Animal Kingdom Villas DVC Value Studio vs Regular Studio: What's the Difference? A Comparison

Today we're comparing a Disney Vacation Club Studio Villa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge with a DVC "Value" Studio. These Value studios are among the most highly sought-after in the DVC inventory. So, what's all the fuss about? What are the differences between these rooms and the regular studios, and most importantly, are they are good fit for you? We show you side-by-side comparison of the rooms, floor plans, layouts, furniture, locations, views, point cost and we even give our review of the Animal Kingdom Villas pull-out sofa beds.

0:00 Intro
0:43 What are Value Rooms?
1:17 Value Room Inventory Data/Room Views
3:30 Non-Value "Regular" Rooms
4:27 Value Studio Points Chart
5:45 Side-By-Side Room Comparison
7:21 Floorplan Comparison
8:14 Pull-Out Sofa Bed
10:19 Thoughts on Value Studios
12:19 Value Studio Availability

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[TheMagicInTheMusic]

Have you ever booked a value studio? Do you think this room category is worth the effort it takes to book it?

[allanmayo]

Just snagged a 1-bedroom value at Jambo at 6 months out for a 7-night stay in August. Very fortunate indeed and thank you for the tour!

[cyclechickmary]

Really cool to see that side by side comparison! We did snag a one bedroom value once which was pretty awesome.

[momisinthemood]

Awesome edit! I always find side-by-side comparisons so helpful. 😃

[rakestina]

We stayed in the value studio when the kids were small and they were a great use of points. We have also stayed in a 1 bedroom value too and loved that room also.

[paulwingerd]

This video was great…. Thank you so much for this! We just snagged a value room for spring break in 2024

[mickeysmyspiritanimal]

YAY! It’s Jenn! I love that you made this video comparison. I love Animal Kingdom Lodge! I’m not a DVC owner and must use my active military discount to purchase these rooms from Disney! Notwithstanding, well done Jenn!🥳👌🥰

[charliedurham]

Excellent video! I find your videos very useful! Thank you!

[InAMagicalMood]

This video was so helpful! Thanks for all the detailed information

[nycp]

Great work, Jen! I love the split screen effect. You're making me very impatient for my late August trip, which will be three nights in a Jambo standard studio and two nights in a standard studio at Riviera, my two home resorts. I just got back from my first trip as a DVC owner. I had a Kidani standard studio. I enjoyed it, but I think I prefer the vibe at Jambo house in general. I'll see as I get more experience with DVC. I hope to someday get a value studio, but I am proud that I already booked a Riviera Tower studio stay for next February!

[jennyfromtheblog]

I am about to stay in a value at AKL. Even if we don't get lucky to get the savannah view since those specific rooms are limited, would you say there are plenty of additional animal viewing areas around the resort to enjoy and make up for that?

[CarouselofDouglas]

I loved the side-by-side comparison, very helpful and well filmed!! Now I’m tempted to see if I can rent one of these at my 7 month DVC window… just because I like a challenge!

[christinehoolihan]

Thanks, great tour! I would love to see the barbeque are, since there is no kitchen.

[emmagarlington]

Is this room only available for dvc members ?

[marciaramos]

Do you think it would be worth waitlisting? I have a res for AKL Deluxe studio in Jan and am waitlisting a value room. Do you think I would be better off waitlisting the boardwalk?

[ellenthompson]

This was super helpful! Do you think I have any chance of booking a value at 7 month park?!

[jerryfalgoust]

Is the value two bedroom difficult to get?

[nituhamid]

Great video! As a DVC member can you book a standard guest room, with two queen beds? How many points would that be?

[nadineberger-zlyw]

I guess I’m super lucky… I am renting a value room from a DVC member who decided to not use the reservation!