A little tidbit re: possible GFV development

[Mickey'sApprentice]

But if they price it a little high, that gives them wiggle room to sell at a "reduced promotional rate" of only $165!!! Hurry!!!!

 

[ospopo5]

This probably came from the same person who said that BLT would open sales at $180 a point and would sell out in 30 days. Guess what? They were wrong!

I dont think anyone knew just how bad the market would be then.

 

[MARY-IN-OH]

Curious if anyone has heard anything new on this?

 

[dizfan]

I think that is exactly right. In particular, there were two locations where Disney *removed* cash rental rooms in favor of DVC units: AKL-Jambo, and Contemporary North Wing. Both of those resorts had the reputation of being the most deeply discounted/easiest to get before the conversion happened. Now, AKL is usually discounted less generously than other Deluxe-cateogory resorts, because there are fewer rooms...

I've heard that since BLT was built, the GF is now among the last to fill.

If they also convert some of the existing GF rooms to DVC, this will help their hotel division as well. Reduced deluxe rooms supply means Disney can reduce the discounts during low demand years. During high demand years, they raise the hotel pricing. Additionally, it spreads resort expenses out between DVC MFs and the hotel.

From a business perspective, VGF makes a lot of sense for Disney.

 

[sweetdana]

I've heard that since BLT was built, the GF is now among the last to fill.

If they also convert some of the existing GF rooms to DVC, this will help their hotel division as well. Reduced deluxe rooms supply means Disney can reduce the discounts during low demand years. During high demand years, they raise the hotel pricing. Additionally, it spreads resort expenses out between DVC MFs and the hotel.

From a business perspective, VGF makes a lot of sense for Disney.

I agree with this 100%. Couldn't of said it better.

 

[Sammie]

With DVC only time will tell, everything else is just guessing.