The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[spiceycat]

with both the VWL and BCV they had models at BWV and at these resorts. I don't think AKL will be different.

I talked to my guide. She says that so far the sales people don't know what the cost will be nor the points. She also says that the place that they are building models - they have darken the windows - so even the guides can't see in the models.....

I am hoping when I am there next week they will be opened. but she didn't seem to think so.

so you professional - anyone got a camera that works through darken windows.....

 

[diznyfanatic]

<insert Mission Impossible theme song here...>

We leave this Saturday and I've got my two digital cameras packed and I'm thinking of getting a telescopic lens for my 35MM and some night vision goggles!!!

Wonder what other kind of spy gear I could take!!!!

 

[dgaston]

Just back from our F & W weekend and DVC people at the kiosks were always asking if we'd heard about AKV. They didn't know price structure yet, but said expiration was likely 2057. Also consistently talked about rehabbing 5 and 6 th floor to be available some time next year. They said their meeting was to make sure they were all giving out correct data. The DVC sales people seemed very upbeat about AKV.

 

[Simba's Mom]

<insert Mission Impossible theme song here...>

We leave this Saturday and I've got my two digital cameras packed and I'm thinking of getting a telescopic lens for my 35MM and some night vision goggles!!!

Wonder what other kind of spy gear I could take!!!!

Sneaker Phone
and just in case, it would probably be best to have some Duct tape on hand.

 

[Poohs Pal]

<insert Mission Impossible theme song here...>

We leave this Saturday and I've got my two digital cameras packed and I'm thinking of getting a telescopic lens for my 35MM and some night vision goggles!!!

Wonder what other kind of spy gear I could take!!!!

Invisaspray I also 2nd the duct tape, there is always a use for that. susan

 

[kimberh]

Wow!! I go to Disney and can't believe this is happening while I am gone. I love this hotel!!! I do hope they keep the prices in line and the maintenance fees.

 

[LUVMICKEY]

This will be really nice for some people. AKL seems to have quite a few fans. We love to see that DVC is still expanding.

 

[kimberh]

Maybe this has been posted but Member Services has the announcment on the web site including a new pool, Table service restaurant plus other amenities. I tried to scan the posts but to many to read in one night.

 

[OneMoreTry]

....
Besides, wouldn't it be fun to screw up the occupancy thread?

Oh yeah!!!

[I didn't really mean that ]

 

[DisneyBill]

Maybe this has been posted but Member Services has the announcment on the web site including a new pool, Table service restaurant plus other amenities. I tried to scan the posts but to many to read in one night.

I noticed this, and when I open the Adobe link, it only opens 1 page, yet the bottom of the page states page 1 of 2. Anyone have different results?

 

[KristiKelly]

I noticed this, and when I open the Adobe link, it only opens 1 page, yet the bottom of the page states page 1 of 2. Anyone have different results?

I get the same thing as well.

 

[kimberh]

I noticed this, and when I open the Adobe link, it only opens 1 page, yet the bottom of the page states page 1 of 2. Anyone have different results?

I could not get page 2 to open either.

 

[OneMoreTry]

I would think DVC would plan for maint fees to be on par with the other resorts. Maybe the increased number of rooms provides for reasonable fees by spreading out the expenses over more owners. and maybe they're anticipating high demand. I suspect the latter at least is true.

 

[mikayla73]

Holy cow I just read the whole thing ... holy cow I just read the whole thing ...

It is so exciting to be a member of DVC!! I am excited about the announcement of AKV, and I am still hoping for one in CA

 

[keishashadow]

I just returned and missed all of this "official news" however I heard from several CMs that AKV was a definate, but they were also saying that CV was a definate....

Glad to hear that the AKV actually has an official announcement.

I'm staying tuned for a CV announcement... from what I could tell by looking around the North Wing, I think they are planning more than just some renovations. I mean they have those environmental float barriers all around the edges of the lake, the "dust" fences are all up, backhoes, etc...

Just back from trip, last 2 nights @ CR...

in addition to the above, many of the rooms sliding glass doors were wide open for both days...don't think they'd do that if they were rennovating...think bugs/ destructive natural elements (even in FL).

Most of the parking lot in front of building was in process of being blocked off too...construction trailers were coming in...hope this is still a possibility.

Guides in the parks where still denying knowledge of AK & CR when we asked each day during our stay.

 

[OneMoreTry]

in addition to the above, many of the rooms sliding glass doors were wide open for both days...don't think they'd do that if they were rennovating...think bugs/ destructive natural elements (even in FL).

Most of the parking lot in front of building was in process of being blocked off too...construction trailers were coming in...hope this is still a possibility.

Fascinating.

One possibility is that they are planning to simply demolish the building and leave a garden until ready to build something else.

 

[keishashadow]

Fascinating.

One possibility is that they are planning to simply demolish the building and leave a garden until ready to build something else.

Talk about a waste of prime real estate...guess time will tell.

Honestly thought they'd use the method of "converting" the CR rooms ala AKL.

@ AKL standard rooms are 344 sq. feet,

deluxe are 381 sq. feet ;

and CR are 436 sq. feet.

Are the rooms involved in 1st phase of AK stand or the deluxe?

 

[pilferk]

Talk about a waste of prime real estate...guess time will tell.

Honestly thought they'd use the method of "converting" the CR rooms ala AKL.

@ AKL standard rooms are 344 sq. feet,

deluxe are 381 sq. feet ;

and CR are 436 sq. feet.

Are the rooms involved in 1st phase of AK stand or the deluxe?

I'm about 90% sure that all rooms on the 5th and 6th floor are deluxe or larger (I'm pretty sure there's some 1 BR suites, at least, on the 5th floor).

 

[liznboys]

I'm about 90% sure that all rooms on the 5th and 6th floor are deluxe or larger (I'm pretty sure there's some 1 BR suites, at least, on the 5th floor).

We stayed in Room 5115 (Ostrich Trail-facing the parking lot) and it was definitely not deluxe. Maybe you are only referring to savannah view though.

 

[spiceycat]

in addition to the above, many of the rooms sliding glass doors were wide open for both days...don't think they'd do that if they were rennovating...think bugs/ destructive natural elements (even in FL).

one of the way you can help with smell is to do this. lots of people have complainted about how bad the north wing smelled.

the wind and sun can help alot with that problem. then you can hopefully find the source of the problem and eliminate it.

I hope this doesn't mean a rehab instead of destruction. I want a DVC resort at Cont...

you know Disney knows we are all interested. you would think they would sell tickets to watch the north wing come down. If it is coming down.

hope so!!!