The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[CarolA]

SSR was the new kid on the block - so expect the same people to take shots at AKLV. they always pick on the new thing.

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AMEN!

I can GUARANTEE this will occur. (Remeber when BCV was the most INFERIOR resort ever built... until SSR which will be surpassed by VAKL which will be surpassed by XYZ)

 

[ADP]

More info from another source on AKLV with Concept art!!

http://www.tikiman2001.net/dvc_dak_432.jpg

October 11, 2006, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Disney Vacation Club announced today that it is building a new timeshare resort on Walt Disney World® property to meet ongoing strong demand for its unique vacation-ownership program.


Disney's Animal Kingdom® Villas will be part of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Lodge, which readers of Travel & Leisure Family magazine recently honored with the No. 4 spot on their list of the 50 greatest family resorts in the United States and Canada. The Disney Vacation Club® accommodations will feature intricate African-inspired details and home-like amenities, and most will offer sweeping views of an expanded savannah inhabited by a variety of African animals. These new accommodations are scheduled for development in phases with an anticipated opening beginning Fall 2007 and a completion date planned for Spring 2009. The project's first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the existing Disney's Animal Kingdom® Lodge building, and subsequent phases will include the construction of 324 vacation homes in a new building on the resort property, for a total of 458 Disney Vacation Club homes.


The project also calls for construction of a new table-service restaurant, themed pool and water-play island, fitness center, merchandise shop, sports and recreation facilities and more.


"We continue to see strong demand from families who want to build a lifetime of unforgettable memories by vacationing in ways they never dreamed possible," said Jim Lewis, President of Disney Vacation Club. "I am delighted to announce that our members will have yet another place to call home with Disney's Animal Kingdom® Villas. This begins another exciting new era for Disney Vacation Club as we continue to explore future destination possibilities both domestically and internationally."


Disney Vacation Club, now celebrating its milestone 15th anniversary, is an innovative timeshare program that lets families enjoy flexibility and savings on future vacations at Disney destinations and more than 500 other popular vacation sites around the world. Since 2000, Disney Vacation Club membership has doubled to include more than 300,000 individuals from over 100 countries and every U.S. state.


Disney's Animal Kingdom® Villas will be the eighth Disney Vacation Club Resort, joining five others at the Walt Disney World® Resort, one in Vero Beach, Fla., and one in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Disney Vacation Club has sold out of memberships at its first six resorts, and sales remain ahead of schedule at its seventh property, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, which opened in May 2004 near the Downtown Disney area at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

 

[dvc_john]

I expect (hope) that sales will have to start pretty quickly. If the first phase is slated to open in late 2007, lets say November, then the eleven month booking window will be this December.

Not necessarily.
With SSR, pre-sales began less than 11 months out from opening.
They set dates to begin taking reservations, and if I remember correctly, it was less than 7 months out. But they did set 2 dates - 1 for SSR owners and another later date for non-owners.

 

[Boston5602]

SSR was the new kid on the block - so expect the same people to take shots at AKLV. they always pick on the new thing.

SSR is a wonderful resort. I prefer OKW - but hey everybody has different taste.

Yeah well....... I heard it's gonna be like the All Star rooms, and The walk to your room is gonna be LOOONNNNNGGGGGGGG and the pool isn't going to be heated and ohhhh my guide also told me they would not be able to link any ressies at this resort ..........also most people will not like the choice of food here , cause its not so good...........any ways thats just what THEY are saying ....I don't even think it will be this good.



P.s. I still may want to buy points here <VBG>

 

[3DisneyKids]

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!

Diane--this is EXACTLY what I have been thinking/hoping! Ah, the wait continues....

We sure are a greedy bunch! lol For months we've been wondering when an announcement would be made...now that we finally have that info, we all want the floor plans, the furniture types, how many points per night, purchase price per point...and so on, so on, and so on....

Yup, we're a greedy bunch, alright!

 

[3DisneyKids]

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???

We, too, will be there next week. Note to self: pack trench coat and spygear...

I will certainly take whatever pics I can....

 

[rwcmath]

I can't wait! This is going to be wonderful, and I'm saving my pay, ready to do an add on!

rwc

 

[OneMoreTry]

[I am adding my post from another (officially closed) thread. ]

This will be the first time they've put DVC units in the same bldg with a Disney hotel.

Will they offer existing DVC members the first shot at buying into AKL?

What will be the smallest contract?

How will points compare to the other resorts? I imagine a Savannah View will be quite high.


I bet the 7 month window will be near-impossible especially at first with those in-lodge rooms.

 

[CarolA]

[I am adding my post from another (officially closed) thread. ]

This will be the first time they've put DVC units in the same bldg with a Disney hotel.

Will they offer existing DVC members the first shot at buying into AKL?

What will be the smallest contract?

How will points compare to the other resorts? I imagine a Savannah View will be quite high.


I bet the 7 month window will be near-impossible especially at first with those in-lodge rooms.

1. Probably
2. I would assume the same buy in requirements as currently exist
3. WHO KNOWS?

 

[CarolA]

OK, How many of us are there next week?

Should we plan the storming of the VAKL models......

(Meet at midnight, wear your trench coat, someone bring a lock pick....... what else do we need??? )

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

Excited to see this! I'm not sure if we will do an add-on at AKV, but I have always wanted to try it for a night or two ...

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

People who are fans of VWL, BCV, & BWV should be rejoicing this too. With all the enthusiasm here, it makes sense that more people will be trying to get the new VAKL, freeing up the Epcot resorts more at the 7 month window for people who don't own there or who make late plans.

Okay, so maybe I can try BCV too!!!

 

[KristiKelly]

Subscribing to this thread. I'd love to be able to talk DH into an add-on.

I would bet the DVC guides phones have been ringing off the hook today. I'm sure they are ready for an official announcement from Disney.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

My guide just called me back. he says right now they are only allowed to talk to FL or
CA residents (from a legal standpoint)

So, someone in FL or CA please call their guide!!!!!!

 

[DVC Grammy]

OK, How many of us are there next week?

Should we plan the storming of the VAKL models......

(Meet at midnight, wear your trench coat, someone bring a lock pick....... what else do we need??? )

Okay, so where exactly do we meet? And should we wear dark glasses and a mustache? (Oh wait, that's my DH ). Maybe we should confine the group of spies to say, 20 or 30. If someone's willing to carry a flag, we can just say we got separated from our "tour group". Think anyone'd buy that?

 

[diznyfanatic]

OK, How many of us are there next week?

Should we plan the storming of the VAKL models......

(Meet at midnight, wear your trench coat, someone bring a lock pick....... what else do we need??? )

I posted this in another thread but I have no idea where now, but we will be leaving Saturday next week and will be at OKW from Oct 22-27, and plan to do a LOT of snooping and picture taking!!!

Who else will be there next week or the week after?

 

[HUFF590]

Just wondering but, besides animals what is the draw to AKV?

 

[wdw4life]

My guide just called me back. he says right now they are only allowed to talk to FL or
CA residents (from a legal standpoint)

So, someone in FL or CA please call their guide!!!!!!

I'll be calling my guide tomorrow!

 

[DVC Grammy]

I posted this in another thread but I have no idea where now, but we will be leaving Saturday next week and will be at OKW from Oct 22-27, and plan to do a LOT of snooping and picture taking!!!

Who else will be there next week or the week after?

We'll be there, but "incognito" : we're really very,very young, but we're disguising ourselves as grandparents in their 60's!

SSR....10/17-10/20
BWV...10/20-10/27

 

[Sammie]

Just wondering but, besides animals what is the draw to AKV?

none in my opinion, I am glad for those that are excited but this is one you won't have to worry about me wanting to book.