DVC discount at Animal Kingdom Lodge

[MarylandMommy]

Hi, All
I need advice from the pros! We are taking a trip this fall with another family. They booked a package with AAA for 4 nights at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (which they love) and a 3 night cruise. Of course, we all know that 4 nights at WDW is NOT enough. Is it possible for me to book a room for them, using my DVC discount, at the Animal Kingdom Lodge to extend their stay (if it is available)? These are good friends, so if I needed to use my credit card or be there at check in, that wouldn't be a problem. If it is possible, do you think they would have to change rooms?
Thanks for the advice!

 

[cinderella97]

I don't think DVC gets a discount at non DVC resorts. If you have an AP and the rates are out, you could use the AP rates.

 

[dianeschlicht]

No discount available on regular WDW resorts, but you could pay for a discounted room at your resort and you could stay in that, or you could rent points for them to stay at your home resort near you.

 

[MarylandMommy]

Thank you! I forgot about the AP discount!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Any time you get a member discount at a DVC resort, the member must stay in that room. Just another piece of information.