All of AKV in Jambo House has been declared

[DVC Mike]

On Feb 7, DVC declared the remaining Jambo House units that will be in AKV. This was recorded on Feb 11.

The final units are 11 2-BR lock-offs and 2 dedicated studios.

Phase 18 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 18A - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 19 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 20 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 21 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 22 - 1 two-BR SV units, 2 ded Studios

AKV inside Jambo House has all been declared. Next up - Kidani!

[bobbiwoz]

We've enjoyed our visits to Jambo (2 short ones so far, with 2 more booked) and we look forward to when Kidani is opened! It was just about a year ago when we bought into AKV.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[tomandrobin]

Looks like everything is right on schedule!!!

[tinker_me_happy]

Ok Stupid Question: I bought AKV in August - obviously Jambo. So when Kidani is open can I still make my reservation request there at 11 months or do I need to purchase more points specifically for Kidani?

[DVC Mike]

Ok Stupid Question: I bought AKV in August - obviously Jambo. So when Kidani is open can I still make my reservation request there at 11 months or do I need to purchase more points specifically for Kidani?

No need to buy more points. You can book AKV rooms in either Jambo House or Kidani Village.

[dianeschlicht]

No need to buy more points. You can book AKV rooms in either Jambo House or Kidani Village.

Yes, and I think we were told that we could actually specify which when we reserve.

[AKV707]

Great to hear Jambo is finished.

[schwenksvillemouse]

Supid Question Number Two

If you book the lounge level can you only book Jambo then? Or will a new lounge be built for Kidani Village

[DISNEY FIX]

On Feb 7, DVC declared the remaining Jambo House units that will be in AKV. This was recorded on Feb 11.

The final units are 11 2-BR lock-offs and 2 dedicated studios.

Phase 18 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 18A - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 19 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 20 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 21 - 2 two-BR SV units
Phase 22 - 1 two-BR SV units, 2 ded Studios

AKV inside Jambo House has all been declared. Next up - Kidani!



What effect does this have on ressies?

[DVC Mike]

Supid Question Number Two

If you book the lounge level can you only book Jambo then? Or will a new lounge be built for Kidani Village

Concierge level is only at Jambo House. No plans have been announced for a Concierge level at Kidani Village.

[WendyinNC]

What effect does this have on ressies?

Yes. I'm curious too. Will this make it more likely that my waitlist for June will come through?

[wdw1972]

Now that all of Jambo House has been declared, all the AKV sales from this point forward will have points that can't be used until Kidani Village is ready to be declared. So, new AKV members will have a wait before they can use their points until construction catches up with the sales.

It won't have any impact on June waitlists, as everyone with dvc points can now book June (we're within the 7 month window).

[Nikisha421]

this is so cool i am totally excited i just made it in. I just became a dvc member on January 23

[JPS439]

My December waitlist didn't come through though :(

[Claire L]

My December waitlist didn't come through though :(

Mine neither :(

Claire ;)

[CarolMN]

Now that all of Jambo House has been declared, all the AKV sales from this point forward will have points that can't be used until Kidani Village is ready to be declared. So, new AKV members will have a wait before they can use their points until construction catches up with the sales.
.......I don't think this is quite true. DVD doesn't normally sell points until after the units are declared into the condominium. Now that that last units have been declared, they can sell points associated with those units.

So after the points associated with these recently declared units are sold, then DVC will either have to stop selling until there are some units ready for occupancy at Kidani or go into some type of "pre-sale" mode. If they do that, those buying points associated with the Kidani building will not be able to use the points until after their Kidani unit is ready for occupancy.

[Atotty]

Hey,

Has Lisa updated her map yet? And if so, would someone please post a link?

Thanks!

:)

[Donald is #1]

My December waitlist didn't come through though :(

Mine neither :(

Claire ;)


Mine either. :sad1: I checked tonight.

[JPS439]

Mine either. :sad1: I checked tonight.

So what are we all going to do? Try to book day by day at SSR or OKW in late april/ early may when the 7 month window hits?

[LisaS]

Has Lisa updated her map yet? And if so, would someone please post a link?I just posted it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23168637

[becca-becca]

Does this mean that by purchasing 02-07-08 we barely made in to being able to use our points right now (we have already booked a Christmas trip). Does it mean anyone buying into the Kidani phase will have to wait until 7 months out to book those?

[Claire L]

So what are we all going to do? Try to book day by day at SSR or OKW in late april/ early may when the 7 month window hits?

I am hoping at the 7 month window some people choose another resort!

Claire ;)

[JPS439]

I'm hoping for the same thing, I'd really like to be able to stay in my "home resort" for my first DVC trip. Just wondering if I should hedge my bets by getting a room somewhere else until the waitlist comes through...(positive thinking will make this happen!)

[Claire L]

I don't think this is quite true. DVD doesn't normally sell points until after the units are declared into the condominium. Now that that last units have been declared, they can sell points associated with those units.

So after the points associated with these recently declared units are sold, then DVC will either have to stop selling until there are some units ready for occupancy at Kidani or go into some type of "pre-sale" mode. If they do that, those buying points associated with the Kidani building will not be able to use the points until after their Kidani unit is ready for occupancy.

We bought in August but our unit was not open for bookings until Decemebr 1st, so that was 4 months of not being able to use the current year points, luckily we could use the developer points :)

Claire ;)

[JaxFLBear]

Does this mean that by purchasing 02-07-08 we barely made in to being able to use our points right now (we have already booked a Christmas trip). Does it mean anyone buying into the Kidani phase will have to wait until 7 months out to book those?

If you own at AKV, you have 11 months at both Jambo House and Kidani Village. It's not based on where your unit is located. They will also be unique booking categories so you will know when you reserve which you will be staying in.

[Atotty]

I just posted it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23168637

Thanks Lisa!

:)

[Jalva22]

A couple questions. I am considering purchasing DVC at AKV.

Are savannah view studios and 1 bedroom units going to be available in both Jambo and Kidani?

What kind of interest rates could I expect on financing the DVC purchase?

How long can you finance them for? Is 10 years out of the question?

Using an 11 month window, would you guess that getting a June or July ressie would be chancy ever?

[pyrxtc]

A couple questions. I am considering purchasing DVC at AKV.

Are savannah view studios and 1 bedroom units going to be available in both Jambo and Kidani? yes, they will be available in both buildings.

What kind of interest rates could I expect on financing the DVC purchase? I know for 10 yrs it is about 10%
How long can you finance them for? Is 10 years out of the question?

Using an 11 month window, would you guess that getting a June or July ressie would be chancy ever? June or July would probably be easier since the higest time of DVC is different than regular resort bookings. A lot of DVC members choose to go during low crowd season if possible and not summer.

[#1DisneylandFan]

Now that all of Jambo House has been declared, all the AKV sales from this point forward will have points that can't be used until Kidani Village is ready to be declared. So, new AKV members will have a wait before they can use their points until construction catches up with the sales.

It won't have any impact on June waitlists, as everyone with dvc points can now book June (we're within the 7 month window).

Any idea what the approximate wait would be? I don't know how quickly these buildings are typically finished.

[JPS439]

A couple questions. I am considering purchasing DVC at AKV.

Are savannah view studios and 1 bedroom units going to be available in both Jambo and Kidani?

Yes they should be

What kind of interest rates could I expect on financing the DVC purchase?

currently 10.75% is the preferred rate, as long as you agree to having payments electronically removed from your checking account monthly. Otherwise it's 11.75%

How long can you finance them for? Is 10 years out of the question?

10 years is the max length if financing through Disney. There's no prepayment penalty- simple intrest compounded monthly. Not sure what that means, but my accountant said it was a good thing :)

Using an 11 month window, would you guess that getting a June or July ressie would be chancy ever?

Booking 11months out shouldn't be no thing for june or july

[kmc]

so exactly how many savannah view studios are available in the jambo house?

[Jalva22]

Thanks for the responses to my questions. 10.75% seems steep, but I guess it's basically uncollateralized? Makes sense in that case. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by mortgage and new auto loan rates over the last 15 years.

We're unfortunately locked into late June or July as my DW is an elem school principal. Having DVC would ensure return trips and at least help us to feel like we don't need to do as much as possible on every trip, constantly wearing ourselves out!

[WendyinNC]

10.75% seems steep

If you put 1/2 down and finance for 12 months the interest rate is only about 5% or 5.5%.

Oh, and I didn't want to scare you about being on a June waitlist for AKV. I only called for a reservation last week. I'm sure you will have no trouble at 11 months or even 7 months for a June or July reservation.

[jdg345]

Mine neither :(

Claire ;)

Nor mine ... did you guys book day/date too?

[Claire L]

Nor mine ... did you guys book day/date too?

I waitlisted for each of my four days being 12/4 and 12/7-9.

Claire ;)