Hawaii DVC Construction Pics!

[Horace Horsecollar]

Yesterland has a new article with current construction pictures of the resort that DVC is building in Hawaii:

See http://www.yesterland.com/disneykoolina5.html

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Wow... The rendering at the top is awesome!
Thanks for posting..

MG

 

[DisneyQueen1320]

I hope it opens, I really need more points

 

[bookwormde]

Wow they are making good progress, no turning back now the cranes are up.

With the availability of subcontractors/materials I can see it being done by late 2010 or early 2011

bookwormde

 

[JasonDVC]

That was very cool. I am officially excited about this project.

 

[ACDSNY]

Let the planning begin for a 2012 trip, yeah!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I was so excited about a DVC in Hawaii, but I really doubt we are going to be able to afford any points there. I also really doubt it will be very easy to trade into it with other DVC points. I have a hunch it's going to be fewer points to trade into an RCI exchange than it will be to trade in-system to Ko'Olina. Frankly, I'd rather go to Kauai, Hawaii, or even Maui before Oahu anyway. We went around the Ko'Olina side last time we were there, and I wasn't so impressed with the area.

 

[Crystal_27]

Well, there goes the neighborhood.

Looks gorgeous!!

 

[supersuperwendy]

I can't wait..!!! We've never done an add on...perhaps this will be the place to do so!

 

[Sammie]

Have to agree with Diane, about the area they chose. I have seen several photos from friends lately who have been over there and sent me photos of the site and I am not impressed. I am sure the actual resort will be impressive, but Hawaii has so many wonderful, impressive locations I would not pick this one.

 

[tomandrobin]

Have to agree with Diane, about the area they chose. I have seen several photos from friends lately who have been over there and sent me photos of the site and I am not impressed. I am sure the actual resort will be impressive, but Hawaii has so many wonderful, impressive locations I would not pick this one.

Oh Sammie.....so quick to write off the resort. When the resort opens in 2011, I am willing to bet the resort will be spectacular. I think Disney has learned from its first two offsite failures/disappointments.

(No slight intended to HHI or VB, Love Vero! Just speaking from a sales and destination stand point)

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I was so excited about a DVC in Hawaii, but I really doubt we are going to be able to afford any points there. I also really doubt it will be very easy to trade into it with other DVC points. I have a hunch it's going to be fewer points to trade into an RCI exchange than it will be to trade in-system to Ko'Olina. Frankly, I'd rather go to Kauai, Hawaii, or even Maui before Oahu anyway. We went around the Ko'Olina side last time we were there, and I wasn't so impressed with the area.

I am doing a private exchange to HGVC Lagoon Tower in Oahu. I could have stayed at Marriots Ko Olina but declined. It is a drive out from Wakiki and it is very expensive to park there. One absolutely has to have a car. Not much around the area. I prefer the ammenities staying in Wakiki will provide and I won't have to rent a car.

 

[Pardo714]

Cant wait, never been to Hawaii, always wanted to go.

 

[Teachckg]

I can't wait!!!

 

[rmonty02]

If my DVC points take me to a DVC Hotel on a Hawaiian beach...I'm there! Where's my Hawaiian Tropic?

 

[Sammie]

Oh Sammie.....so quick to write off the resort. When the resort opens in 2011, I am willing to bet the resort will be spectacular. I think Disney has learned from its first two offsite failures/disappointments.

(No slight intended to HHI or VB, Love Vero! Just speaking from a sales and destination stand point)

I am sure the resort will be great, I just do not care for the location and if I am going to spend the expense of getting there and the time, I want to stay elsewhere.

I hope everyone loves it though and it sells quickly, but it is not for me.

The number one complaint about HHI is the location on the island, I am afraid this is the same situation. Not the best location if one is going to Hawaii and not like it is not a major expense to get there and stay there.

 

[deerh]

I myself am looking forward to Hawaii! Great Pictures!! My family is already planning a trip in 2011 or 2012 for a great trip! Never been to Hawaii, but ALL people I talk to say go see Oahu first, so that is what we will do. With the Costco/Walmart/Target nearby, just rent a car, buy groc at Costco/Walmart and go to the resort... A trip to Hawaii for a week for $3500 or so (airfare), NOT BAD!! I am already thinking of renting points to cover the airfare, so All we pay for is rental car, and groceries and etc..... Not bad for a week or maybe 8 days in Hawaii!!!
NOW, if I can get the resort at the 7 month mark......

DeerH

 

[arthur06]

Resort looks awesome! I know many of you are hard on the location. Maybe Disney has more info then we do. Maybe the land was much cheaper, so we might get lucky and not see outrageous points per night needed. (I doubt it though). Maybe they know of future development that will evolve that area!

 

[llp479]

As a MVC owner at Ko Olina, I'm excited to finally see the area being developed. We've stayed on Maui and Kauai in MVC properties and hands down Ko Olina is our favorite. We like the quiet of Ko Olina. We pick up supplies and very rarely leave the resort. We are perfectly content to enjoy the pools and lagoons, and certainly don't miss the nightlife. We jokingly have called it our cruise on land, and now with DVC there, it will be even more so.

 

[arthur06]

What airport would be the best to fly into?