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Post by simbasmom on Jan 16, 2024 16:49:50 GMT -5
Can someone either confirm or deny please-I thought DVC announced that there'd be a new swimming pool built. But I don't see one, making me wonder now if I even heard it.
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Post by helenabear on Jan 16, 2024 17:02:20 GMT -5
I tried to send an earlier reply, but I am not sure if it went through... When might people be able to move over from an existing reservation to this location? How does that work when a new DVC location comes into the mix? Per DVC News: Reservations will reportedly follow this schedule: Current owners adding-on: Begin booking February 15 New owners: March 12 All other eligible DVC points, subject to 7 month window: April 23 Can someone either confirm or deny please-I thought DVC announced that there'd be a new swimming pool built. But I don't see one, making me wonder now if I even heard it. Yes there are plans for a very basic pool and laundry area. I'm pretty sure you will have access to the pool for fort Wilderness as well. |
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Post by baymaxfan on Jan 16, 2024 17:27:32 GMT -5
I tried to send an earlier reply, but I am not sure if it went through... When might people be able to move over from an existing reservation to this location? How does that work when a new DVC location comes into the mix? For a new DVC, dates will be announced usually as follows: 1. Owners at the new DVC usually get to book about 4 months prior to opening and can book from opening to 11 months out. 2. Other DVC owners start booking about a month later and can book from opening to 7 months out. In order to "move" an existing reservation, you would need to cancel the current reservation and then book at the new location. EDIT: helenabear beat me to it with actual dates |
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Post by ItsMe on Jan 16, 2024 17:44:51 GMT -5
Many people on FB are saying their guides are telling them $12.15/point for dues. Not official but if true  |
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Post by nickys on Jan 16, 2024 18:02:50 GMT -5
I tried to send an earlier reply, but I am not sure if it went through... When might people be able to move over from an existing reservation to this location? How does that work when a new DVC location comes into the mix? These are the key dates: February 1, 2024 - Sales open to existing DVC members February 15, 2024 - Existing DVC members who added points at The Cabins can begin booking February 27, 2024 - New sales at The Cabins open to general public March 12, 2024 - New DVC members at The Cabins can begin booking April 23, 2024 - All DVC members can book The Cabins So assuming you haven’t added on at the Cabins at FW (are we calling these CFW?), then you’ll be able to switch an existing reservation on April 23rd. The quoted opening date is July 1st. |
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Post by nickys on Jan 16, 2024 18:06:01 GMT -5
Can someone either confirm or deny please-I thought DVC announced that there'd be a new swimming pool built. But I don't see one, making me wonder now if I even heard it. Yes there are plans for a very basic pool and laundry area. I'm pretty sure you will have access to the pool for fort Wilderness as well. Isn’t there an existing pool in the area though? I must admit I thought I’d read that there would be a new pool, but I’ve been told there is already one one there, with a laundry room. I also thought they said there would be a new restaurant but it seems like the refurbished Trail’s End is as good as it gets. |
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Post by jackson6 on Jan 16, 2024 19:23:54 GMT -5
Many people on FB are saying their guides are telling them $12.15/point for dues. Not official but if true Ouch...that could be a downside to the low points chart. Having less points to spread maintenance fees around may mean higher annual dues. |
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Post by DrMinnie on Jan 16, 2024 21:53:24 GMT -5
I believe most have just enough points for a studio. That's exactly why the Poly and CCV cabins create problems - the majority don't have enough points for these units (or don't want to spend that many points), but the process assumes a fairly equal distribution of points. I love the full-sized fridge. Like you, I can get by with a microwave. And . . . no thanks on moderating a Facebook page on any kind. You must have a 10 out of 10 on the patience scale! A lot of the Polynesian owners don't even have enough points for the studios there. I'm not joking either! I was floored when I realized this was not uncommon with PVB owners. Kind of crazy! Truthfully with all the other rooms that have been added the cabins and Bungalows are such a teeny percentage now that they are not making as big of a difference as people think. I do really believe that a lot of Polynesian owners are fighting for studios elsewhere which is causing issues more at 7 months. Fortunately I have zero issues booking almost any time at 7 months even at Polynesian with my okw points. Though I wonder how long I'm going to hang on to those... People didn’t buy enough points to get a studio at the resort they bought into? How does that even work? And weren’t those expensive points to buy when they went on sale? Those Fort cabin prices are very nice. I compared with Riviera, and only the most expensive week. It’s right between a standard view and a preferred view studio! I suspect they’ll be popular with the frugal crowd that isn’t bothered by the transportation issues. |
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Post by bassetbeauty on Jan 16, 2024 23:07:59 GMT -5
It might be a popular destination for people who want to kick back a bit and maybe don't want to visit the parks.
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Post by helenabear on Jan 17, 2024 0:40:09 GMT -5
Yes there are plans for a very basic pool and laundry area. I'm pretty sure you will have access to the pool for fort Wilderness as well. Isn’t there an existing pool in the area though? I must admit I thought I’d read that there would be a new pool, but I’ve been told there is already one one there, with a laundry room. I also thought they said there would be a new restaurant but it seems like the refurbished Trail’s End is as good as it gets. Yes, it's basic but they showed plans for it being redone I guess. Very basic and tiny. And then all of Ft Wilderness yes. It's at the Meadow Depot. I'll try to find it later. A lot of the Polynesian owners don't even have enough points for the studios there. I'm not joking either! I was floored when I realized this was not uncommon with PVB owners. Kind of crazy! Truthfully with all the other rooms that have been added the cabins and Bungalows are such a teeny percentage now that they are not making as big of a difference as people think. I do really believe that a lot of Polynesian owners are fighting for studios elsewhere which is causing issues more at 7 months. Fortunately I have zero issues booking almost any time at 7 months even at Polynesian with my okw points. Though I wonder how long I'm going to hang on to those... People didn’t buy enough points to get a studio at the resort they bought into? How does that even work? And weren’t those expensive points to buy when they went on sale? Those Fort cabin prices are very nice. I compared with Riviera, and only the most expensive week. It’s right between a standard view and a preferred view studio! I suspect they’ll be popular with the frugal crowd that isn’t bothered by the transportation issues. When Polynesian was sold minimum buy ins were 50 points. If a standard view starts at 14 points in the lowest season, that gets you 3 nights. 7 nights with 17 points a night for weekends, minimum needed is 104 points. That's September only. Spring break you're looking at 25 or 28. Peak holidays are 34 or 36. Majority of the summer is 20 or 23 points. 50 points gets very little. Even 100 points not much. Nevermind lake view. Other resorts are cheaper by far. I think points were $160 at opening. I'd have to double check my contract |
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Post by ItsMe on Jan 17, 2024 6:11:17 GMT -5
Many people on FB are saying their guides are telling them $12.15/point for dues. Not official but if true Ouch...that could be a downside to the low points chart. Having less points to spread maintenance fees around may mean higher annual dues. Yes, could be a factor. Also some are saying because they are stand alone units, higher replacement costs could be factored in to this as well. If this is true, this definitely off-sets those low points per night. |
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Post by helenabear on Jan 17, 2024 7:48:25 GMT -5
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Post by bakerworld on Jan 17, 2024 9:54:36 GMT -5
At one point a DVC blue card could be obtained with a direct purchase of 25 points. If that's all anyone bought that studio's would be optimal.
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Post by helenabear on Jan 17, 2024 10:37:50 GMT -5
At one point a DVC blue card could be obtained with a direct purchase of 25 points. If that's all anyone bought that studio's would be optimal. True you could buy 25 points, but only as add ons. So resale purchasers would buy bulk resale and then add on 25 just to get perks. Though, some resorts were also only 50 points minimum no matter what. I was told PVB was 50 the first small contract I bought but not sure as I did a few contracts so I could easily sell off and one is only 30 points (back when closing fees were way cheaper for direct than resale). 25 points at PVB gets you one night sometimes - and not always. Not good for anyone to have so few points unless you are adding to an existing resort really. |
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Post by baymaxfan on Jan 17, 2024 18:10:18 GMT -5
I could see people buying the minimum number of points thinking they’ll borrow and bank and use those points at 7 months to book AKV value or some other low point room.
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