AKL DVC Online...

john.direwolf@ wrote:
> On Feb 2, 2:10 pm, Dirk <dcrein...@> wrote:
>
>>Apparently they will be ready for occupancy in September, with current
>>AKL-V owners booking as of 4/2 and and DVC owner booking as of 5/2.
>
>
> So they are calling those of us who bought in first, Founders?
>
> At anyrate, I was told that we wouldn't be able to book using our AKL
> points till May 16.
>
> I'll have to call back once we get our paperwork and see...
>
> johno
>
The dates seem to be changing. When I booked my September yesterday,
Member Services said they don't have firm opening dates for accepting
bookings yet, but to keep checking back. At any rate, those who bought
into Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas starting 2/1 will have 4 week or so
head start on the other DVC owners.

Dirk

john.direwolf@ wrote:
> On Feb 2, 9:18 pm, Patty Winter (pat...@wintertime.com) wrote:
>
>>Thanks, John, but I'm still confused. Disney just made AKL DVC
>>memberships available to existing DVC members (but not the general
>>public) a couple of days ago, right? So who's the "we" who were
>>allowed to buy into AKL DVC *before* DVC members?
>
>
> I read that as, AKL-V DVC members can start to book on the first date.
> 2 April. The second date, 2 May, is for non-AKL DVC members (So
> people who own at Old Key West, Saratoga, Wilderness Lodge, Hilton
> Head... But not at AKL.) They are giving AKL DVC members a chance to
> book before just DVC members.
>
> johno
>
>

What he said.

Current DVC owners can purhase interests in AKL-V as of 2/1. At some
point in March, sales will be opened up to everyone.

I was referring to booking availability. There will be the same
staggered booking access. First, AKL-V owners and then any DVC owner.
Apparently the dates for ability to book are still up in the air, but
first stays are supposed to happen in early September.

Dirk

patty1@wintertime.com wrote:

> Out of curiosity, has AKL DVC membership been opened up to the general
> public yet, or is it still only available to current DVC members? I
> presume the latter, since the DVC home page still refers to Saratoga
> Springs as "our newest resort," and AKL isn't on the resort list.
>
>
> Patty

That's interesting to know. They have all the info up on the members
only portion of the DVC site. In fact, half the time I can't get rid of
the flash pop up that announces availability. I think non-DVC members
will get their crack in March (probably with a bit of a price incrase,
too). The current AKV deal is $101, I think, with possiblity of $8 per
point credit if you purchase 100 or more. (I can't confirm because the
website just went down. Grrr.)

Rumor has it the price will go to $104 in June. Member fees are $4.62.

Dirk