More likely they want to get a larger portion of SSR sales completed because it will slow sales dramatically there. It took several years and some hefty promotions to sell out the mop up points at VB and HH competing with VLW & BCV and BWV prior to that. If they announced now, they could likely plan, build and sell out first CR and then AKL and still have SSR left over. I doubt they'll let that happen so once another resort is announced, expect some promotions once sales are underway, similar to we saw with VB & HH. What was the best deal, $15 off, last years points (depending on use year timing) and no additional dues for that year if I recall correctly.Cinderpals said:
There's a difference between waiting until SSR is sold out and timing the aspect of a new smaller resort. Even without a new resort on board I'm expecting 2010 or after before it completely sells out. Even a few month delay while they work behind the scenes on planning can mean millions of dollars coming in that might never be realized if they move on. If I recall correctly they had EP staked out and totally planned on paper before they formally announced it. There have been rumors of an Oct announcement but we shall see. Plus, I suspect they're looking at some of the same crews /companies for the construction. Also I suspect 20-30% of SSR sitting there not sold would cost them more than they could ever realize on a CR or AKL project. That's one of the reasons they do these type of projects in phases.Cinderpals said:I think that it would make more financial sense for WDW to release a new DVC....trying to wait until SSR is sold out is like beating a dead horse!! They will very likely do better, financially, to get on with a new DVC and go with the demand while there is speculated (I don't know, haven't looked at any surveys or marketing data) high demand for a new resort either at the Contemporary, Hawaii, or AKL wherever rumor has it! SSR sales will pick up dramatically, as those wanting to buy into DVC will always look to get points anywhere that gives them access to the newer, hotter resort, even if you can't book it until 7 months out. Oh! And if they offered new resort points first to existing DVC members as of a future date, don't you think SSR sales would pick up?!!
I don't agree. I think that they are not waiting for SSR sales to begin selling a new DVC. In fact, SSR sales are moving along. They are selling contracts for phases that aren't done yet. So, they are not behind in sales. Plus, their planning another resort is not going to keep "millions" from being made from sales of SSR! An announcement of a new DVC in general has probably more created interest in all DVC resorts in general. I expect a company like Disney, would be professional in it's marketing, building, development of any new addition. It's not like they will be reinventing the wheel. Well, I'll be down there for 28 days beginning tomorrow. I'm going by the DVC sales office to check in to see if my guide still exists!! I'll see what the buzz is...Dean said:
Stitch 03 said:
It's OK to disagree and we do. The info I have suggests that SSR sales are moving more slowly than DVC expected. Any delay in sales caused by a new resort will decrease the profit SSR expects to make. This is a given and DVD has to decide the best balance. All I said was that if they delay any announcement even a few months, they will sell more and make more on SSR. Phased sales are always projected to to done prior to the unit being complete.Cinderpals said:I don't agree. I think that they are not waiting for SSR sales to begin selling a new DVC. In fact, SSR sales are moving along. They are selling contracts for phases that aren't done yet. So, they are not behind in sales. Plus, their planning another resort is not going to keep "millions" from being made from sales of SSR! An announcement of a new DVC in general has probably more created interest in all DVC resorts in general. I expect a company like Disney, would be professional in it's marketing, building, development of any new addition. It's not like they will be reinventing the wheel. Well, I'll be down there for 28 days beginning tomorrow. I'm going by the DVC sales office to check in to see if my guide still exists!! I'll see what the buzz is...
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Pluto said:
Disney Vacation Development (DVD) won't postpone the start of construction of a new DVC resort at WDW until SSR is completely sold out. If they waited, they would have nothing to sell for around 18 months.Dis-best said:
I can't say whether it's true or not but the only place I've ever heard it is on the boards and not represented as coming from DVC in any way. I find it hard to believe DVC would have gotten as far as they did with the DVC they announced there, and later sold to Marriott, if that was the case. That certainly would have been a many million dollar blunder if true.Dis-best said:
I believe that this is false.Dis-best said:
