The DVC board official Animal Kingdom Villas discussion thread

[Granny]

Good point Guru! Those are rumors still. They seemed like credible rumors but are just rumors.

Which makes this the Official AKV Rumor thread too? Not often you see "rumor" and "official" in the same phrase!

 

[disneybride96]

Forgive me if this has been answered. How does AKV size of 458 rooms compare with the other DVC resorts?

 

[Sammie]

We wouldn't be on the naughty list would we Sammie?

not me, I did not leak the Contemporary DVC plans,

Sorry, Tink, could not resist.

I will find it interesting if they do have a sofa chair that makes a bed, when we had all just discussed that and I had even posted a photo of one.

If they do add that type of chair to the Master bedroom or Living room and it looks like the photo we will know they get all their great ideas from us.

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

Any guesses as to where they can put it. In looking at aerial photos it seems they'd have to put it on the other side of the small road that runs on the left hand side of the hotel. I figure they will re-route the road around the new DVC building. They could then leave whatever that small structure with the pens where it is or move it a bit further away.

I still can't figure out how you can build it like a W without having a lot of less than desirable or pool views...unless it is built on an SSR plan.

 

[Sammie]

Any guesses as to where they can put it. In looking at aerial photos it seems they'd have to put it on the other side of the small road that runs on the left hand side of the hotel. I figure they will re-route the road around the new DVC building. They could then leave whatever that small structure with the pens where it is or move it a bit further away.

I still can't figure out how you can build it like a W without having a lot of less than desirable or pool views...unless it is built on an SSR plan.

This summer I was told it will be to the left of the exisiting lodge. When you drive up to the lodge you make a right hand turn to approach. If you went straight there is a large turn around dead end space, I was told that will be the main drive to the VAK.

 

[Sammie]

Forgive me if this has been answered. How does AKV size of 458 rooms compare with the other DVC resorts?

HH 102
VWL 136
VB172
BCV 205
BWV 383
OKW 531
SSR 552

 

[simzac]

We are excited about AKV for one reason only, to have another DVC resort to stay at. Can't afford to add on anywhere, much less AKV. So when's the next DVC going to be announced, might as well start speculating, right?

 

[SleepyatDVC]

Wow!!! I'm off checking up on the DVC boards a few days and I come back to this news!!!!!! I should stay away more often!!!!

I immediately called my DH at work to tell him the news and his immediate response was "does that mean that we are we buying more points?"!!!!!!

Nooooooo... we have more than enough points (is that even possible? ) for our family of 4 right now. We have enough dues to pay every month even having purchased our points outright. But I am really excited to be able to stay there on our existing points.

It might get harder to book the primo view units (if there are any) when the resort is sold out but since that will be years away, I'm pretty sure that we'll be able to book at AKV at 7 months for the next few years at least.

I think that we are due for some price increases before the AKV comes up for pre-construction sales. They did this before BCV went on sale. People thought that those that predicted the price per point to go above $90 much less over $100 were nuts.

I do agree with someone else here that said that the dues would be more expensive due to their share of the maintenance of the property and animals. What is currently the highest dues for a DVC resort? High $4 range for VB? I think that the dues will be closer to the high end of $, maybe even slightly more than VB.

From what I am currently hearing about the new resort, there isn't anything I am unhappy about - except maybe that there will be a CRV at the same time! Lol!!!

I think that the extra ammenities, potential room changes, etc. it will be a popular DVC resort desination. And the larger size will definitely help offset the demand from the smaller DVC resorts.

Looking forward to someday staying there!!!!!

 

[Tiffany]

Just subscribing. I called for more information today and they do not have any details about cost and points yet but she was going to send me what they currently have for information about the DVC in general and SSR.

Does it make sense to buy SSR at the current price then to wait and buy the points with AKV as our home resort?

 

[aDVCguy]

I'll guess it'll be around $110/ point...anyone else?

 

[browniemtb]

I saw a post from some one saying it will be priced around $115 per point. For us we are perfectly happy with BWV...I'll take my chances at the 7 month mark......For us walking distance to Epcot and MGM will out do a Savanah View any day.

Think this will bring the prices up for the other resorts when they start selling AKV or would it be VAK...

Brownie

 

[tmt martins]

I'm not sure of the price but I bet the per night points will be way higher then BCV and BWV prefered.

 

[mochabean]

Points are $101 now I believe, SSR has $15 off, I'm guessing a price increase to maybe $105 before AKV starts selling. Maybe $5 presale promo, or maybe no $ off but free dues or free developer points. So SSR at $86 vs AKV at $105 is a reasonable comparison.

Since AKV will be the 3rd largest when complete, booking at the 7-month window should be relatively easy for all but the peak weeks.

Buy where you want to stay, but only if you are able to book at more than 7 months out on a routine basis. If you are only ever able to book at 7 months or less, then it doesn't matter where you buy. SSR is cheaper now and dues will be cheaper.

 

[jpeka65844]

DH and I have really no desire to stay at AKL but are thrilled that they announced it b/c it might make our true "dream home" at the BWV a reality....


Here's hoping!!!


Denice T.
Olathe, KS

 

[disgirl]

Unfortunately, I do not think we will be buying any points However, I am looking forward to hopefully staying there sometime. We have never stayed at the AK and this would be a nice chance to. I bet they will be atleast $110 per point to purchase, though.

tmt martins: I was wondering if it would be more per night than BCV, VWL, and BWV also. Since some are saying the rooms are supposed to be larger than the other resort rooms, i bet the points will be more, but I hope not too much. We only have 200 points.

 

[cncDisney4]

We're going to take advantage of the current incentive and add-on at SSR. We'll take our chances at booking at 7 month window. We absolutely love SSR so ... all is good!

 

[ADP]

The resort is expected to open its first phase in Fall of 2007. Since we are at the 11 month window I'm ready to buy and make a reservation!

I agree with that we are probably looking at 110 per point, but I think there will be some sort of incentives offered.

 

[tiberius]

I am glad that there will be that many rooms at AKV. I was afraid there would be less than 200 rooms, which would have it tough for non-owners to get into.
Way to go Disney!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I agree...I am very pleased with the size. However, this puts AKV closer to the realm of OKW and SSR, which have taken their share of beatings due to size, so it will be interesting to see how this goes over.

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Here is an intersting question....

Since the new AKV is slated to have a "new table-service restaurant, themed pool and water-play island, fitness center, merchandise shop, sports and recreation facilities and more", will the regular lodge guests be able to use these ameneties?

Obviously they would be able to utilize the restaurant and shops, but what about the themed pool, water-play island and fitness center? Currently, all guests can use both pools at VWL and BCV, but AKV will have a "themed pool" and a new fitness center. I am sure the cost to construct and maintain these ameneties will be passed on to the owners, but will the regular lodge guests be able to use them?

This was a question I was actually asked by my neighbor when I was telling her about AKV. She owns HGVC and she said "they won't let the lodge guests use all that new stuff, will they". I really don't know. Precedent shows a guest of the villas is a guest of the resort and vice versa, but this seems to be be a different duck, if you know what I mean.

What are your thoughts?