The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[jdg345]

I think the Contemporary project was delayed due to cost. I don't think it is out of the possiblity yet. I was told when AKL was built that infrastructure for DVC was laid. I would guess that would be mean the area for the new lodge.

I was told this summer it will lie to the left of the Lodge where that dead end cove is in the drive up to the Lodge.

I was also told that SSR is selling very quickly and something quick was needed to keep the momentum going. Contemporary would be a slow going project to build.

I think it might also have something to do with Florida Law and how they are allowed to sell things like this. Since AKL is existing and they are going to remodel some rooms, it might be easier to get this rolling than CRV (which would require lots of demo, etc).

Just a hunch, but my bet was always VAKL first, then CRV. There was a rumor awhile back that CRV had been green-lighted, but would not be the next DVC annouced. Woohoo!

 

[jdg345]

Anyone talk to their guides yet? Any details?

 

[lenshanem]

Talked to my guide, but not given much info. Was told he saw drawings last night and it is beautiful.

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Oh GOOD! We've got a DVC'er on site!!! Report back what you find okay???

Will do! Not sure what I will find, but I'll definitely head over to Saratoga Springs and give it a shot.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I was thinking last night that we should have gotten first notice about it - I wonder if it was not supposed to come out this way!

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

I was thinking last night that we should have gotten first notice about it - I wonder if it was not supposed to come out this way!

I am definitely wondering if this somehow slipped out and there was going to be a big announcement. It just seems so strange that a bigger deal wasn't made of this.

 

[chris1gill]

I'd head over to the concierge level of AKL as well, I bet they know what's happening to their little part of the world right about now!

 

[nevertez]

Not a member yet... but talk to the DVC guide. He stated that it took 6 months from SSR being announced to pre-sales were allowed. He expects the same.

Too slow for me but I know what my income tax check is going to.

 

[CoolDisneyCat]

In this picture from the family suites, the chair and ottoman both make into single beds...I have a feeling something similar to this is what they will be using if indeed the occupancy limits change.

Let's hope they look better than those ..

I'm really glad they are doing grand villas. I wish they had at BCV.

This is the best news I've heard in ages!!

 

[allflgirl]

Boy, not reading these boards everyday, you miss it all! Vacation Club at Animal Kingdom, I've been waiting for the announcement for weeks and was too busy yesterday to stop and read about this.

Sign me up, baby.

Thanks for sharing the information.

Julia

 

[jdg345]

Sounds like it was leaked by the media early

 

[erikthewise]

(1) The Contemporary is still in play as long as they don't renovate the North Wing.
(2) I doubt that they will convert the entire fifth floor of AKL to DVC. It seems more sensible that they would convert the rooms on the left side (next to the new construction), perhaps on two floors. If I am right then it is almost certain there will still be concierge at AKL -- I think that will be true in any case.
(3) I don't think they could get away with any dramatic changes in price per point or in point charts. Two reasons. this will be a fairly large DVC resort and they will have trouble with sales if they scare away too many potential buyers. Also AKL has had trouble filling its rooms, so no matter how desirable it may be to some of us, it can't be considered a prime location like BWV, BCV, or a potential CRV.

 

[disney junky]

Wow! I blinked, and lo and behold, the Villas at AK.

 

[midnightaction]

Oh my golly gosh...........this news is soooo exciting !!!

I was convinced it was gonna be CRV with the talk that was going on, on this board..........I am sooo shocked and sooo happy that there is gonna be a DVC at AKL.

Now a little naughty I know but I have yet to sign and return the closing contracts for our BWV contracts that we bought 2 weeks ago, and I was wondering if it's too late to change our mind. We really love the Boardwalk area but now that I know about this, I am really torn as to whether to wait a few more months and go for that instead

Is it too late to change my mind if I haven't yet signed on the dotted line even though I paid the full balance 2 weeks ago??

Hey either way I am happy, but I just like to know what my choices are !!!

*Sits patiently in the corner waiting for more news about this*

Sarah xx

 

[BCV23]

Let's hope they look better than those ..

I agree. Those beds look more cot size don't they? But on reflection, I imagine Chris' guess is right. A chair that folds out in the LR or 2 BR could take the same floor room as an aerobed that so many talk about using for their children.

 

[chris1gill]

I agree. Those beds look more cot size don't they? But on reflection, I imagine Chris' guess is right. A chair that folds out in the LR or 2 BR could take the same floor room as an aerobed that so many talk about using for their children.

Well, I've thought about it some more. We recently purchased a King size sleeper sofa from American Leather.... that's the same couch used at SSR, but in a queen size at SSR... Anyhow, the same company has a chair that pulls out much like the picture from All Star, except it is a full size extra long twin... not a cot size... I know this because I'd thought about buying one to match the couch to expand on our occupancy (since it's a rental).... What we did do instead, was to buy a single size trundle bed.... Hey, maybe Disney is thinking to put trundles in the second bedroom???

 

[RumpleMom]

I am so happy about this news. We love the AKL resort and pool, so much me paid 33 points per night to stay there. Yikes!!!


I would much rather have it a DVC resort with more reasonable point amounts, she typed hopefully.

 

[dianeschlicht]

The trundle is a great idea, but I suspect the hide-a-bed chair is more likely. That might be why the units will be more spacious. Maybe living room/kitchen combos more like OKW. Now THAT would be the best of two worlds! OKW size AND a savanna view!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have danced on everyone of these threads announcing the new VAKL, so might as well include this one!

 

[CarolAnnC]

Crissup and I are booked at AKL for several days in December and we are so looking forward to our first stay there.

Just yesterday morning we were speaking to our Guide and I mentioned that I would be interested in purchasing at AKL villas if we enjoy our stay there, LOL! Guess my ESP has been busy at work again!!!