Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

[downeyland]

Is state approval something public?

 

[Naglejen]

Edit: here is an old thread…
https://www.disboards.com/threads/pvb-an-unusual-launch.3371533/

Thanks for the link!

Also: Ack, how stressful at the time! That led me to another post that was NYS-specific; seemed very disorganized.

I wonder if I drove up to my mom’s house in CT if I could do it from there, assuming NY runs into the same issue again. Because, while I have my other half sold on a few more poly points so we can enjoy a 2br with the kiddos from time to time (they are teens and like to bring friends), I don’t think I can sell her on a quick family jaunt down to Orlando just to sign some paperwork!

 

[maui22]

Thanks for the link!

Also: Ack, how stressful at the time! That led me to another post that was NYS-specific; seemed very disorganized.

I wonder if I drove up to my mom’s house in CT if I could do it from there, assuming NY runs into the same issue again. Because, while I have my other half sold on a few more poly points so we can enjoy a 2br with the kiddos from time to time (they are teens and like to bring friends), I don’t think I can sell her on a quick family jaunt down to Orlando just to sign some paperwork!

Personally, I wouldn’t worry about flying to Orlando or going out of your way. Disney will have points for years.

We waited for our state to be approved and bought PVB add on within days after that. Everything was good for us. Just finished a family trip with 16 at PVB and 7 at BLT. Rest of family fell in love with Poly.

 

[Naglejen]

Disney will have points for years.

Oh definitely. But they might not have the room type and dates I am looking for if they don’t have my state in the mix by the time members only booking opens. I mean, they might not anyhow, but chances probably get a lot slimmer if I have to wait to book.

 

[supercarrie]

Stopped in at the Golden Vine House at DCA today. The guides told me they are getting hundreds of calls a week about Island Tower and cannot wait for it to go on sale. Aren’t we all!

 

[disneylandtour]

Stopped in at the Golden Vine House at DCA today. The guides told me they are getting hundreds of calls a week about Island Tower and cannot wait for it to go on sale. Aren’t we all!

Well, this says initial incentives will be minimal.

 

[mkatsy]

Just noticed CFW timeshare license was also updated the same as the PVB license change on 8/28/2024.
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/AdditionalInfo.asp?SID=&licid=9005408

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I am not seeing this change in other associations. Not sure if this is because these two resorts will be the only two that started sales in 2024? Perhaps the other associations will see similar changes in the coming days?

There is a new 2024 Florida timeshare statute that all deposits must go into a traditional escrow account managed by a certified escrow agent maybe this is connected to that

 

[DonkeyHoTay]

I feel like this is a complete joke with how slow all information has been coming out.

Or is it genius? The wave of anticipation continues to build. What do they have to lose when there is a legion of people (including me) ready to buy points on day 1 even if there are zero incentives.

 

[mamaofsix]

Okay, I'll say it:

Maybe it's at risk of not opening on time and canceling+recovering cash bookings is easier than DVC bookings.

This is more than likely exactly what's going on. Anyone with eyeballs can see how far behind they are on construction.

 

[kristenabelle]

Stupid question, but if construction is behind...at what point do you (disney) make the call to pivot? I have a cash room booked for Marathon weekend, which is always a sold out DVC weekend and traditionally pretty booked throughout the resort. I'd be royally peeved (the nicest thing I could say, tbh) if they cancelled my room at the Poly and threw me wherever they could find a spot or worse...cancelled entirely. Especially since I'm running Dopey and don't want to have to worry about finding a place to pass out.

 

[lukemorenus]

How far behind are they? Does anyone have insight into the critical path schedule?

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Stupid question, but if construction is behind...at what point do you (disney) make the call to pivot? I have a cash room booked for Marathon weekend, which is always a sold out DVC weekend and traditionally pretty booked throughout the resort. I'd be royally peeved (the nicest thing I could say, tbh) if they cancelled my room at the Poly and threw me wherever they could find a spot or worse...cancelled entirely. Especially since I'm running Dopey and don't want to have to worry about finding a place to pass out.

Typically they bump you to somewhere nicer if the hotel is overbooked or cancelled for some fault of theirs. I know people that got upgraded form port orleans to grand Floridian this way a while back

 

[OKW Lover]

Stupid question, but if construction is behind...at what point do you (disney) make the call to pivot?

Difficult question to answer. If I were Disney I'd have to consider a bunch of factors.

1. How much longer will it take?
2. How much more money will it cost?
3. How much lost revenue am I experiencing?
4. What other options can I go with and how much would that cost?
5. Is there a penalty clause in the contract?

 

[Mikey15]

As I recall the initial vacation weeks declared into the association were very concentrated, right? Lower floors of the south wing and something in the north wing? Since no point bookings have been opened yet they can definitely focus on finishing those wings after they finish the central part of the building where their cash bookings could be accommodated?

I’ve only read some anecdotes on here about past resort openings but I’m hearing this wouldn’t be the first “Pardon our Pixie Dust” opening?

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Well, this says initial incentives will be minimal.

And competition for bookings...FIERCE!

 

[downeyland]

I hope tower ready before 2030

 

[tjkraz]

This is more than likely exactly what's going on. Anyone with eyeballs can see how far behind they are on construction.

How far behind schedule is the Poly? This was Grand Floridian 4 months before opening, and they got that one done in time.

 

[Cybertruck]

I will be shocked if it does not open by the end of year. It is on our list to visit Christmas week.

 

[E2ME2]

How far behind are they? Does anyone have insight into the critical path schedule?

Disney monitoring a "Critical Path" !
I Love it!
They tend not to meet their dates, so I'm not sure if they're actually familiar with CPM !

 

[OKW Lover]

How far behind schedule is the Poly?

I don’t think we know just what the schedule is. Perhaps they are actually on time