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

[Disneynut71]

Yes, we went to Doorway to Dreams. It was really fun, my DD had a great time. We aslo received Rainforest gift cards for lunch, that was a nice touch.

I see you're off to Disneyland in a few days. Have fun!!

Rainforest Cafe lunch awesome. I was an existing member and bought my AKV when I was at WDW in March.

yes we are so excited to be going to disneyland. It is our first trip. Problem, I miss my WDW I am working on a trip soon.

I am thinking the same thing with us - we are only 10 minutes from Woodfield, so we are there almost every weekend.

Lots of Chicagoland AKV owners here

I am glad I am not the only one who is like that. I drive my kids nuts. When we go to Fox Valley we always go to the Disney store. When at Woodfield we always go to Doorway to Dreams.

 

[csmoore1808]

I am glad I am not the only one who is like that. I drive my kids nuts. When we go to Fox Valley we always go to the Disney store. When at Woodfield we always go to Doorway to Dreams.

We go to the Disney Store at Fox Valley too, but it drives me crazy, it's SOOOO small.

 

[Disneynut71]

We go to the Disney Store at Fox Valley too, but it drives me crazy, it's SOOOO small.

I know. It used to be so much bigger. When Childrens Place took over they made it much smaller. I am hoping that now Disney bought it back they we remodel it.

I favorites are Woodfield mall and Michigan Ave stores. I can spend at least an hour in there.

 

[csmoore1808]

Yes, Woodfield is nice. I'm trying to recall the Michigan Ave store, but I can't seem to picture it. The Orland Park one is really big too, bigger than Woodfield.

 

[Disneynut71]

Yes, Woodfield is nice. I'm trying to recall the Michigan Ave store, but I can't seem to picture it. The Orland Park one is really big too, bigger than Woodfield.

Michigan Ave is about a block or so from Watertower. It is about 2-3 times bigger then Woodfield.

I haven't been to orland Park I will have to check it out the next time I am in that area.

 

[Donald is #1]

Hello to everyone. We just purchased 160 pts at AKV today! We're super excited.

We'll be staying at SSR (developer pts) in October and December. We prefer going in December, but my DD insists on going for Mickey's Halloween Party. So we'll do both!!

We can't wait to stay at AKV, but we'll have to wait until next July. So everyone, please post your pictures and trip reports!!! PLEASE.

Congratulations and welcome home!

 

[experiment818]

I haven't been on the boards in over a month. I just logged on today and saw that someone had started an AKV owners and lovers thread. Thanks luvindisneyworld!!! This is just what I have been looking for.

I just finished reading through the whole thing. Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing from other members regarding their stays at AKV.

My wife and I bought into AKV in June 2007. We used some points to stay at SSR last December, but we are not taking our first trip "home" until December 7th - 17th, 2008. We will be staying in a 1BR SV for 10 nights.

 

[Disneynut71]

I finally was able to load my November pics to the computer.
Here are some pics from my room on the Savannah
One is a lobby pic.

 

[marvali]

Disneynut, thanks for the pictures. AKV is our DVC home, but haven't been able to visit yet. Our first trip is scheduled for January 1-4 since we couldn't get the room we needed for our summer trip. The views of the animals and the savanna is what made us choose AKV when we toured the model last summer. We can't wait to get there for the first time although I think I am going to cheat when we go down in July and take a trip to AKL just to get a taste of what awaits us.

If anyone else has pictures or trip reports we would love to see and hear them all to help build the excitement. Love to hear what you love about AKLV, and why you can't wait to return.

 

[csmoore1808]

I finally was able to load my November pics to the computer.
Here are some pics from my room on the Savannah
One is a lobby pic.

Great view, I can hardly wait to stay. It's disappointing having to stay at SSR, but I think we'll copy Marvali and sneak over to AKV. Maybe have dinner and play at the pool for a while. I also can't wait to check out the market at AKV as well. Anyone find any great buys there?

Make sure you post pics of your Disneyland trip when you get back.

Bon voyage!

 

[luvindisneyworld]

OMG, We are into the single digits until our first stay at AKV or AK for that matter.
We are Super excited and cannot wait. I am going to take lots of pictures and I will have my laptop with me so i hope to be able to post pictures everyday. I am not goood at trip reports but I will try to do something cant promise that it will be good

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

OMG, We are into the single digits until our first stay at AKV or AK for that matter.
We are Super excited and cannot wait. I am going to take lots of pictures and I will have my laptop with me so i hope to be able to post pictures everyday. I am not goood at trip reports but I will try to do something cant promise that it will be good

Congrats! Don't forget to take pics of your room! I'd love to see anything from "home". We don't go back until October and I'm counting the days.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Congrats! Don't forget to take pics of your room! I'd love to see anything from "home". We don't go back until October and I'm counting the days.

I will we are just in a value studio because thats all they had when we booked but I dont care we are staying at AKV

 

[ranthony]

OMG, We are into the single digits until our first stay at AKV or AK for that matter.
We are Super excited and cannot wait. I am going to take lots of pictures and I will have my laptop with me so i hope to be able to post pictures everyday. I am not goood at trip reports but I will try to do something cant promise that it will be good

I'm really looking forward to your reports and photos. Have a wonderful time!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I will we are just in a value studio because thats all they had when we booked but I dont care we are staying at AKV

Interesting that the value studio was left. Because of the points, I sort of figured maybe standard would be the last reserved.

At any rate, our next trip begins at AKV!

Bobbi

 

[nikkistevej]

Pics of our 1 bedroom at AKV- our first DVC stay!! Room 5459- savannah view

 

[popstar7867]

Do all 1 bed rooms have laundry machines in the room and full kitchens? Maybe we will try a 1 BR instead of a studio. is it worth the extra points?

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Do all 1 bed rooms have laundry machines in the room and full kitchens? Maybe we will try a 1 BR instead of a studio. is it worth the extra points?

Yes to all questions!

 

[Donald is #1]

nikkistevej, thanks for the pictures! I will be staying in a 2 BR lock-off in November so it is great to see how most of it will look. Did you use the pull-out chair and if so, how was it?

 

[Iggipolka]

nikkistevej - Thank you so much for those great pictures! We're going to be there in less than two weeks!!!