Yeah, but if you are staying there, you know that's the deal and can fortunately go any other time when it is quiet. I try to visit a national park at least every other year, and finding a room available at the most lovely lodges is not always easy to do, but I certainly appreciate the opportunity to at least walk around their lobbies and stroll the grounds.
If true, that’s great news. I suppose people could waitlist Jambo and book Kidani. We’re excited to stay at Kidani, but really hope Jambo will be open.
They’re only working 2-3 weeks ahead right now as far as I know. But moving you to Kidani is likely. If you rented privately you could contact the owner and discuss other options perhaps, otherwise sit tight is my advice.
I called DVC because my stay was for 7/16-26. They told me they were working through the list of people with active reservations and moving them to other resorts. I waited on hold for 1.5 hours (first for the agent, then for the supervisor to assist), and basically they did what I could have done myself. Obviously, I was limited to the places that had availability, but they weren't going to do anything to help me with the cost of some of those (I don't know if they historically do that or not).
Yup. Was looking at availability, and it popped as available instead of waitlist.
I'm not sure demand is there, based on the availability I'm seeing in August. I don't own at AKL, but is it a big deal not to have JH open for reservation vice staying at Kidani? And enough of a big deal to cause members to complain? Regardless, good news.
Oh it was a big deal. People were moved without being told. And obviously people have their favourite, Jambo is the most “impressive”, Kidani has a more homely feel. It comes down to personal,preference, and people who booked Jambo for July and August were not happy at being moved without any consultation. Plus the rumours of NBA / MLS. It’s been discussed on many forums, with talks of legal action.
I just spoke with DVC, and JH is in fact open. I have moved my reservation (again) and am back to JH for mid-July. Yay!
If they were to do that, they would offer you what they could. which might be two 2-bed villas instead.
Some two bedrooms accomodate 9 people (OKW and BWV comes directly to mind). I believe you can have 9th person in some two bedrooms that have a capacity for 8, especially since you have a baby going. This is what Disney says at the bottom of my DVC reservation: "Members confirming 9 Guests in a 2 Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge -- 9th Guest can be accommodated, but please note that no additional bedding, linens or towels will be provided." So, there are other options as well.
I said they would give you two of the 2-bedroom villas.
No values were available for my dates, but I didn't use any more points.