Post by jo on Feb 14, 2011 20:07:04 GMT
OVERVIEW
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – is an African lodge-style Resort boasting spacious accommodations that include kitchenettes/kitchens and multi-bedroom units. Featuring over 30 species of wildlife that roam free amidst 4 lush, tropical savannas, the Villas offer 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 on the 5th and 6th floors in the main building—called the Jambo House—of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which also includes Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village.
Set amidst an expansive wildlife preserve, the Resort features authentic African-inspired architecture and the kraal African-village landscape design—a semi-circle design popular in Africa which offers expansive views of the surrounding savannah and its many animal inhabitants. Thatched ceilings, large beams, a woven ceiling, hand-carved golden-tone furnishings, real African artifacts and a vast mud fireplace in the main lobby surround you in the inimitable spirit of Africa.
Get up-close glimpses of the animals and a panoramic view of the sprawling grounds at Arusha Rock, an elevated rock platform just outside the main lobby. Discover thousands of indigenous African shrubs and grasses—including the most recognized canopy tree of Africa, the copperpod—that paint a picture reminiscent of the unspoiled African grasslands.
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 the Uzima pool, an 11,000-square-foot zero-depth entry pool that offers a 67-foot-long slide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.
Exciting Animal Encounters
The Sunset Savanna, the Arusha Savanna and the Uzima Savanna are open 24 hours a day. Each features a unique look and feel, and is home to many different exotic animals
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
In addition to animal-themed activities and the Uzima pool and slide, there's a wading pool for little ones, a 24-hour, high-tech game room and a 24-hour playground. And don't forget to take advantage of Simba's Cubhouse, a supervised activity center for children ages 3-12 that affords parents a carefree night on the town. (Additional fee required.)
GENERAL INFORMATIONDisney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 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
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Kitchen/Kitchenettes
•One-bedroom villas, 2-bedroom villas and Grand Villas Guest rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 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 – Jambo House 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 AND FITNESS CENTRE•Zahanati Massage&Fitness Center at Disney Animal Kingdom Villas 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 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 – Jambo House 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 for Simba's Cubhouse or in-room babysitting, please contact Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House front desk or Concierge during your visit.
CONCIERGE
•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.
•Valet parking is available for a nominal fee.
LAUNDRY SERVICES
•Laundry rooms can be found at the following locations at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.
•First Floor, Zebra Trail
•Second Floor, Kudu Trail
•Fifth Floor, Zebra Trail (studios)
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
•Uzima pool, an 11,000-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
•DVD Player
•Microwave
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – is an African lodge-style Resort boasting spacious accommodations that include kitchenettes/kitchens and multi-bedroom units. Featuring over 30 species of wildlife that roam free amidst 4 lush, tropical savannas, the Villas offer 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 on the 5th and 6th floors in the main building—called the Jambo House—of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which also includes Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village.
Set amidst an expansive wildlife preserve, the Resort features authentic African-inspired architecture and the kraal African-village landscape design—a semi-circle design popular in Africa which offers expansive views of the surrounding savannah and its many animal inhabitants. Thatched ceilings, large beams, a woven ceiling, hand-carved golden-tone furnishings, real African artifacts and a vast mud fireplace in the main lobby surround you in the inimitable spirit of Africa.
Get up-close glimpses of the animals and a panoramic view of the sprawling grounds at Arusha Rock, an elevated rock platform just outside the main lobby. Discover thousands of indigenous African shrubs and grasses—including the most recognized canopy tree of Africa, the copperpod—that paint a picture reminiscent of the unspoiled African grasslands.
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 the Uzima pool, an 11,000-square-foot zero-depth entry pool that offers a 67-foot-long slide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.
Exciting Animal Encounters
The Sunset Savanna, the Arusha Savanna and the Uzima Savanna are open 24 hours a day. Each features a unique look and feel, and is home to many different exotic animals
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
In addition to animal-themed activities and the Uzima pool and slide, there's a wading pool for little ones, a 24-hour, high-tech game room and a 24-hour playground. And don't forget to take advantage of Simba's Cubhouse, a supervised activity center for children ages 3-12 that affords parents a carefree night on the town. (Additional fee required.)
GENERAL INFORMATIONDisney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 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
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Kitchen/Kitchenettes
•One-bedroom villas, 2-bedroom villas and Grand Villas Guest rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House 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 – Jambo House 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 AND FITNESS CENTRE•Zahanati Massage&Fitness Center at Disney Animal Kingdom Villas 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 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 – Jambo House 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 for Simba's Cubhouse or in-room babysitting, please contact Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House front desk or Concierge during your visit.
CONCIERGE
•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.
•Valet parking is available for a nominal fee.
LAUNDRY SERVICES
•Laundry rooms can be found at the following locations at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.
•First Floor, Zebra Trail
•Second Floor, Kudu Trail
•Fifth Floor, Zebra Trail (studios)
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
•Uzima pool, an 11,000-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
•DVD Player
•Microwave