Reviews of Animal Kingdom Lodge KIDANI Village (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Hodsonfamilyof5 Review Date: 03/17/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our home and absolute favorite resort! The staff is amazing and so helpful and I almost cry every time we arrive and I see those lanterns up front. The rooms are beautiful and spacious and you can't beat the extra toilet in a 1 bedroom villa. The master bathroom is HUGE with a water closet. Sana'a is right downstairs. The resort is off the beaten path so you don't have the large crowds in your resort like you do at resorts right by the parks. The animals are amazing to watch in the morning with your coffee. I have offered our family to stay at other resorts and Kindani is always their #1 pick.
Pros:
The animals, staff, and food is amazing. Low crowds from the parks. The African artifacts around the resort are interesting and educational. The parking below the resort is the best: a short walk and elevator ride and you're at your room. The pool was just refurbished. The transportation was reliable (bus only).Cons:
It takes a little longer to get to the parks.Reviewed by magicallymorgan Review Date: 02/21/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed here for the first time on our last trip and wow, this resort is beautiful! Love the theming throughout the hotel - the lobby is breathtaking, even in comparison to the grandeur of Jambo House. So many great places to sit and watch the animals in the savannas and just relax. Also, all of the food here is amazing!
Pros:
Beautiful theming, great view of animals, many good food options nearby at Jambo HouseCons:
Far away from everything but DAKReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
This hotel is truly a work of art. I love it so much and it is the hotel I always go to when visiting Disney. Even though I have been to other hotels, I always come back to this one because I truly believe nothing can top it. It has amazing theming and stunning views. Not to mention how entretaining it is. The restaurants are also amazing and I just give it a 10/10 for sure.
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EverythingCons:
NothingReviewed by ccooney1307 Review Date: 02/17/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
Even though we own our points at Old Key West, we did our welcome home visit at Kidani in June of 2019 and stayed in a 2 bedroom villa and oh my goodness it was incredible ! The animal viewing from our room from our giant balcony and the 3rd bathroom were the absolute best features. It literally felt like we were in another country whenever we stepped food into the lobby. We just fell in love and can't wait to go back!
Pros:
Incredible balconies with Savanna views, 2 bedroom villas have a 3rd bathroom which is awesome when traveling with a larger party. They had tons of educational activities going on throughout the resort all the time, our kids loved them and learned so much! It was relaxing and quiet inside. The pool, and splash zone are incredible ! Sanaa for lunch has become one of our favorite dining spots !Cons:
The full quick service location is over at Jambo house. Other than that, literally no complaints !Reviewed by Snooganz Review Date: 12/08/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Amazing atmosphere. As a DVC member this is my home resort. Try to get a savannah side room! Watching the sunrise over the savannah with a cup of coffee is how we as a family end every vacation stay here!
Pros:
Amazing views on the savannah side! Restaurant downstairs is amazing and worth every penny!Cons:
Have to walk to Jambo house to get to the Quick Service Restaurant.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/19/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I love everything about this resort. On our first night my son and I had a hard time sleeping because we kept peaking out to see the animals. We felt like the rooms were very much on point with theming and loved the extra bathroom!
Pros:
Animals, Great food, Great ThemingCons:
A bit farther away from other resortsReviewed by BethWebb1981 Review Date: 04/14/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had an upgrade here for our family of six, when our room at another resort was closed due to a hurricane. We have a two-bedroom suite with a savanna view. I wouldn't change a thing. I was so glad we had a resort day to relax at the pool (there were about 10 people at the pool), engage with all of the learning opportunities for the kids. They loved earning their African beads at the different activities. We loved the Bread Service at Sanaa for a break in our resort day. The animals were perfect! Even though there isn't a QS, there are items you can buy & cook in your room...we grabbed some frozen pizzas when we arrived late on our first night.
Pros:
Peaceful. Unique. Beautiful. Large rooms. Great food! Easy access to Jambo House for "more excitement."Cons:
Only buses available to parks.Reviewed by csfranklin Review Date: 04/24/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
We recently stayed here on our first DVC stay. We loved everything about it. The animals are out a lot and can be seen, not only from savannah rooms (which we had, and I highly recommend), but from viewing areas all over the lodge. The gift shop has a drink station, so we were easily able to fill our mugs (unfortunately, it closes at 11, and we were not back by then and really wanted a drink, but no biggie!) The shuttle to AKL was efficient and quick. We never waited long. It took us to the quick service at AKL, and we enjoyed the food there, since Kidani does not have one. The pool and slides were fun. The buses were excellent both to and from the parks and DS. The hallways are long, but if you were walking to a room at All-Stars or a moderate, you'd walk the same distance. Overall, we loved it and highly recommend the night time viewing of the animals with the night vision googles. Too cool!
Pros:
Small Good bus service Clean AnimalsCons:
No quick serviceReviewed by StephieEH Review Date: 09/30/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
LOVED this resort! We had a Studio room in the Pumbaa section with a Savanna view. We saw animals all the time. The staff was amazing and loved that the bus rides didn't take to long no matter where you went. We rented DVC points and can't wait to go again. Pool was amazing and they provided the children with life vest so if you travel from far away you don't have to pack anything other than your bathing suits.
Pros:
Staff are amazing. Views of the animals is like nothing you will experience anywhere else. Best swimming pool for adults and children.Cons:
NoneReviewed by Nikki Murry Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Kidani is my favorite resort I've stayed at on property. Love the pool area and the ability to sit on my balcony, sip coffee, and watch wildlife pass by. The staff is always wonderfully friendly and it's smaller than Jambo, which I enjoy for the quaintness.
