GF?? anyone know....

[Robin"D"]

Does anyone know when they are going to start selling GF??

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[spiceycat]

florida law require the building to be at % complete before sales between (don't remember the exact percentage)

 

[erionm]

florida law require the building to be at % complete before sales between (don't remember the exact percentage)

I believe it's around 75%.

 

[Robin"D"]

I believe it's around 75%.

OK. where is the GF at in %?

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[erionm]

Judging from the photos posted over at DVCNews.com, looks to be pretty low.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/compon...gust-2012-grand-floridian-construction-update

 

[Chuck S]

DVC has plenty of inventory of points for sale right now, so there is no need to do a rush job on GF. If they were short on sales inventory, they'd likely try converting a floor of GF to DVC so sales could begin, like they did with AKV. Plus, it is likely cheaper, and better quality work, if they aren't pushing for a fast opening date.

 

[tomandrobin]

The preview center will open sometime this fall.

Pre-sales will probably start late fall, early winter. I am leaning more towards late fall.

 

[erionm]

DVC has plenty of inventory of points for sale right now, so there is no need to do a rush job on GF. If they were short on sales inventory, they'd likely try converting a floor of GF to DVC so sales could begin, like they did with AKV. Plus, it is likely cheaper, and better quality work, if they aren't pushing for a fast opening date.

My understanding is that AKL had problems filling rooms so DVC was able to take over a portion of the existing hotel.

How are occupancy rates at GF compared to what there were at AKL when DVC took over the 6th and most of the 5th floor?

 

[pinnocchiosdad]

DVC hasn't had a new Florida property to sell in a long time. BLT has already been around for several years. I don't see anything comming in the pipeline behind GFV so I think Disney has big plans for the sale of these units. $$$$$$

 

[corpcomp]

My understanding is that AKL had problems filling rooms so DVC was able to take over a portion of the existing hotel.

How are occupancy rates at GF compared to what there were at AKL when DVC took over the 6th and most of the 5th floor?

I can tell you that bcv is 100 percent filled and is looking at that going out another month. Was told by member services it is the most popular DVC location, and also the smallest one.

If they are going to charge about 160per point I don't think many DVC members will add on there at gf until resales
come on the market.

 

[spiceycat]

I can tell you that bcv is 100 percent filled and is looking at that going out another month. Was told by member services it is the most popular DVC location, and also the smallest one.

bcv sold out along time ago.

VWL is the smallest DVC location at WDW. think VB is the smallest>

expecting the price of GF to be higher than BLT - BLT is at $160 now - so GF would be $170 or higher - with discounts for members.

 

[CarolAnnC]

With Claire at the helm, I am looking forward to a better construction quality at GFV. Her predecessor cut too many corners at BLT, and it shows (IMHO). Not that I do not love BLT, because I do. Just looking foward to the improvements.

 

[WDWBOB1]

Where will the preview center be?... SSR?

 

[tomandrobin]

Where will the preview center be?... SSR?

Yes....It will be done Sept/Oct.

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Yes....It will be done Sept/Oct.

Can't wait to see it.

 

[ccigliano]

There is a CME (Continuing Medical Education) conference in late December, right after Christmas at the GF. Knowing Disney, sales will be in full swing while all the Docs are there as this would certainly be a target market for GF sales. I am sure they'll be offering deals for those who purchase while they're at the conference.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Yes....It will be done Sept/Oct.

I hope by early October, I can't wait to see it!

 

[ericamcl]

DH and I are staying at SSR in December - I hope the preview center is open for us to do a tour! I'm almost certain we'll add on, but the price may hold us back...

 

[corpcomp]

We will wait about a year after it opens and then buy resale. No way we can afford $160+ per point. But the key is the size of the pool and furniture quality. If its small like BLT and the quality of the furniture is low like BLT (from what we have heard from all the posters), will focus more on BCV. Too bad you cannot swim in the lagoon.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

There is a CME (Continuing Medical Education) conference in late December, right after Christmas at the GF. Knowing Disney, sales will be in full swing while all the Docs are there as this would certainly be a target market for GF sales. I am sure they'll be offering deals for those who purchase while they're at the conference.

And having worked in healthcare for years...

This is not a good target market LOL!

These docs expect a certain quality at the CME conferences. Since the GF tends to fall short on that scale I can't see them being "enthused" to buy there.

I know docs who vacation at Disney several times a year, but they have no desire/interest in DVC.