With the recent 'changes' that DVC is doing to curb commercialization a bit, I have been watching contracts thinking that resale prices may take a slight dip. Originally, we have been looking at SSR mainly due to cost. However, with AKL set to get a refurb later this year, and the price already at 95'ish a point, I have been thinking that perhaps AKL would be better for us as we travel typically November/December. Things I am taking into account:
- If we were to pounce very soon, we have no idea what the refurbed rooms will look like. The only assumption is that the sofas are out and murphy beds are in.
- AKL is far away from almost everything. For park days, if we were to take midday breaks, we would need to take travel time into consideration.
- AKL during Holidays is really pretty, and we would be very happy with the theming of the resort during that time of the year compared to SSR. Meaning, we would be happy booking here 11 months in advance.
- While AKL is large'ish, all the walking appears to be indoors vs SSR there could potentially be a lot of 'outside' walking. Rain at the end of the year isn't too common, but something to take into account.