We got caught out a few trips past, we missed a bus by less than a minute and had to wait over 40 minutes for the next one to where we wanted to be. Then the heavens opened and a bus got caught in traffic after a crash on the road. We had to find a CM to find out what happened to the bus. They contacted the parks ( that’s where all the buses were being despatched from ) who had to reroute a bus to us from another location and change drivers. Thankfully everything worked out ok we didn’t have an ADR to get to and it was when DS was young so we played games while we waited and back then there were no monitor screens in the bus stops with info. Since then I always plan enough time to allow for delays from weather and traffic flow. One of my favourite updates at the resorts is the transportation monitors in the bus stops. I use any extra time just to look around and take some photos and enjoy the atmosphere. Yes I know I’m showing my age now.Allowing 90 minutes for a bus to the parks! Should have time for the bus to break down and they send a replacement in that time. Surely it’s not more than 30 minutes actual bus time plus waiting time so if you allow an hour should be enough.
We had our best vacation at the Yacht Club resort, Beach Club came a close joint second (tied with Wilderness Lodge). I hope you and your family have a fantastic time there.Thanks Everyone - most helpful. Decided to go for Yacht Club in the end
The actual trip won't take that long, depending on which park, but you can wait a significant amount of time for a bus. I've had the experience of waiting for a bus for one park and 3 show up for another park before the bus for my park comes. AKL is quite remote. Also Kidani gets picked up first (at least that's the case on my last stay there 2 years ago), so sometimes there's no seating by the time the bus gets to Jambo House. I would leave an hour if I'm going for a specific time, like an ADR. JMOAllowing 90 minutes for a bus to the parks! Should have time for the bus to break down and they send a replacement in that time. Surely it’s not more than 30 minutes actual bus time plus waiting time so if you allow an hour should be enough.
The actual trip won't take that long, depending on which park, but you can wait a significant amount of time for a bus. I've had the experience of waiting for a bus for one park and 3 show up for another park before the bus for my park comes. AKL is quite remote. Also Kidani gets picked up first (at least that's the case on my last stay there 2 years ago), so sometimes there's no seating by the time the bus gets to Jambo House. I would leave an hour if I'm going for a specific time, like an ADR. JMO
Maybe time of year? We were at Jambo end of January. Possibly they only share busses in busier times.They must change it around.
When I stayed at AKL, Jambo House guests were always first on, and it didn't go to Kidani Village after.
We never waited more than the 20 mins you'd wait at any resort for a bus.
Maybe time of year? We were at Jambo end of January. Possibly they only share busses in busier times.