Concierge and renting points

[jerseypixie]

How do you contact the concierge staff about ADR's and set up the sunrise safari if you are renting a villa from a DVC member? Will the concierge staff contact me or speak with me prior to our trip?

Also, would you recommend the sunrise safari for a 7 year old?

Thank you.

 

[momof3poohlovers]

Do you already have a concierge room reserved or are you asking in case you find someone to rent to you? I just talked to Don from AKV concierge this morning and I could ask.

 

[dianeschlicht]

If you are booked in concierge level, you should be able to contact concierge yourself directly, since your name will be on the reservation for the room.

 

[jerseypixie]

I am renting a studio (savanna view) and was thinking of upgrading to concierge for the safari because I think my DS would love it. He's really into animals. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

If the member can secure a concierge room do I have to wait until I receive the confirmation to contact the concierge staff? How far in advance do I need to contact them our trip is August 08.

 

[momof3poohlovers]

We are going on the Sunrise Safari in July with my DS9. We have never been on it but from what I've read about it I think your son would really like it, esp. if he's really into animals.

However, there are only 5 2bd AKV concierge rooms which can be split into 5 1bd + 5 studio rooms. That means at the most there would only be 5 studios available per night so it may be very hard to even reserve a concierge room. The concierge staff would not be able to do anything for you until your concierge room is confirmed. If the member you rented from is able to upgrade you, you should contact the concierge IPO asap as I believe the sunrise safari is popular and fills quickly. Good luck! I think it's worth a try.

 

[wildernessDad]

Note that concierge level requires a few more points per night than the SV room.

 

[Rambler5678]

IPO needs your confirmation number before they can assist you. They can take your requests but can not book anything for you until 180 days out. After they get all the reservations you requested they email you a nice day by day itenary with everything on it. Speaking of Don of the IPO staff, he is a great guy and goes out of his way to provide extra Disney magic. He called tonight and did his Donald Duck imatation for my three year old daughter. You should have seen her huge smile and her eyes glitter in happness. She is still talking about her favoite Donald Duck calling her. Don also does a great Mickey imatation.

We stayed at AKV concierge in Dec for a week and were going back the last of the month so if anyone has any questions please let me know.