A months-long guest room refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is underway, beginning with Kidani Village. Some rooms are already complete, and we got a look at a 2-bedroom villa. Refurbished 2-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village Hallways feature new paint and carpeting with warm, neutral tones. The bathrooms were completely overhauled. … Read more
A 69-year-old Alabama man was arrested for threatening to kill his grown son with a pocketknife after he was annoyed his family didn’t help load their bags to check out of their Disney World hotel, records show. To read the full story we posted earlier in the week, click here: Alabama Man Threatens Son with … Read more
A 69-year-old Alabama man was arrested for threatening to kill his grown son with a pocketknife after he was annoyed his family didn’t help load their bags to check out of their Disney World hotel, records show. Howard Hudgens, of Fruithurst, Ala., was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence following … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced an extended guest room refurbishment project that will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, starting this October. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge According to the notice, guest rooms at Kidani Village will be the first to see refurbishment, from October 2025 through May 2026. After that, rooms at Jambo house … Read more
Christmas decorations adorn the lobby of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village. Kidani Village Christmas Decorations There are decorations on the columns and hanging from the ceiling of the porte-cochère outside the lobby. The Kidani Village décor appears to be handmade from natural materials. A sculpture with a fan around its head is in the … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has filed a construction permit for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, indicating a major refurbishment of the villas starting soon. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Room Refurbishment According to DVC News, DVC filed Notices of Commencement for “General Construction” in the Kidani Village area earlier this month. DVC … Read more
Former Imagineers post about infamous Test Track incident, Walt Disney World is surveying guests about removing virtual queue from TRON Lightcycle / Run, and Sanaa launches new desserts inspired by animals on the savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Walt Disney … Read more
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
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, February 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … 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 Thursday, January 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … 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
With guests currently hunkering down in Walt Disney World resort hotels during Hurricane Ian, gift shops have enacted purchase limits for essential items. At Johari Treasures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village, a sign was up in the food section noting that guests may only purchase two of each item. It’s unclear how … 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
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