Things to do at the resorts

[cantoine]

New owners, we are taking a trip over labor day weekend for 3 nights. Staying in a 2 bedroom savannah view in kidani with 9 people. The only park we are doing is Magic kingdom for MNSSHP. We are looking for things to do at the different resorts. Please share your favorite things to do and at which resorts. Also we plan on taking advantage of our pool hopping privilege, suggestions for few pools are welcomed!!!!

 

[disneynutz]

I would do a safari if available during your stay.

Bill

 

[Msmithmd]

Go to either Grand Floridian or Poly for a day. Swim part of the day, have lunch, and rent a boat to motor around the lagoon.

Then take the monorail around to BLT for the fireworks from top of the world lounge. That's an awesome day that doesn't involve park admission...

 

[hakepb]

Go to either Grand Floridian or Poly for a day. Swim part of the day, have lunch, and rent a boat to motor around the lagoon.

Then take the monorail around to BLT for the fireworks from top of the world lounge. That's an awesome day that doesn't involve park admission...

And you don't just have to boat around the 7 Seas lagoon, you can also cross the water bridge into Bay Lake and go around Discovery Island.

 

[bruhl1j]

Here are a few things we like to do at Kidani.
1. Go to Sanaa Lounge and order some Naan bread.
2. The pool area is nice to spend a few hours relaxing.
3. The bulletin board is loaded with activities.
4. NV goggles are cool. Talk to the CM, especially those from other countries.
5. Bar-B-Que at one of the pits near the tennis courts.

There are plenty of fun stuff to do without going to the parks. DTD, BW, or go eat at another resort.

JB

 

[Geomom]

Kidani has tons of activities. They have the water play area for the younger kids as well as the pool and all the usual pool activities. The community hall is at Kidani--free or low cost crafts, games, etc. There are TONS of cultural activities at both Kidani and Jambo--drumming lessons, ecological games for kids, tours of the art/architecture at Kidani, nightly talks by the cultural representatives from some of the African countries. And of course the animals!

As far as other resorts--go to the Boardwalk some evening and enjoy the free entertainers outside on the boardwalk--magicians, etc. I'm not sure of which days of the week/times they perform.

Take the monorail from the Ticket and Transportation center to Epcot and back just for fun.

You don't even need to rent a boat--you could just take a resort boat ride from the Magic Kingdom to the Wilderness Lodge or Fort Wilderness and back. Free boat ride!

 

[Deb & Bill]

New owners, we are taking a trip over labor day weekend for 3 nights. Staying in a 2 bedroom savannah view in kidani with 9 people. The only park we are doing is Magic kingdom for MNSSHP. We are looking for things to do at the different resorts. Please share your favorite things to do and at which resorts. Also we plan on taking advantage of our pool hopping privilege, suggestions for few pools are welcomed!!!!

Unfortunately, pool hopping is not permitted for Labor Day weekend (August 29 - September 1 (Fri - Mon)). You'll be limited to the two pools at AKV/AKL.

From Perks and Discounts (Recreation & Relaxation):

Pool Hopping Information




When staying on your Membership at any Disney Vacation Club Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort, or Disney's Vero Beach Resort,you and any Guests staying with you are permitted to use most of the other Disney Vacation Club and Walt Disney World Resort hotel pools (in addition to the pool at the resort hotel at which you are staying) if they are not at capacity. If the pool you are visiting reaches capacity, you may be asked to leave in order to accommodate Guests of that resort hotel. Please check with a host or hostess at the front desk of the resort you wish to visit before you go to find out about pool-access availability. You must present your Magic Band or current Key to the World card with your "DVC Member" designation on it to use the other resort hotel pools. Pool hopping is not available at Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Uzima Pool and Samawati Springs Pool at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, the leisure pool at Disney's Beach Club Villas, and the pools at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Resort hotel pools may become unavailable from time to time due to capacity limitations. Due to the high occupancy that is expected, you and any Guests staying with you may not pool hop during the following dates*:
February 16 - 23 (Sun-Sat)
April 12 - April 26 (Sat - Sat)
May 23 - 26 (Fri - Mon)
June 28 - July 7 (Sat - Mon)
August 29 - September 1 (Fri - Mon)
November 24 - 29 (Mon - Sat)
Dec 20, 2014 - Jan. 4, 2015 (Sat - Sun)

*Other restricted dates may be added based on projected pool capacity.

As a reminder, please be mindful of the limited number of pool chairs available, and refrain from leaving towels or personal items on unoccupied pool chairs.

 

[cantoine]

Thank you for all the great suggestions. A little bumed about not being able to go to SSR and use their splash pads, but there is always next time!!!!!!