Those who own at AKV..what do you love about your home resort??

[edk35]

Since adding on there yesterday....I have been very interested in finding out what others love about their home resort. We have never been there. We had dinner ressies this past trip but cancelled when our day didn't go as planned. I have seen the room models over at SSR but that is it. So we bought site unseen really.

 

[AKV707]

First, welcome to AKV!

We bought last year sight unseen as well. The model rooms won us over, plus we had been at AKL for dinner several times and loved the look of the resort.

Well we stayed there for the first time this past July. We are so happy we have AKV as our home resort. The entire feel of the place is great. The animals, the villas, the pool, Boma, Jiko, the CMS, all make it great.

Here is a link to my trip report.

The report really shows why we love AKV!

 

[Robert H]

Even though we just bought, we have stayed there several times (when it was just AKL and also renting points from somebody a couple of months ago). My favorite things include the fragrant aroma in the lobby, the African-inspired furniture, and the way the light shines on the savanna at night.

I also REALLY love the fact that AKL/AKV does not share a bus with other resorts.

We can't wait to go back................sigh..........

 

[edk35]

Thanks so much. We first bought into SSR on the last day of Jan. 07 and our first trip as DVC members was last summer. We stayed at SSR and BWV. Then we stayed at SSR again last Nov. THEN...WE STAYED at OKW and BCV this past July. So we have stayed at several resorts so far and look forward to staying at AKV this summer. NOW....we absolutely loved staying at BCV and want to stay there again next July doing a split with AKV but now I am wondering how many of our 10 days should I spend at each. Originally I was thinking 3 at AKV and 7 at BCV because we just loved it but now I am wondering if we should do more at our new home resort ?????

 

[DVC Mike]

We love the great exotic theme! We love the savannas with the animals, the excellent onsite restaurants, and the quiet, relaxing atmosphere and the feeling of remoteness. The concierge rooms and point-saving value rooms are great options. We like the extra bathroom in Kidani.

The overall theme of the resort is the biggest draw (much like VWL).

 

[edk35]

We love the great exotic theme! We love the savannas with the animals, the excellent onsite restaurants, and the quiet, relaxing atmosphere and the feeling of remoteness. The concierge rooms and point-saving value rooms are great options. We like the extra bathroom in Kidani.

The overall theme of the resort is the biggest draw (much like VWL).

What do you mean extra bathroom? All 2brs have 2 bathrooms??

 

[Steamboat Girlie]

The 2 bedrooms at Kidani are actually going to have 3 bathrooms!

 

[edk35]

The 2 bedrooms at Kidani are actually going to have 3 bathrooms!

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW that is amazing. I wonder why???

 

[Muhlenberg]

We're in the process of buying at AKV. They told us the 2 bathrooms in the 1 BR units, the sleeper chair, flat screen TVs, etc. were because that's what members wanted, more or less. Having a family of 5, I can understand that. Five is a very odd number as far as Disney is concerned.

 

[edk35]

We're in the process of buying at AKV. They told us the 2 bathrooms in the 1 BR units, the sleeper chair, flat screen TVs, etc. were because that's what members wanted, more or less. Having a family of 5, I can understand that. Five is a very odd number as far as Disney is concerned.

YIPPPEEEEE we are family of 5 and we were going to try the 1 bedroom since we are only staying 3 nights and having a 2nd bathroom is fantastic.

 

[moredisneyplease]

I bought without seeing the resort or the room! I purchased SSR and when I was ready to add on more DVC a few months ago I debated more SSR, an older resort, or AKL. I figured 150 at SSR was enough so I didnt want to add on there, I figured if I purchased an older resort that I would have all 47/50 years, and so I went w/ AKL.

When I was at WDW in June (staying at BWV) I decided to head over to AKL to check it out and was so glad that I purchased that resort! The lobby is amaing, the grounds are breath taking, i hear the restaurants are top notch, etc etc. I'll probably be staying there in the next hanful of months!

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I'll echo the quiet location, the Savannah at Night and I LOVE the African decor (I don't think it's too dark.)

 

[Launchpad11B]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW that is amazing. I wonder why???

You gotta go, you gotta go!

 

[Tiger926]

We love the African theme, being situated on savannah and the pool/children's playground area. Our daughter loves that playground!!!!

Tiger

 

[Steamboat Girlie]

Even though we just bought, we have stayed there several times (when it was just AKL and also renting points from somebody a couple of months ago). My favorite things include the fragrant aroma in the lobby, the African-inspired furniture, and the way the light shines on the savanna at night.

I also REALLY love the fact that AKL/AKV does not share a bus with other resorts.

We can't wait to go back................sigh..........

I just wanted to echo the sentiments of Robert H, about the "fragrant aroma" in the lobby! Before we bought AKV we visited there several times to have meals and I always loved the way the lobby smelled. So when we just stayed there as our first trip home as members I will never forget walking into the lobby and smelling the delicious aroma. Now whenever I smell that aroma I will always think "I am home!". It was always so nice after venturing out coming back to the lobby and being greeted by that smell. If you have never smelled it, it almost reminds me of the smell in Spaceship Earth! Burning wood and spices! I think the smell actually comes from Jiko. I was wondering if Kidani's lobby will have a similar smell?

 

[Laneychris]

Love the savannah view and the animals. My kids love the animals the best!

 

[wildernessDad]

Animals
Relaxing atmosphere (Nice after a long day at a park or two)
Theme
Architecture
Aroma (Makes it seem rustic)
Restaurants (Great selection) I even like The Mara.

The above is a winning combination for me which is why we love AKV.

 

[TLPL]

I love the exotic African Theme so rich in details. Even if we don't do the parks we can spend the whole vacation just in the resort.

 

[canluvpooh]

Animals
Relaxing atmosphere (Nice after a long day at a park or two)
Theme
Architecture
Aroma (Makes it seem rustic)
Restaurants (Great selection) I even like The Mara.

The above is a winning combination for me which is why we love AKV.

Have to agree with all of the above. We stayed at SSR this summer and although a lovely resort, it just did not feel like home. Had to hold my husband back from going to visit AKV just to soak up the atmosphere .

Should add that we love the pool...

 

[edk35]

Have to agree with all of the above. We stayed at SSR this summer and although a lovely resort, it just did not feel like home. Had to hold my husband back from going to visit AKV just to soak up the atmosphere .

Should add that we love the pool...

what do you like about the pool there?