Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

I booked a 2 bedroom villa at kindani through Disney. If it were a LO, would my reservation say that?
Also, we booked a standard view. Are there any room requests I can make that might give us a partial Savannah view room?
I thought all 2 bedrooms at kidani were dedicated? - I'm not familiar with the resort at all...first time staying here but I thought I read that??
 
Thank you. I looked for a akl resort thread on DVC resorts board & didn’t see one.

Yeah, I don’t think there is one, but I’d just ask in a new thread. For as good as these large dedicated resort threads are, sometimes more detailed questions get lost in the shuffle and questions don’t get seen (probably stating the obvious, you’re an old pro around these boards!). Or maybe good folks that know the answer to your question will come around here before too long. Regardless, hope you enjoy your trip! A 2BR villa during these COVID times sounds lovely.
 


Yeah, I don’t think there is one, but I’d just ask in a new thread. For as good as these large dedicated resort threads are, sometimes more detailed questions get lost in the shuffle and questions don’t get seen (probably stating the obvious, you’re an old pro around these boards!). Or maybe good folks that know the answer to your question will come around here before too long. Regardless, hope you enjoy your trip! A 2BR villa during these COVID times sounds lovely.
Thank you!!
 


Anyone been there recently know how the Sanaa lounge is after 9 PM when the restaurant closes? Can you sit in there or is it to go only? And how busy?
 
Do buses stop at Jambo first before Kidani? If so, is it possible to walk to Jambo from Kidani?
Yes they stop at Jambo first but walking is a good 10-15 walk and that's walking fast

Unless something has changed, the park buses stop at Kidani first before heading to Jambo unless you're going to DS, then the bus stops at Jambo before heading to Kidani.
 
Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2020 & 2021
If you have any updates please let me know…
2020
July
7/25 - 7/31 Doingitagain - Jambo
7/30 - 8/5 G719 - AKL
August
8/11 - 8/17 Ptrejo85 - Kidani
8/12 - 8/20 JRoyster86 - AKL
8/18 - 8/24 KimBean - AKL
8/19 - 8/28 Minnieloves4 - AKL
8/22 - 8/29 JenniJ - AKL Jambo
8/29 - 9-/3 missyek - AKL
8/29 - 9/6 LuvinDisney83 - AKL
8/31 - 9/11 amilli12 - Jambo
September
9/4 - 9/13 arrical8 - Jambo
9/7 -9/12 lexybear - AKL Jambo
9/8 - 9/12 Gerweniel - AKL Jambo
9/8 - 9/16 Jonathan Friedman - Jambo
9/8 - 9/19 cincystamper - AKL Jambo
9/13 ‐ 9/1Jess6 .stw AKL
9/13 - 9/26 Disneylvr1972 - AKV Kidani
9/18 - 9/21 denise_q - Kidani
9/22 - 9/25 crazymomof4 - AKL
9/23 - 9/25 osufeth24 - AKL Jambo
9/23 - 10/3 jf256 - AKL
9/26 momimouse27 - Kidani
9/27 - 10/2 karen4546 - AKL
9/27 - 10/4 sndral - AKV Kidani
9/28 - 10/7 Disnerd6838 - Kidani
October
10/12 - 10/20 aml1676 - AKL
10/17 - 10/23 TheCars16 - AKL
10/20 - 11/3 kristenrice - AKL
10/21 - 10/28 Ismo -AKL
10/21 - 11/4 ThinkBelieveDream&Dare - AKL
10/30 - 11/6 DizDaD7 - SSR
November
11/1 - 11/6 P'colaBeachBum - BC
11/4 - 11/10 goodeats - AKL Kidani
11/6 - 11/20 Johnnyg49 - AKL
11/10 ‐11/15 Chime - AKL
11/14 - 11/21 melissa723 - AKV CL
11/14 - 11/16 brewhome - AKV Jambo
11/15 - 11/20 tinabina919 - AKL Jambo
11/18 - 11/20 Fitzwoman27 - AKL
11/21 - 11/28 #1eeyoregirl - AKL Jambo
11/21 - 11/28 henry72 - AKL Kidani
11/27 - 12/5 Tomania- AKL Kidani
11/28 - 12/6 Eeyore daily - AKV Jambo
December
12/1 - 12/15 RailRunner - AKL
12/2 - 12/13 sndral - AKV Jambo
12/5 - 12/12 ZOOMAMA - AKL CL
12/6 - 12/9 goofball04 - AKL Jambo
12/9 - 12/13 Tinkernelle83 - SSR
12/11 - 12/17 Meglen - AKV Jambo
12/13 - 12/18 melana - Kidani
12/15 - 12/19 Lilias - AKL
12/18 - 01/03 joech - AKL
12/25 - 1/17 Greg36 - AKL
12/27 - 1/3 Pooh12863 - AKL Jambo
2021
January
1/6 - 1/13 gillep AKV CL
1/26 - 2/6 Elsaalltheway - AKL
February
March
3/21 - 3/26 karen4546 - AKL
April
May

5/2 - 5/6 Tinkerbelle83 - AKV
5/25 - 5/29 MickeyT - AKL
June
6/23 - 6/25 Tinkerbelle83 - Kidani
July
August
September
October

November
December
WE will be at AKL-Kidani from November 14-18, 2020. This is a very helpful thread! party:
 
I thought all 2 bedrooms at kidani were dedicated? - I'm not familiar with the resort at all...first time staying here but I thought I read that??
There are indeed lock-off 2bdrms at Kidani. As for whether a cash reservation booked would indicate LO or not, that I don't know. I imagine it might not be indicated if it's not a separate booking category via cash.
 
There are indeed lock-off 2bdrms at Kidani. As for whether a cash reservation booked would indicate LO or not, that I don't know. I imagine it might not be indicated if it's not a separate booking category via cash.

On the US/Canada WDW website, for public cash bookings at Kidani the 2 bedrooms are dedicated even though it doesn't say that -- but they are described as "1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair" which would make them dedicated 2 bedrooms ?

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Contrast this to the description of the lockoffs from the DVC website:

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Jambo! Anyone else going after Thanksgiving? We've got a 1 bedroom Kidani Villa booked for 11/29-12/2. This will be our third short trip to WDW post reopening. We went to The Cabins at Fort Wilderness in early September and just got back from the BWI this past Monday. Crowds have most definitely picked up! While WDW has done a tremendous job, IMO, as far as indoor dining spacing and occupancy, we prefer to have a room with a kitchen during these times. I'll make a big breakfast for everyone, we'll plan a mid-afternoon ADR at the park, and then late dinner time back at the villa. It's worked very well for us!
 
Jambo! Anyone else going after Thanksgiving? We've got a 1 bedroom Kidani Villa booked for 11/29-12/2. This will be our third short trip to WDW post reopening. We went to The Cabins at Fort Wilderness in early September and just got back from the BWI this past Monday. Crowds have most definitely picked up! While WDW has done a tremendous job, IMO, as far as indoor dining spacing and occupancy, we prefer to have a room with a kitchen during these times. I'll make a big breakfast for everyone, we'll plan a mid-afternoon ADR at the park, and then late dinner time back at the villa. It's worked very well for us!
Yup! We will be at Jambo house starting the 28th. Indoor dining is still worrying me for some reason. Your plan sounds great!
 
Yup! We will be at Jambo house starting the 28th. Indoor dining is still worrying me for some reason. Your plan sounds great!

FWIW, we had good experiences at Skipper Canteen (perennial favorite), Beaches and Cream, and Spice Road. Ventured to Disney Springs one night and experienced some anxiety with the lack of social distancing and varying levels of mask compliance. Won’t be heading back there for awhile. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
 
We’re staying at Jambo House in a week and have a grocery order through Garden Grocer. Will the groceries be delivered to Kidani‘s bell services? Or is there someone at Jambo House to receive deliveries?
 
We’re staying at Jambo House in a week and have a grocery order through Garden Grocer. Will the groceries be delivered to Kidani‘s bell services? Or is there someone at Jambo House to receive deliveries?
There is bell services at Jambo and they had my package delivered from the park so I think you will be good. If you like a quiet resort you will be in HEAVEN. Also there is an awesome Publix less than 10 min away!!!
 

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