Ft. Wilderness Cabins becoming DVC?

[SL6827]

Wonder what percent of current DVC owners will be interested in this? Has no appeal to me at all but many people do love the fort.

 

[Chili327]

There is no "dedicated" coffee shop. Roaring Fork makes really good drinks but I like my 6:00 in the morning Joffrey's at Contemporary.

That might be the single best info I've learned since buying into BRV.!!
I need my coffee in the morning, and I drink it iced, so maybe I'll have to figure out something for the fridge the night before.

 

[kes601]

That might be the single best info I've learned since buying into BRV.!!
I need my coffee in the morning, and I drink it iced, so maybe I'll have to figure out something for the fridge the night before.

Roaring Fork has extremely good (and high in calorie) iced coffee drinks. Our stay coming up will be our first actual stay at WL but we always find our way to Roaring Fork for a treat.

 

[Wedgeout]

Wildest DVC In The Wilderness!! Imagine how resale will go being restricted to a camp out.

 

[Sandisw]

Wonder what percent of current DVC owners will be interested in this? Has no appeal to me at all but many people do love the fort.

It may not be targeted to current but the new DVC owners who may be looking for more of a family option to sleep more people.

I would not be interested but I could see my sons family enjoying it…or doing it for a resort onlt stay with friends?

 

[HappyDisneyWife]

It might be a good resort only stay. Do the outdoor stuff.

Combine it with SSR and Disney Springs

Some might do resort-only stays, but as an AP/DCV family we already enjoy more leisurely vacations with our park time. I could see some in my family being happy with an even more resort-focused approach, and this looks like it could be a great place for that mindset… but others would prefer easier access to …everything!!

This is the “unique” property in the DVC neighborhood… it will be loved or hated. Probably not much middle ground here. DVC owners & prospective buyers complain (or are concerned) about being landlocked at AKV & how much time is spent on buses… or the long internal bus systems of SSR & OKW… this might be a whole ‘nother level of travel time to get anywhere (food, pool, bus stop, etc). A lot will depend on what the ”collection of improvements” to FW ends up including-

“The planned cabins are part of a collection of improvement projects underway at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that are designed to enhance the guest experience. Examples include proposed pool and walking trail enhancements as well as new expanded dining experiences at Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern, with more exciting news to come.”​

I stayed at SSR once. It was a one and done for me, which is unfortunate bc I would like to enjoy a stay close to DS. It didn’t feel deluxe to me at all… and I sincerely hope these new cabins do

 

[Frugal Fairy Tales]

It’s in the fine text
*golf cart parking fee may apply

There is a golf cart in the artist rendering. I doubt they will be included, but there will be a discount for blue card members.

 

[HappyDisneyWife]

Wildest DVC In The Wilderness!! Imagine how resale will go being restricted to a camp out.

Even though this made me laugh, I hadn’t thought about it! Unless these are the best little cabins in the US, with free golf cart usage & dedicated buses (or better yet, a Skyliner stop!)… it’s going to be a very hard sell on the resale market.

(& This from a person who happily planned to buy Riviera resale when the restrictions were first announced. I got all 50 years of points at nearly half the original cost.)

 

[HappyDisneyWife]

There is a golf cart in the artist rendering. I doubt they will be included, but there will be a discount for blue card members.

I thought the same thing!

 

[Leight19]

Wonder what percent of current DVC owners will be interested in this? Has no appeal to me at all but many people do love the fort.

I feel like I’m extremely interested in staying here but in my mind would struggle to justify paying more then 20 pts a night to stay here. If point charts have in mind this is smallest 1bedroom at a value resort rather then deluxe I could see these being extremely popular. If they price them as a copper creeks light with point charts even close to the ssr treehouses like some suggest I just don’t see justification to stay there.

 

[Wedgeout]

Nice when get more renderings. This photo has so many people, that might be the Hospitality House.

 

[HappyDisneyWife]

I feel like I’m extremely interested in staying here but in my mind would struggle to justify paying more then 20 pts a night to stay here. If point charts have in mind this is smallest 1bedroom at a value resort rather then deluxe I could see these being extremely popular. If they price them as a copper creeks light with point charts even close to the ssr treehouses like some suggest I just don’t see justification to stay there.

I’m thinking they’d be smart to price them similar to the AKV value 1-bedrooms, which would be in-line with the cabins’ current cash rates.

However, you’re right that it should depend more on what they do to make this more of a “deluxe” place to stay than it currently is. It’ll be interesting!! & We shouldn’t have to wait too long to find out more

 

[Sandisw]

I feel like I’m extremely interested in staying here but in my mind would struggle to justify paying more then 20 pts a night to stay here. If point charts have in mind this is smallest 1bedroom at a value resort rather than deluxe I could see these being extremely popular. If they price them as a copper creeks light with point charts even close to the ssr treehouses like some suggest I just don’t see justification to stay there.

The trade off could be the increase in guests…it’s smaller than a traditional 1 bedroom..but will sleep an 1 or 2 additional guests…but still have the same amenities as a 1 bedroom.

Thar is why I could see the price similar to the 1 bedrooms elsewhere, maybe like SSR level of points?

 

[Narcoossee11]

Well we now know who (DVC) paid for the new golf carts and the future food area.

 

[HappyDisneyWife]

The trade off could be the increase in guests…it’s smaller than a traditional 1 bedroom..but will sleep an 1 or 2 additional guests…but still have the same amenities as a 1 bedroom.

Thar is why I could see the price similar to the 1 bedrooms elsewhere, maybe like SSR level of points?

I do think @Leight19 has a valid point that the resort’s status (& its amenities) need to be considered when pricing these cabins. The proposed “collection of improvements” to FW will need to be substantial, IMO.

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

Stray thoughts;

• There’s over 400 cabins today. Why 350?
• The cabin’s pads are meaningfully larger than the actual cabins, currently
  • It’s a little odd that they’re not just using what’s already there and was extensively redone 7 years ago. I imagine it’s to make them larger
• The cabins are the sites as far as possible from Pioneer Hall, except loop 1. Will they build new dining?

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

By the way, you can still today book until December 31st 2023 on the Disney website. So this will be a FAST conversion.

 

[Chili327]

Stray thoughts;

• There’s over 400 cabins today. Why 350?
• The cabin’s pads are meaningfully larger than the actual cabins, currently
  • It’s a little odd that they’re not just using what’s already there and was extensively redone 7 years ago. I imagine it’s to make them larger
• The cabins are the sites as far as possible from Pioneer Hall, except loop 1. Will they build new dining?

I'd say it to get rid of 50 to make room for amenities and other attraction type stuff, to improve the value. (build a pool area, or volleyball (or any other sport) courts, small amphitheater, or something?)

 

[bianca]

They have available land in the area by the quiet pool. They should put in a lazy river, upgraded pool and some amenities similar to HHI …… including a small food service place like Tide me Over. I think that could easily sway a lot of potential buyers. Just for fun, include a 6 person golf cart with every unit!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

They're converting Trails End from being the only non-show sit down restaurant at FW. Mickey's Backyard BBQ gone. Hoop de Doo is the only remaining reservable place to eat. They must also have something else in mind for dining. It would be nice if it meant a reprieve for Trails End.