***The Official AKV Owners And Lovers Thread***. Come And Chat

[stopher1]

Disney passed ROFR, so we are almost officially AKV owners. Can't wait to be part of this cool crowd

That's very cool! Congrats.

 

[stopher1]

Everyone has different taste. I am boggled by the people who say they love SSR. While it certainly has an elegant and sophisticated decor, the themeing is just too subdued for me. Give me AKV and VWL!

The first time we took the tour at SSR I loved it - and wasn't so sure about AKV, but the 2nd time it was just the opposite. I'm very glad we bought at AKV... then last week I was in Chicago area on business and stopped by Doorway to Dreams - and again am so glad about our decision. We leave in 40 days and can't wait! 4 of the 5 of us can't wait for the accomodations (DD4 just wants to see Cinderella!! )

We loved the VGC models when we were out west in July and can't wait to buy in there too...

 

[futureWDWCEO]

Brand new AKV owners!!! Now the countdown begins to our first trip "home" in June 2009!!!!

 

[Donald is #1]

Brand new AKV owners!!! Now the countdown begins to our first trip "home" in June 2009!!!!

Congratulations & Welcome home!

 

[stopher1]

Brand new AKV owners!!! Now the countdown begins to our first trip "home" in June 2009!!!!

Woo hoo - congrats, and Welcome Home!

 

[rbcheek]

Just had to chime in here.
During last year's member cruise we were able to buy into AKV and now we are only 27 days away from "Going Home" for the first time as owners.
We are staying in a 2 bedroom savanah view villa and can hardly wait.
Not bragging, I'm just telling everyone that will listen.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Just had to chime in here.
During last year's member cruise we were able to buy into AKV and now we are only 27 days away from "Going Home" for the first time as owners.
We are staying in a 2 bedroom savanah view villa and can hardly wait.
Not bragging, I'm just telling everyone that will listen.

Hey, if you can't share your good news here, where can you do it? Definitely post pics and a review when you get back.

 

[rbcheek]

I'll do my best. Usually I'm too busy oohing & awing to remember to take pics.

 

[RLRDA]

Sharing some good news as well! Just booked 5 nights for August 2009 in a 1BR Concierge villa ! These next 11 months will be torture .

 

[gppnj]

Just wanted to say hi to you all.

I'd stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (the hotel part) twice before. Last week, I stayed at the villas for the first time. I was there Sept 5 - 9.

All I can say was that I was blown away. Those rooms are gorgeous. The photos of them really don't do them justice.

The hotel itself is pretty much as I had remembered it. In my initial stay, I remember not being that impressed with the pool, but that was shortly after the resort first opened. This time, I liked the pool much more. I think the difference is that the vegatation has ahad a chance to grow in over the years, and it has transformed the rather sparse pool area into a tropical paradise.

 

[horselover]

Does anyone know if they have valet parking at AKV & if it's free for members? I've seen BCV, BWV & WVL listed as having free valet parking for members but not AKV. Just want to make sure it's not an oversight as I'll be there in 13 days! Unfortunately not to stay this time, but we will be having dinner at Boma. I'm dying to see how much progress they've made since we were there in March.

 

[Donald is #1]

Does anyone know if they have valet parking at AKV & if it's free for members? I've seen BCV, BWV & WVL listed as having free valet parking for members but not AKV. Just want to make sure it's not an oversight as I'll be there in 13 days! Unfortunately not to stay this time, but we will be having dinner at Boma. I'm dying to see how much progress they've made since we were there in March.

Yes, there is valet parking at AKL/AKV and yes it is free to DVC members. I used it in May and all I did was show them my DVC card.

 

[horselover]

Yes, there is valet parking at AKL/AKV and yes it is free to DVC members. I used it in May and all I did was show them my DVC card.

Thank You! Can you also confirm that theme park parking is also free for members? My 1st trip home I want to make sure I understand what I'm doing.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Can you also confirm that theme park parking is also free for members?

Horselover.....free parking is available to anyone who stays at a disney resort (including DVC) as well as Annual Passholders (who may or may not be staying on property).

 

[horselover]

Horselover.....free parking is available to anyone who stays at a disney resort (including DVC) as well as Annual Passholders (who may or may not be staying on property).

Duh! Don't know why I forgot about that. We were just there in March. I guess I have F&W on the brain! Thanks for refreshing my memory.

 

[Monorail Purple&Gold]

Not sure if this has been posted anywhere yet, but new units declared at Kidani Village this week. Got lost in the shuffle with all the BLT/THV buzz--I'll keep my AKV any day of the week!!!

Here's the link, click "I Acknowledge" to proceed to the document:

http://or.occompt.com/recorder/eagleweb/viewAttachment.jsp?docName=20080558776&id=DOC293S48202.A1&parent=DOC293S48202

Of note in these declarations are the first Grand Villas at KV!!!

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Not sure if this has been posted anywhere yet, but new units declared at Kidani Village this week. Got lost in the shuffle with all the BLT/THV buzz--I'll keep my AKV any day of the week!!!

Thanks for the link! Its nice to see our home coming along! ITA-I'll keep my AKV too tyvm!

 

[robandkelly13]

Our first trip home isn't until Aug 09. It seems so far away, but I can't wait to check our Kidani!

 

[MILLZ]

Just Added On At Akl Today

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just Added On At Akl Today

I'm trying to.....but guide hasn't returned any of our 3 messages since 8:10 am on Friday.