Fall/Early Winter 09/30/25 Incentives Released

[disneylandtour]

It sells so much more than Riv, does it sell less than other resorts of the past or why do you think its lagging out of curiosity? I notice the Poly incentives are always worse than Riv, it seems like summer is the time to buy, but I need points for Aul in the fall so I'm probably going to end up buying in the spring time of next year

Poly is one of the most popular (and iconic) resorts at WDW. I think DVD had higher targets for sales than what it turned out to be. It's doing fine (I think it's around 25% sold), but not at the level that I suspect DVD initially anticipated. As for the problems--for timeshares sales, which for average purchasers come from an in-the-moment emotional reaction while on vacation, too much similar choice likely works against sales. "Here's our brand new water-facing tower resort in the MK neighborhood" likely works a lot better than "Here's our brand new water-facing tower resort and right down the way is our other brand new water-facing tower resort." Which can lead people to say: "We're going to have to think and talk about which one is right for us." And once potential customers leave WDW property, I'm guessing there's a dramatic fall off in terms of conversations that lead to closed sales. I'm guessing that DVD would like to close out Poly so that they--and also potential customers--can focus on just the one MK tower resort, which will be LSL. This is such a cleaner pitch in my opinion: "Here's our new tower--it's the only traditional resort in the MK area that we have for sale with incentives right now--but you can use your points at all the other resorts at the seven month mark and sample everything."

 

[Girlstar30]

Poly is one of the most popular (and iconic) resorts at WDW. I think DVD had higher targets for sales than what it turned out to be. It's doing fine (I think it's around 25% sold), but not at the level that I suspect DVD initially anticipated. As for the problems--for timeshares sales, which for average purchasers come from an in-the-moment emotional reaction while on vacation, too much similar choice likely works against sales. "Here's our brand new water-facing tower resort in the MK neighborhood" likely works a lot better than "Here's our brand new water-facing tower resort and right down the way is our other brand new water-facing tower resort." Which can lead people to say: "We're going to have to think and talk about which one is right for us." And once potential customers leave WDW property, I'm guessing there's a dramatic fall off in terms of conversations that lead to closed sales. I'm guessing that DVD would like to close out Poly so that they--and also potential customers--can focus on just the one MK tower resort, which will be LSL. This is such a cleaner pitch in my opinion: "Here's our new tower--it's the only traditional resort in the MK area that we have for sale with incentives right now--but you can use your points at all the other resorts at the seven month mark and sample everything."

Makes sense! Also LSL being such a huge resort they probably want to focus on those sales when its out! I hope you're right about a fire sale that would be fantastic, I wish I had a crystal ball

 

[VGCgroupie]

I wouldnt be sad because no way im not using all my points

Getting that check honestly feels like free money, kind of amazing

 

[VGCgroupie]

Traveling with extended family, I already know the plunge pool is going to be an issue and people are going to feel some type of way if they cant be in it during the fireworks. I think I will reserve that experience for just my wife and I. And yes, I would be disappointed by the fence thing because in my mind it was a full, unobstructed view, but its good to know to dial down that expectation!

It for sure seems like more of a couple thing rather than a party w/ extended family type thing. But I still think its juts a whole different vibe than a cabin much like how Poly vibe is different than WL vibe.

 

[Girlstar30]

It for sure seems like more of a couple thing rather than a party w/ extended family type thing. But I still think its juts a whole different vibe than a cabin much like how Poly vibe is different than WL vibe.

That's good to know bcuz I figured since it sleeps more people it was more of a family thing, but now I see it as more of a romantic getaway

 

[DonkeyHoTay]

Getting that <Magical Beginnings> check honestly feels like free money, kind of amazing

Last year when they sent me the Magical Beginnings checks for 2400 points.... it took a lot of restraint to remember what really happened in that transaction.

 

[PolyRob]

Well, I'm officially back looking at resale and waiting to spot that unicorn. I thought about buying more points through direct over summer, but just couldn't do it. The slumbering grad student in me--from a couple of decades ago--wouldn't let me send that email. The devil on one shoulder: "but you spend so much time at the resorts." The devil on the other: "but seriously, for a few lounges?" Maybe when the fire sale for Poly happens. I think the sales indicate that Poly is behind expectations (not wildly--that is, not like the cabins, but sorta like GF) so there's a likely fire sale before LSL goes on sale. I doubt DVD wants two active large tower resorts to be active simultaneously in the MK area. They'd discount one and then start fresh with LSL. The DVD promotions for WDW almost always feature one WDW resort + (cue laugh track) Aulani + VDH (which will be for sale for years, but there's no immediate DVC competition being built out there right now.)

I was really hoping inflation, high interest rates, and huge cash room discounts signifying a slowdown in WDW foot traffic would have lowered PVB to something palatable this summer, but that never came to fruition.

I can't take credit because @AstroBlasters mentioned this in the thread the other day, but a "fire sale" for PVB in a couple years will be after multiple base price increases so it may still end up costing more per point plus you're losing out on years of points.

I have my DVC for Less search parameters and email notifications setup for the end of the year. Hoping I can still snag a good deal on some resale points

 

[airjay75]

I can't take credit because @AstroBlasters mentioned this in the thread the other day, but a "fire sale" for PVB in a couple years will be after multiple base price increases so it may still end up costing more per point plus you're losing out on years of points.

There will never be a cheaper time to buy than today! (Well, if you're doing resale, you can probably at least wait until a pretty decent deal comes along, but if you wait another year, you lose more points.)

 

[PolyRob]

There will never be a cheaper time to buy than today! (Well, if you're doing resale, you can probably at least wait until a pretty decent deal comes along, but if you wait another year, you lose more points.)

It's true, even on sold out resorts. The direct price just keeps going up and developer incentives only go so far.

I am fortunate that I don't need the points right now. I got close to a resale contract in the summer, but couldn't agree on the terms and had to walk away. Hoping something good will come along when inventory increases. It's so low right now.

 

[Girlstar30]

It's true, even on sold out resorts. The direct price just keeps going up and developer incentives only go so far.

I am fortunate that I don't need the points right now. I got close to a resale contract in the summer, but couldn't agree on the terms and had to walk away. Hoping something good will come along when inventory increases. It's so low right now.

I remember last winter the price went up when my guide was trying to get us to buy, I fully expect that to happen again. Disney is only getting more popular and people more desperate to save lol.

With Villains land, new cars land and a bunch of exciting things in the works including all these lovely new resorts which i get to experience one being resale, im really glad I took the plunge.

Not to mention resale becoming less attractive for buyers with new rules as the years pass. As soon as im ready, im going to pull the trigger. I'll still be getting incentives for PIT if thats the way I go and losing a year for a potential few hundred dollars of savings is not worth the year of memories I didnt have