Darth Insidious
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Feb 4, 2017
Hi. My family is planning a trip next February. I want to make a decision before the 11 month booking window if I rent points.
We will stay at Shades of Green for the main trip (2 half days each MK, Epcot, HS, and a rest day). We want to move to Animal Kingdom Lodge at the end. We’d hit up AK park after checking out of SoG and then the next two days are just at the resort, flying out late the night of the second resort day. We would keep the room that night since the point is to relax and watch animals until we leave that evening and my husband wants the option to relax in the room.
2 adults and 3 kids ages 6, 12, and 14. The 6 year old’s favorite animal is the giraffe. We would get savanna view. I read somewhere that all Jambo House Savanna views have giraffes. Is that correct? I know 80% at Kidani do but I do think we’d be disappointed if there are no giraffes after spending that kind of money for a resort only stay.
We are switching to AKL at the end for the animal time and for the cultural aspect. Our kids are half black and want to learn about Africa. They know which specific countries their ancestors were from and would enjoy talking to CMs and checking out the African art collection and artifacts throughout the resort. Some day, maybe we can go to Africa, and I get that AKL isn’t a substitute for that, but hopefully the intent makes sense.
Option 1- rent points for a dedicated 2BR (want the two queen beds instead of sofa bed), putting us at Kidani I believe. More space. Don’t need the kitchen or washer and dryer at that point of the trip. Will be visiting Boma, Sanaa, and Jiko while we are there. I would request Sunset Savanna and lower floor. I would be kind of bummed if we didn’t get Sunset Savanna. Slightly bummed if high up and can’t see the animals well.
Option 2- get two savanna view rooms at Jambo. With the military discount, this will be roughly the same price, possibly more. Both rooms should have giraffes. Not sure of the chances of lower floor. Smaller balcony area when we will likely spend a lot of time chilling on the balcony. I would prefer the 2BR so we aren’t split up but that’s not a deal breaker.
Does Jambo have connecting rooms? Even just same hallway would be okay.
Thoughts? Any ideas of things not to miss at the resort? Will probably try the starlight safari for the older two.
We will stay at Shades of Green for the main trip (2 half days each MK, Epcot, HS, and a rest day). We want to move to Animal Kingdom Lodge at the end. We’d hit up AK park after checking out of SoG and then the next two days are just at the resort, flying out late the night of the second resort day. We would keep the room that night since the point is to relax and watch animals until we leave that evening and my husband wants the option to relax in the room.
2 adults and 3 kids ages 6, 12, and 14. The 6 year old’s favorite animal is the giraffe. We would get savanna view. I read somewhere that all Jambo House Savanna views have giraffes. Is that correct? I know 80% at Kidani do but I do think we’d be disappointed if there are no giraffes after spending that kind of money for a resort only stay.
We are switching to AKL at the end for the animal time and for the cultural aspect. Our kids are half black and want to learn about Africa. They know which specific countries their ancestors were from and would enjoy talking to CMs and checking out the African art collection and artifacts throughout the resort. Some day, maybe we can go to Africa, and I get that AKL isn’t a substitute for that, but hopefully the intent makes sense.
Option 1- rent points for a dedicated 2BR (want the two queen beds instead of sofa bed), putting us at Kidani I believe. More space. Don’t need the kitchen or washer and dryer at that point of the trip. Will be visiting Boma, Sanaa, and Jiko while we are there. I would request Sunset Savanna and lower floor. I would be kind of bummed if we didn’t get Sunset Savanna. Slightly bummed if high up and can’t see the animals well.
Option 2- get two savanna view rooms at Jambo. With the military discount, this will be roughly the same price, possibly more. Both rooms should have giraffes. Not sure of the chances of lower floor. Smaller balcony area when we will likely spend a lot of time chilling on the balcony. I would prefer the 2BR so we aren’t split up but that’s not a deal breaker.
Does Jambo have connecting rooms? Even just same hallway would be okay.
Thoughts? Any ideas of things not to miss at the resort? Will probably try the starlight safari for the older two.