How does DVC determine Use Points for a new property?

[izzinmac]

With Hawaii coming in a few years, I was trying to roughly guess how many points would be required for a Studio at Ko Olina. I know it would be a guess, but wondered if there is some magic DVC formula they use at start up of a new property. I know the different seasons affect the points required, and I'm not sure what they would be in Hawaii. Anyway, any thoughts? Is there a formula, and what would be your guess on points needed per day, Sun-Thu on a Studio at the highest season (other than major holidays)?

 

[WeLoveAriel0505]

Total guess here...........as I don't think there's a formula........but I would start with BLT and VGC as a starting point and thinking it's going to be more than those.........just my thoughts though as I envision it being very popular.

 

[bookwormde]

What every they think they can get away with and still be able to sell it out at the price point they pick in a reasonable amount of time.

As a guess I would say 100-125 pts

bookwormde

 

[CarolMN]

My guess is that Hawaii won't have as many seasons as the other DVC resorts. Aren't most of the II & RCI Hawaiian timeshares considered High Season all year?

I have no idea how DVC figures the points for a new resort.

 

[Dean]

With Hawaii coming in a few years, I was trying to roughly guess how many points would be required for a Studio at Ko Olina. I know it would be a guess, but wondered if there is some magic DVC formula they use at start up of a new property. I know the different seasons affect the points required, and I'm not sure what they would be in Hawaii. Anyway, any thoughts? Is there a formula, and what would be your guess on points needed per day, Sun-Thu on a Studio at the highest season (other than major holidays)?

I think if you take the MK view and Lake views for BLT for Magic Season, you'll have a very good idea of what HI will be. Likely less seasons and mostly the higher ones is what you should expect. To my knowledge they've never released their methods but overall it appears they've tried to be consistent and not use each new resort as an excuse to raise the points in addition to the per point costs. BLT is different because it represents something different in the system that was not available prior.

 

[lark]

I think the number of points that will be required will really surprise people. There is no way that Disney will underprice as compared to other Hawaii timeshares. The nice resorts in Hawaii -- like the new Marriott towers in Maui and the Westin -- are upwards of $40,000 to $50,000 in developer prices and have pretty high dues.

I think the point structure is going to amaze some folks. I would not be surprised to see well in excess of 400 points for a decent time of year in a good quality view room 1 BR.