Grand Villas in the New Resorts?

[KerTggr]

I know there are plans for DVC in Grand CA, a HI resort and AKL. Also those rumors of Contemporary. Does anyone know if these includes plans for Grand Villas (like those @ OKW)? My sister & BIL are proud DVC owners @ OKW and my hubby & I are looking to purchase soon too. We are considering buying OKW as re-sale, but want to look @ all our options. We really like the idea of our home resort being one that has the Grand Villas. (As we usually go with sister, BIL, 2 nephews, Mom, Dad, my brother, his partner, my hubby & I. Add to that the fact that hubby & I will be starting a family in the next 1-2 years and it will be a full villa.) We liked Saratoga Springs when we visited, but just looking at our options... Thanks!

 

[DVC Mike]

The Grand Californian DVC announcement only made mention of 2-BR equivalent units, which sounds like they might not have any GVs. However, I've seen a couple postings where some guides said there might be.

Who knows?

 

[SSRFred]

Grand CA most likely no. I believe it will be 50 2BR units, probably lock-offs.
HI most likely, it is a large resort.
AKL yes.
Contemporary is not official yet.

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Some DISsers have speculated that the floor plans that leaked out about the CRV have space for Grand Villas on the top floors.

However, this is speculation from floor plans that haven't been released for a building that hasn't been announced.

HOWEVER, the points charts for Grand Villas are much higher for BWV and SSR than they are at OKW. DH and I don't think we could ever swing a Grand Villa at our beloved BWV.

Common sense says that any new Grand Villas will have expensive points charts.

My opinion is that if you think you will use the Grand Villas, purchase at OKW.

 

[KerTggr]

My opinion is that if you think you will use the Grand Villas, purchase at OKW.

Thanks. That is what we have been leaning towards. We are already committed to doing this and definately need the grand villa. The last 2 experiences we've had @ OKW GV have not been the best (fridge broke and ruined food, and flooded the kitchen/AC broke and started heating the place/when checked in, the villa wasn't ready and they didn't have a replacement available). Every time prior to that, they've been GREAT!!!! And we still love OKW, just is getting older and it seems like a long time since some of their buildings have been refurbished.