I thought I would share some thoughts and some photos of the new Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Kidani Village is a DVC Resort and while on the drive up to the building is a little unassuming and slightly industrial looking at first. Arriving at the front entrance is not as dramatic as arriving at the Jambo House ( the original Animal Kingdom Deluxe Resort ).
The lobby is shockingly small compared to most or the other resorts and from the perceived amount of the accommodations. But the cozy size of the lobby really creates the sense of the “Welcome Home” mentality. Great decor and a focus on savannah opposite the main entrance to the lobby. just a note there isn’t a quick/counter service dinning on premises the store just off the lobby is where you can use your refillable mug.
Before we go out the the Savannah we will go downstairs to the lower level where Sanaa is located.
Sanaa’s cuisine is a melting pot of tastes from the islands of the Indian Ocean that all are part of Africa – Zanzibar, the Seychelles, Comoro Islands, Mauritius and Madagascar. “These islands were on important trade routes with influences from French, Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab and Chinese traders,” said Chef Bob Getchell. “The diverse spices and flavors give us an endless array of options for Sanaa.”
Overview of the Sanaa Restaurant
the warm and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant along with it’s off the beaten track feel will probably be one of those hidden gems at Walt Disney World for the next few years.
With great daytime views of the Savannah daylight dining will provide some great possibilities for viewing the animals out there.
Personally this is where this resort shines! the enclosed Savannah is already providing lots of opportunity to have great viewing of the animals. Along with the large windows and a few balconies to get a good view of the the Savannah ( even if you don’t have a Savannah view room there is as a viewing area that is protruding a good 60 yards from the Lobby area with a fire pit and some seating. This is a great spot to view the animals and also get to interact with the keepers of the animals. while we were there they were training the Giraffes and Ostrich to search for food in specific locations. ( near the guests of course ) .
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The Water park area looks like it might be a economic option for the Full Water Theme Parks at WDW. All the Kids were enjoying all the amenities of the park.
All in all I look forward to getting back to the Kidani Village and giving Sanaa a try next time I am at WDW.
11. June 2009 at 9:02 am
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting