value studio at AKL and renting points?

[wdw_monster]

Thinking about rental points from david's dvc rental for our upcoming trip in feb for the princess 1/2 marathon. The value studio is most likely the only way we will be able to stay at a deluxe and I love AKL.
How are the value studios?
are they alot smaller then a regular studio?
what kind of view can I expect?
from what it looks like on the point calculator on the website its a really good price about 1050 for 6 nights. what do I need to know aobut renting points? Is this something i should do?

 

[DebbieB]

Thinking about rental points from david's dvc rental for our upcoming trip in feb for the princess 1/2 marathon. The value studio is most likely the only way we will be able to stay at a deluxe and I love AKL.
How are the value studios?
are they alot smaller then a regular studio?
what kind of view can I expect?
from what it looks like on the point calculator on the website its a really good price about 1050 for 6 nights. what do I need to know aobut renting points? Is this something i should do?

Value rooms go fast, it might be too late. You need to book at 11 months.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They are about three feet shorter in depth than the non-value studio at AKV Jambo House (all the value villas are in Jambo House). They aren't as small as the BLT studio, but a lot less expensive.

And Debbie B is correct. You need to book these at 11 months out.

Have you checked out OKW studios? They are a bit bigger, but also cost a little more.

 

[wdw_monster]

dang your probally right

 

[chalee94]

How are the value studios?

good to really great.

are they alot smaller then a regular studio?

IMO, yes. they are 50 sq ft smaller than the other studios. great for up to 2 adults...not a good idea for more than 2 adults and a small child IMO.

what kind of view can I expect?

value refers to the size. the view might be parking lot view, pool view or savanna view.

as a bonus, all value rooms are relatively near the lobby.

what do I need to know aobut renting points? Is this something i should do?

read the FAQs on david's site and that should be a great place to start.

unfortunately, he agrees with debbie. there are at most 18 value studios (depending on how many are locked off to create 2BR villas - so probably only a dozen or so) - so they tend to be booked up quickly by owners at the 11 month window...

http://www.dvcrequest.com/how_soon_should_i_reserve.htm

At 11 months in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms as they are some of the first to sell out:

Animal Kingdom Villas
•Concierge Level Studio
•Concierge Level 1 Bedroom
•Concierge Level 2 Bedroom
•Value Studio
•Value 1 Bedroom
•Value 2 Bedroom

 

[WsPrincess]

I agree that OKW might be a great option for a studio for you. Or even SSR, low points but more room! OKW is the biggest and the studios all have 2 queens. SSR has a queen and a pull out sofa.

 

[wdw_monster]

thanx guys for the info