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Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House are beautiful. I love the rich, dark colors and the immersive theme. Not to mention the gorgeous animals!
It makes sense that you booked a standard view villa since you do not care as much about the view. Since your main concern is not walking too much, I suggest that you request a room that is as close as possible to the lobby. Being near the lobby will cut down on your walking since the Disney Bus transportation, restaurants, and pool are all near to the lobby. I do not recommend requesting a specific room, because if that room is not available, Disney does not know why you made that specific request and might not be able to figure out a comparable room.
You can make this request by calling Disney Vacation Club Member Services at 1-800-800-9800 and speaking with a cast member. Once your vacation is closer, within 10 days of your check in date, call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House directly to make sure that the request is noted. Please do know that Disney will make an effort to honor your request, but that it is not guaranteed.
Have a wonderful time planning your trip, Deborah. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any further questions.