CURRENT AKV Concierge offerings?

[Tinkmom]

Trying to choose between value and concierge accommodations at AKV, so need to know current offerings to make decision. I have stayed there in the past, but not sure about my memory and I understand that food offerings have changed recently.

This is what I am thinking is included:

Special check-in service
Daily maid service
Nightly turndown service (including chocolates?)
Two bathrobes for use during stay
Access to special concierge for booking ADRs, special safaris, etc.
Access to club lounge and food/drink (Are soft drinks and bottled water -- individual or large bottle -- available all day now? Is breakfast still fruit, muffins, oatmeal sort of affair? Mid-day is ? Evening just very light snacks? Still have desserts and wine/beer before bed?)

Any item that I am missing, or if anyone can shed CURRENT information (within last couple of months, ideally) about food and beverage offerings I would greatly appreciate it!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

You own at AKV, right? You'll need to call exactly when MS opens for the day 11 months out to get AKV Concierge.

 

[disneynutz]

The rooms are suppose to have some of the worse views on property. We will find out first hand in December. We are staying in a 2 bedroom and experiencing the Sunrise Safari.

Bill

 

[Tinkmom]

As I mentioned, I have stayed concierge at AKV so am aware of the view limitations and difficulty in obtaining reservations.

I have a current concierge reservation. It was definitely "worth it" when there were going to be 3 or 4 of us in the room. Now there are only 2 and the value lessens, but I did want to think about every "pro" when making my decision and had already half forgotten daily housekeeping and robes (less to pack and no worry about clean towels). I also recall getting a couple of small gifts from the staff, but don't know if they still do that or how "token" they may currently be.

Anyone who has stayed concierge in the last few months who can clarify what the current offerings are? Thanks so much! I need to make a decision on this in the next couple of days.

 

[Tinkmom]

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[quirty30]

There have been several threads recently discussing the fact that the food offerings have been more limited lately (especially the evening appetizers which Disney now refers to as "wine & cheese.") I believe they cut back the number of hot appetizers. And they took away the Bailey's from the evening cordials.

 

[Tinkmom]

Hmm, does Disney officially call the evening offerings "wine and cheese" now? I didn't see that in anything on the DVC or DW website, but could have missed it.

I am really interested in the water and soft drink availability. We used to get individual bottles of water, but last time there was only a large shared bottle. That is fine, except I would like to know if available all day.

And I don't recall the mid-day offerings at all. We may always have been at the parks at that time. But we are thinking this trip will be very laidback and more time spent at AKV. . .

 

[BWV Dreamin]

The rooms are suppose to have some of the worse views on property. We will find out first hand in December. We are staying in a 2 bedroom and experiencing the Sunrise Safari.

Bill

Is the Sunrise safari held on Sunday mornings?