Just so you know, Copper Creek doesn't have a ton of studios so it can be tough to get consecutive nights 8 months out and nearly impossible inside of the 7 month window. If you're booking right at the 11 month window, you should be OK, but just make sure you are able to plan that far in advance.
We own at Copper Creek (50pts direct) and Boulder Ridge (150pts resale) and absolutely love the Lodge, the nature, the theming, the pools, the restaurants, the seclusion, and being so close the Magic Kingdom (our favorite park by far). The boat ride is very pleasant and the buses elsewhere aren't that bad either.
I haven't stayed at AKV, so I can't compare the two, but if location to Magic Kingdom is important to you, I personally would not buy at Animal Kingdom irrespective of the value consideration. If you want to make up some of the value, buy Boulder Ridge via resale. But as someone who bought Copper Creek direct, I still think there is value buying direct there because of the years remaining on the contract, direct perks, and how much we love the resort.