How much are you interested in the GCV?

[disney-super-mom]

I just read a poll about adding on at Hawaii, so I thought I'd do one for GCV.

Where does your interest rank for the GCV?

[Granny]

Doesn't make sense for us to buy there, but it's a nice option to have on occasion. For Pacific time zone folks I would think it would be a great opportunity!

[tvwalsh]

I have stayed ay the Grand Californian with my wife, daughter, and grandchildren. The Hotel is wonderful and beautifully themed.

Of equal importance is the fact that for grandparents and little ones, the size of Disneyland is way more appropriate than is WDW. No one gets overly tired since a five or ten minute walk gets you back to your room.

I also like the fact that it opens up the Western U.S. for us since the price of airline tickets and the availability of direct flights from Milwaukee is about the same to LA as it is to Orlando.

This will be my favorite DVC property! :thumbsup2

[squidmo]

I was originally planning on getting enough points to stay in a 1BR for 5 days (Sun-Thurs), but now we are thinking that we will get enough to stay in a 2BR instead. I think these points are going to sell out quickly, so I'd rather start with more, than less. I'll buy them as several small contracts, so I could sell some later if I found I'd overbought for our needs.

[wdw4life]

I plan on doing an add on and can't wait for the GCV to be completed. I'm hoping sales don't start until after June '08. That will free up some additional cash for me.

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

We would like to buy 50 points and possibly 75 points depending on how much points are for rooms per night.

[BeccaG]

I voted I would add on a small contract, but I am not 100% certain we will be able to afford to do so before they were sold out.. but Hawaii also excites me. . it will be interested to see what the point requirements at each will be.

[JimC]

We go to DL every other year in conjunction with our Palm Desert week. The cost of GC on cash is high enough that we will evaluate enough points for our every other year trip. It needs to be a good deal with a five trip payback or we will likely stay with paying cash.

[TammyAlphabet]

Given the small size of the GCV, I am seriously considering a 50 point contract there. I think the home resort advantage would be EXTREMELY important. I would like to take a trip every two to three years as my DH is enamored with California.

[disneymom8589]

DH and I were excited about the possibility of a GCV DVC, but were not getting any definitive answers about whether this was going to be a go any time soon. When we were at SSR in July we toured the AKV model units and were impressed! We met with our guide and in August, added on 125 points at AKV. Wouldn't you know, that a month later the GCV DVC was announced. I asked DH if he regretted adding on at AKV and he said he was very happy with that decision, as am I. I certainly hope we can get in at the GCV at the 7 month window, but I don't know. We can only hope they'll add even more DVC units at the DLR!! :)

[Longhairbear]

We'll get enough add on points for overnight, and weekend visits a few times a year. The main reason to get the 11 month window. Once the second DVC there is announced, we might sell the GC DVC points for the other location, but not if it is in GardenWalk. Only if it is on DLR property.

[pouncingpluto]

We really don't need any more points, and my husband wants all of our points to be at WDW, anyway. But I'm very excited about GCV, and we will definitely stay there every few years if we can get in.

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Interesting poll . Thus far, with 80 votes in, nearly 69% are NOT planning on adding-on at GCV.

[epicureangirl]

Being on the west-coast, I was SURE I would do a GCV add-on, but now that Ko Olina's been announced... no way. I'm saving my pennies for Hawaii!

[nuts]

My prediction (this and $1.50 gets you a cup of coffee):

Once GVC sells out it will be the most popular and highest priced resale DVC for years to come!

[Caskbill]

My prediction (this and $1.50 gets you a cup of coffee):

Once GVC sells out it will be the most popular and highest priced resale DVC for years to come!

Possibly true. My prediction is it will have the highest maintenance fees of any other DVC resort, assuming that property taxes are included.

We own a Marriott in Palm Desert, and we have to pay the property taxes directly to the state of California, twice a year. State taxes are not included in part of the Marriott's timeshare's dues. Don't know if it will be the same for GCV.

Wonder if that's a California thing, and DVC owners will have to pay California property taxes directly to California, and not as part of their dues.

[BeccaG]

My prediction: Once GVC sells out it will be the most popular and highest priced resale DVC for years to come!

Although a little :offtopic: you made me think of something. Over on the Hawaii threads folks (including me) are discussing how high the point costs are going to have to be since you know its Hawaii, and real estate is a premium in that premier location. However in CA especially so cal where Disneyland is located real estate is a premium so I wonder if the points needed to stay in Cali will be significantly or noticeably higher than FL? ? ?

[squidmo]

My prediction (this and $1.50 gets you a cup of coffee):

Once GVC sells out it will be the most popular and highest priced resale DVC for years to come!

I agree- that's one reason why we've decided to buy more than we had originally planned. Mainly I just want to make sure I have as many points as I will need (because it's going to be hard to get them once they are sold out), but also because I don't think I'll have any problem selling off a small contract if I find I've bought too many.

[squidmo]

However in CA especially so cal where Disneyland is located real estate is a premium so I wonder if the points needed to stay in Cali will be significantly or noticeably higher than FL? ? ?

I don't think so (but this may be wishful thinking on my part). I think DVC is going to want to make the first DL property sucessful, so I don't think they will go very far beyond the current points structure. They also have more competition at DL than at WDW (two other timeshares are opening in 2008/2009 that are within walking distance), so they can't have too much of a mark-up.

[disney-super-mom]

I'm sure you all know how I voted. ;)

[Deb & Bill]

I really like DL (been there twice), but we won't buy any more points. In fact, we are starting to sell some of our points (two contract in ROFR right now, leaving us with three). I would love to be able to go to DL every so often for a few days, but we'd have to justify the airfare.

[robinb]

I voted "I might go there but won't add-on any GCV points."

Although I think that GCV will be great and the points will probably "hold their value" like BCV and VWL the other two smaller resorts, my heart still belongs to the Contemporary. I have enough money set aside for only one new resort :(.

If it's available the next time I go to Disneyland, I would consider staying there. However, for us staying on-site at Disneyland does not have the same draw as staying on-site at Walt Disney World. There are plenty of very nice and *CHEAP* off-site hotels nearby. I can never bring myself to pay 2-4 times more for a Disneyland resort over someplace off-site while I wouldn't consider staying off-site at WDW! Go figure. :confused3

[JimC]

...We own a Marriott in Palm Desert, and we have to pay the property taxes directly to the state of California, twice a year. State taxes are not included in part of the Marriott's timeshare's dues. Don't know if it will be the same for GCV.

Wonder if that's a California thing, and DVC owners will have to pay California property taxes directly to California, and not as part of their dues.

We also own in Palm Desert and having each owner pay is a great way to over assess a timeshare. It is too cumbersome for an individual absentee owner to challenge the assessment.

[Donald is #1]

I voted for the third option (may visit...). Since I have never been to Disneyland, I wouldn't want to buy in until after I have visited the parks. However, I definitely want to visit DL. So, hopefully there will be units at the 7 month mark!

["Got Disney"]

Because we go to DL all the time we couildnot wait for them to add DVC and planned on buying first day...however know that Hawaii is on the Mark were not sure what we want to do. because the Hawaii resort will be so big the chances of getting in at the 7 mo. mark sould be dueable...

But getting in at DL at the 7 mo will be tough so we will have to really think of where to get points.

If we get another 100 or more...we have 400 know that will give us 600 and we can use thoses anywhere at the 7 mo. 9 at SSR.

What would you do?

[ACDSNY]

I'll be adding 100 points or more at GC. We go to DL more often then WDW. Hawaii is just a bonus.

[Jaaron2]

I responded no interest, now if you want to talk about Hawaii:banana:

[3DisneyKids]

We won't buy there, but DH has business in Anaheim once every year or two...so this will allow it to be a working vacation for him (and just a vacation for the rest of us!). This will be a great opportunity for us.

[Longhairbear]

We just got back from DLR, and spoke to a few DVC CM's at the various kiosks, and all mentioned that there is a huge interest in the GC DVC. Lots of tours of the DVC model at DLR. They all predicted a fast sell out.

[disney-super-mom]

We just got back from DLR, and spoke to a few DVC CM's at the various kiosks, and all mentioned that there is a huge interest in the GC DVC. Lots of tours of the DVC model at DLR. They all predicted a fast sell out.

Is there a GC DVC model to tour?

[bwvBound]

Is there a GC DVC model to tour?Not as of 9/30. The model is a 2BR lockout of SSR.

I voted, "I might go there but won't add-on any GCV points." as the closest option. As a SoCAL resident, I hope to visit GCV often - provided the nightly point tables are similar to DVC Orlando resorts. I'm very interested to watch how DVC interprets the "seasons" when my other timeshares assume that most of SoCAL is "red year round" (one season, always "high demand").

We don't plan to add-on points at GCV ... but knowing that GCV was "official" played favorably in our most recent decision add-on at our (one/only) DVC home resort. We look forward to using our points throughout the DVC resort collection.

[Longhairbear]

Is there a GC DVC model to tour?

It is SSR decor, but will be remodeled to look like AKV.

[dwelty]

It is SSR decor, but will be remodeled to look like AKV.

Just curious as to your source on this. I had heard they would be for GCH. In fact the permits were pulled the same day, by the same contractor who is building the GCH for Disney according to the Anaheim website?

[wdw4life]

Just curious as to your source on this. I had heard they would be for GCH. In fact the permits were pulled the same day, by the same contractor who is building the GCH for Disney according to the Anaheim website?

I was told the same thing by a DVC salesperson when I was at DLR the weekend after the GCV announcement. The salesperson said they "just found out" that the remodel was going to be AKV. She said they had not been told if there were even going to have a GCV model to show.

[eporter66]

I voted that it doesnt interest me at all. I dont mean that in a bad way, but for us it is much easier to take a 2 1/2 hour plane ride to Florida - than the long trip from NY to California.

We may go someday, as I would like to visit the original park. But with Orlando having all 4 parks, and an easier trip, that will be the bulk of our vacations. I am sure it will be a nice resort

[Longhairbear]

Just curious as to your source on this. I had heard they would be for GCH. In fact the permits were pulled the same day, by the same contractor who is building the GCH for Disney according to the Anaheim website?
I was chatting with a DVC CM at the resort this past weekend, and specifically asked what decor was going into the models. AKV was the answer. I asked why no GC model, and the CM said they will have a GC model room at the hotel.

[disneynutt1225]

I'm very tempted to buy points at GCV. DH and I honeymooned there, so it holds a special place in our hearts. We currently have 225 points, so I might do a 25 or 50 point add on in the future, but it really depends on what the dues are going to be and how much cash flow I have at the time.

[Duchie]

We've been wanting to go to DL for a while now, so having the GCV will be a great bonus to us. We wouldn't add on as our current contract more than meets our needs, but it's a great option.

[KPeterso]

I am local to DL, so I am thinking of adding a small contract, so I can stay for my birthday or if family/friends are in town and want to spend a day or two there.It would only be 25-40 points I am guessing.

[wdw4life]

I was chatting with a DVC CM at the resort this past weekend, and specifically asked what decor was going into the models. AKV was the answer. I asked why no GC model, and the CM said they will have a GC model room at the hotel.

Did the CM indicate when the GCV model be available for viewing? I'm dying to see it but since GCV will not be completed for two more years I'm thinking it will be awhile.

[karrit2000]

Since I have been asking every Vacation Club Guide about California for years I am definitely buying GCV. How many points will depend on the dues. I like to take at least one trip to DL each year so having DVC there is a great bonus. Due to the small amount of units being offered I think the 11 month window will be very important which I why I plan to buy in as soon as it is offered. While there are many "Cheaper" hotels available in the vicinity of DL they have all continued to raise their prices each year to the point that the bargain ones are not worth the price to me. I'd rather pay a few $$ more for a place that doesn't totally gross me out or make me feel unsafe. While Hawaii is interesting I can't see it being anything more than a once in a while destination for me since I live on the east coast.

[thelionqueen]

I voted that I will definitely buy points.

I believe that it will sell out incredibly quick (our guide said within 2 months) I think maybe even sooner. He told us that the people who bought DVC in Anaheim will have first crack at the sales. He also told us that there is a very large amount of Anaheim members and assumes the majority would have interest in buying GCV (that was a universal selling point of guides in CA..that CA DVC owners would have first rights @ buying GCV).

And, having only 52 units (that is what my guide told me as far as amount of units) you would have almost have to be an owner there to get a reservation. I agree completely with his analysis.

I just don't know what Disney is doing to our family. Just bought @ OKW :cool1: Contemporary is gonna put us back quite a bit, and now GCV?? Looks like PB&J sandwiches for us until 2010:laughing: