Sanaa Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village has returned to normal operation after three years. Like the rest of Walt Disney World Resort, Sanaa Lounge closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though it later reopened, as did the table-service Sanaa restaurant, the lounge has only allowed to-go ordering since. Tables … Read more
We made a visit Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas for a special Valentine’s Day at Sanaa with this “Bananas For…” dessert. Bananas For… – $9 Banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana jam, banana cream, candied almonds, and caramel Banana and peanut butter is not everybody’s thing, but if it is yours, this is … Read more
The next phase of the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will begin on February 1, 2023. Last year, the Samawati Springs Pool and other areas underwent refurbishment. This next phase will be focused on the roof of the resort and is expected to last through September 2023. No amenities are expected … Read more
If you are looking for a fun and “egg-citing” activity to get you in the holiday spirit, try decorating a tree ornament with ostrich egg shells at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Now through the end of December, guests can create a mosaic-like ornament made from crushed and dyed ostrich eggs. Guests of all ages can … Read more
Season’s Greetings from a crowded Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We are back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios because the Green Army Men are returning to the park for the first time since March 2020. We will be sure to report on all the new things we find today. Let’s get started! It was very crowded at the … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village will experience refurbishment work through October 2022. Luckily, the construction, which will be able to be seen and heard at the resort during daytime hours, will not force any of the hotel’s amenities to close completely. The Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center, The Barbeque Pavilion, and the … Read more
Starting today, March 24, Disney Vacation Club has raised the direct price per point for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The new direct price for all three is $200. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas was previously $186, while the other two resorts were $180. All … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, December 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The Samawati Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will close for refurbishment from January 2022 through April 2022. Guests may instead enjoy the Uzima Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House. Guests may see and hear construction noise while the refurbishment is underway, but should not hear noise from Guest … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, special offerings can be found around the resort, including at the hotels. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has a new petit stump cake, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort has a delicious crème brûlée eclair, and now Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village has a new African-inspired … Read more
First announced earlier this year, the Samawati Springs pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village will be closing for an extensive refurbishment early next year in 2022. The pool will officially close in January and remained closed through April. Disney currently has this notice posted on their website: “From January 2022 through April 2022, the Samawati … Read more
Valet parking did not return with Walt Disney World Resort hotels when they reopened. The service continued to be available for Guests with disabilities who may require parking assistance. However, now there is a timeline for the full-service valet to return to the resort hotels. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa started the service back … Read more
We stayed in a three-bedroom grand villa with a savanna view at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, and we’re taking you along for a tour. These two-story villas can sleep up to twelve people. There are fourteen savanna view grand villas in Kidani Village, and two grand villas without savanna views. For a … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 17, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening underway, the resort is offering Florida residents an extra incentive to visit. Florida residents can save up to 35% on resort hotel rooms on most nights through September 30th. The maximum discount applies to select Deluxe Resorts and Villas, with up to 30% off for Moderate Resorts and 25% … Read more