Hawaii DVC Confirmed!!

[chris1gill]

After staying at the Marriott Ko'Olina, I have no idea how Disney will compete with that.. as nice as the DVC units are, they are nowhere near as nice or as nicely kept as the Ko'Olina units by Marriott.... They'll have to figure this out, and I hope they do it before they build and start taking guests....

With only 21 acres for 800 rooms, I wonder how tall the buildings will be, and what size the pool will be...

 

[musical2]

I'll be staying at the Marriott Ko Olina resort for two weeks in June. First at the JW Marriott on Lagoon 1, then at the Marriott Ko Olina Vacation Club resort on Lagoon 3. My understanding is that the DVC will be between the two on half of lagoon 1 and lagoon 2. Maybe construction will be started when I get there.

 

[Michael623]

I have to be honest, this is probably the least exciting DVC anouncement I've ever heard. I found Hawaii a bit boring when I went. I work too hard to spend my vacation sitting around on the beach. However I'm happy for all of you that have been itching for the Hawaii DVC.

 

[dwelty]

I will DEFINITELY be staying there, but at this stage of life, I doubt I would specifically buy there. We don't usually plan Hawaii vacations less than 10 years apart because of the long flight to get there. I'll be 65 when it opens, so doubt we will buy, but it should make finding great accommodations a LOT easier! Now, I wonder if the points will be too exhorbitant to use it!!!

I understand for that for easterners this will be quite a haul. It is less than 5 hours from most of the west coast. This, plus the fact the GCH will soon be for sale, and interest will really increase at the DLR sales center.

I do not see the points being much different than any other resort. (DVC has shown no pattern that would indicate this) They may be expensive to buy initially, but as an existing member, this will not be an issue for you.
Regarding your long flight, why not break it up with a 2 or 3 day trip to the DLR?

 

[KyleRayner]

This is so exciting!!! I look forward to more details being released as time goes on.

 

[Ms. WDW]

There was something about this on the NBC Morning News here in New York today. I missed it but DH said all they said was that "the Disney Company was building a family oriented hotel in Hawaii". I drilled him for more information but he said he was getting dressed for work. No excuse!!!!!!

 

[squirrlygirl]

HOT DOG! HOT DOG! HOT DIGGITY DOG!!

Totally OT, but you've now doomed me to 3 days of singing this song

 

[dwelty]

Totally OT, but you've now doomed me to 3 days of singing this song

I HATE that stupid song!

 

[Boardwalker]

As much as this has limited appeal to me, I can see where they need to add units on the "left coast", especially since the one they just announced will be so small.

But, being a WDW park junkie, I have no reason to travel that far for two days at Disneyland and California Adventure or, as lovely as Hawaii is with its Polynesian culture, for what would still just be a beach vacation to me. There would have to be a lot more themepark to draw me away from Florida.

I don't doubt that the new west coast owners will be adding to the competition for the WDW resorts.... oh remember the days when you could plan a quick trip three months out?

I think that DVC expansion should follow Disney expansion. But they must have enough people trading out to Hawaii to justifly this, right?

 

[Chloe'sMom]

I could see us doing this at least once. Maybe for our 10 year anniversary which would be in 2012. It will be nice to use points instead of doing an exchange.

~Amanda

 

[Psychodisney]

Has anything been said about when it might be ready?

 

[jjohnson]

Now I know exactly when DH & I will be spending our 25th anniversary

 

[robinb]

Darn! I want some!

We visit Hawaii every couple of years, but usually over Spring Break. We would need points there for our vacations .

 

[sjdisneywedding]

I understand for that for easterners this will be quite a haul. It is less than 5 hours from most of the west coast. This, plus the fact the GCH will soon be for sale, and interest will really increase at the DLR sales center.

I do not see the points being much different than any other resort. (DVC has shown no pattern that would indicate this) They may be expensive to buy initially, but as an existing member, this will not be an issue for you.
Regarding your long flight, why not break it up with a 2 or 3 day trip to the DLR?

right on, for us on the east how can you beat a nice flight to Cali for a few days at DL followed by a beatiful stay in Hawaii

 

[lovinthemouse]

I can't wait to see this come about.

 

[robinb]

right on, for us on the east how can you beat a nice flight to Cali for a few days at DL followed by a beatiful stay in Hawaii

Especially when some airlines allow a FREE stopover. So, you could go from NYC to LA, hang out a few days and then go onto Hawaii. Another advantage is that jet lag is easier one way.

 

[Duchie]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the information on the DVC member site? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

 

[dwelty]

Especially when some airlines allow a FREE stopover. So, you could go from NYC to LA, hang out a few days and then go onto Hawaii. Another advantage is that jet lag is easier one way.

In addition, Long Beach is the West Coast hub for JetBlue, they offer non stops from several East Coast cities for 99.00 each way to Long Beach, then after your DLR stay, you can hop on one of the many flights from LAX to Hawaii.

This would most likely be cheaper than a non stop to Hawaii from the east since LAX to Hawaii flights are pretty compeditive. It would also be alot less exhausting.

 

["Got Disney"]

Has anything been said about when it might be ready?

2011....smae year one of the new ships come out

 

[DisZip]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the information on the DVC member site? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

After you log on, in the news section click on "View All News", then at the top of the Whats New section you will see a link to the press release.