HairyChest
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Any reports on the club level dvc for jambo having food when it opens? They are still available to book..
We were there over the 4th and I think the pool crowd issue was unique to that weekend. Once the parks and Jambo pool open, I don't think you'll see a peak demand for the Kidani pool to the same extent. On Saturday the 4th, the pool reached capacity by 11:25am (overheard from a lifeguard) and then started to thin out by around 2pm. Early in the day Sunday didn't seem like a crowd issue at all, probably due to checkouts.
Also for Sanaa carryout - the breakfast plates were automatically packaged for carryout, but you could eat it at an open table if you wanted. During our stay, we also dined in for lunch with a reservation and had bread service and drinks at the lounge without a reservation. The lounge only seats two tables at a time, but you can order drinks in to go cups, so it might be possible to also order food to go from the lounge.
Or perhaps they felt it was just a bit too soon to open considering the state’s CV numbersWe absolutely noticed this. The resort was very empty when we arrived. I know for sure less than 50 check-ins one day. The CMs at arrival, the front desk, and lobby seemed put out that we were there. The food service CMs and recreation staff at the pool were great. My theory was that many of the people working the front were management who weren't happy they were working the front of house. Could be wrong, but it was definitely noticeable.
Bonus points. It never crossed my mind, will be at forefront tho next 2 stays there now lolCan you imagine doing mobile checkin, hauling your own luggage through the long hallways, finding your magic band and app don’t work to open the door, having to haul everything to Kidani to the front desk and then hauling it all back?
You can see the menu here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani/sanaa/menus/breakfast/Can you tell me what the pre-packaged breakfast was? We will be at Jambo house on the 16th and want to know if it will be worth it to get or if we need to plan ahead with a Garden Grocer order
Ooh, zebra domes! Awesome news!You can see the menu here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani/sanaa/menus/breakfast/
The Grab 'n' Go items were the only things pre-packaged in a case when you first enter the lounge. All of the entrees you order at the lounge register and then they bring them out to you packaged up. We were staying close to the lobby, so it was super easy for us to pop down to Sanaa to grab breakfast and bring it back to the room. That's a tougher call coming from Jambo, but you can grab an open seat to eat there.
We had the Shahi Tukra French Toast and the Methi Paratha Sandwich and thought both were very flavorful. I also got a side of Coconut Drop Biscuits, which turned out to be just one little biscuit and not worth $1.99. But the breakfast options are definitely unique compared to some of the standard Disney quick service breakfasts and worth trying once if you don't mind the trek.
Side note: they also had 4-packs of Zebra Domes available in the gift shop refrigerated section.
I have a July 25 date too, and just got this email. I called just to verify everything. I wish at least Mara would be open, but I understand it is what it is.I just received this email from DVC for our July 25 checkin. Looks like Jambo might be opening the DVC villas...
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Welcome Home! We are delighted you have chosen Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House as your vacation destination and we look forward to sharing our hospitality with you!
In preparation for your upcoming stay, we would like to inform you that upon the reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Uzima Pool will also open; however, all other amenities such as restaurants and merchandise locations will remain closed. A shuttle from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will be provided where available merchandise locations and restaurants are located.
To aid in physical distancing efforts, we strongly recommend that you use Online Check-In Service in advance—online or with the My Disney Experience app. If you need to check-in upon arrival, check-in will be at the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village front desk.
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I know the Jambo front desk won't be open and checkin is at Kidani, but did they give you any idea of what level of Bell Services will be at Jambo?I have a July 25 date too, and just got this email. I called just to verify everything. I wish at least Mara would be open, but I understand it is what it is.
Shoot, she didn’t even tell me Jambo front desk wouldn’t be open. Lol I found that out just now. Didn’t share anything. I’m gonna call again next week and see if I can get some more info.I know the Jambo front desk won't be open and checkin is at Kidani, but did they give you any idea of what level of Bell Services will be at Jambo?
Help with luggage? Grocery Delivery?
It says in the email that you need to either mobile checkin or checkin at Kidani front desk. I called to ask if that meant that Jambo front desk wouldn't be open at all, and MS said it would not be open and didn't know about bell services. Makes me a little nervous to have a whole building, with just a few floors open, and no staff?Shoot, she didn’t even tell me Jambo front desk wouldn’t be open. Lol I found that out just now. Didn’t share anything. I’m gonna call again next week and see if I can get some more info.
I feel the same.It says in the email that you need to either mobile checkin or checkin at Kidani front desk. I called to ask if that meant that Jambo front desk wouldn't be open at all, and MS said it would not be open and didn't know about bell services. Makes me a little nervous to have a whole building, with just a few floors open, and no staff?
They will have some staff there. It would be too much of a legal issue to not have it.It says in the email that you need to either mobile checkin or checkin at Kidani front desk. I called to ask if that meant that Jambo front desk wouldn't be open at all, and MS said it would not be open and didn't know about bell services. Makes me a little nervous to have a whole building, with just a few floors open, and no staff?
Any thoughts on whether they will have animals on the savanas by Jambo?It says in the email that you need to either mobile checkin or checkin at Kidani front desk. I called to ask if that meant that Jambo front desk wouldn't be open at all, and MS said it would not be open and didn't know about bell services. Makes me a little nervous to have a whole building, with just a few floors open, and no staff?
MS told me that all the savannas would have animals, they are keeping them to their normal routine. But I haven't heard from people who have been at Kidani.Any thoughts on whether they will have animals on the savanas by Jambo?
Any thoughts on whether they will have animals on the savanas by Jambo?
It says in the email that you need to either mobile checkin or checkin at Kidani front desk. I called to ask if that meant that Jambo front desk wouldn't be open at all, and MS said it would not be open and didn't know about bell services. Makes me a little nervous to have a whole building, with just a few floors open, and no staff?