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But the question isn't "Is Disneyland an awesome place to spend a week." The answer that question is: "Of course!". The question is: "Is Disneyland a place where DVD can print money by selling DVC points." And, the answer appears to have been: "Not really." The same question can be asked about HHI and VB, and the same answer applies.
That question also applies to Aulani. It will be interesting to see what the answer is.
I wondered about VGC from the get go. With so many "locals" holding AP's, and so many enticing lodging offerings literally right around the corner (that are all competing for your $$) for tourists...I wondered if DVC really made as much sense as it does in Florida.
The sales numbers seem to indicate it might not be.
With Aulani, it's a bit different. They're building a destination around the resort, not a resort around the destination, if you take my meaning. So what it comes down to is if they can build a compelling ENOUGH destination to bring you to the resort. I think, if there's ONE thing Disney is good at, it's that.
Combine that with the fact that Hawaii will pull from Asia, the West Coast, AND some East Coasters.....and I think it has some advantages built in that VCG didn't have.
We'll see....