Animal Kingdom Villas

[Handsomeprince]

Has anyone been to AKV recently? Is the building work a problem? Can you see the building work?

Any info on this resort would be welcome.

Thanks

 

[skelfbsfb]

Stayed at AKL in September. Work is going on all around resort but we were never bothered with the noise as we were out most of the day. Also didnt notice when we stayed within the resort. Dont know what it will be like at this time of the year.

 

[Debs Hill]

Really interested to know how you liked AKV compared to BWV and OKW as we are owners at BWV and OKW but I would like to try AKV............hubby not keen as he thinks they look too dark and isn't that keen on the AK park! Would love to know your thoughts!
Debsx

 

[Revtel]

Actually, we feel exactly the same way.

We own at OKW and stayed at AKL for a couple of nights last year. It is a beautiful structure, but everything is dark wood, and we found the atmosphere just a bit oppressive. Even in the middle of the afternoon, going down the interior stairway did not feel very safe as we had difficulty seeing our steps clearly (we are getting on a bit though!).

When we purchased our recent add-on, we opted for Saratoga Springs, same price as AKV, but for us, just a nicer decor and setting.

For what it's worth!

 

[Debs Hill]

I think if we do try it it will only be for a few nights incase hubby hates it!!! He loved Yacht club, GF, OKW and BW but hated Poly and Wilderness Lodge! I think because we go in the summer he hates being somewhere so dark when it's sunny outside!
Personally I just love being at WDW and trying different resorts!!
How did you find the savannah view as I have read reports of people being very disappointed with what they can actually see?!!!
Did you try Boma and/or Jiko?
Debsxxx

 

[Revtel]

The rooms are beautifully furnished, but again, all very dark. The view was OK, not quite as portrayed in the brochures etc. Give me a Boardwalk view any day!

All in all, a very nice resort, with all the usual Disney touches. It's just the overall feeling of the resort that didn't work for us. Apparently, it was designed by the same architect responsible for Wilderness Lodge, and there are definite similarities.

We just found the ambience a bit depressing and we would not be in a hurry to go back.

By all means give it a go. Other folk love it, but it's just not for us.

 

[Debs Hill]

So, how many animals do you actually see with a Savannah view?!!

I went to look at the model rooms and thought that they were beautiful.........but as you say, very dark! Maybe it's because we get so little sun in England that during my summer hols I like to be somewhere bright and cheerful!!! We have stayed at Wilderness Lodge and whilst I thought it was nice it didn't have the same vibe as BWV, Yacht and Beach and OKW!

What did you think of BOma and Jiko?
Debsxx

 

[Revtel]

Well, we saw some giraffes and some antelope and zebra, plus a couple of buffalo (or similar) things. They tended to keep their distance. Our two year-old grandson was not impressed and, to be honest, it is a bit dull after a while. Distinct shortage of lions, tigers and elephants!

We did enjoy our meal at Boma, and would probably return there, wherever we were staying.

By the way, we love Wilderness Lodge.

 

[lawlesslovewdw]

Actually, we feel exactly the same way.

We own at OKW and stayed at AKL for a couple of nights last year. It is a beautiful structure, but everything is dark wood, and we found the atmosphere just a bit oppressive. Even in the middle of the afternoon, going down the interior stairway did not feel very safe as we had difficulty seeing our steps clearly (we are getting on a bit though!).

When we purchased our recent add-on, we opted for Saratoga Springs, same price as AKV, but for us, just a nicer decor and setting.

For what it's worth!

That is how we felt. We just added on at SSR, however nice the surroundings My ds & I struggle with how dim everything is. Much prefer WL, best of all still SSR
However did enjoy the resturants