The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[allison k]

I have such mixed feelings about this!!!!

When we bought our DVC, there was a part of me that was sad since I knew that we wouldn't stay at AKL much anymore unless we paid cash! And now, I see this and I can't tell you how excited I am. We loved this resort so much. As someone said, it has such a different feel, that you really don't feel like your at WDW. It is really a resort away from the rest of the resort. I am sure that some of the others are like this as well (OKW?), but we hadn't stayed everywhere yet.

Here's my other side: We can't afford any new contracts in the near future, new baby on the way in April. AND, I have a feeling it will be so hard to get into since everyone will want to stay there!!!!

I must stay positive and hope that we'll be able to use points there in the future.

 

[Olaf]

Does anyone think the show rooms might be ready by December--in time for our trip? I can hope.

 

[RoyalCanadian]

6. No straws and lids to protect the animals.

One positive though, DVC members staying at the AKLV will finally be able to use the Uzima Pool. Our current pool hopping privelages don't allow it.

Another complaint:

7. I spent all these points on a savannah view and I got stuck with the "steaming pile of manure" view. My vacation was ruined and I cried myself to sleep every night. Dumpster view at BWV is better than this.

Would someone please sympathize with me and post a message with the pixie dust and group hug emoticons? I'll know you're not really serious unless there are at least three group hug emoticons.

 

[lenshanem]

I hope the new restaurant is a good mid-priced (for Disney) sit down eatery. I love Jiko, but to me it is more of an "event" type eatery (like V & A, Bistro de Paris, etc), and with food allergy problems (especially to coriander) Boma isn't an option, with allergies buffets are a little tricky anyway.

I agree. My DD actually had a mild reaction at Boma, despite a helpful chef. (She is allergic to peanuts.) We now avoid this restaurant.

 

[Hank's R&R]

Another complaint:

7. I spent all these points on a savannah view and I got stuck with the "steaming pile of manure" view. My vacation was ruined and I cried myself to sleep every night. Dumpster view at BWV is better than this.

Would someone please sympathize with me and post a message with the pixie dust and group hug emoticons? I'll know you're not really serious unless there are at least three group hug emoticons.

 

[lisareniff]

What do you guys think will happen to the remodeled rooms at the AKL? I'm thinking they might keep them all studios. It seems that studios are of high demand in the other resorts and they wouldn't need to do much in terms of remodeling, adding all that plumbing. It could be like VB's Inn building. According to Allears there are currently 279 deluxe/concierge rooms plus a few suites. 134 studios is about half. So perhaps they will only take half the 5th floor and concierge could still have their rooms on the 5th floor.... or not.

The following are the room types and numbers of rooms in each category: Standard View (facing the parking lot) 135 rooms; Pool View 136 rooms; savanna View 724 rooms; Deluxe Pool View 33 rooms; Deluxe savanna View 191 rooms and 55 Concierge rooms. The deluxe rooms are bigger than the standard rooms. There are also Presidential and Vice Presidential suites, as well as five one-bedroom suites and 12 two-bedroom parlor suites.

 

[salmoneous]

One positive though, DVC members staying at the AKLV will finally be able to use the Uzima Pool. Our current pool hopping privelages don't allow it.

Maybe. Current pool is pretty crowded - can't really handle all the inflow from AKLV unless the new pool is equally good and will draw Lodge folks away from Uzima.

 

[Sammie]

What do you guys think will happen to the remodeled rooms at the AKL? I'm thinking they might keep them all studios. It seems that studios are of high demand in the other resorts and they wouldn't need to do much in terms of remodeling, adding all that plumbing. It could be like VB's Inn building. According to Allears there are currently 279 deluxe/concierge rooms plus a few suites. 134 studios is about half. So perhaps they will only take half the 5th floor and concierge could still have their rooms on the 5th floor.... or not.

Are they going to offer Grand Villas, if so I think they will be in the main building. You are already have those spectacular thatched balconies etc for the suites, they could make some very interesting GVs.

 

[DonnaL]

Everyone who will be at WDW 10/14 thru 10/21 (or any combination of those dates!):

I think we should all meet (in our spygear, of course...no trenchcoat for me...too hot next week....big sunglasses) at the tennis courts behind the SSR theatre VERY EARLY one morning (before the DVC offices are open) and plan our attack......then, when the DVC offices open.......storm the place and demand they show us the models, even if they're not finished yet!!! Sound like a plan to anyone?

 

[ACDSNY]

Everyone who will be at WDW 10/14 thru 10/21 (or any combination of those dates!):

I think we should all meet (in our spygear, of course...no trenchcoat for me...too hot next week....big sunglasses) at the tennis courts behind the SSR theatre VERY EARLY one morning (before the DVC offices are open) and plan our attack......then, when the DVC offices open.......storm the place and demand they show us the models, even if they're not finished yet!!! Sound like a plan to anyone?

Darn I'll be a week too late. Always a day late and a dollar short. Good luck with your mission should you choose to accept it.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Didn't want to wade through all the pages, so don't know if it's been posted yet...but the official press release is now on the DVC Member website. It's in the "What's New" section and has the same drawing we've already seen as well as stating the construction will include shops, restaurant, and a new themed-pool area.

 

[jmatias]

Thanks Calypso!

Now it is truly official

 

[bobbiwoz]

Everyone who will be at WDW 10/14 thru 10/21 (or any combination of those dates!):

I think we should all meet (in our spygear, of course...no trenchcoat for me...too hot next week....big sunglasses) at the tennis courts behind the SSR theatre VERY EARLY one morning (before the DVC offices are open) and plan our attack......then, when the DVC offices open.......storm the place and demand they show us the models, even if they're not finished yet!!! Sound like a plan to anyone?

We could be there early on the 21st!
Bobbi

 

[BEACHCLUBVILLAS]

Everyone who will be at WDW 10/14 thru 10/21 (or any combination of those dates!):

I think we should all meet (in our spygear, of course...no trenchcoat for me...too hot next week....big sunglasses) at the tennis courts behind the SSR theatre VERY EARLY one morning (before the DVC offices are open) and plan our attack......then, when the DVC offices open.......storm the place and demand they show us the models, even if they're not finished yet!!! Sound like a plan to anyone?

We'll be there 15th to the 23rd. Any day except the 15th works for us.

 

[bobbiwoz]

This announcement could mean that those pretty new guides are out of date already!!
Bobbi

 

[Mickey Fliers]

I am so torn with this new revelation. Part of me really wants to add on points, but I don't know if I am going to be able to convice DH that it is necessary.

We will be moving next summer and he already said "let's wait to find out where we are moving before we decide to buy more points."

Argh, I know me and I am going to want to buy the minute we are able.

I don't know if I can hold out on an add-on until next summer.

 

[bicker]

Just clarifying something which I already think I know... We could buy 100 points, as an add-on, and then sell our 200 points original contract, correct?

 

[Olaf]

We will be moving next summer and he already said "let's wait to find out where we are moving before we decide to buy more points."

I hear ya, Mickey Fliers. We're military too, and it can really throw a monkey wrench in the planning process. We only have 170 points, but we're having trouble using all of those because DH can't get leave. He lost 17 days leave 1 Oct.

 

[iluvflorida8]

Yesterdays Orlando paper....

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...757.story?coll=orl-business-headlines-tourism

 

[DiznEeyore]

Just clarifying something which I already think I know... We could buy 100 points, as an add-on, and then sell our 200 points original contract, correct?

Correct. We recently did something similar.