Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

[kimmar067]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2019 & 2020
If you have any updates please let me know…
2019

December
11/30 - 12/04 MinnieMouse3 - AKL
11/30 - 12/14 - Ashleylvsgoofy - AKL
11/30 - 12/10 crazycatstacy - AKL
12/1 TammyLynn33 - AKL Jambo
12/1 - 12/6 pow510 - AKL
12/3 - 12/6 Disneyhanna - AKL
12/4 - 12/12 rangerxenos - AKL
12/5 - 12/8 MemphisVanessa - AKL CL
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL
12/7 - 12/14 NMPensFan - AKL
12/8 - 12/24 Scoobie - AKL Kidani
12/10 - 12/17 Nancyg56 - AKL
12/12 - 12/15 softballmom3 - AKL
12/13 - 12/18 Bubby4Clay - AKL Jambo
12/21 - 12/26 TinkerBelle_325 - AKL CL
12/21 - 12/28 jcthompson2 - AKL
12/26 - 12/30 elsbit - AKL CL

...add us! Add us!

12/24-12/29 Poly Villas

 

[HollyMD]

Thank you, @eeyoreandtink !

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Well just switched over to AKL this afternoon. We arrive MONDAY!!! When I saw an AP discount finally opened up I had to jump on it. We'll be at the Lodge in 2 short days!

 

[dgbg100106]

can you add us 12/12-12/16? AKL! So excited!

December
11/30 - 12/04 MinnieMouse3 - AKL
11/30 - 12/14 - Ashleylvsgoofy - AKL
11/30 - 12/10 crazycatstacy - AKL
12/1 TammyLynn33 - AKL Jambo
12/1 - 12/6 pow510 - AKL
12/3 - 12/6 Disneyhanna - AKL
12/4 - 12/12 rangerxenos - AKL
12/5 - 12/8 MemphisVanessa - AKL CL
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL
12/7 - 12/14 NMPensFan - AKL
12/8 - 12/24 Scoobie - AKL Kidani
12/10 - 12/17 Nancyg56 - AKL
12/12 - 12/15 softballmom3 - AKL
12/12 - 12/16 KM82 - AKL
12/13 - 12/18 Bubby4Clay - AKL Jambo
12/21 - 12/26 TinkerBelle_325 - AKL CL
12/21 - 12/28 jcthompson2 - AKL
12/26 - 12/30 elsbit - AKL CL

 

[dgbg100106]

Can you add us Nov. 9 - 23, 2019

November
10/31 - 11/7 Kc0912 - AKL
11/7 - 11/10 DisneyDiana - Kidani
11/7 - 11/16 Rowlf the Dog - AKL
11/9 - 11/23 krosmith - AKL
11/12 - 11/17 minie_meese - AKL Jambo
11/16 - 11/18 RADOPT - AKL CL
11/16 - 11/24 rubysparkles - AKL
11/20 - 11/26 carlythecat - AKL
11/23 - 11/28 Shelleyfs - AKV
11/24 - 12/1 Jon84 - AKL
11/25 - 11/29 SarahC97 - AKL
11/27 - 11/30 jenushkask8s - Jambo

 

[dgbg100106]

Can you add us to November? We added two days to the front of our split stay. We'll be there November 28-30 and then again December 5-8 club level.

November
10/31 - 11/7 Kc0912 - AKL
11/7 - 11/10 DisneyDiana - Kidani
11/7 - 11/16 Rowlf the Dog - AKL
11/9 - 11/23 krosmith - AKL
11/12 - 11/17 minie_meese - AKL Jambo
11/16 - 11/18 RADOPT - AKL CL
11/16 - 11/24 rubysparkles - AKL
11/20 - 11/26 carlythecat - AKL
11/23 - 11/28 Shelleyfs - AKV
11/24 - 12/1 Jon84 - AKL
11/25 - 11/29 SarahC97 - AKL
11/27 - 11/30 jenushkask8s - Jambo
11/28 - 11/30 MemphisVanessa AKL
December
11/30 - 12/04 MinnieMouse3 - AKL
11/30 - 12/14 - Ashleylvsgoofy - AKL
11/30 - 12/10 crazycatstacy - AKL
12/1 TammyLynn33 - AKL Jambo
12/1 - 12/6 pow510 - AKL
12/3 - 12/6 Disneyhanna - AKL
12/4 - 12/12 rangerxenos - AKL
12/5 - 12/8 MemphisVanessa - AKL CL
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL
12/7 - 12/14 NMPensFan - AKL
12/8 - 12/24 Scoobie - AKL Kidani
12/10 - 12/17 Nancyg56 - AKL
12/12 - 12/15 softballmom3 - AKL
12/12 - 12/16 KM82 - AKL
12/13 - 12/18 Bubby4Clay - AKL Jambo
12/21 - 12/26 TinkerBelle_325 - AKL CL
12/21 - 12/28 jcthompson2 - AKL
12/26 - 12/30 elsbit - AKL CL

 

[dgbg100106]

...add us! Add us!

12/24-12/29 Poly Villas

December
11/30 - 12/04 MinnieMouse3 - AKL
11/30 - 12/14 - Ashleylvsgoofy - AKL
11/30 - 12/10 crazycatstacy - AKL
12/1 TammyLynn33 - AKL Jambo
12/1 - 12/6 pow510 - AKL
12/3 - 12/6 Disneyhanna - AKL
12/4 - 12/12 rangerxenos - AKL
12/5 - 12/8 MemphisVanessa - AKL CL
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL
12/7 - 12/14 NMPensFan - AKL
12/8 - 12/24 Scoobie - AKL Kidani
12/10 - 12/17 Nancyg56 - AKL
12/12 - 12/15 softballmom3 - AKL
12/12 - 12/16 KM82 - AKL
12/13 - 12/18 Bubby4Clay - AKL Jambo
12/21 - 12/26 TinkerBelle_325 - AKL CL
12/21 - 12/28 jcthompson2 - AKL
12/24 - 12/29 kimmar067 - AKL
12/26 - 12/30 elsbit - AKL CL

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Got an email from Disney Destinations about our trip tomorrow. Found this part interesting as I don't recall seeing this notice.

"During your visit, all purchases and services made at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. The Resort will accept MagicBands for charges to your room account, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. Bell Services, Valet, Bartenders and Servers can continue to be recognized for their excellent service with cash, card or electronic payment gratuities per your discretion."

 

[rubysparkles]

Got an email from Disney Destinations about our trip tomorrow. Found this part interesting as I don't recall seeing this notice.

"During your visit, all purchases and services made at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. The Resort will accept MagicBands for charges to your room account, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. Bell Services, Valet, Bartenders and Servers can continue to be recognized for their excellent service with cash, card or electronic payment gratuities per your discretion."

I'm glad you put this up, I had forgotten they'd made this change!

 

[RADOPT]

Got an email from Disney Destinations about our trip tomorrow

Thank you! We are there next month and did not know this.

 

[Shoshana]

Add us, please. Dec 20 - Dec 30. AKL Savanah View

 

[dgbg100106]

Add us, please. Dec 20 - Dec 30. AKL Savanah View

December
11/30 - 12/04 MinnieMouse3 - AKL
11/30 - 12/14 - Ashleylvsgoofy - AKL
11/30 - 12/10 crazycatstacy - AKL
12/1 TammyLynn33 - AKL Jambo
12/1 - 12/6 pow510 - AKL
12/3 - 12/6 Disneyhanna - AKL
12/4 - 12/12 rangerxenos - AKL
12/5 - 12/8 MemphisVanessa - AKL CL
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL
12/7 - 12/14 NMPensFan - AKL
12/8 - 12/24 Scoobie - AKL Kidani
12/10 - 12/17 Nancyg56 - AKL
12/12 - 12/15 softballmom3 - AKL
12/12 - 12/16 KM82 - AKL
12/13 - 12/18 Bubby4Clay - AKL Jambo
12/20 - 12/30 Shoshana - AKL
12/21 - 12/26 TinkerBelle_325 - AKL CL
12/21 - 12/28 jcthompson2 - AKL
12/24 - 12/29 kimmar067 - AKL
12/26 - 12/30 elsbit - AKL CL

 

[NHLFAN]

Here’s the 2019 Halloween Activities Schedule for Animal Kingdom Lodge / Villas

Jambo House:



Kidani Village:

 

[SnowChaser]

Anyone know about progress on Zebra trail refurb? We're about three weeks out from our trip, and I'm wondering if it's worth rolling the dice to request a partial savannah view over there.

 

[malissa99]

We have an Animal Kingdom Lodge pool view booked. ANY chances of having a room with a small view of animals with this? It was the only thing available when we booked in our price range

We have had both Savannah and Pool view rooms and I absolutely loved the pool view. It's a gorgeous pool and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[jcthompson2]

Got an email from Disney Destinations about our trip tomorrow. Found this part interesting as I don't recall seeing this notice.

"During your visit, all purchases and services made at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. The Resort will accept MagicBands for charges to your room account, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. Bell Services, Valet, Bartenders and Servers can continue to be recognized for their excellent service with cash, card or electronic payment gratuities per your discretion."

Does anybody know if this is the case for the arcade?

 

[bjscheel]

I believe the online check in only allows you to specify upper floor, lower floor or close to lobby.

For a standard room, any particular reason to choose any of these? I know at WL we chose upper floor and ended up with a castle view. I suppose close to lobby would shorten walking to busses?

 

[sophie131]

Got an email from Disney Destinations about our trip tomorrow. Found this part interesting as I don't recall seeing this notice.

"During your visit, all purchases and services made at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. The Resort will accept MagicBands for charges to your room account, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. Bell Services, Valet, Bartenders and Servers can continue to be recognized for their excellent service with cash, card or electronic payment gratuities per your discretion."

Does anyone know if you can still pay off your room charges at the desk with cash?

 

[sndral]

For a standard room, any particular reason to choose any of these? I know at WL we chose upper floor and ended up with a castle view. I suppose close to lobby would shorten walking to busses?

If in a savanna view room at Jambo or a villa at Kidani with savanna view, lower floor will put you closer to eye level w/ the animals, upper floor you’ll be looking down at them. Villas at Jambo are on the 5th/6th CL floors, so upper/lower floor is a meaningless choice w/ the DVC villas at Jambo .

 

[bjscheel]

If in a savanna view room at Jambo or a villa at Kidani with savanna view, lower floor will put you closer to eye level w/ the animals, upper floor you’ll be looking down at them. Villas at Jambo are on the 5th/6th CL floors, so upper/lower floor is a meaningless choice w/ the DVC villas at Jambo .

I mean a standard view room at AKL (not Jambo or Kidani). So assuming no animals...any benefits to being higher or lower.