Kidani Village is rich in themeing, artwork, and cultural representative Cast Members. The animals make the resort unique and relaxing, and the Animal Kingdom Lodge has the best schedule of free activities! Some people think Animal Kingdom Lodge is far from everything, but it's not far from Epcot and Hollywood Studios, and it's maybe a 15-20 minute bus ride to Magic Kingdom, but the same can be said for the trip from Magic Kingdom resorts to Animal Kingdom

PROS

• Animals (and artwork) make the resort so unique and relaxing!
• Close bus ride to Animal Kingdom
• The buses to the theme parks stop at Kidani before Jambo (better chance of getting a seat!), and then drop off at Kidani first on the way back!
• 1-BR and 2-BR have an extra bathroom relative to most other DVC villas
• Has an amazing schedule of free activities (animal feedings, cookie decorating, face painting, art tours)
• Fun to learn from the cultural representative Cast Members
• Great food between Sanaa at Kidani and Boma and Jiko at nearby Jambo House
• Zero entry pool and nice kids water play area
• Parking is convenient underneath the resort
• Has a Community Hall with games, crafts, DVDs, and other activities

CONS

• Have to walk to Jambo House for quick service food (Sanaa has limited options for breakfast) and a larger gift shop
• Have to take buses to all of the parks (though I find the buses at Animal Kingdom to be very efficient)
• Super long hallways (I hike a lot, but these hallways feel long even to me!)
• Not much grounds to walk around (besides the small area to see animals)
• Studios only fit 4