Except for Saratoga and an OKW twice, I have seen nothing else since 2016. From my experience, I believe that Disney is somehow able to keep anything else and rent them.It has been a long time since anyone reported trading into Animal Kingdom. The most likely trade these days is a one bedroom at Saratoga Springs.
Thanks for all the replies. It has been years since i exchanged into a studio there...back when it was an II exchange. I dont really like Orlando except for this one resort. I had such fun meeting up with other TUGgers and despite bitter cold temps that January. Oh well...i still have the memories. Thx for the update confirming difficulty with this trade.
Previously, there would be loads of two bedroom akl weeks for Around 50,000 rci points or less in January. So I do agree if we were to see akl in rci, January would be a decent bet.I've traded in twice in January (2016 and 2017), both during MLK weekend. This was in the time period when AKV exchanges were pretty rare, so if there is any chance of getting it, I feel like January is probably the best bet.
Previously, there would be loads of two bedroom akl weeks for Around 50,000 rci points or less in January. So I do agree if we were to see akl in rci, January would be a decent bet.
I've traded in twice in January (2016 and 2017), both during MLK weekend. This was in the time period when AKV exchanges were pretty rare, so if there is any chance of getting it, I feel like January is probably the best bet.
It is also crowded because it is fall break for most oahu public schools. Also, it was Columbus day holiday yesterday making it a 3 day weekend for most people.I think what could be happening is that AKL is getting more popular and attractive to DVC members and for hotel rentals. AK is the best park now, IMO. It is my favorite park at WDW. I wish I would have purchased all my WDW points there.
We are at Aulani this week and it is sold out. It is so crowded. I imagine at some point, the prices to buy into Aulani will be going up. I was told that Aulani was large and had many DVC rooms but it seems small to me. I can’t believe how busy it is during off season. I love Ko Olina and Oahu. Glad I bought almost half our points at Aulani. I think we will keep this contract.
It is also crowded because it is fall break for most oahu public schools. Also, it was Columbus day holiday yesterday making it a 3 day weekend for most people.
Next week, Aulani would be a little less occupied. I have to admit it was crazy at the Aulani pools yesterday and at the lagoon. It was as crazy as the July 4th holidays that I have spent at Aulani. In contrast it was pretty calm at Marriott Koolina yesterday.
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Some of these sightings (which should be posted in the Sightings forum, btw) might be limited to your Welk portal or through RCI Points? I'm seeing only 1BR SSR via my RCI Weeks Platinum account.I'm just trying to get info on an upcoming family Disney centered vacation and wanted to throw this out there. All day today, 4/15/19 on RCI there has been a 1BR unit available at Boulder Springs for Sept of 19, one 2BR at Old key West for Aug of 19, and there are currently 12 available from June to November of 19 in SSR including two, 2BR units. Just any fyi if anyone is checking on the likelihood of trading into Disney via RCI.
Yes, the "P" is for priority access. I don't know if Aulani ever pops up. Welk has some kind of agreement with Disney where they have access to some units at SSR, Boardwalk, and Aulani because higher tier members can book those resorts straight through the Welk Owners Lounge, without even accessing RCI. Of course that's based on availability and I can't see those because I only own 240k points, the first tier of ownership with legit benefits and Disney access requires buying 540k points directly from Welk.What is the "P" that appears below the 1BR and 2BR icons, please? Priority Access?
Just wondering what is the maintenance fee on 360,000 welk points?Yes, the "P" is for priority access. I don't know if Aulani ever pops up. Welk has some kind of agreement with Disney where they have access to some units at SSR, Boardwalk, and Aulani because higher tier members can book those resorts straight through the Welk Owners Lounge, without even accessing RCI. Of course that's based on availability and I can't see those because I only own 240k points, the first tier of ownership with legit benefits and Disney access requires buying 540k points directly from Welk.
Here's the Welk Collections list if anyone is curious: http://thecollection.welkresorts.com/locations/
As of now, Aulani isn't popping up for me but I put in an ongoing search just out of curiosity.