Need help frm AKV experts please. :)

[Bertie131]

I will soon be planning our first DVC trip to AKV. What I can't decide is to stay in Concierge (if I can get it) and save some money on food (just to supplement a big meal for the day, not all the meals) or stay in Kidani with the great bathroom and great views. I know Diser's will ask which is most important--well, all of it is! Just not sure since I haven't stayed at AKV before if one thing like saving some money should be more important that the room and the views. Thanks!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

That's just it, what's important! To me, with a traveling party of 6-8, that extra bathroom, plus the underground parking and Sanaa beats Concierge any day! I also much prefer Kidani to Jambo! (I travel with 3-4 16 year old boys with us, there is no such thing as food savings in my world)

Also a factor in your decision, how much time you will spend at the resort to be able to take adavantage of the breakfast, appetizers/snacks etc.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[Bertie131]

Didn't know they had underground parking! Cool. There will only be 2 adults, no kids. Since I have never experienced Concierge, I just don't know whether it is even worth it. We are planning more resort time than usual, so we would be around most days to take advantage of it, but I keep thinking of that fabulous bathroom in Kidani.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

, but I keep thinking of that fabulous bathroom in Kidani.

And Oh, it is fabulous, though a bit dimly lit!

If it were just the two of us, I think I would do Concierge, take a more relaxed approach!

 

[Bertie131]

Anybody out there that has had AKV Concierge and can tell me a little bit about it?

 

[iluveeyore]

DH and I stayed for the first time there in May, and we didn't have park passes, so lots of resort time. I must say, we were only in a studio, and we enjoyed the view several times on a daily basis. I think we spent more time on our deck than in the actual room - it was just blissfully peaceful to have my tea, read a book, even use my laptop and be able to glance down and see the giraffes/zebras anytime. Also, we were on the top floor, so I was able to watch Wishes in the distance and Illuminations if we were around at night. We had a rental car, so I had plenty of snacks in our studio kitchen, or I would run down to the gift shop for an ice cream I've never stayed at CL, so can't help you there. Just wanted you to know the views and resort itself are very enjoyable!