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I'm not sure if this qualifies as "planning" but ...
I thought it might be easier for those first week members who kindly choose to report back here on the new Kidani resort if we had a list of the basic questions we would like answered ahead of time so they don't have to keep coming back to a report thread and get new questions over the course of a few days.
I will update the first post with any added questions or alter the questions if someone wants different details.
Questions are:
--------Resort--------
Do you have any pictures?
Some of the following have hit their bandwidth maximum.
A cast member preview set of photos can be located here.
Raw photos (with some bonus pool photos) are here.
More photos... Now Updated with Sanaa food photos!
Tell us about the check-in experience. What is the check-in area like? Do they have a good number of CMs there? Is there a waiting area for kids close to the front desk?
It has been reported that there is a TV in the lobby with chairs around it playing typical cartoons/movies. No specific kids play area was specified.
What food if any is offered at the pool bar?
What are the pool bar's hours?
Is there any special resort specific merchandise in the store?
There was 1 shirt reported so far...
Please give details on the parking situation both valet and self-park? Where can you enter and exit the under building parking lot?
Where is the valet lot?
How does the under building parking access the side of the building near the pool?
See map below
How do the pedestrian walkways interact with the roads? Do you need to cross roads to get to the pool?
See map below
What are Sanaa's hours? Is it open for breakfast or lunch (there's been confusion on that)? Can you post a menu?
Sanaa offers lunch from 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
- The inspiration for the creative menu is the many cultures and cuisines along the historical spice routeAfrica, India, China, and Europe
- Central to African-Indian cuisine is the use of the tandoor oven, essentially a large clay pot similar to a pizza oven. The restaurant will serve familiar foods from tandoor ovens, such as tandoori chicken, lamb, and shrimp. In addition the menu includes curry entrees, salad sampler platters, paneer cheese with spinach, and Indian style breads.
- For those who prefer more American flavors, the menu includes items such as grilled pork chop, grilled flank steak, and club sandwich (menu items subject to change).
- Desert items include mango pudding, vanilla-coconut rice pudding, and eggless chocolate cake
Can any Sanaa food be taken "To go"?
Is there a kids menu? Could you post it please?
Kids menu.
Please give details on the pool area (features, quiet area)? Please post pool specific pictures along with the kids play area!
Many of the photo threads above give details on the pool area.
Uwanja Camp
- Uwanja Camp is the resorts specialty themed and wet activity playground.
- In Swahili, the word uwanja means play area.
- Uwanja Camp is divided into three zones as it moves downhill from the waterfall through the Base Camp, the Departure Zone and the Observation Station, each designed with its own character and age-specific activities.
- The adventure begins in the Departure Zone, designed for kids ages 5-7.
- Next is the Observation Station for kids ages 4 or younger.
- Finally, Base Camp gets kids ages 8 or older in on the act.
Where can you refill mugs?
Johari has a self service station as well as Maji
Is there a bar/lounge inside?
Yes, in Sanaa.
Is there an indoor fire pit like Jambo?
YES~!!! Rustyalaska's photo set shows a fireplace in the Library here, and also in Jeff's video listed in the next post.
There is also an outdoor fire pit.
What are the bus routes? Is the bus service compatible with use for going between Jambo and Kidani -- in other words, do some of the busses stop at Jambo first before going to Kidani and some at Kidani first before going to Jambo?
The bus for the parks will be stopping at Kidani first, than Jambo. So Kidani guests can take the bus to Jambo without walking. Guests at Jambo can hop on a Downtown Disney bus, which then will go to Kidani.
Comments/reviews on the walk between Jambo and Kidani
It was reported that the walkway is clearly marked on the map and it is not as long as was expected (10 minutes but time is based on location)
Please provide any details you can about the community hall including any snap shots
There are photos of the hall as well as the "library" at Allears.net
Community Hall
- Kidani Village features a Community Hall where Members and Guests can enjoy a pool table, Foosball, PlayStation2 games, watching TV, and participating in planned activities.
- Basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard equipment are available.
- Across from Community Hall is Safari So Good Arcade, as well as laundry facilities.
Survival of the Fittest
- Survival of the Fittest features treadmills, bicycles, stair climbers and limited free weights.
Recreation/Activities
- A barbeque pavilion with two charcoal barbeque grills and two picnic tables under cover is located near the sports courts area of Kidani Village
- A basketball half-court and a shuffleboard court are located in the sports courts area
- Tennis courts two lighted hard courts are located near the sports courts area
- Recreation equipment is available at Community Hall
What portions of the building are still not finished; are all common amenities -- pool, new recreation area near pool, restaurant, store, main viewing area for animals, (others), open?
All the specific listed areas are open. Nothing posted yet about exactly which rooms are not available.
How long is the walk from the end of one of the wings to the lobby (estimated distance but better, time it takes, normal walking pace)?
See next question's response
Where are the elevators, particularly do they have ones located along the wings and how far down from lobby?
Do they have access to the street area along the wings and not just from the lobby, if so where (e.g., how far down the two wings)?
See above question's answer
Where is the public laundry room located? Is there the right detergent for it? Is there more than one location? How many machines are there of each type? Are they "HE"?
It appears there is only one community laundry. I don't have confirmed details on the rest yet but it does not appear that the community laundry is HE.
How are the views? What animals can be seen on the new savannah? Where are the shared viewing areas? Pictures of the views with the location of the view labeled would be outstanding!
The next post has standard view shown
Pics of views are in the photo threads posted above as well.
Where the DSAs are and how many?
See map below
Can you post a copy of the resort map, and the activity sheet for Kidani so we can get a feel for what is offered through Community Hall, etc.?
Allears.net has info about the "library" and examples of it's events.
See map below
--------Room--------
What model TV's are they and what jacks are easily available?
LG_________
Where are the Internet jacks exactly?
In 1 bedroom it is by the desk in bedroom
Is there an outlet on the sink side of the island in the 1/2 bedroom kitchen?
Yes, on the wall and in at least 2 places in the backsplash.
What thermostat model is being used? (photo please if possible)
Can someone ID this and it's specific override sequence?
Is there a wooden restaurant style highchair?
Yes.
What type of child cabinet locks would be appropriate?
If you are staying in a 1BR or larger are the new washer/dryers the conventional type or the newer HE (High Efficiency) type that require special detergent? If HE, do they provide HE detergent?
Does the vacuum have a detachable hose for attachments (for possible SpaceBag use, etc)?
No, it is the same as Jambo
What shape/size ice does the icemaker make?
Any scale up-close photos of the room safe inside and out?
I thought it might be easier for those first week members who kindly choose to report back here on the new Kidani resort if we had a list of the basic questions we would like answered ahead of time so they don't have to keep coming back to a report thread and get new questions over the course of a few days.
I will update the first post with any added questions or alter the questions if someone wants different details.
Questions are:
--------Resort--------
Do you have any pictures?
Some of the following have hit their bandwidth maximum.
A cast member preview set of photos can be located here.
Raw photos (with some bonus pool photos) are here.
More photos... Now Updated with Sanaa food photos!
Tell us about the check-in experience. What is the check-in area like? Do they have a good number of CMs there? Is there a waiting area for kids close to the front desk?
It has been reported that there is a TV in the lobby with chairs around it playing typical cartoons/movies. No specific kids play area was specified.
What food if any is offered at the pool bar?
Had a chat with the lady at the bar down by the pool at Maji. There are 2 options for dining down by the pool. There are some round tables with 4 or 5 chair around and there is a 'quick service' style menu. This is items kept in a fridge behind the bar menu here;
The second option is private dining at the pool side (delivery charge and 18% applies as if you ordered in the room) this comes complete in a box
What are the pool bar's hours?
Is there any special resort specific merchandise in the store?
There was 1 shirt reported so far...
Please give details on the parking situation both valet and self-park? Where can you enter and exit the under building parking lot?
Where is the valet lot?
How does the under building parking access the side of the building near the pool?
See map below
How do the pedestrian walkways interact with the roads? Do you need to cross roads to get to the pool?
See map below
What are Sanaa's hours? Is it open for breakfast or lunch (there's been confusion on that)? Can you post a menu?
Sanaa offers lunch from 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
- The inspiration for the creative menu is the many cultures and cuisines along the historical spice routeAfrica, India, China, and Europe
- Central to African-Indian cuisine is the use of the tandoor oven, essentially a large clay pot similar to a pizza oven. The restaurant will serve familiar foods from tandoor ovens, such as tandoori chicken, lamb, and shrimp. In addition the menu includes curry entrees, salad sampler platters, paneer cheese with spinach, and Indian style breads.
- For those who prefer more American flavors, the menu includes items such as grilled pork chop, grilled flank steak, and club sandwich (menu items subject to change).
- Desert items include mango pudding, vanilla-coconut rice pudding, and eggless chocolate cake
Can any Sanaa food be taken "To go"?
Is there a kids menu? Could you post it please?
Kids menu.
Please give details on the pool area (features, quiet area)? Please post pool specific pictures along with the kids play area!
Many of the photo threads above give details on the pool area.
Uwanja Camp
- Uwanja Camp is the resorts specialty themed and wet activity playground.
- In Swahili, the word uwanja means play area.
- Uwanja Camp is divided into three zones as it moves downhill from the waterfall through the Base Camp, the Departure Zone and the Observation Station, each designed with its own character and age-specific activities.
- The adventure begins in the Departure Zone, designed for kids ages 5-7.
- Next is the Observation Station for kids ages 4 or younger.
- Finally, Base Camp gets kids ages 8 or older in on the act.
Where can you refill mugs?
Johari has a self service station as well as Maji
Is there a bar/lounge inside?
Yes, in Sanaa.
Is there an indoor fire pit like Jambo?
YES~!!! Rustyalaska's photo set shows a fireplace in the Library here, and also in Jeff's video listed in the next post.
There is also an outdoor fire pit.
What are the bus routes? Is the bus service compatible with use for going between Jambo and Kidani -- in other words, do some of the busses stop at Jambo first before going to Kidani and some at Kidani first before going to Jambo?
The bus for the parks will be stopping at Kidani first, than Jambo. So Kidani guests can take the bus to Jambo without walking. Guests at Jambo can hop on a Downtown Disney bus, which then will go to Kidani.
Comments/reviews on the walk between Jambo and Kidani
It was reported that the walkway is clearly marked on the map and it is not as long as was expected (10 minutes but time is based on location)
Please provide any details you can about the community hall including any snap shots
There are photos of the hall as well as the "library" at Allears.net
Community Hall
- Kidani Village features a Community Hall where Members and Guests can enjoy a pool table, Foosball, PlayStation2 games, watching TV, and participating in planned activities.
- Basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard equipment are available.
- Across from Community Hall is Safari So Good Arcade, as well as laundry facilities.
Survival of the Fittest
- Survival of the Fittest features treadmills, bicycles, stair climbers and limited free weights.
Recreation/Activities
- A barbeque pavilion with two charcoal barbeque grills and two picnic tables under cover is located near the sports courts area of Kidani Village
- A basketball half-court and a shuffleboard court are located in the sports courts area
- Tennis courts two lighted hard courts are located near the sports courts area
- Recreation equipment is available at Community Hall
What portions of the building are still not finished; are all common amenities -- pool, new recreation area near pool, restaurant, store, main viewing area for animals, (others), open?
All the specific listed areas are open. Nothing posted yet about exactly which rooms are not available.
How long is the walk from the end of one of the wings to the lobby (estimated distance but better, time it takes, normal walking pace)?
See next question's response
Where are the elevators, particularly do they have ones located along the wings and how far down from lobby?
Do they have access to the street area along the wings and not just from the lobby, if so where (e.g., how far down the two wings)?
See above question's answer
Where is the public laundry room located? Is there the right detergent for it? Is there more than one location? How many machines are there of each type? Are they "HE"?
It appears there is only one community laundry. I don't have confirmed details on the rest yet but it does not appear that the community laundry is HE.
How are the views? What animals can be seen on the new savannah? Where are the shared viewing areas? Pictures of the views with the location of the view labeled would be outstanding!
The next post has standard view shown
Pics of views are in the photo threads posted above as well.
Where the DSAs are and how many?
See map below
Can you post a copy of the resort map, and the activity sheet for Kidani so we can get a feel for what is offered through Community Hall, etc.?
Allears.net has info about the "library" and examples of it's events.
See map below
--------Room--------
What model TV's are they and what jacks are easily available?
LG_________
Where are the Internet jacks exactly?
In 1 bedroom it is by the desk in bedroom
Is there an outlet on the sink side of the island in the 1/2 bedroom kitchen?
Yes, on the wall and in at least 2 places in the backsplash.
What thermostat model is being used? (photo please if possible)
Can someone ID this and it's specific override sequence?
Is there a wooden restaurant style highchair?
Yes.
What type of child cabinet locks would be appropriate?
If you are staying in a 1BR or larger are the new washer/dryers the conventional type or the newer HE (High Efficiency) type that require special detergent? If HE, do they provide HE detergent?
Does the vacuum have a detachable hose for attachments (for possible SpaceBag use, etc)?
No, it is the same as Jambo
What shape/size ice does the icemaker make?
Any scale up-close photos of the room safe inside and out?
2 pics of the room safe with a documents folder in for scale
