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[brent02139]

Need help, I booked AKL Jambo 2br lock-off standard view through DVC. Is there a chance for a partial savanna view, I was able to get that when we booked a studio. I checked touringplan.com but it says "2 bedroom lockoff", but doesn't differentiate between standard and savanna. Thank you in advance.

 

[twinklebug]

Need help, I booked AKL Jambo 2br lock-off standard view through DVC. Is there a chance for a partial savanna view, I was able to get that when we booked a studio. I checked touringplan.com but it says "2 bedroom lockoff", but doesn't differentiate between standard and savanna. Thank you in advance.

I believe, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, that all DVC Standard view rooms in Jambo have either a pool view (possibly with a roof below) or some sort of savanna view. These savanna view ones are usually altered by other items such as a people pen, or may be just a path through which the animals walk. There's a way to indicate a preference but I'm not sure how that goes.

 

[twinklebug]

So I was looking on the DIS at what they're billing as their "What we love about Disney Resorts" images of Jambo and hate them from the fact that they're all taken at weird angles. Remember when a few years back everyone was over-saturating their photos thinking it made them more professional looking? Well, seems angles are in.

If they took their time they'd frame up wonderful images. Disney resorts are so photogenic on their own.

 

[drusba]

Need help, I booked AKL Jambo 2br lock-off standard view through DVC. Is there a chance for a partial savanna view, I was able to get that when we booked a studio. I checked touringplan.com but it says "2 bedroom lockoff", but doesn't differentiate between standard and savanna. Thank you in advance.

A little more than half the standard view rooms have some kind of savanna view; the rest have pool view. Best chance for a savanna view with standard is to request a room on the Kudo Trail side of the building since all standards on that side have a savanna view.

 

[momtwoboys]

We love love the pool view! staying dvc jambo house in April and reauested pool view again! April 2017 was our last time at jambo and cant wait!

 

[Pyotr]

With 3 days remaining until my one day stay at Disney, I was able to switch my studio from Saratoga Springs to Kidani. I have a couple of questions. Does Sanaa turn into a quick service for breakfast? i usually wake up around 4am in the morning. Where can I find some coffee and what time does it open?

 

[striker1064]

With 3 days remaining until my one day stay at Disney, I was able to switch my studio from Saratoga Springs to Kidani. I have a couple of questions. Does Sanaa turn into a quick service for breakfast? i usually wake up around 4am in the morning. Where can I find some coffee and what time does it open?

Yes, Sanaa is a QS for breakfast and it serves from 7 AM - 10 AM. You walk up to the bar and order there. We had it for the first time Sunday morning and we were impressed.

As for coffee, I'm not sure where you could get any that early, but the villa will of course have the Joffrey pods you can make yourself.

 

[Pyotr]

Yes, Sanaa is a QS for breakfast and it serves from 7 AM - 10 AM. You walk up to the bar and order there. We had it for the first time Sunday morning and we were impressed.

As for coffee, I'm not sure where you could get any that early, but the villa will of course have the Joffrey pods you can make yourself.

I’m weird about using the coffee maker in the room. I have it in my head that kids are sticking things in them. Maybe after a day of hitting the parks I’ll be able to sleep in.

 

[twinklebug]

I’m weird about using the coffee maker in the room. I have it in my head that kids are sticking things in them. Maybe after a day of hitting the parks I’ll be able to sleep in.

I've only once hit a bad coffee maker, it has a mass of fuzzy mold growing in the water tank. Always check. Otherwise they've all been clean and ready for me. Any problems and housekeeping will bring you a replacement.

 

[striker1064]

I’m weird about using the coffee maker in the room. I have it in my head that kids are sticking things in them. Maybe after a day of hitting the parks I’ll be able to sleep in.

I've only once hit a bad coffee maker, it has a mass of fuzzy mold growing in the water tank. Always check. Otherwise they've all been clean and ready for me. Any problems and housekeeping will bring you a replacement.

Well... this didn't USED to be something I thought about...

 

[twinklebug]

Well... this didn't USED to be something I thought about...

Yeah... Sorry about that.

 

[Starwind]

Well... this didn't USED to be something I thought about...

Don't google about cooking in your hotel room, or other things people do with in-room coffee makers or kettles....

 

[maxiv]

Hey guys,

my girlfriend and I are staying at AKV Kidani Studio Savannah View from Dec. 4th - Dec 10th.

Q: Do any of the studios have 1 large bed (I believe this is King, right? Sorry, I'm from Europe ;-)) or do they all have two separate beds?

 

[JETSDAD]

Hey guys,

my girlfriend and I are staying at AKV Kidani Studio Savannah View from Dec. 4th - Dec 10th.

Q: Do any of the studios have 1 large bed (I believe this is King, right? Sorry, I'm from Europe ;-)) or do they all have two separate beds?

They all have a queen and a pullout bed, no kings.

 

[Pyotr]

I’m just finishing my one day stay at Kidani. It seems far more quiet than Jambo. Overall I like it, but prefer Jambo. My room is by the Pumba elevators and these hallways seemingly go on forever.

I had breakfast this morning at Sanaa and it was probably the best quick service breakfast I’ve had at Disney.

 

[AKNOTTS66]

I’m just finishing my one day stay at Kidani. It seems far more quiet than Jambo. Overall I like it, but prefer Jambo. My room is by the Pumba elevators and these hallways seemingly go on forever.

I had breakfast this morning at Sanaa and it was probably the best quick service breakfast I’ve had at Disney.

How do you think Buses compare at Jambo vs Kidani? I've heard they pick up and drop off first at Kidani Village

 

[erionm]

How do you think Buses compare at Jambo vs Kidani? I've heard they pick up and drop off first at Kidani Village

Buses headed to a Theme Park stop at Kidani Village then Jambo House.
Buses headed to Disney Springs stop at Jambo House then Kidani Village.

Buses can be very crowded first thing in the morning which can make it difficult to get on at Jambo House.

They have been known to run separate buses from each building in the mornings. Not sure if they still do currently.

 

[striker1064]

I’m just finishing my one day stay at Kidani. It seems far more quiet than Jambo. Overall I like it, but prefer Jambo. My room is by the Pumba elevators and these hallways seemingly go on forever.

I had breakfast this morning at Sanaa and it was probably the best quick service breakfast I’ve had at Disney.

Yes, same experiences here. We most recently stayed at Kidani last weekend for the Princess races and our studio was near the Pumba elevator, only about 2 more rooms from the end of the hall. It didn't bother me too much except for after the half marathon on Sunday, that was unpleasant.

But Sunday was also the first time we had breakfast at Sanaa and we were really impressed. It's really great.

What did you end up doing for coffee - did you discover an early morning place?

 

[AKNOTTS66]

Yes, same experiences here. We most recently stayed at Kidani last weekend for the Princess races and our studio was near the Pumba elevator, only about 2 more rooms from the end of the hall. It didn't bother me too much except for after the half marathon on Sunday, that was unpleasant.

But Sunday was also the first time we had breakfast at Sanaa and we were really impressed. It's really great.

What did you end up doing for coffee - did you discover an early morning place?

So if you are in Kidani Village is there anywhere to get coffee at besides your room? I heard there's a drink station by the Pool at Kidani right? Would I need to get it at the Mara in Jambo House?

 

[Pyotr]

Yes, same experiences here. We most recently stayed at Kidani last weekend for the Princess races and our studio was near the Pumba elevator, only about 2 more rooms from the end of the hall. It didn't bother me too much except for after the half marathon on Sunday, that was unpleasant.

But Sunday was also the first time we had breakfast at Sanaa and we were really impressed. It's really great.

What did you end up doing for coffee - did you discover an early morning place?

I actually slept until 6:30 this morning. The bed is very comfortable. I was able to get coffee from the gift shop.