***The Official AKV Owners And Lovers Thread***. Come And Chat

[Zimwicket]

Touringplans.com has a lot of view photos available....that's what I use when trying to figure out room requests.

thank you thank you thank you!! This is perfect, shows room size availability per floor and views...such a great suggestion!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Does anyone know if the gym at Jambo is open? If not Jambo, then Kidani? Thanks!

 

[SYDNCLAIRESMOM]

Does anyone know the status of when the Club level offerings will be restored? I'm sure no one knows for sure- I guess I'm looking for rumblings/rumors. We have a club level 1 bedroom booked tentatively for late May but will switch if club is still suspended as this would be a colossal waste of points otherwise.

 

[tundra1]

I’ll be coming “home” in Dec to Kidani. Does anyone have bus info such as how early they start running, what time to be at bus stop and how transportation to AK is? I’m looking to rope drop FOP on a weekday and read somewhere that people have gotten in and on FOP before 9. Any info will help. TIA.

In anticipation for park opening times, you will see lots of buses during the hour before park opening. AK opens at 9am on weekdays, as does Magic Kingdom, so you will see one line for AK buses and a separate line for MK buses between 8-10 am. It seemed that as soon as an AK bus pulled away, another was ready to start loading. They did start some of the rides early at AK, such as FOP, Expedition Everest, and Navi River Journey. I know the safari did not start until actual opening time, and the walking trails in Africa and Asia, along with Rafiki's planet watch, did not open until 9:30 or 10.

 

[dhorner233]

Here's some of the AKV stuff on Touring Plans:

https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/hotels/disneys-animal-kingdom-villas

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Does anyone who has stayed at Jambo recently know if the Jambo gym is open? I’ll be there starting on Christmas Day. I plan to work out in the mornings and would hate for my neighbors to hear me grunting amd groaning through Insanity. LOL

 

[beer dave]

Does anyone who has stayed at Jambo recently know if the Jambo gym is open? I’ll be there starting on Christmas Day. I plan to work out in the mornings and would hate for my neighbors to hear me grunting amd groaning through Insanity. LOL

Just got back-- everything is closed except the front desk, pool, and friday/ saturday they opened the pool bar.
We stayed in a Jambo grand villa-- since they are on the "end caps" of the building, we didn't see another human being for 4 days. Resort only stay, and actually never left the room. family gathering for thanksgiving. fantastic.

 

[beer dave]

Does anyone know what was in place of the jambo grand villas prior to the DVC take over? Betting they were three individual "suites" (one balcony for each)

 

[I Run Long]

I just wanted to jump in and say hello everyone! We just had our AKV offer pass ROFR a couple of days ago! First time DVC owner but long time stalker. Now we wait for closing documents but I am soooo excited to have AKV as our home resort.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

Yesterday I was able to snag 3 consecutive days in May in a value studio! Is it weird that I am way too excited about this!? 29 points for 3 days over a weekend! Sign me up!

 

[twinklebug]

Yesterday I was able to snag 3 consecutive days in May in a value studio! Is it weird that I am way too excited about this!? 29 points for 3 days over a weekend! Sign me up!

Shhhh.... say it with me: the only rooms people should really want are savanna view or club.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

Shhhh.... say it with me: the only rooms people should really want are savanna view or club.

Ah yes. In fact those value studios are too small. You should NEVER stay in one. Just a terrible value. STAY AWAY!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

I just wanted to jump in and say hello everyone! We just had our AKV offer pass ROFR a couple of days ago! First time DVC owner but long time stalker. Now we wait for closing documents but I am soooo excited to have AKV as our home resort.

Congratulations!

 

[tmthomas52]

Did they decorate Jambo for Christmas? Thanks!

 

[twinklebug]

Did they decorate Jambo for Christmas? Thanks!

YES! I was hapilly surprised to see they brought out the big tree, garlands and other touches. Was worried they might skip it.

 

[tmthomas52]

YES! I was hapilly surprised to see they brought out the big tree, garlands and other touches. Was worried they might skip it.

Thanks for the update just certainly something to consider when visiting with all the other pieces closed!

 

[precious pixie]

Hi AKL experts I have stayed in a deluxe studio savannah view in Jambo House a couple times over the years and loved it. I am thinking of staying again Dec 2021, but am also intrigued by club level. I know it is not back to normal now and no guarantee when it will be open again, but my question is if I book a club level studio in Jambo house, will it have a savannah view?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi AKL experts I have stayed in a deluxe studio savannah view in Jambo House a couple times over the years and loved it. I am thinking of staying again Dec 2021, but am also intrigued by club level. I know it is not back to normal now and no guarantee when it will be open again, but my question is if I book a club level studio in Jambo house, will it have a savannah view?

Not necessarily, and even if it does, the eves take away some of the view. Yet, I still book concierge when I can.

 

[dhorner233]

Yesterday I was able to snag 3 consecutive days in May in a value studio! Is it weird that I am way too excited about this!? 29 points for 3 days over a weekend! Sign me up!

Please report back after your stay and tell us what you thought. Bonus points for pictures!

 

[Somnia]

Excited for my trip in Feb... going to be so weird being at Jambo with everything being closed, but with Sanaa having "mobile to go" that is going to be nice.