The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[diznyfanatic]

We leave in 9 days for OKW but had planned on stopping to see our Guide anyway and this will now be the top question on the list.

Hopefully we can report back with some information also.

 

[pilferk]

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.

I guess what I mean when I say layout (much like calypso alluded to) is more what furniture is in the room(s) that might allow one more person to stay there...and where is it located.

If it's one of those chairs, no matter where it is, we can set him up in the LR with his sisters...just in his own bed.

And then we're only left with the bathroom issue to decide on.

 

[ADP]

Link to Orlando Sentinel article.

' http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...06oct12,0,6599738.story?track=mostemailedlink '

Note there is no info directly from Disney.

According to Disney, the time shares will be a mix of new construction and renovated accommodations in part of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. They'll feature African-inspired details and most will offer views of a savannah inhabited by a variety of animals.

That is direct enough for me. If Disney is talking to major media outlets about it then I would consider it credible.

 

[Chuck S]

I think it will stir interest for people who prefer the smaller DVCs attached to resorts rather than the freestanding condo style. Personally, I prefer the condo style units.

 

[mikesmom]

I agree with the OP. I expected that there would be a lot of excitement on the DVC Boards, but the amount of excitement on the Resort and other Boards was a surprise. Seems like a lot of people are now VERY interested in joining. Should be interesting.

 

[pilferk]

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.

From the info I've seen, it sounds like VAKL will have it's own feature pool and some sort of "water play island"...whatever that means...as well as at least one new resturaunt.

 

[alexandone]

The only thing MS is confirming is that the new DVC will be in Florida...no further comments.

 

[StormTigger]

OMG! OMG! OMG!!

My only question is.. how soon can I sell my BCV and buy into AKV?!!

*breath*.. *calm*

 

[spiceycat]

only question is.. how soon can I sell my BCV and buy into AKV?!!

*breath*.. *calm*

My guess - soon.

the work that Florida requires to be done - since this is a hotel and not a new building - will be done!!!

so they can start selling tomorrow (or when Fl approves it) if DVC wants to.

best guess though is early next year.

 

[Skip Wiley]

Just talked to my guide, said they were told at a meeting last night, didn't have any more information but speculated that sales would start sometime in the Spring of 2007. Did mention they saw some drawings, said lobby area is all glass that looks over the savanna and that it's really, really nice.

 

[Pluto 2]

this is excellent news. i figured it would be a small dvc resort but with 458 rooms it will be pretty nice will try to get in on the 7 month window. if i cant once i get my dvc loan paid off i will have to buy some more.
if i have to guess when they will start selling it will be next fiscal year.

 

[akghutton]

Yippee!! I can't wait to add on!! AKL is our second favorite resort, right behind BWV, our home away from home. My 6-year-old DS will be thrilled. I am so excited!!

 

[BCV23]

On the resort board, Tikiman posted an announcement with a picture I've not see before....is it the new AKV?

Here's the link:http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=14976014&postcount=17

Thanks, Granny!

 

[Lexxiefern]

Yay! I am so glad we finally know! And I am happy it will be a bigger resort. I don't plan on buying points there, but I do want to try it out. So it will be easier to get into if it is a good size.

 

[Pluto 2]

excellent news i was wanting akl to be next i could care less about contemp.

 

[chris1gill]

I'm so happy to see it will have it's own themed pool with some sort of play island, sounds fun for kids! Course the animal's are wonderful! My kids will be very excited over this....

 

[Skip Wiley]

The picture pretty much matches up to what my guide described to me this morning, said they saw an artist drawing last night and mentioned about the lobby being all glass and overlooking the savanna.

 

[chorlick]

Hopefully, it will ease some of the congestion of the other DVC's. Of course, it will make the parks busier. They are going to have to do something about that in the future. I don't see how they can continue to build hotels and resorts without expanding the parks. Two years ago at Thanksgiving, we had to wait in line to get into the gift shops. That was terrible!

 

[BCV23]

Cool, I hope all of you have good luck with your investigations and remember....we want pictures.

Most of all, have great vacations.

You know, I don't remember any windows in that theatre!

 

[floridafam]

I have been unable to book a 1 br suite at AKL for our stay in December or for the dates I typed in for March and April.

Maybe they are out of the system. Does anyone know how many 1 br suites are at AKL? It just seems strange that they would be unavailable for the 4 different sets of dates I typed in.

I really hope that they don't do away with AKL CL.