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dvczerfs · 12-31-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

You're on the list!

And by my count, that will be at least 3 girls in the 5-6 year old age range. Lord help us all.

AKV is not my home resort, so I have to wait until 7 months out. Do you think it will be a problem getting a 2 bedroom at that time? I've done it a few times at Beach Club, but never tried it at AKV yet.

okw isnt our home resort,we have to wait till 7 mon. window also. we have never had a problem getting a two bedroom at okw.

good luck on your resi.!!!

FreezinRafiki · 12-31-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dvczerfs

okw isnt our home resort,we have to wait till 7 mon. window also. we have never had a problem getting a two bedroom at okw.

good luck on your resi.!!!

Usually I wouldn't be worried, because we're open to staying anywhere. But this time, there will be 9 of us and the 2bedrooms at AKV sleep 9. The only other place that does is the Tree houses.

FreezinRafiki · 12-31-2009, 09:19 AM

I just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. We can book at the Tree House Villas at 11 months out and switch the reservation to AKV at 7 months out. I wasn't sure if this was against the rules, but the operator said that a lot of people do it.

tutter99 · 12-31-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

I just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. We can book at the Tree House Villas at 11 months out and switch the reservation to AKV at 7 months out. I wasn't sure if this was against the rules, but the operator said that a lot of people do it.

WOW, the AKV won't know what hit it. I think that makes 3 or 4 of us ending up there. Has anyone ever done the sunset safari? I can't find a lot of recent articles or reviews on it. It originally was only open to people staying in Concierge class but I'm not sure if any DVC members can book it now. It's not the cheapest thing in the world but from what I have read it is very cool and includes a dinner at Jiko, might be a good chance for the DisDads and Moms to have a "grown up" evening while the kids play in Simba's Club.

dvczerfs · 01-01-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

I just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. We can book at the Tree House Villas at 11 months out and switch the reservation to AKV at 7 months out. I wasn't sure if this was against the rules, but the operator said that a lot of people do it.

that still dont gaur. you will get akv but it will get you into the tree houses. make sure you call on the first day you can, the first two weeks of dec. are the fullest times for dvc resorts.

Disney Commando · 01-04-2010, 11:34 PM

I forgot to let you know the family going on Dec. trip. It will be myself, DW and DS (who will be 5 at tme of the trip)

Has anyone thought of any other things we might want to do as a group on the trip

FreezinRafiki · 01-05-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Disney Commando

I forgot to let you know the family going on Dec. trip. It will be myself, DW and DS (who will be 5 at tme of the trip)

Has anyone thought of any other things we might want to do as a group on the trip

I've updated the roster.

Honestly, with the holidays going on and our March trip looming, I haven't given much though to December yet.

FreezinRafiki · 01-05-2010, 09:15 AM

Good news - just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. Booked a Tree House Villa for the December vacation. So even if I can't get it switched to Animal Kingdom in May, we've got a pretty cool place to stay.

dvczerfs · 01-05-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Good news - just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. Booked a Tree House Villa for the December vacation. So even if I can't get it switched to Animal Kingdom in May, we've got a pretty cool place to stay.

barry,you will only be a good 5 iron shot away from me if you stay in the tree houses. they look cool!!

FreezinRafiki · 01-05-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dvczerfs

barry,you will only be a good 5 iron shot away from me if you stay in the tree houses. they look cool!!

Our goal is to switch the reservations to Animal Kingdom as soon as that 7 month window opens on May 5. We've never stayed there before, and the little boy of the family that is going with us really loves animals. But now that you mention it, it would be fun to hit a few 5 iron shots at you.

A few years back we stayed at Old Key West. We were approaching our villa one afternoon when a golf ball sailed over the building and landed near us.

Emma's Dad · 01-05-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Our goal is to switch the reservations to Animal Kingdom as soon as that 7 month window opens on May 5. We've never stayed there before, and the little boy of the family that is going with us really loves animals. But now that you mention it, it would be fun to hit a few 5 iron shots at you.

A few years back we stayed at Old Key West. We were approaching our villa one afternoon when a golf ball sailed over the building and landed near us.

That must have been Dave....

dvczerfs · 01-05-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Emma's Dad

That must have been Dave....

probley was!!! i lost a few balls all ready at lake b. golf course!!! i generaly can keep the ball in front of me,(some what) its distance and water i have problems with. that was one other thing i had to do to say i did it.(play golf on disney prop.) maybe when dd is grown and on her own. pending how things go here the next 5-8 years, maybe we will get another 150 points. that will give us 550 and we can take a 2 weeker in oct or dec and take another 8-10 day trip in the early spring.

its great, i dont have to twist dw arm for that plan.she would be packed and in the van at a moments notice.

tutter99 · 01-07-2010, 02:37 PM

OK, made it official! We will be at AKV Kidani from December 4th until the 11th.

FreezinRafiki · 01-07-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tutter99

OK, made it official! We will be at AKV Kidani from December 4th until the 11th.

Fantastic! I've updated the roster. Maybe we'll run into each other around the watering hole!

FreezinRafiki · 01-07-2010, 03:11 PM

In case anyone missed it, we filled up Dis Dad's Club II thread and started a new one Dis Dad's Club III

12-31-2009, 09:19 AM	#48
FreezinRafiki DDC 322 Cold enough for ya? Shocking, isn't it. Oh, wait, thats a taser Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 5,485	I just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. We can book at the Tree House Villas at 11 months out and switch the reservation to AKV at 7 months out. I wasn't sure if this was against the rules, but the operator said that a lot of people do it. __________________ Me - Barry \| DW - Bambi [E3yore]\| DD(8) - Madison \| DS(6) - Evan \| DS(1) - Ryder Current Trip Report: You Seem Taller In Your Trip Reports. An Aug '12 TR About a Baby at WDW Current Half Marathon Trip Report: Nemesis Challenge: MY Side of the Epic Half Marathon Showdown (PTR) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~°o°~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIS Dad's Club Member #322 § "He Who Provides Dole Whips For Tim" § "the almighty Rafiki" - theduck619 You Best Start Believing in Ghost Stories... Halloween on the Dream and WDW 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 More Weeks in FL: Patriotic Edition Houston, We Have A Secret: A Texas Vacation With A WDW Surprise Everything Old is New Again! A December 2010 Trip Report Cheese Ball Yak Attack: 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1200 miles - The Sequel. Mar '10 TR 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 Weeks and 2 Birthdays in FL Trip Report - Oct '09

01-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#51
Disney Commando DDC Disney Fans Are Friends now I have some things to plan, I'm going to try to get the Dapper Dans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Shore, NJ Posts: 5,291	I forgot to let you know the family going on Dec. trip. It will be myself, DW and DS (who will be 5 at tme of the trip) Has anyone thought of any other things we might want to do as a group on the trip __________________ Me DH (43), DW (42) , DS (7) 1976 Contemp, 82 Contemp, 86 Contemp, 8/03 Honeymoon Off Site, 7/05 Off Site. 11/08 Off Site, Halloween till 11/08/09 ASM w/ Free DDP, Dis Dads Dec. Trip 12/5 - 12/11, 2010 8/11 ASM, 8/12 Off Site, 11/12 ASM Dis Dad Member #393 WDW Commando Member #1

01-05-2010, 09:15 AM	#53
FreezinRafiki DDC 322 Cold enough for ya? Shocking, isn't it. Oh, wait, thats a taser Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 5,485	Good news - just got off the phone with DVC Member Services. Booked a Tree House Villa for the December vacation. So even if I can't get it switched to Animal Kingdom in May, we've got a pretty cool place to stay. __________________ Me - Barry \| DW - Bambi [E3yore]\| DD(8) - Madison \| DS(6) - Evan \| DS(1) - Ryder Current Trip Report: You Seem Taller In Your Trip Reports. An Aug '12 TR About a Baby at WDW Current Half Marathon Trip Report: Nemesis Challenge: MY Side of the Epic Half Marathon Showdown (PTR) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~°o°~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIS Dad's Club Member #322 § "He Who Provides Dole Whips For Tim" § "the almighty Rafiki" - theduck619 You Best Start Believing in Ghost Stories... Halloween on the Dream and WDW 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 More Weeks in FL: Patriotic Edition Houston, We Have A Secret: A Texas Vacation With A WDW Surprise Everything Old is New Again! A December 2010 Trip Report Cheese Ball Yak Attack: 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1200 miles - The Sequel. Mar '10 TR 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 Weeks and 2 Birthdays in FL Trip Report - Oct '09

01-07-2010, 02:37 PM	#58
tutter99 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC - Formerly Toronto Posts: 1,054	OK, made it official! We will be at AKV Kidani from December 4th until the 11th. __________________ Me - Randy (41) DW Maureen (41) DS Owen (7) Proud to be DisDad #356

01-07-2010, 03:11 PM	#60
FreezinRafiki DDC 322 Cold enough for ya? Shocking, isn't it. Oh, wait, thats a taser Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 5,485	In case anyone missed it, we filled up Dis Dad's Club II thread and started a new one Dis Dad's Club III __________________ Me - Barry \| DW - Bambi [E3yore]\| DD(8) - Madison \| DS(6) - Evan \| DS(1) - Ryder Current Trip Report: You Seem Taller In Your Trip Reports. An Aug '12 TR About a Baby at WDW Current Half Marathon Trip Report: Nemesis Challenge: MY Side of the Epic Half Marathon Showdown (PTR) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~°o°~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIS Dad's Club Member #322 § "He Who Provides Dole Whips For Tim" § "the almighty Rafiki" - theduck619 You Best Start Believing in Ghost Stories... Halloween on the Dream and WDW 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 More Weeks in FL: Patriotic Edition Houston, We Have A Secret: A Texas Vacation With A WDW Surprise Everything Old is New Again! A December 2010 Trip Report Cheese Ball Yak Attack: 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1200 miles - The Sequel. Mar '10 TR 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 Weeks and 2 Birthdays in FL Trip Report - Oct '09

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