Originally Posted By vbdad55 it will undoubtedly surpass AKL as the highest point value per stay DVC in all liklihood.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome If I was at all interested in DVC, and rich enough to spend money on it (i.e. - I prefer to travel out of the country for vacations at inexpensive Bed and Breakfasts and such!), I would prefer the AKL to the Contemporary. It looks like it will be a much more interesting building. That is just me, though!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Denise, I think you'll hold out until the Poly Villas get built. At this rate, I don't think it will be that far ahead, although I've been told GF will get DVC before Poly. Disney thinks it can compete at the very high end of timeshare with the likes of Four Seasons ... I don't agree.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And you know I love my DVC - but that is a tall order - and one I don't see them being able to price match on...but I hope they do go for it - that would be refreshing.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome How long until you think the Poly and GF have DVC? I would prefer that it be at neither of them, though I know all deluxe resorts are supposed to be slated for it. I don't see DVC as very high-end, just family vacation units. Denise
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>I don't see DVC as very high-end, just family vacation units. <<< See I don't understand this sentiment (not picking on you Denise, I hear this a lot). DVC units - 1, 2 and 3 beds are in essence deluxe suites. This is more upper scale than normal deluxe rooms.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins But I'm not a DVC member, but as far as just renting one of the DVC suites as a visitor, the suites are VERY much cheaper than rooms at a deluxe resort. If I was to get a 2-br suite at the Contemporary Hotel, it would cost me about $1500 per night. I wanted to stay at the Contemporary Hotel so I have to get two rooms to fit my family, which will come to about $750 a night. For less than that I could have gotten a 2 br suite at Saratoga Springs. So... I don't understand how they could be building timeshares at all the deluxe resorts. Sure'ly there won't be that much demand at such high prices/points? And then, wouldn't the glut of DVC units devalue the regular deluxe resort rooms? How will it work?
Originally Posted By MPierce WDW might convince some die hard Disney fans they can compete with Four seasons in high end accomadations, but in reality I think they just use their theme parks to sway opinion. If anyone that has a picture of Disney's best that matches up with Four Seasons, I sure would like to see it.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<How long until you think the Poly and GF have DVC? I would prefer that it be at neither of them, though I know all deluxe resorts are supposed to be slated for it.>> I really have no clue. The DAK Lodge DVC was really rushed into the pipeline ... SS hasn't sold nearly as well as they expected ... and there's that 'thing' going up on the shores of Bay Lake. I also know Anaheim (and likely Hawaii) will see DVC before GF and Poly. The fact our economy is so lousy certainly doesn't help either. <<I don't see DVC as very high-end, just family vacation units. >> I absolutely agree. High end suites at hotels in no way compare to the nicely appointed DVC units. But I don't believe they even compare to other major timeshares I've stayed in. Two: the Hilton Grand Vacation Club in Las Vegas and the Hyatt Vacation Club in Key West absolutely blow away DVC in terms of quality, furnishings, appointments etc ... DVC, to me, is a very middle-class, mid-market timeshare. Nothing wrong with that, but to compare them with high end suites at deluxe resorts (WDW and elsewhere) is like comparing apples and cheese.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Denise... you are on fire with your camera my dear. I hope there was a way to give you good rep here, the way we do that other sites... Thank you so much for your constant updates and photos.. Speaking of... just posted two updates myself from TDR and HKDL...check them out (sorry, shameless plug).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 about 10 years ago I stayed in the Marriott timeshare on 192 - ( a business trip from work) - and it was far below DVC in - furnishings / quality of construction / ( not to mention the ant infestation they had t move me for) - had cigarette burns in cheap counter tops in kitchen and bathroom -- and it was also a more expensive buy in at the time than DVC......it is the only other one I have stayed at.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 it was like a motel 6 - seriously. Now I agree- if you want to compare Four Seasons rooms with DVC rooms - well that just ain't gonna occur....same with a Ritz etc.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Thank you TDL Fan! Since there is only one of me, no "team", I can't get it all. But I get what I can! I'll check out your newest photos! HKDL actually looks very nice. Denise
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I don't think that DVC rooms are bad, I actually quite like them. But I have certainly stayed in much more upscale resorts (usually on Priceline in the past!) It's like concierge. I have stayed at concierge a few times at Disney, and it was fine. But it certainly didn't match the level of service (or the great breakfast) of my favorite London Bed and Breakfast! (and that cost us $104 last September for 2 of us!)
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks for the pictures again! Only 60 days till our trip now, and I am most excited
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Denise... you are on fire with your camera my dear. I hope there was a way to give you good rep here, the way we do that other sites... Thank you so much for your constant updates and photos..>> Yes. I second that. It's great to have two TALENTED photogs out there showcasing what is going on in the Disney universe! <<Speaking of... just posted two updates myself from TDR and HKDL...check them out (sorry, shameless plug).>> Now, you know it isn't shameless when they're good ... since I haven't looked yet how many hours do I need to set aside? ;-)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<about 10 years ago I stayed in the Marriott timeshare on 192 - ( a business trip from work) - and it was far below DVC in - furnishings / quality of construction / ( not to mention the ant infestation they had t move me for) - had cigarette burns in cheap counter tops in kitchen and bathroom -- and it was also a more expensive buy in at the time than DVC......it is the only other one I have stayed at.>> I believe, since there hasn't been a Marriott timeshare on in 192 in over a decade, that you likely had the first one near the lake at 535? I would imagine that it wasn't nearly what they have today. But I have never tried Marriott. I have tried Hilton and Hyatt and their properties are like a tamarind filet at the California Grill, while DVC is more like a luncheon strip steak at Le Cellier. Both good, but not in the same class.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >>Yes. I second that. It's great to have two TALENTED photogs out there showcasing what is going on in the Disney universe! I don't think I can keep up the weekly updates, but maybe 2 - 3 times a month starting next year. I have quite a bit I plan to put up by then, so hopefully that will generate enough visits (which it seems to be anyway). And I always enjoy TDL Fans photos! Especially to places I've never been, you can always post links in any thread I have anywhere. Denise
