The laundry is on the fifth floor zebra trail just off the area that looks down into the lobby. You will need your key card to get in. It has 2 washers and 4 dryers. I had trouble finding it until someone on these boards gave me directions. If you are facing the lobby area then it is on the left side of the hall just before the end of it.
Luckily I didn't need it at AKV, because I called and asked where it was and was told it was down on the second floor. I asked, DVC, are you sure, and was told yes. I'm putting this info in my notes!
Yes it is free although it does look as if you should put money in. The boxes of laundry soap and dryer sheets are $1 each unless some kind soul has left the rest of their bottle of detergent behind for others to use. Thank you to the person who left one the week of Sept 11.