Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-889.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Animal Kingdom Lodge's Kidani Village</b></a> Video and more than 160 pictures from the newest resort at Walt Disney World.
Originally Posted By -em Im amazed there was enough stuff there to TAKE 160 pictures.. I ran out of material after 10 (I'll admit I disliked Kidani) -em
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Just from the photos online it does seem to be a cheaper version of the AKL and some things seemed smaller in detail. Did you get that upon comparison? Apparently the animal savanna is supposed to be much larger with more animals according to the front desk. I hope they increase the amount of busses for the new stop. ANd build new attractions for all the new Hotels!!!I know I am Funny.
Originally Posted By jmuboy I get the impression its a nice place from the pictures. A nice add on to the original lodge. Is this the only "add-on" DVC to have its own check in? Wilderness, Beach Club and Boardwalk don't. The new Grand CA in Disneyland does not.
Originally Posted By wedway71 OK...... don't think I am nitpicky but did anyone else think they could have at least pressure washed the concrete walls in the parking garage in back of the yellow safety poles? The rest of the resort looks great but being it is brand new, I would think Disney would spend more attention to all details....
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I get the impression its a nice place from the pictures. A nice add on to the original lodge. Is this the only "add-on" DVC to have its own check in? Wilderness, Beach Club and Boardwalk don't. The new Grand CA in Disneyland does not. >> <<it may be-- BLT won't >> It is the only one. And BLT should have one and did ... before it was budgeteered out of the equation. Can't wait to see how Contemp will work when the place is packed with both conventioners and DVCers ... should be magical. And sadly I don't know what I am going to do soon when DVC construction picture withdrawal hits. Unless we're going to get pics of folks checking in and unpacking and sunning at the pools?
Originally Posted By jmuboy Well, with the set up of BLT in relation to its parking lot, a desk could potentially be added if check-in becomes too much for the original lobby to manage. It will just cost Disney twice as much to change it instead of doing it right the first time.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo DVC don't have washers and dryers in each unit? Another huge advantage point to Marriott Vacation Club.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo There are some nice touches in here, it seems a little similar to wilderness Lodge, where the hotel is more grand with the DVC componant being a nice smaller scale version. The Community Hall has a cheap local government look to it rather than the club houses of Marriott too.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo However, I don't know of any other timeshares where you can observe big game, and for that reason, this place is cool!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo The pool area is a real mixed bag though. Some of the kids area looks like a Hojo rather than Disney, then other parts have a great Redwood creek Challege trail quality to them. The pool size and 2 jacuzzi's for such a large resort seems a little skint in many ways though. I can see them reaching capacity very quickly (although do the units have whirpool spa tubs?) I love the spitting masks, they are very cool. The kid's slide is nice. Seems like the sports facilities are good and on par with other higher timeshare offerings, which is good. are there any photos of the units themselves on the web yet? Does anyone know?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo But where are my manners. I should have said thank you to Denise, Doobie and Rebekah for sharing.
Originally Posted By tinkerbellfly I believe the only rooms without washers and dryers is the studios.
