay but found great choices for good prices at both resorts. Our basics from Garden Grocers plus what we found in the resorts was more than enough. AND once we found the zebra domes we didn't want any "real" food
We were chased by rain the entire trip but managed fit in a lot of park adventures anyway - and the rain made us relax and spend time visiting. Will report more later!!
maybe I can figure out how to add pictures before then....
Our home resort is AKL but we decided to visit two resorts in order to see what's out there. Initially, I had planned to do a live trip report but sadly the wifi at Jambo was not reliable. I was able to answer one email from work while we were there and that was it. This is probably good luck since I was supposed to be on vacation.
This trip was me, my DW and my DM. A perfect threesome since we all seem to agree on what to do and when to do it.
Unfortunately, DM's flight was delayed from Los Angeles due to a medical emergency on board. This was very odd since last summer when we met for summer break her flight was delayed due to the plane needing to refuel (I know, right?!). No worries, we had champagne at the Hyatt bar and waited it out. We were lucky enough to be able to push back our Jiko reservations to 9pm! Good thing too since we didn't arrive until 8:55. But with online check in our room package was ready to go - so all's well that ends well.
We had a 1 br value room and got a pool view (5502). Actually, more of a roof of Jiko view but that was only an issue if you were on the balcony. from inside the room it was all trees and pool. Awesome use of points!!
DM slept on the pull out couch and it was terrific!! Big, thick memory foam mattress. The only "ding" we could give the room was the climb into the tub/shower. It was a tricky maneuver getting in and out. And , though the room sleeps 4 there are no towel bars, just 2 hooks near the tub. 2 sinks though so that was good!
Dinner at Jiko was good. I don't know if it will top my list next visit but the service was great and the food interesting and tasty. When we were finished the server let us take our half full wine glasses back to our room - bonus!!
This brings me to another discovery - the wine for sale at Mara is top notch and very reasonable. We bought a lovely red for less than $15 while we were there. We were thinking about a trip to the store via taxi to buy a few bottles for the stay but found great choices for good prices at both resorts. Our basics from Garden Grocers plus what we found in the resorts was more than enough. AND once we found the zebra domes we didn't want any "real" food
We were chased by rain the entire trip but managed fit in a lot of park adventures anyway - and the rain made us relax and spend time visiting. Will report more later!!
maybe I can figure out how to add pictures before then....