Aulani Owners Thread - ALOHA!

[DVCFan2014]

I also think their margin expectations are too high for direct point sales at Aulani. Maybe if they had higher knock-on spending from direct purchases they wouldn't worry so much, but I suspect there's not a ton of incremental revenue or profitability for each buyer of direct points at Aulani, especially compared to their WDW direct points, which typically would coincide with the purchase of park tickets and more.

I personally want more DVC locations outside of WDW, so when I see that they still haven't sold out Aulani for whatever reason, it tells me that it's extremely unlikely that DVC will expand again outside of DL/WDW. Even though a DVC resort at Disneyland Paris would likely be quite popular with existing DVC owners, and even if there are buyers like me who bought into DVC specifically for the broader ecosystem of resorts. It really hurts my value/purchase price for DVC if they move away from these non-WDW resorts.

I often wonder that as well, if DVC will expand to other non-resort areas. I have enjoyed checking out Hilton Head and Vero Beach, etc. Some have speculated that DVC may focus on expanding its cruise line instead. I have Aulani direct, and bought during major incentives. I did pay more than re-sale, but I can use the points without restriction for years to come, so to me it has been worth it. I do love the Aulani, it was my first home resort.

 

[DVCFan2014]

I agree, we just love walking along the lagoons every day. So clean and safe. We also had amazing sunset photos on the little public beach by Paradise Cove.