Contemp DVC models are ready!!!

[dudleydog]

SHhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Friend works at DVC in sales and she said that the Contemp models are built and look awesome! They are at SSR and are ready to show whenever the go ahead is given. She has seen them herself and says they top any DVC rooms yet!

[Disney Princess]

Thanks for the info - we are super excited about this property! Oh how we hope it all becomes reality soon.:woohoo:

[n2mm]

I can't wait to see them!

[shortypots]

I guess I will have to wait til Oct to see them :(

[Sabor]

SHhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Friend works at DVC in sales and she said that the Contemp models are built and look awesome! They are at SSR and are ready to show whenever the go ahead is given. She has seen them herself and says they top any DVC rooms yet!

The only reason I do not believe this , is the statement of topping any DVC room to date . DVC will never build another resort with rooms the size of OKW hence no DVC will ever have rooms better than ever. DVC realizes they can get more bang for the buck with smaller rooms.

No room can ever top an OKW 1BR or 2BR.

[Starr W.]

The only reason I do not believe this , is the statement of topping any DVC room to date . DVC will never build another resort with rooms the size of OKW hence no DVC will ever have rooms better than ever. DVC realizes they can get more bang for the buck with smaller rooms.

No room can ever top an OKW 1BR or 2BR.

I think he may mean decor wise they top anything DVC has built. I looked at the AKV models and they are definately a "cut above" BCV/VWL/SSR etc.

[bwvBound]

The only reason I do not believe this , is the statement of topping any DVC room to date . DVC will never build another resort with rooms the size of OKW hence no DVC will ever have rooms better than ever. DVC realizes they can get more bang for the buck with smaller rooms.

No room can ever top an OKW 1BR or 2BR.We walked through the Grand Californian models on Monday. DH and I both thought the GC's 1BR unit was far superior to those we've stayed in at BWV and AKV Jambo house: larger, open kitchen w/ free-standing workstatation, 6-seat kitchen table, twin-bed murphy built into the entertainment hutch, 2nd bathroom w/ shower, etc. Overall, it felt much larger ... but perhaps it was based on a "better use of space."

The studio layout follows that of BWV (hotel-like) -- which we prefer over OKW's and VB's triangular layout. Better flow, less cramped.

[famsen]

I wonder if the models are ready at Doorway to Dreams too? popcorn::

[luna99]

ooh, if this is true then I can see the model in December on my trip to WDW! Hopefully though someone will have some pictures up before then anyway. :thumbsup2

[tea pot]

I guess I will have to wait til Oct to see them :(

Oct.... I had heard from my DVC guide that the may be on sale as soon as June
any one else hear this????

[dudleydog]

Right. The decor and quality of the inside is what I was referring to. A step up from AKL, which I woul consider the "nicest" of DVC rooms.

[macosx]

Right. The decor and quality of the inside is what I was referring to. A step up from AKL, which I woul consider the "nicest" of DVC rooms.

We've stayed at the Dolphin/Swan, and the one thing that they have above DVC is the "Heavenly Bed". Any chance improved bed/bedding was part of the upgrade?

[tvwalsh]

I wonder if the models are ready at Doorway to Dreams too? popcorn::

Being from Wisconsin, this would be the only way I could see the GCV models before my Sept-Oct trip.

[CarolA]

We've stayed at the Dolphin/Swan, and the one thing that they have above DVC is the "Heavenly Bed". Any chance improved bed/bedding was part of the upgrade?

:rotfl2:

Disney doesn't meet the deluxe standard for bedding in thier "Deluxe" resorts much less in DVC!

[MiaSRN62]

We prefer the triangular feel of the OKW/VB studios----feels much more spacious to us. But we will see if we can check out the model this Aug. Are they open to the public to tour ? Oh....does anyone know if the 1 bedrooms will sleep 5 like AKV ?

[White_Sox_Fan]

I wonder if the models are ready at Doorway to Dreams too? popcorn::

Unless they lease more space there is no room there for them to have two sets of models.

[liznboys]

How exciting, thanks for the scoop, dudleydog! I can't wait to see them!! :)

[itsreally4mommy]

Ooooh, exciting! :bitelip:

Any chance source had a bit of scoop on the points/cost?

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Disney is really waiting until the last minute to finally announce this one aren't they.

I can't wait to see it. :yay: :yay: :yay:

[kikiq]

:rotfl2:

Disney doesn't meet the deluxe standard for bedding in thier "Deluxe" resorts much less in DVC!

When we took the VGC model tour on Sunday, the CM said that the rooms would have the "high and comfy" beds like the hotel side. And I'm not a fan of any hotel bed be it deluxe or not, but those beds were wonderful.

I would guess that any Contemp DVC rooms would have similar adjustments made like the VGC rooms, like sleeping 5/9 people and the kitchen setup.
It will interesting to see whether the murphy bed will be the extra bed or if the chair bed will remain.

[moredisneyplease]

I'm at BWV June 2 - 9th......do you think I might be able to view them??!!! Or do you think they'll still be "closed" to the public?

FYI: If it is open to me I will do all that I possibly can to get over there, take a million pictures, rush back to my 1 bedroom at BWV and post them for all of you!!!

[AKV707]

We will be there in July. If we here that those models are open, we will definitely check them out.

Oh and we think that the AKV decor is tremendous. One of the many great things about DVC is that as each resort is added, it is different from the rest. That gives us tons of choice as to where we buy and stay.

[icouldlivethere]

That's awesome news!! :goodvibes Can she sneak you some pictures??:idea:

[marynvince]

:rotfl2:

Disney doesn't meet the deluxe standard for bedding in thier "Deluxe" resorts much less in DVC!

I've stayed at a wide range of hotels and I have found the disney bedding superior to most.

Please educate the rest of us to what merits the deluxe standard for bedding.
Thanks for your help.

[Goofy DVC]

The suspense is killing me. The only add on we ever did was in 1993. I've been waitng a loooooong time for this.Enough is enough. Let's get this party started! :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2

[KyleRayner]

We walked through the Grand Californian models on Monday. DH and I both thought the GC's 1BR unit was far superior to those we've stayed in at BWV and AKV Jambo house: larger, open kitchen w/ free-standing workstatation, 6-seat kitchen table, twin-bed murphy built into the entertainment hutch, 2nd bathroom w/ shower, etc. Overall, it felt much larger ... but perhaps it was based on a "better use of space."

The studio layout follows that of BWV (hotel-like) -- which we prefer over OKW's and VB's triangular layout. Better flow, less cramped.

Does anyone know if any pics of the Grand Californian DVC models have been posted anywhere here on the boards? Would love to see some!

[OurDogCisco]

Does anyone know if any pics of the Grand Californian DVC models have been posted anywhere here on the boards? Would love to see some!
Apparently... they did not allow pictures of the models.

[kerickson]

Does anyone know if any pics of the Grand Californian DVC models have been posted anywhere here on the boards? Would love to see some!

Cameras were not allowed on the tours, so we might have to wait until they open again to the public in Aug... :sad1:

[Longhairbear]

If the BLT model is nicer, and the best of all previous DVC units, I am betting that DVC is upping the quality, and design of the new units. I saw the VGC model last weekend, and saw for myself how much better the unit looks. I think the BLT, and VGC are the new standard for DVC.

[DisneyMomJen]

I am so excited! We will be there the end of August and hope they are open by then! I am also glad they changed the name from Kingdom Towers. I wanted to add on at the Contemporary, but that name was making me have second thoughts. I know crazy, but that name was such a turnoff!

[groverdog]

Thanks for posting this - I am so excited about this project I can hardly stand it!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Starr W.]

I've stayed at a wide range of hotels and I have found the disney bedding superior to most.

Please educate the rest of us to what merits the deluxe standard for bedding.
Thanks for your help.

I stayed at the Hyatt Metro Center in Washington DC, which had the best bed I've ever slept on in any hotel or DVC. Darn thing was better than mine at home.

Personally I think the DVC beds are a cut above most, the bed linens could be improved(Marriot timeshares are better).

[MinnieFan4ever]

This thread is making me very happy!!! Very happy indeed!:yay:

I can only hope that they are ready sell by October when we are there for my birthday. I can't think of a better Birthday gift.:thumbsup2

[ADP]

So, it could very well be the mystery door(s) across from the AKV models in the DVC Preview Center at SSR are the Contemporary Villa models.

[TiffanyW1]

I'm at BWV June 2 - 9th......do you think I might be able to view them??!!! Or do you think they'll still be "closed" to the public?

FYI: If it is open to me I will do all that I possibly can to get over there, take a million pictures, rush back to my 1 bedroom at BWV and post them for all of you!!!

We will be at BCV on the 8th. If the models are open, we will be there ... checkbook in hand! ::yes::

[Caren]

We will be at BCV on the 8th. If the models are open, we will be there ... checkbook in hand! ::yes::

Hah! You'll have to climb over me because my butt will be parked at WDW on the 4th. Sure hope they're open.

[spiceycat]

larger, open kitchen w/ free-standing workstatation, 6-seat kitchen table, twin-bed murphy built into the entertainment hutch, 2nd bathroom w/ shower, etc.

they are actually using murphy beds - that is WONDERFUL. much better than those sleeper sofa (my opinion)

hope they do at CRV - KT - or whatever they are calling it!

[spiceycat]

remember back when AKV model first opened - some Disers got in the other area and found other models that looked like the CR.

now I would think that DVC has changed these models somewhat - make them newer and better.

but they are probably in the same place.

[dwelty]

I have personally seen the Models at the Grand Californian. They are superior in setup and decor over other DVC properties (IMO) They are bigger than SSR and a little smaller than OKW. However the amenities are superior. I have also seen the floorplans for the Contemporary Villas, and the floor plan is very similar the what will be at the Grand. It looks like this new floor plan may be it for the next few properties. (I would say they are almost identical)

[mnra]

Years ago it was rumored that they dvc was opening at the floridian and very selective property with conceirge service throughout my guess is the contemporay is this project. Why are people so exicited about this. Doesn;t it just drive the cost up?

[spiceycat]

so far the only dvc resort to offer conceirge is the AKV. and that is because the dvc units are in the concierge section.

why excited about a dvc resort near the CR - will there is thing call the monrail..... love it!!!

you can walk from the CR to the MK (you can't from the GF).

those are 2 of the top things. (my opinion)

yes it will drive the price up - but every year the DVC price has increases - not matter what.

that say not expecting CR to be alot more than AKV and SSR. when it first opens for sales expecting the same price. It is only after the two months when they allow ONLY members to buy - that there is a price increase.

or that is how it was done.

with CR (BLT) DVC members can walk to Epcot, Studios and MK!!!!

since the MK is a favorite park of millions - well it will sell out fast.

besides it was the first WDW resort.

[ZekeKelso]

why excited about a dvc resort near the CR - will there is thing call the monrail.. I hear those things are awfully loud.

[ZekeKelso]

they are actually using murphy beds - that is WONDERFUL. much better than those sleeper sofa (my opinion)
I believe the murphy bed in the VGC replaces the "pullout chair" as the bedding for 5th-person in a 1BR. Their will still be pullout sofas.

[Tine731]

Oct.... I had heard from my DVC guide that the may be on sale as soon as June
any one else hear this????

I always get a "big" gift for my birthday from my Husband. My guide told me NOT to ask for a car again this year and to ask for BLT points....My B-day is July 31st....He said I "may" even be able to get my gift early.

I love how we (my guide and me) have to talk in code with out saying what we are really thinking.:rotfl2:

So, I would not be surprised if they go on sale in June.

[starbox]

Okay - who's going to volunteer to go tour the AKV rooms at SSR and send their kid off with a camera to "find a bathroom"......:rotfl: :lmao:

[DVCconvert]

besides it was the first WDW resort.

Actually, it was one of the first 3 resorts. :)

[PinkTink63]

popcorn:: I've got to keep posted on this one!

[AllanADale]

I wonder if the models are ready at Doorway to Dreams too? popcorn::

I was there one week ago today (Friday). They ain't.

Whole thing is AKV, and there really isn't any room for a CVilla. Although I can't remember if the store next door was actually occupied....

[LisaS]

I hear those things are awfully loud.It glides as softly as a cloud.

[robind]

Slightly off topic question. I'm new to DVC - when a new property becomes available for sale to current owners what type of minimum points purchase do they require?

I'm thinking of adding on for BLT but I'm a single and don't need a ton of points.

Thanks

[kikiq]

Okay - who's going to volunteer to go tour the AKV rooms at SSR and send their kid off with a camera to "find a bathroom"......:rotfl: :lmao:

I don't have a kid, but I have a DH who is REALLY good at asking for forgiveness LATER, did try to go through that mystery door last summer and he does know how to use a digital camera. However, he's an engineer, so you might get a lot of pics of the lights, the flat screen TV and if we're lucky, the kitchen. But we won't be in WDW until August.

When we were touring the VGC models, he was opening all the doors!

[dwelty]

It glides as softly as a cloud.

OK,

Here is a REAL Simpsons fan....

[dwelty]

Slightly off topic question. I'm new to DVC - when a new property becomes available for sale to current owners what type of minimum points purchase do they require?

I'm thinking of adding on for BLT but I'm a single and don't need a ton of points.

Thanks

Right now 25 points is the minimum for an Add-on

[spiceycat]

Actually, it was one of the first 3 resorts. :)

no 2 - don't consider fw to be a resort.

the other resort - golf inn, disney inn and I think it was called something else did not open until later.

the Market place village - called a bunch of names before Disney institute - was not open then either.

[spiceycat]

I was there one week ago today (Friday). They ain't.

Whole thing is AKV, and there really isn't any room for a CVilla. Although I can't remember if the store next door was actually occupied....

surpose because they caught someone in this area - it is closed off.

the disers was saying going in the back door (you know where the parking lot for these building are). even then would think it would be locked up tight.

someone got mad.

you know how easily disney can put up a wall.

[bwvBound]

they are actually using murphy beds - that is WONDERFUL. much better than those sleeper sofa (my opinion)The twin-bed murphy is in addition to the sleeper sofa. The 1BR will sleep 5 total.

[spiceycat]

The twin-bed murphy is in addition to the sleeper sofa. The 1BR will sleep 5 total.

want to do away with the sleeper sofa - at my age it doesn't work anymore.

although when younger it was definitely fun.

[LisaS]

OK,

Here is a REAL Simpsons fan........ along with ZekeKelso and yourself!

But now I'm curious: if you are staying in the CR, can you hear or feel anything when the monorail goes through the building?

[TiffanyW1]

.... along with ZekeKelso and yourself!

But now I'm curious: if you are staying in the CR, can you hear or feel anything when the monorail goes through the building?

You can't hear or feel anything while you are in your room :thumbsup2

[IknowDoYou?]

no 2 - don't consider fw to be a resort.

the other resort - golf inn, disney inn and I think it was called something else did not open until later.

the Market place village - called a bunch of names before Disney institute - was not open then either.

Actually, Poly was open on opening day. The third that DVCconvert might have thought of was Fort Wilderness, but like you said, that's not a resort, and it opened six weeks after the other two did, but that might be close enough to count. :)

At least as far as I know...

[groverdog]

.... along with ZekeKelso and yourself!

But now I'm curious: if you are staying in the CR, can you hear or feel anything when the monorail goes through the building?

We've stayed there a few times and have never heard, felt or smelled the monorail. Not that the monorail smells but I thought I would cover all the bases :)

[bellazachmom]

Well, I can't comment on the amount of noise the monorail makes inside the Contemporay rooms ... only stayed there when I was about 12 and didn't pay much attention to things like that :) !

However, as to possible dates for BLT ... I was speaking with my guide yesterday about adding on some points. We currently live in Nebraska and that is one of two states that they are not registered in so it might take a bit of hoop-jumping to make it happen through the mail. We were talking about some possible options, since we are military and have residency in another state but it will probably be easier to just wait until we visit WDW this year, even though I don't want to take up valuable vacation time conducting business! :rotfl2:

He then mentioned that they were "days away from selling out SSR so don't count on having any of those if we wait" but had plenty of AKV points. I told him that we didn't really care which resort we bought since we were only talking 50 or 100 points, all I really cared about was getting our same use year. He then paused and said, "Well, when it gets a little bit hotter I might have something else to offer you ... when are you thinking of heading to WDW?" I told him end of June and he just paused and then said, "Watch your mail and call me in a week or so ..."

So, nothing "official" , but I did want to add my belief that the Contemporary DVC is right aroud the corner! :cool1:

Have a great day! Jennie

[spiceycat]

oh Jennie that would be wonderful!

despite not being able to buy right now....

[kristytru]

popcorn::

[RoyalCinderella]

popcorn::

popcorn:: Got my popcorn ready too! popcorn::

"Watch your mail and call me in a week or so ..."

Could it really be that soon? I certainly hope so! :woohoo:

[DVCconvert]

Actually, Poly was open on opening day. The third that DVCconvert might have thought of was Fort Wilderness, but like you said, that's not a resort, and it opened six weeks after the other two did, but that might be close enough to count. :)

At least as far as I know...

As far as I can recall, TWDC has called FW 'the Fort wilderness resort & campground' for more than the past 30 years.
I believe it officially opened on Nov 19th. (which I agree is 'close enough' ;) )

I can also add that on opening, Bob Hope & Lucile Ball were amoung the guests of honor staying at the Poly.
:goodvibes

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

Not that the monorail smells but I thought I would cover all the bases :)
Don't go to WDW in the heat of the summer much???

[MomPopBoyandBoyBoy]

Hi. Another non-official but encouraging conversation - called my guide to be sure we were on the "call asap" list when BLT is announced. She said, officially, that there's no indication that a new resort is coming available. Said it would be a conflict of interest, blah blah blah. I told her I understood :)

BUT she's also a DVC member. And she said, speaking member to member, I hope we hear something soon, AND she said, we'll probably speak again by mid-summer :cool1:

[n2mm]

Hi. Another non-official but encouraging conversation - called my guide to be sure we were on the "call asap" list when BLT is announced. She said, officially, that there's no indication that a new resort is coming available. Said it would be a conflict of interest, blah blah blah. I told her I understood :)

BUT she's also a DVC member. And she said, speaking member to member, I hope we hear something soon, AND she said, we'll probably speak again by mid-summer :cool1:

That would be cool!!

[KELLY]

I really don't need more points right now:lmao:

[WalterYensid]

I really don't need more points right now:lmao:
Great , good to hear that. That means there will be some left for me!:lmao:

[LilGMom]

While reading this thread I kept hearing the music from "Mission Impossible". ;) Hopefully someone can get some pictures of the model (such they agree to accept that mission :tiptoe:) and put them up before our next trip.

[pooh2001]

Will the CR BLT DVC's have their own pool like BC DVC's and AKL DVC's have ?

Maybe I can convice DH to buy in.

[dianeschlicht]

The only reason I do not believe this , is the statement of topping any DVC room to date . DVC will never build another resort with rooms the size of OKW hence no DVC will ever have rooms better than ever. DVC realizes they can get more bang for the buck with smaller rooms.

No room can ever top an OKW 1BR or 2BR.

Yep, I totally agree! We love both our homes, but I love OKW the most. It still feels more like home to me, and isn't that what a timeshare is?

[spiceycat]

Actually, Poly was open on opening day. The third that DVCconvert might have thought of was Fort Wilderness, but like you said, that's not a resort, and it opened six weeks after the other two did, but that might be close enough to count. :)

At least as far as I know...

yea CR and Polyn were the only ones on opening day. got a book about Disney and it includes the guys working on the CR the day and night before opening.

seems like they finished at 8am that morning...

[spiceycat]

Will the CR BLT DVC's have their own pool like BC DVC's and AKL DVC's have ?

Maybe I can convice DH to buy in.

yea the original plans had 2 pools one include the C - shaped like Mickey mouse head - the other outside the C - in the area between it and the south wing.

this is not a little pool - or it wasn't then.

all DVC resorts have their own pools - VWL and BWV do too, OKW and SSR have several pools.

[spiceycat]

I really don't need more points right now:lmao:

who say anything about need.

it is definitely WANT IT!:rotfl:
a dvc resort on the monrail.

the monrail use to make noise - but they now have white noise. You don't really heard it unless you go someplace immediately.

in the wing, okay BLT, it is far enough away not to be bothered. at least I don't think so - it wasn't a problem in the south wing. but they are connecting BLT to CR - so some noise may come with that - but not enough to get that far.

believe me after walking thru CR - we will be very, very happy to go to BLT.

[CarolA]

We've stayed there a few times and have never heard, felt or smelled the monorail. Not that the monorail smells but I thought I would cover all the bases :)

Well maybe it's just me, but I think the monorail does stink!!! Maybe it's all those sweaty bodies but it has a distinct smell to me that I don't like at ALL!

[TiffanyW1]

Well maybe it's just me, but I think the monorail does stink!!! Maybe it's all those sweaty bodies but it has a distinct smell to me that I don't like at ALL!

I think they are referring to the actual monorail (not the inside of the monorail).

[keishashadow]

Oct.... I had heard from my DVC guide that the may be on sale as soon as June
any one else hear this????
my guide still denies it's existence:rolleyes1 and any waitlists for being called to puchase:confused3


.... along with ZekeKelso and yourself!

But now I'm curious: if you are staying in the CR, can you hear or feel anything when the monorail goes through the building?

i am a very light sleeper, we had a MK tower room on 7th floor (as i recall); it's more of a vibration than a noise. A wonderful way to wake up in the am, followed by Chef Ms coming to life:goodvibes

i predict sales will commence anytime during the span of our vacation 6/24-7/3; and be sold out prior to our return:rolleyes1 it would never happen that fast...would it:eek:

[Prinny27]

Just wanted to add that DH talked to our guide a few hours ago and she mentioned that the guides have all been told to put in their vacation time for the summer now, because it's going to be VERY busy there this summer, so she thinks it's because they're releasing BLT. WOO HOO!

[Jaaron2]

I am wondering when the rumors get real heavy how many people will look to sell current contracts in order to buy in:scratchin

I am not interested in buying into BLT but wouldnt mind scooping up some smaller point BCV contracts that come available.

[spiceycat]

I am not interested in buying into BLT but wouldnt mind scooping up some smaller point BCV contracts that come available.

not sure.

can't see selling BCV for BLT. love them both. but BCV is really popular.

considering you will be paying more for BLT - would have to really hate BCV to sell it for this.

[robind]

I am wondering when the rumors get real heavy how many people will look to sell current contracts in order to buy in:scratchin

I am not interested in buying into BLT but wouldnt mind scooping up some smaller point BCV contracts that come available.

Since I am single and go in mostly in value season, I'd probably sell off some of my current points if I decided to buy into BLT. I'd like to have the 11 month option there.

[PinkTink63]

:confused3 I think I missed something here! What is BLT?

[justloveit]

I believe Bay Lake Towers.

[WoodysRoundup]

I am wondering when the rumors get real heavy how many people will look to sell current contracts in order to buy in:scratchin



This is OUR dilemma. While we think Kidani will be awesome and love AKV, we DO want to sell our pts. there if BLT is announced. That said, we're not sure if it would be best to sell it now or wait until a BLT announcement. The question is, when would we get a better price for it. Just don't know what to do............

[PIERCEDRN]

I believe Bay Lake Towers.

Bay Lake Towers is the Name de jour of the big building next to CR under construction. You may know it as the rumored CRV or that "place that must not be named";)

[IknowDoYou?]

This is OUR dilemma. While we think Kidani will be awesome and love AKV, we DO want to sell our pts. there if BLT is announced. That said, we're not sure if it would be best to sell it now or wait until a BLT announcement. The question is, when would we get a better price for it. Just don't know what to do............

Why not buy more? ;) We had been going back and forth on how many points to buy at AKV (we just bought in) and we decided to buy the minimum, even though we're looking at having 300+ points, eventually. The theory is that we get 160 at AKV, buy 160 when BLT opens. If BLT never comes, we can always add-on to AKV.

I would assume that isn't an option for some (or most), but if it's possible, then you'd have more vacation points, and multiple homes!

[PinkTink63]

Bay Lake Towers is the Name de jour of the big building next to CR under construction. You may know it as the rumored CRV or that "place that must not be named";)

So when did that name come into play?

[Longhairbear]

.
a dvc resort on the monrail.
.
We heard rumors that a second DVC resort at DLR would also be the second monorail DVC resort. I think that rumor supports the BLT as a DVC resort.

[Mickey'sApprentice]

BLT became the new rumored name last week sometime.

I think the Orlando Sentinel, (but could have been a DISSER) found some paperwork that specifically mentioned a timeshare resort next to the Contemporary Resort that would be named Bay Lake Tower.

Hopefully somebody will give us some more precise info here. That was straight from memory of what I read here on the DIS.

[Jaaron2]

This is OUR dilemma. While we think Kidani will be awesome and love AKV, we DO want to sell our pts. there if BLT is announced. That said, we're not sure if it would be best to sell it now or wait until a BLT announcement. The question is, when would we get a better price for it. Just don't know what to do............

If you sell now and have 08 points available you might make out OK since Kidani is only selling 09 points currently.

[WoodysRoundup]

If you sell now and have 08 points available you might make out OK since Kidani is only selling 09 points currently.

Good point. We do. My only worry would be that BLT would sell out to current members only.

[GoofItUp]

Good point. We do. My only worry would be that BLT would sell out to current members only.

This is the same thing I'm worried about! We are at WDW right now and went to a DVC presentation on Sunday. There are lots of incentives to buy into SSR & several times I heard that it's suppose to sell out this month. I think - though no one ever actually said it, of course - that they are waiting for SSR to sell out to release BLT. DH and I didn't buy in because we're taking our chances on getting in at BLT. We decided that the first day it's available, we're calling to get a contract on it. I just hope it's not a mistake to wait since I guess it's possible it could sell out to members only. We even tossed around the idea of buying at SSR and adding on at BLT, but there's no way we can do that right now. I guess we'll just hope for the best!

[Chuck S]

I really doubt it will sell out to existing members. It is a medium sized resort, and there will be a LOT of points.

[PIERCEDRN]

I really doubt it will sell out to existing members. It is a medium sized resort, and there will be a LOT of points.

Totally agree. Even if the only release 200 units to DVC it will be hard to sell out in a month with the state of the economy. Most of the Tax Relief checks have come and gone.
BOB

[OneMoreTry]

I visited the kiosk at Adventurland in mid April. The two guides there became heated when I said I was waiting for the DVC Contemporary before buying. One of them became a little argumentative and hostile. They were trying to deny it was happening, which was hard to do considering the building was more than half framed. Then the older guide tried to scare me with future price increases. I countered with how important I think the 11 month window will be at the Contemporary.

The older guide never gave up trying to sell me SSR points. he really seemed desperate. I was embarrassed for him and politely said good bye.

[jdg345]

Good point. We do. My only worry would be that BLT would sell out to current members only.

Not likely to happen ... I'm sure there will be plenty of points available. ;)

[bookwormde]

To sell out the average current member would have to buy about 25 points or 20% would have to buy 125 points. I do not really think that is likely.

bookwormde

[PIERCEDRN]

To sell out the average current member would have to buy about 25 points or 20% would have to buy 125 points. I do not really think that is likely.

bookwormde

Way to break it down, Bookworm!
BOB

[PinkTink63]

BLT became the new rumored name last week sometime.

I think the Orlando Sentinel, (but could have been a DISSER) found some paperwork that specifically mentioned a timeshare resort next to the Contemporary Resort that would be named Bay Lake Tower.

Hopefully somebody will give us some more precise info here. That was straight from memory of what I read here on the DIS.

Thanks!:thumbsup2
That's what I get for stepping away from the Dis for a few days!:rotfl:

[snackyx]

I hear alot of DVC owners getting pumped up about BLT and saying they want to buy a "small contract" into it. My question--how many points are you buying? Adding on 100 points to your existing contracts seems reasonable, but what will 100 points (or any smaller amount) really get you at BLT? A studio midweek, assuming you are buying into the resort for the 11 month booking window? If you do not have enough points to book a vacation at the 11 month window what is the point is buying into a new resort unless you are staying for a short time. Just curious, as I own ALL my 650 points in OKW and book at the 7 month window if staying elsewhere.

[MAGICX2]

Really want to do an add on when BLT comes available (hold the T for me) but how does that work if you have two different home resorts? New DVC owner anyway, and I never really thought I would ever have two contracts to worry about.:rolleyes: But if I want to book at BLT at the 11 month window and need 75 points when I only have 50 can't they just pull that other 25 points from my SSR contract? Or would I have to book what I can with my 50 points and then wait for the 7 month window to book the rest with my SSR points? How does that work?:worried:

[grimgrinnin]

Adding on 100 points to your existing contracts seems reasonable, but what will 100 points (or any smaller amount) really get you at BLT?

100 pts = 300 pts every 3 years.


grim pirate:

[KyleRayner]

I saw this posted on another Disney forum and thought I would share it with the group. I don't know how reliable this information is, so please take it for what's it worth.


BLT sales to start July 1st, 2008
Exisiting DVC Owners to get mailed notice of sales 1 week earlier.
SSR has Waiting Lists for all UYs except December.
AKV Phase I almost completely sold out.
AKV Phase II June UY sold out.
Treehouse villas are currently part of SSR's holdings.
Big Secrets what's happening with THVs. Maybe stop-gap sales until BLT sales (thus BLT after July 1, or more likely, after BLT sells out in expected 6-9 months!!!
California already considering expansion options. -Studios only at Paradise Pier???
CM DVC Discount will be disappearing entirely within the next 12 months.
Training has not yet begun to sell BLT, and they HATE the name too.
DC expects BLT to be 100% DVC (Unlike gblast123 & my mixed use beliefs)
Do not expect major incentives, certainly no developer points as we current know(and hate) them!
No price-per-point or points-per-night chart available yet!

[PIERCEDRN]

I hear alot of DVC owners getting pumped up about BLT and saying they want to buy a "small contract" into it. My question--how many points are you buying? Adding on 100 points to your existing contracts seems reasonable, but what will 100 points (or any smaller amount) really get you at BLT? A studio midweek, assuming you are buying into the resort for the 11 month booking window? If you do not have enough points to book a vacation at the 11 month window what is the point is buying into a new resort unless you are staying for a short time. Just curious, as I own ALL my 650 points in OKW and book at the 7 month window if staying elsewhere.

From what the leaked Maximum Allocation chart for KTV (now BLT) shows 100 points may get you just as much as you will get with SSR!
I know it seems far fetched, but DVC has to file this Maximum Allocation thing to give an average of what they suspect a single night will cost if every night was the same price. Heres the chart:http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=352&Itemid=96 What it shows is that studios have a 16 point average which puts it below VWL, BCV AND BWV and above OKW and AKV. So this may mean that there will be "value" rooms facing the CR not MK. I could so deal with an 11 point Value room that looks at a wall.
All of the other categories are more than any other resort.
BOB

[macosx]

Training has not yet begun to sell BLT, and they HATE the name too.


Which name, Kindom Towers or Bay Lake Towers? BLT to me is a sandwich. Naming them after electronic equipment or cars isn't much better, but here are the obvious names to me:

Contemporary Resort Towers (CRT)
Contemporary Resort Villas (CRV)
Villas at the Contemporary Resort (VCR)

and one more:

Towers at the Contemporary Resort (TCR)

[PIERCEDRN]

There is speculation that disney may demolish the other end of the CR so CRV would only cover one building. BLT will allow you to name the other building some thing else besides CRV2.
BOB

[spiceycat]

I hear alot of DVC owners getting pumped up about BLT and saying they want to buy a "small contract" into it. My question--how many points are you buying?

enough for a studio sun-thurs (leaving on fri) during Oct-Dec - so MVMCP and MNSSHP...

that is all I want.

hopefully less than 100 - more like 60 (VWL, BCV, BWV) to 70 points - hoping!

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Quote:
Originally Posted by snackyx
I hear alot of DVC owners getting pumped up about BLT and saying they want to buy a "small contract" into it. My question--how many points are you buying?

Spiceycat responded with:
enough for a studio sun-thurs (leaving on fri) during Oct-Dec - so MVMCP and MNSSHP
that is all I want...

...DITTO!!!!!::thumbsup2

[RweTHEREyet]

.... along with ZekeKelso and yourself!

But now I'm curious: if you are staying in the CR, can you hear or feel anything when the monorail goes through the building?

You barely hear it when you are standing there in the Contemporary waiting for it.

[DVC Mike]

I saw this posted on another Disney forum and thought I would share it with the group. I don't know how reliable this information is, so please take it for what's it worth.

BLT sales to start July 1st, 2008
Exisiting DVC Owners to get mailed notice of sales 1 week earlier.
SSR has Waiting Lists for all UYs except December.
AKV Phase I almost completely sold out.
AKV Phase II June UY sold out.
Treehouse villas are currently part of SSR's holdings.
Big Secrets what's happening with THVs. Maybe stop-gap sales until BLT sales (thus BLT after July 1, or more likely, after BLT sells out in expected 6-9 months!!!
California already considering expansion options. -Studios only at Paradise Pier???
CM DVC Discount will be disappearing entirely within the next 12 months.
Training has not yet begun to sell BLT, and they HATE the name too.
DC expects BLT to be 100% DVC (Unlike gblast123 & my mixed use beliefs)
Do not expect major incentives, certainly no developer points as we current know(and hate) them!
No price-per-point or points-per-night chart available yet!

I hope DC is right about sales beginning July 1st. We'll just have to wait and see!

[RweTHEREyet]

I really don't need more points right now:lmao:


I don't either, but that isn't really the point, is it???:rotfl:

[Desnik]

Well, I really NEED more points and I really WANT an add on at BLT/CRV whatever it's called!LOL;)

[MAGICX2]

I really WANT more points! I don't think I can really classify that as a NEED. We are trying to keep to our budget for extras after we went thru our massive debt payoff over the past three years. DH and I both are very careful now to put things in a WANT and NEED category. Although, I think I might need to create a new category for BLT....MUST HAVE!::yes::
I am thinking maybe just 75 or so.........:rolleyes1

[CarolA]

I really WANT more points! I don't think I can really classify that as a NEED. We are trying to keep to our budget for extras after we went thru our massive debt payoff over the past three years. DH and I both are very careful now to put things in a WANT and NEED category. Although, I think I might need to create a new category for BLT....MUST HAVE!::yes::
I am thinking maybe just 75 or so.........:rolleyes1


The truth is that ALL DVC points fall into the WANT category :rotfl: (Sorry, but it's not a need unless you have to have it to survive. In spite of what you read on here you can survive without DVC!:lmao: )

[spiceycat]

The truth is that ALL DVC points fall into the WANT category :rotfl: (Sorry, but it's not a need unless you have to have it to survive. In spite of what you read on here you can survive without DVC!:lmao: )

CarolA - don't know about that one. DVC got me thru college and some very bad times.

not sure what would have happen otherwise. Of course would definitely have more money. Or not might have been worst off if I still went to Disney without DVC.

[Tink-n-Belle]

Totally agree. Even if the only release 200 units to DVC it will be hard to sell out in a month with the state of the economy. Most of the Tax Relief checks have come and gone.
BOB


Mine is due to come July 12!!! Thanks for reminding me~~~~ Now I only need to come up with $10,000 more!!!

This is sooooo Exciting!!!

[bababear_50]

I hope DC is right about sales beginning July 1st. We'll just have to wait and see!

Well D.C. :thumbsup2 has been spot on before in his predictions

Pop over to rat owners.com insert "mouse" for rat and read all about it!

Site has a ton of original drawings and lots of BLT info--which was FIRST released on this site back in Feb 08 ..

credit where credit is due


Hugs Mel
:goodvibes :earsboy: :dogdance:

[tomandrobin]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/tomandrobin/lurk5.gif :rolleyes1 popcorn::

[itsreally4mommy]

I can't find the drawings of BLT on that site? Where do I need to look?

[bababear_50]

I can't find the drawings of BLT on that site? Where do I need to look?

bumped the info for you,,,search BLT

hope that helps

hug Mel

[Off-The-Deep-End]

Is it true that :scared1: frog :scared1: gets starred out?

Nope, I see it, phew!

[minniekissedme]

ribet, ribet

[hakepb]

I hear alot of DVC owners getting pumped up about BLT and saying they want to buy a "small contract" into it. My question--how many points are you buying? Adding on 100 points to your existing contracts seems reasonable, but what will 100 points (or any smaller amount) really get you at BLT? A studio midweek, assuming you are buying into the resort for the 11 month booking window? If you do not have enough points to book a vacation at the 11 month window what is the point is buying into a new resort unless you are staying for a short time. Just curious, as I own ALL my 650 points in OKW and book at the 7 month window if staying elsewhere.

With banking and/or borrowing, a small contract (100 points) can be used as
a 200 or 300 point vacation every 2-3 years at the 11 month window, i believe.