Hawaii DVC Confirmed!!

[dwelty]

Hawaii DVC has been confirmed by Disney

Check out this link:

http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=1

[Muushka]

Well I'll be. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out.

[MrsNick]

OMG!!!!!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Let me be the first to say ALOHA! Hawaii here we come! DH is going to be thrilled!

[Longhairbear]

Here's a second link to another article
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-bk-
disney100307,0,91061.story?track=rss

[dwelty]

Here's a second link to another article
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-bk-
disney100307,0,91061.story?track=rss

This link is broken.

[BlakeNJ]

The above link did not work. :confused3

[Longhairbear]

This link is broken.

If you copy and paste both lines it will come up. I don't know of another way to post the link.

[Longhairbear]

oops, it isn't working for me now either. The original link was on the DVC Hawaii thread on Mouseinfo

[Jaaron2]

:hyper: Now we are talking! Looks like I just got an early Christmas gift!:boat: Hawaii here I come party:

[Longhairbear]

Try this link
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busin...tory?track=rss

[Sammie]

My understanding this is the just the beginning as DVC expands.

[wdw4life]

Interesting news. When I was fishing for info about the GCV at the DLR last month the DVC salesperson told me they planned on expanding into Hawaii and Cabo.

I won't be adding on there but it will be nice to try it out.

[loveswdw]

HOT DOG! HOT DOG! HOT DIGGITY DOG!!

Now the question is whether or not we should postpone our planned 2009 trip (trading if possible) to 2011?:confused3 Guess we'll see!

["Got Disney"]

we have 400 pts at this point and want to add on 200 more will do that for Hawaii and 600 pts should fit well at the 7 mo. mark for the larger hotels:thumbsup2

[Jaaron2]

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/dailypix/2007/Oct/03/BR2007100311572738749_b.jpg

Do you think they will let me live there:confused3

Need to pay off that last add on ASAP.

Theres no place like home
Theres no place like home
Theres no place like home

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

Whoo hoo! :woohoo:

[disneymom8589]

This is so exciting!! :cloud9: :cheer2: :yay: DH is out of town, so I just e-mailed him the press release. I hope that the drawing will be similiar to what it will look like because it is gorgeous!

[WDWorld2003]

Even though we are thinking of selling most of our points we may consider adding on in Hawaii - that would be great! Here's another article:

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/071003/20071003006287.html?.v=2

[tidefan]

Here is another report. According to this report by the Sun-Sentinel, half or more of the 800 units will be DVC units...

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/orl-bk-disney100307,0,5671970.story

[dianeschlicht]

:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: :thumbsup2
I will DEFINITELY be staying there, but at this stage of life, I doubt I would specifically buy there. We don't usually plan Hawaii vacations less than 10 years apart because of the long flight to get there. I'll be 65 when it opens, so doubt we will buy, but it should make finding great accommodations a LOT easier! Now, I wonder if the points will be too exhorbitant to use it!!!

[chris1gill]

After staying at the Marriott Ko'Olina, I have no idea how Disney will compete with that.. as nice as the DVC units are, they are nowhere near as nice or as nicely kept as the Ko'Olina units by Marriott.... They'll have to figure this out, and I hope they do it before they build and start taking guests....

With only 21 acres for 800 rooms, I wonder how tall the buildings will be, and what size the pool will be...

[musical2]

I'll be staying at the Marriott Ko Olina resort for two weeks in June. First at the JW Marriott on Lagoon 1, then at the Marriott Ko Olina Vacation Club resort on Lagoon 3. My understanding is that the DVC will be between the two on half of lagoon 1 and lagoon 2. Maybe construction will be started when I get there.

[Michael623]

I have to be honest, this is probably the least exciting DVC anouncement I've ever heard. I found Hawaii a bit boring when I went. I work too hard to spend my vacation sitting around on the beach. However I'm happy for all of you that have been itching for the Hawaii DVC.

[dwelty]

:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: :thumbsup2
I will DEFINITELY be staying there, but at this stage of life, I doubt I would specifically buy there. We don't usually plan Hawaii vacations less than 10 years apart because of the long flight to get there. I'll be 65 when it opens, so doubt we will buy, but it should make finding great accommodations a LOT easier! Now, I wonder if the points will be too exhorbitant to use it!!!

I understand for that for easterners this will be quite a haul. It is less than 5 hours from most of the west coast. This, plus the fact the GCH will soon be for sale, and interest will really increase at the DLR sales center.

I do not see the points being much different than any other resort. (DVC has shown no pattern that would indicate this) They may be expensive to buy initially, but as an existing member, this will not be an issue for you.
Regarding your long flight, why not break it up with a 2 or 3 day trip to the DLR?

[KyleRayner]

This is so exciting!!! I look forward to more details being released as time goes on.

[Ms. WDW]

There was something about this on the NBC Morning News here in New York today. I missed it but DH said all they said was that "the Disney Company was building a family oriented hotel in Hawaii". I drilled him :rotfl: for more information but he said he was getting dressed for work. No excuse!!!!!! :rotfl2:

[squirrlygirl]

HOT DOG! HOT DOG! HOT DIGGITY DOG!!




Totally OT, but you've now doomed me to 3 days of singing this song:scared1:

[dwelty]

Totally OT, but you've now doomed me to 3 days of singing this song:scared1:


I HATE that stupid song!:mad:

[Boardwalker]

As much as this has limited appeal to me, I can see where they need to add units on the "left coast", especially since the one they just announced will be so small.

But, being a WDW park junkie, I have no reason to travel that far for two days at Disneyland and California Adventure or, as lovely as Hawaii is with its Polynesian culture, for what would still just be a beach vacation to me. There would have to be a lot more themepark to draw me away from Florida.

I don't doubt that the new west coast owners will be adding to the competition for the WDW resorts.... oh remember the days when you could plan a quick trip three months out?

I think that DVC expansion should follow Disney expansion. But they must have enough people trading out to Hawaii to justifly this, right?

[Chloe'sMom]

I could see us doing this at least once. Maybe for our 10 year anniversary which would be in 2012. It will be nice to use points instead of doing an exchange.

~Amanda

[Psychodisney]

Has anything been said about when it might be ready?

[jjohnson]

Now I know exactly when DH & I will be spending our 25th anniversary:cool1:

[robinb]

Darn! I want some!

We visit Hawaii every couple of years, but usually over Spring Break. We would need points there for our vacations :(.

[sjdisneywedding]

I understand for that for easterners this will be quite a haul. It is less than 5 hours from most of the west coast. This, plus the fact the GCH will soon be for sale, and interest will really increase at the DLR sales center.

I do not see the points being much different than any other resort. (DVC has shown no pattern that would indicate this) They may be expensive to buy initially, but as an existing member, this will not be an issue for you.
Regarding your long flight, why not break it up with a 2 or 3 day trip to the DLR?

right on, for us on the east how can you beat a nice flight to Cali for a few days at DL followed by a beatiful stay in Hawaii

[lovinthemouse]

I can't wait to see this come about. popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: :banana: :banana:

[robinb]

right on, for us on the east how can you beat a nice flight to Cali for a few days at DL followed by a beatiful stay in Hawaii
Especially when some airlines allow a FREE stopover. So, you could go from NYC to LA, hang out a few days and then go onto Hawaii. Another advantage is that jet lag is easier one way.

[Duchie]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the information on the DVC member site? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

[dwelty]

Especially when some airlines allow a FREE stopover. So, you could go from NYC to LA, hang out a few days and then go onto Hawaii. Another advantage is that jet lag is easier one way.

In addition, Long Beach is the West Coast hub for JetBlue, they offer non stops from several East Coast cities for 99.00 each way to Long Beach, then after your DLR stay, you can hop on one of the many flights from LAX to Hawaii.

This would most likely be cheaper than a non stop to Hawaii from the east since LAX to Hawaii flights are pretty compeditive. It would also be alot less exhausting.

["Got Disney"]

Has anything been said about when it might be ready?

2011....smae year one of the new ships come out:thumbsup2

[DisZip]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the information on the DVC member site? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

After you log on, in the news section click on "View All News", then at the top of the Whats New section you will see a link to the press release.

[keys2kingdom]

Now I know exactly when DH & I will be spending our 25th anniversary:cool1:

I'll be shooting for 15th. Hawaii here we come!

[drag n' fly]

SWEET!:cool1:

[jjohnson]

I'll be shooting for 15th. Hawaii here we come!

I'm so excited I can not add:laughing: ...DH & I just celebrated out 15th this past April. We can go for our 20th in 2012:cool1:

[shellbelle1971]

Must get Hawaii points! Must get Hawaii points!...

[llp479]

This is too exciting! We're at BWV now and my guide called yesterday and asked me if we had used our points through II to go to Hawaii. Told her no because we own at Ko'Olina with Marriott. She then proceded to engage me in a conversation about the area, and other Hawaiian properties as she and her husband were interested in going there.

The property is stunning. Marriott had originally intended to build a Ritz there, so maybe they sold it to Disney. Now we'll be able to extend our week at Ko'Olina buy using DVC points in addition to our MVC.

[dwelty]

I can say one thing, I spoke to my guide yesterday, she said they are preparing for brisk sales at DLR for west coast visitors. Both Hawaii and GCH will really boost sales.

[Uncleromulus]

Before I get too excited, willl be interested to see how the points chart looks.
I wonder how many nights in a one-bedroom my 360 points will get me????

[3DisneyKids]

OMG...I take one day off from the DIS and see what happens?!?!?

This is GREAT news! We will stay, but not buy.

[sjdisneywedding]

OMG...I take one day off from the DIS and see what happens?!?!?

This is GREAT news! We will stay, but not buy.

thats what you get for leaving for a day :)

nowadays you never what is going to happen

[byoung]

We will be going for sure.

[Tarheel Tink]

We would definitely visit! :woohoo:

[ACDSNY]

I guess if my exchange for 2008 Kauai doesn't come through I'll just wait until 2011 and try out our newest resort. I love that we'll have another choice for vacationing.

[Boardwalker]

Okay, people. Honestly, for numbers sake, how many buyers on the DIS Boards? How many of you are willing to say that other than a once or twice visit, you would be willing to buy into a home resort in Hawaii with the owner's 11 month window on the west coast?
As much as we are sending a "yippee"... is that what you were hoping to add to your Disney Vacation Club opportinities?
I am really just asking, because, I never saw the some place other than a Disney Vacation as an option, unless I planned far enough ahead to trade out...

[sjdisneywedding]

Okay, people. Honestly, for numbers sake, how many buyers on the DIS Boards? How many of you are willing to say that other than a once or twice visit, you would be willing to buy into a home resort in Hawaii with the owner's 11 month window on the west coast?
As much as we are sending a "yippee"... is that what you were hoping to add to your Disney Vacation Club opportinities?
I am really just asking, because, I never saw the some place other than a Disney Vacation as an option, unless I planned far enough ahead to trade out...

I would definately buy here and I am an east coaster. I have no problem making it my home resort as I know I will always be able to get something back at WDW pretty much whenever I wanted either with my AKV or SSR points or with my HI points at 7 months.

Might buy these just to use in HI and alternate on off with HHI and/or VB.

thats the great thing about DVC, in my opinion, if you dont want to visit anywhere outside of WDW with your points, then you certainly dont have to as there are enough options there, but now we will have 4 very good alternatives outside of WDW that people can take advantage of.

[Muushka]

Okay, people. Honestly, for numbers sake, how many buyers on the DIS Boards? How many of you are willing to say that other than a once or twice visit, you would be willing to buy into a home resort in Hawaii with the owner's 11 month window on the west coast?
As much as we are sending a "yippee"... is that what you were hoping to add to your Disney Vacation Club opportinities?
I am really just asking, because, I never saw the some place other than a Disney Vacation as an option, unless I planned far enough ahead to trade out...

Honestly? Nooooo, no add-on for us. We may visit once, but that would probably be it.

[lisareniff]

OMG...I take one day off from the DIS and see what happens?!?!?

This is GREAT news! We will stay, but not buy.


Yah! Me too! I went on vacation for a few days and lookie here! We went from hot rumor to announcement! Cool!


I'm an East Coaster and would not buy points and may only visit once.

[kikiq]

Okay, people. Honestly, for numbers sake, how many buyers on the DIS Boards? How many of you are willing to say that other than a once or twice visit, you would be willing to buy into a home resort in Hawaii with the owner's 11 month window on the west coast?

Count us in...just had a long talk with the extended family yesterday at a family get together and even with a family 1bdrm condo in Honolulu, this is a definite add on.

count us in for GCV also, even if we live 30 minutes away from DLR.

[Flyerfan]

No add on here. It's nice to know it will be there when we want to visit. Quite honestly, for the amount of time it would take for us to fly one way (from driving to airport thru arriving at destination resort), we could DRIVE to Florida (our preferred choice of travel). However, it's great news for west-coasters and those who frequently vacation in Hawaii.

[DVC Mike]

I used to vacation every year in Hawaii when I lived in California. When I moved to North Carolina in 2003, I took my first trip from the East Coast. It just takes too long to get there from here! I haven't been to Hawaii since.

I won't do any add-on in Hawaii, but would probably take a trip there in the future.

[epicureangirl]

I would do a small add on here, enough for a week every other year in a two bedroom. My in-laws fell in love with Ko Olina, so I know a larger family trip there would be well recieved. Or, we could alternate years with them in a 1 bedroom perhaps? Anyhow, I don't see me breaking the bank for a large contract here, but I would really want the booking advantage. I wouldn't be surprised if the contracts were attractive to the (heaven forbid) commercial renters, as Hawaii is a popular destination year-round. I have to wait to see what the point schedule and price looks like. If it is in line with the other resorts, then I don't see anything holding me back. Since I don't imagine a lot of East Coasters will want to buy Hawaii, I might be able to reservation swap with another DVC'r? Who knows. So excited about this announcement though!

[Longhairbear]

Remember the posts about people snooping around the SSR model rooms, and finding the CRV, and DLR decor and theming? I recall someone said one was brightly colored. I am wondering if that was actually a HI decor, and theme.

[tfc3rid]

I could see myself and DGF spending some time here every other year... We love going to the DVC resorts and not spending any time in the Disney Parks...