Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

[DeniseR]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2022 & 2023
If you have any updates please let me know…
2022
November
11/13 - 11/19 2nd childhood - AKL
11/27 - 12/3 MemphisVanessa - AKL
December
11/27 - 12/3 MemphisVanessa - AKL
12/17 - 12/24 jennf - Kidani
2023
January
1/8 - 1/13 Goofy4 - Kidani
1/15 - 1/21 djshockley - Jambo
February
2/25 - 3/4 jackieleanne - Jambo
March
2/25 - 3/4 jackieleanne - Jambo
3/22 - 3/26 Goldilocks07 - AKL Jambo
April
4/1-4/8 Doingitagain - Jambo
May
5/14 - 5/18 kanerf - Jambo House
5/26 - 5/29 meliscan Jambo House
June
July
August
September
October
November
11/12 - 11/18 Mtraynom - AKL
December
12/4 - 12/7 Vatink - AKL

Please add our just booked trip for June 12-17 AKL Jambo

Thanks!

 

[Wells Larsen]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2022 & 2023
If you have any updates please let me know…
2022
November
11/13 - 11/19 2nd childhood - AKL
11/27 - 12/3 MemphisVanessa - AKL
December
11/27 - 12/3 MemphisVanessa - AKL
12/17 - 12/24 jennf - Kidani
2023
January
1/8 - 1/13 Goofy4 - Kidani
1/15 - 1/21 djshockley - Jambo
February
2/25 - 3/4 jackieleanne - Jambo
March
2/25 - 3/4 jackieleanne - Jambo
3/22 - 3/26 Goldilocks07 - AKL Jambo
April
4/1-4/8 Doingitagain - Jambo
May
5/14 - 5/18 kanerf - Jambo House
5/26 - 5/29 meliscan Jambo House
June
July
August
September
October
November
11/12 - 11/18 Mtraynom - AKL
December
12/4 - 12/7 Vatink - AKL

Dec 10 - Dec 17 AKL Jambo House

 

[beebee2786]

Me, Jan 23-29 at Jambo! Birthday trip!

 

[NHGoofy]

1/8/2023 - 1/14/2023 Jambo House!

 

[petrola]

Please add us April 15-18 AKL Jambo!

 

[GrandMum]

Reservation for Nov 9th thru 15th at Jambo.

 

[Doingitagain]

Is the playground at Jambo or Kidani?

 

[jlundeen]

Hello, everyone.

New here, but not to WDW. Many many past trips, and am pretty knowledgeable about the parks and other resort layouts, but need help for AKL.

I am considering a stay at AKL and currently have a Savanna view booked for Mar 27 - Apr 4. My only experience staying at AKL was several years ago when my husband and I stayed in a Kidani Studio for our 45th Anniversary.

This trip will likely be a solo trip, but working on convincing a friend to join me.

I use a scooter, and usually, when I stay at other resorts I try to get the highest floor, (makes using the elevators easier than trying to squeeze a scooter in after others have already loaded), or the ground floor to avoid elevators.

I am looking forward to spending a lot of time on the balcony, and am looking for advice on room locations.... if there are sections of this thread with photos or pros/cons, can you send me in that direction.

Thanks a ton... looking forward to catching up here!

Jeanne

 

[Ajea]

Does AKL still offer the free culinary tour?

 

[Best Aunt]

Hello, everyone.

New here, but not to WDW. Many many past trips, and am pretty knowledgeable about the parks and other resort layouts, but need help for AKL.

I am considering a stay at AKL and currently have a Savanna view booked for Mar 27 - Apr 4. My only experience staying at AKL was several years ago when my husband and I stayed in a Kidani Studio for our 45th Anniversary.

This trip will likely be a solo trip, but working on convincing a friend to join me.

I use a scooter, and usually, when I stay at other resorts I try to get the highest floor, (makes using the elevators easier than trying to squeeze a scooter in after others have already loaded), or the ground floor to avoid elevators.

I am looking forward to spending a lot of time on the balcony, and am looking for advice on room locations.... if there are sections of this thread with photos or pros/cons, can you send me in that direction.

Thanks a ton... looking forward to catching up here!

Jeanne

"Highest floor" isn't going to work at Jambo House if you booked a regular hotel room because the two highest floors are DVC villas and studios.

I think Ground Floor at Jambo House is the level that The Mara and Boma are on. I don't know if there are savannah view rooms down there - and if there are, I don't know how good the view is.

 

[jlundeen]

"Highest floor" isn't going to work at Jambo House if you booked a regular hotel room because the two highest floors are DVC villas and studios.

I think Ground Floor at Jambo House is the level that The Mara and Boma are on. I don't know if there are savannah view rooms down there - and if there are, I don't know how good the view is.

Thanks, @Best Aunt - I found a YouTube video that kind of helped a bit... they said that since the lobby is on the 3rd floor, that would be the floor to book for me to minimize elevator use. If it's a short trip (like maybe picking up a mobile order at Mara), I can leave the scooter in my room and hoof it. I'll request a room near the elevator though.

 

[bluecastle]

Is the playground at Jambo or Kidani?

Jambo

 

[Rick195275]

Thanks, @Best Aunt - I found a YouTube video that kind of helped a bit... they said that since the lobby is on the 3rd floor, that would be the floor to book for me to minimize elevator use. If it's a short trip (like maybe picking up a mobile order at Mara), I can leave the scooter in my room and hoof it. I'll request a room near the elevator though.

I think closer to ground level gives you the best views of animals from your balcony too

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Does AKL still offer the free culinary tour?

Unfortunately, no.

 

[VicksMc]

Booked Jambo House for June 9th thru 23rd.
We stayed there about 12 years ago when we got a great deal. It was a dream and never in a million years did I think we’d be able to visit again but here we are.
I’m very excited.

 

[Goofy4]

Hello, everyone.

New here, but not to WDW. Many many past trips, and am pretty knowledgeable about the parks and other resort layouts, but need help for AKL.

I am considering a stay at AKL and currently have a Savanna view booked for Mar 27 - Apr 4. My only experience staying at AKL was several years ago when my husband and I stayed in a Kidani Studio for our 45th Anniversary.

This trip will likely be a solo trip, but working on convincing a friend to join me.

I use a scooter, and usually, when I stay at other resorts I try to get the highest floor, (makes using the elevators easier than trying to squeeze a scooter in after others have already loaded), or the ground floor to avoid elevators.

I am looking forward to spending a lot of time on the balcony, and am looking for advice on room locations.... if there are sections of this thread with photos or pros/cons, can you send me in that direction.

Thanks a ton... looking forward to catching up here!

Jeanne

I don't know where your studio was at Kidani, but we are currently staying at nearly the end of the hall at Kidani, and I had no idea how long of a walk it is. With a scooter I'm sure you'll be fine, but just wanted to pass along that you would want to be much closer to transportation if using Disney transportation. Otherwise, your trip is not over after getting off the bus.

 

[VicksMc]

Do the rooms in Jambo house have coffee?

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Do the rooms in Jambo house have coffee?

Yes, every room on Disney property has coffee and a coffee maker.

 

[bobbie68]

Hi does anybody there now or have been this month have a schedule of events. We will be there this Thursday and Friday?

Thanks

 

[PKJoe]

Will the buses be running from Jambo to get us to Animal Kingdom for our 8am Tusker House reservation? Thank you