We just purchased at WLV, but haven't gotten all our info yet. I've been checking with MS about availability and using some of our points to stay at AKL in early September. We know it's a better value to use our points at one of the DVC resorts, but we really want to see AKL, and now we have all these points available to use before December. I was told that for 55 points (on a weekend), I'm only going to get a standard view room -----I could request a savannah view, but it wouldn't be guaranteed. Now that REALLY doesn't seem to be good use of our points. I doubt that we'll ever use points at one of the resorts, unless we truly don't care about the view.
Would you please share what your experience has been in requesting a room with a better view than standard. How successful have you been, or hasn't it mattered to you? I'm thrilled to be a DVC owner, but I'm very disappointed to hear that WDW will only give up a standard view room. Didn't expect concierge or water view, but thought it would be something in the middle (garden/woods, etc).
Would you please share what your experience has been in requesting a room with a better view than standard. How successful have you been, or hasn't it mattered to you? I'm thrilled to be a DVC owner, but I'm very disappointed to hear that WDW will only give up a standard view room. Didn't expect concierge or water view, but thought it would be something in the middle (garden/woods, etc).