The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[3DisneyKids]

I just got off the phone with MS this minute. I was calling about my upcoming ressie, not making a call specifically to ask about the AKV annoucnement. However, while I had them on the phone...

Anyway, he avoided and evaded the question in so many ways...we were both actually laughing at the umm...."creativity" of his answers. They have clearly been coached on what NOT to say. I assume that this is because they will be making their own annoucement shortly.

 

[KristiKelly]

II now have a MISSION..............snoop, investigate, detect........any and all clues I can find about AKV, especially at SSR, where the models are said to be!! If I find out anything, I'll report.................

SSR-10/17-10/20 (heh-heh )
BWV- 10/20-10/27

Just don't forget your camera .

 

[sheryl0521]

That may explain why I can't find anything about it on the official DVC web site!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Here is the information posted on Deb's site...

Thanks, Deb and Allearsnet.com!

Disney Vacation Club to expand to Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Disney Vacation Club announced on October 11, 2006 that the Animal Kingdom Lodge would be the home of the next DVC resort at Walt Disney World. Rumors have been circulating for some time that the Contemporary was next on the list, but in recent weeks the focus had shifted to Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The first phase will be the opening of 134 remodeled existing rooms at the resort in late 2007. The next phase will be the opening of a new building containing 324 villas.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I just posted on another thread that I think there will be tons of older contracts on the resale market due to current members trying to trade their points for AKV. As for potential new members, it will be interesting to see how many contracts are snapped up by existing members first (doesn't DVC usually offer any new properties to current members first?). When I first saw the announcement, I thought a lot of brand new SSR-owners might be upset that they didn't wait. However, they may have the last laugh as the new price-per-point might increase dramatically, plus I doubt any incentives will need to be offered to get people to buy AKL. It could be that anyone purchasing right now will have to lowest initial buy-in for quite some time.

 

[sheryl0521]

We will stay at AKLV, but don't plan to buy. It is the usual draw - to buy where you will want to be the most, and we are an Epcot family. So BCV & BWV work for us.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I never knew about codes to get discounted rooms at WDW. Yet, a few years ago, before we joined DVC, we got a discounted room at AKL ( It was just on Disney's site, I was trying to book on line) and we stayed there and had a nice time. I wondered then if the "out of the wayness" was the reason we got the discount. I think a DVC there would attract people. On last year's members cruise, I didn't even think twice about the special discounts given to members on SSR, but if it had been of this new DVC, well, yes, we would have bought some. We really do have "enough" points, but we could be presuaded with a preconstruction promotion to buy some points. What would really do it, would be if the 1 bedrooms were really meant to accomodate 5, since the 2 bedrooms accomodate 9.

I am glad to see the size of the resort is something larger than VWL and BCV. I'm also hoping for a wonderful pool, the AKL pool is sort of blah IMO.

As far as non DVC people, yes, I think a DVC at the AK will sell fast.

Bobbi

 

[sheryl0521]

Is this also why we (current members) just got offered $15 off per point at SSR for 115 point add ons???

 

[spiceycat]

hey I think it was the poll we did here....

AKL and Cont were neck and neck - I can't say for sure - but I think it proved to DVC that AKL was very, very popular with DVC members.

besides I still think someone on the board of Disney doesn't want the Cont in DVC - it was the first WDW resort and to some people it should always just remain a WDW resort.

remember that once AKLV opens (looks like something next year) no more AKL on the WDW resorts list for points.

so no complaints. just remember that once this opens you can't get AKL with DVC points again.

 

[3DisneyKids]

lol...someone should to a study on productivity in the workplace and official Disney announcements....

I know that I *should* be sending out some e-mails, etc. right now...but, nope...gotta DIS!

 

[sheryl0521]

It would be a god send for us....the difference between points on a 1BR and 2BR is pretty big. I'd want to see the layout, though, before committing. For our family, it's 3 girls (my wife and 2 daughters) and 2 boys (me and my son). It'd be nice if we could bed the two girls together on a queen sleeper and have a convertible day bed for my son..while my wife and I get our own room...but that's pie in the sky. Also...I'm not sure the bathroom situation would be ideal.

I am thinking the layouts of the rooms will be just like all the other recent DVC resorts. I don't think they are going to change the room configuration for one resort.

 

[CapeCodFam]

We are most definately interested in adding on. I believe the initial price will likely be the lowest offered and will escalate to what the market will bear. So, as soon as the prices are anounced, we will likely jump on it.

I also think you're right on about potential DVCers that will now dive in. That is, of course, if any points are left to be had for non-members.

 

[sheryl0521]

I'm wondering how they will fit 9 into the 2 bedroom as well... will that mean that a 1 bedroom will sleep five? So many questions, so little information

Where did you read that 9 will fit into the 2-bedroom?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Yes, I am willing to bet that this is the reason behind the $15 off promo. They need to sell out SSR. And I also agree that those who recently (or are now just) bought SSR may well get the best deals going for a while. Current members may, indeed, get a pre-construction price....but due to the popularity of this resort...hard to say. Then again, due to the size it might take a while to sell out...lol...I am contradicting myself before I even finish typing the thought!

It will be very interesting to watch the resale boards to see if people dump one resort in order to buy AKV. Those who want to buy into DVC but don't necessarily want AKV for their home resort may be able to get some great deals....

 

[chris1gill]

Where did you read that 9 will fit into the 2-bedroom?

In the original thread...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1248734

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I am thinking the layouts of the rooms will be just like all the other recent DVC resorts. I don't think they are going to change the room configuration for one resort.

They may not change the room configuration, but the new AS Family Suites have chairs that convert to twin beds. It could be they will place those in the units. An earlier post said some of the villas would accomodate 9 or 15 people...that's the only way I can see nine people fitting in a 2bdrm...not sure about 15 in a GV unless maybe they put the chair/twin bed in each bedroom. It will certainly be nice for large families that have older kids that really can't share a bed anymore.

 

[DVC Grammy]

We, too, will be at SSR next week . Why do I get this vision of groups of people lurking around the resort wearing deerslayer caps and trench coats, with magnifying glasses to examine all clues???

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

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.

 

[ADP]

On Oct. 18th there is a Disney press event scheduled in New York City. I'm sure it will be announced and discussed; maybe even some concept art will be displayed.

 

[MermaidJan]

I like AKL but don't think I will buy into AKV. But I will definitely try a stay when it is complete.

I am wondering if the AKV will have their own pool. The pool at the lodge is not very big and the theming is poor. I hope if they do another pool that it have a jungle/animal theme.

I love the pool at BWV. The whole circus/ dumbo theme is great.