Post by jo on Feb 14, 2011 19:23:03 GMT
OVERVIEW
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is an African lodge-style Resort boasting accommodations that include kitchenettes/kitchens and multi-bedroom units. Featuring over 30 species of wildlife that roam free amidst a 21-acre wildlife preserve that includes lush, tropical savannas, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village offers you the unique opportunity to observe exotic animals in their natural habitat from special viewing areas throughout the Resort – and from the balconies of select Guest rooms.
The Villas are located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which also includes Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.
The lobby and the Villas of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village extend out and take the curlicue shape of a water buffalo's horns. This string of buildings can also be viewed as a piece of native African jewelry, a "necklace" with Villas forming the beads, garden-like walkways creating the "knots" in between, and the main lobby building as the ornament or jewel at its center.
Inside, the Resort features authentic African-inspired architecture and decorations, from hand-carved columns to intricate patterns that adorn the golden-tone furnishings. Tall floor lamps allude to tall, swaying trees, and ornate hanging fixtures appear to overflow with colorful flora and fauna. Thatched ceilings, a woven ceiling, real African artifacts and an arching window in the main lobby revealing the adjacent savanna surround you in the inimitable spirit of Africa.
Just outside the main building, sprawling wetlands border a picturesque landscape where thousands of indigenous African shrubs and grasses paint a picture reminiscent of the unspoiled grasslands of the Serengeti.
Dining and recreational options abound at the Villas. Savor authentic African cuisine at 2 award-winning restaurants, Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma -Flavors of Africa. Enjoy unique animal-themed programs for the whole family and relax in Samawati Springs, a 4,700-square-foot, zero-depth entry pool with a 128-foot long slide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.
Exciting Animal Encounters
Nearly surrounding Kidani Village, the Sunset Savanna and the new Pembe Savanna offer glimpses of exotic animals in a traditional setting. Open 24 hours a day, each savanna features a unique look and feel, and is home to different varieties of African animals.
Among the animals you may see are Ankole Cattle, Bontebok, Eland, Zebra, Greater Kudu, Impala, Okapi, Red River Hog, Nyala, Reticulated Giraffe, Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope, Thompson's Gazelle, Waterbuck, White-Bearded Wildebeest, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Blue Crane, East African Crowned Crane, Greater Flamingo, Marabou Stork, Ostrich, Pink-Backed Pelican, Spur Winged Geese, Guinea Fowl and Ruppel's Griffon Vulture!
For a truly unforgettable experience, make reservations for the Wanyama Safari. Enjoy up-close encounters with the Resort's wildlife, followed by a delectable South African feast at Jiko – The Cooking Place.
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
In addition to animal-themed activities and Samawati Springs pool and slide, there's a 24-hour, high-tech game room and Uwanja Camp, an animal observation site-themed water playground that includes 3 interactive areas for kids of all ages. At Community Hall, ping-pong, foosball and video games are available as well as ongoing activities such as arts and crafts, and equipment for basketball, tennis and shuffleboard.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is located in the Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park area. It is a smoke-free Resort; smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor smoking locations.
AMENITIESKitchen/Kitchenettes
•One-bedroom villas, 2-bedroom villas and Grand Villas Guest rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village include full kitchens that feature a full-size refrigerator, microwave, oven, stove, sink, cabinets and coffemaker.
•Studios include smaller kitchenettes that feature a mini-refrigerator, wet bar, mircowave and coffeemaker.
ROOM SERVICE
•Room service at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is available from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week and includes both African-inspired cuisine and American fare from the kitchen of Boma. You can also pre-order from the menu and enjoy a spectacular dawn or dusk from your balcony.
•To order room service, select Dining Options on your Guest Room telephone.
Massage & Fitness Center
•Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is located near Samawati Springs Pool. The minimum age requirement for the fitness center is 14 years of age. An adult must accompany Guests under age 18 at all times. Includes: Cardiovascular room includes treadmills, bicycles, and stair climbers. Free weights are also provided for use.
•Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House is located on the first floor off Giraffe Trail and Uzima pool. This spa and salon offers massage therapy, skin care and body treatments and features steamrooms for men and women, saunas and the latest in fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, elypticals, bicycles and stair climbers. Lockers are available.
•Open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., the facility is available to Guests of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 14 years of age and older at no additional charge. Guests 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spa services include a surcharge-starting at $50-and are by appointment during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A personal trainer is also available by appointment. In-room service is also available for an additional cost.
Receive a complimentary gift, which can be redeemed at many Walt Disney World Resort spas.
BABYSITTING AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
•Located on the first floor of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House near the Uzima pool deck area, Simba's Cubhouse is a supervised activity center for children ages 3 to 12 that is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. At this delightfully themed playspace, children are invited to play videogames, enjoy dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and interact with other kids their age, while parents are off experiencing more adult-oriented fare.
•Together with independent childcare provider Kids Nite Out, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village also offers you the convenience of one-to-one in-room babysitting, allowing you the flexibiity to enjoy your vacation your way. You can even reserve a childcare specialist to accompany you and your family during your visit to the Parks, providing a helping hand where needed.
•To make a reservation •To make a reservation for Simba's Cubhouse or in-room babysitting, please contact Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village front desk or Concierge during your visit.
CONCIERGE ASSISTANCE
•Available to Resort hotel Guests 7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Located in the main lobby, the concierge can help you purchase Park tickets, make dining reservations and secure show seats.
PARKING
•Self-parking is located in front of the main entrance to the lobby and under the building (on the first floor). There are elevators from the first floor parking to guest room corridors.
•Valet parking is available for a nominal fee.
LAUNDRY SERVICES•Laundry room is located next to the arcade at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.
FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
•Rooms available to Guests with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and rooms designed for the hearing impaired
•Wheelchair-accessible ramps and elevators
•Samawati Springs Pool, an 4,700-square-foot, zero-depth entry pool
ROOM AMENITIES
•Flat Panel, Cable TV with Disney Programming
•High-speed Internet Access (additional fee required)
•Refrigerator
•Hairdryer
•Safe
•Iron and Iron Board
•Coffee Maker
•Pack 'n Play Playard
•Alarm Clock with CD Player
•DVD Player
•Microwave
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is an African lodge-style Resort boasting accommodations that include kitchenettes/kitchens and multi-bedroom units. Featuring over 30 species of wildlife that roam free amidst a 21-acre wildlife preserve that includes lush, tropical savannas, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village offers you the unique opportunity to observe exotic animals in their natural habitat from special viewing areas throughout the Resort – and from the balconies of select Guest rooms.
The Villas are located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which also includes Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.
The lobby and the Villas of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village extend out and take the curlicue shape of a water buffalo's horns. This string of buildings can also be viewed as a piece of native African jewelry, a "necklace" with Villas forming the beads, garden-like walkways creating the "knots" in between, and the main lobby building as the ornament or jewel at its center.
Inside, the Resort features authentic African-inspired architecture and decorations, from hand-carved columns to intricate patterns that adorn the golden-tone furnishings. Tall floor lamps allude to tall, swaying trees, and ornate hanging fixtures appear to overflow with colorful flora and fauna. Thatched ceilings, a woven ceiling, real African artifacts and an arching window in the main lobby revealing the adjacent savanna surround you in the inimitable spirit of Africa.
Just outside the main building, sprawling wetlands border a picturesque landscape where thousands of indigenous African shrubs and grasses paint a picture reminiscent of the unspoiled grasslands of the Serengeti.
Dining and recreational options abound at the Villas. Savor authentic African cuisine at 2 award-winning restaurants, Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma -Flavors of Africa. Enjoy unique animal-themed programs for the whole family and relax in Samawati Springs, a 4,700-square-foot, zero-depth entry pool with a 128-foot long slide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.
Exciting Animal Encounters
Nearly surrounding Kidani Village, the Sunset Savanna and the new Pembe Savanna offer glimpses of exotic animals in a traditional setting. Open 24 hours a day, each savanna features a unique look and feel, and is home to different varieties of African animals.
Among the animals you may see are Ankole Cattle, Bontebok, Eland, Zebra, Greater Kudu, Impala, Okapi, Red River Hog, Nyala, Reticulated Giraffe, Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope, Thompson's Gazelle, Waterbuck, White-Bearded Wildebeest, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Blue Crane, East African Crowned Crane, Greater Flamingo, Marabou Stork, Ostrich, Pink-Backed Pelican, Spur Winged Geese, Guinea Fowl and Ruppel's Griffon Vulture!
For a truly unforgettable experience, make reservations for the Wanyama Safari. Enjoy up-close encounters with the Resort's wildlife, followed by a delectable South African feast at Jiko – The Cooking Place.
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
In addition to animal-themed activities and Samawati Springs pool and slide, there's a 24-hour, high-tech game room and Uwanja Camp, an animal observation site-themed water playground that includes 3 interactive areas for kids of all ages. At Community Hall, ping-pong, foosball and video games are available as well as ongoing activities such as arts and crafts, and equipment for basketball, tennis and shuffleboard.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is located in the Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park area. It is a smoke-free Resort; smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor smoking locations.
AMENITIESKitchen/Kitchenettes
•One-bedroom villas, 2-bedroom villas and Grand Villas Guest rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village include full kitchens that feature a full-size refrigerator, microwave, oven, stove, sink, cabinets and coffemaker.
•Studios include smaller kitchenettes that feature a mini-refrigerator, wet bar, mircowave and coffeemaker.
ROOM SERVICE
•Room service at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is available from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week and includes both African-inspired cuisine and American fare from the kitchen of Boma. You can also pre-order from the menu and enjoy a spectacular dawn or dusk from your balcony.
•To order room service, select Dining Options on your Guest Room telephone.
Massage & Fitness Center
•Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is located near Samawati Springs Pool. The minimum age requirement for the fitness center is 14 years of age. An adult must accompany Guests under age 18 at all times. Includes: Cardiovascular room includes treadmills, bicycles, and stair climbers. Free weights are also provided for use.
•Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House is located on the first floor off Giraffe Trail and Uzima pool. This spa and salon offers massage therapy, skin care and body treatments and features steamrooms for men and women, saunas and the latest in fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, elypticals, bicycles and stair climbers. Lockers are available.
•Open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., the facility is available to Guests of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 14 years of age and older at no additional charge. Guests 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spa services include a surcharge-starting at $50-and are by appointment during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A personal trainer is also available by appointment. In-room service is also available for an additional cost.
Receive a complimentary gift, which can be redeemed at many Walt Disney World Resort spas.
BABYSITTING AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
•Located on the first floor of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House near the Uzima pool deck area, Simba's Cubhouse is a supervised activity center for children ages 3 to 12 that is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. At this delightfully themed playspace, children are invited to play videogames, enjoy dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and interact with other kids their age, while parents are off experiencing more adult-oriented fare.
•Together with independent childcare provider Kids Nite Out, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village also offers you the convenience of one-to-one in-room babysitting, allowing you the flexibiity to enjoy your vacation your way. You can even reserve a childcare specialist to accompany you and your family during your visit to the Parks, providing a helping hand where needed.
•To make a reservation •To make a reservation for Simba's Cubhouse or in-room babysitting, please contact Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village front desk or Concierge during your visit.
CONCIERGE ASSISTANCE
•Available to Resort hotel Guests 7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Located in the main lobby, the concierge can help you purchase Park tickets, make dining reservations and secure show seats.
PARKING
•Self-parking is located in front of the main entrance to the lobby and under the building (on the first floor). There are elevators from the first floor parking to guest room corridors.
•Valet parking is available for a nominal fee.
LAUNDRY SERVICES•Laundry room is located next to the arcade at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.
FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
•Rooms available to Guests with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and rooms designed for the hearing impaired
•Wheelchair-accessible ramps and elevators
•Samawati Springs Pool, an 4,700-square-foot, zero-depth entry pool
ROOM AMENITIES
•Flat Panel, Cable TV with Disney Programming
•High-speed Internet Access (additional fee required)
•Refrigerator
•Hairdryer
•Safe
•Iron and Iron Board
•Coffee Maker
•Pack 'n Play Playard
•Alarm Clock with CD Player
•DVD Player
•Microwave