Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

[accm]

I guess it depends on if your school break is the same as other school breaks, but looking at that room count, 14 one bedrooms available for the tiny slice of the resort that’s been declared actually doesn’t seem bad. I guess there’s risk some will be booked as 2 beds, but if the points charts are as high as I’m expecting maybe they won’t book up immediately either.

By the time this goes on sale we’ll know full resort room counts I think right?

So, while 14 one bedrooms is a decent ration of what’s been declared, the fact this is part of the same association means you have 14 one bedrooms for however many points poly has. Those are terrible odds, and why I decided not to buy once they announced it was part of the same association

 

[maui22]

If Disney declared two dedicated 1BR theme park view and two dedicated 1BR standard view rooms, would that mean there are zero 1BR preferred view rooms when booking begins?

 

[Sandisw]

If Disney declared two dedicated 1BR theme park view and two dedicated 1BR standard view rooms, would that mean there are zero 1BR preferred view rooms when booking begins?

That is correct. They can only add to inventory for booking the units that have been declared.

When it comes time to stay, they can put DVc owners in any 1 bedroom SV room, not just the one that was declared, but they can’t allow people to book with points a unit..1 bedroom preferred..if it isn’t in declared inventory.

 

[mkatsy]

I saw nothing in his update that would turn people off, $235 + small discounts and a 2BR lock off with a Bath in the living area plus no restrictions. To me, this is the MK resort for families with younger children who want a lifetime resort. BLT is the bargain now for price-sensitive resale family buyers and Poly is the flagship. VGF, with the studios, is always going to have the seniors and the DINK market.

VGF the geriatric wing of Bay Lake

 

[Mouseforward]

VGF the geriatric wing of Bay Lake

Just because they warn diners that Jeopardy is about to start at GFC ….

 

[zachatak]

Pics from today (9/9/24):

Adding “flowers” to the garden…

Looks like a sail on Moana’s boat.

 

[zachatak]

 

[maui22]

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Looks like they are getting ready to paint the section in the triangle area (section above the bar in this image). Based on artist renderings, this is supposed to be tattoo style artwork based off of the movie Moana.

 

[kilik64]

Not sure why everyone is worried about 1br at the tower, its gonna have quite a few once its all declared and in the end will most likely have solid 1br availability just like every other 1br dvc room. Lots of point misers in the system who wont book a 1br either cause they too cheap or don't have the points for it.

Yes it will be a mad rush the first year or so for rooms in the tower, but after, probably wont be too crazy to get one.

I'd venture maybe the longhouses end up getting harder to get vs the 1br when its all said and done.

 

[supercarrie]

Not sure why everyone is worried about 1br at the tower, its gonna have quite a few once its all declared and in the end will most likely have solid 1br availability just like every other 1br dvc room. Lots of point misers in the system who wont book a 1br either cause they too cheap or don't have the points for it.

Yes it will be a mad rush the first year or so for rooms in the tower, but after, probably wont be too crazy to get one.

I'd venture maybe the longhouses end up getting harder to get vs the 1br when its all said and done.

It is the predicted ratio of 1 bedrooms (especially standard view 1 bedrooms) to studios that has people a bit concerned. The ratio of 1 bedroom to studio rooms appears quite low, more akin to VDH.

www.dvcnews.com guesses the following, compared to VGF which has an equal number of 1 bedrooms and 2 bedroom lockoffs (47 of each), Riviera (186 studios, 177 one bedrooms), BLT (147 studios, 147 one bedrooms). ETA that VGF has the resort studios, but there are less of these than the longhouse studios.

You also have to add in the 360 Poly longhouse studios on top of the below numbers.

Island Tower Room Mix (ESTIMATED) ​
VILLA TYPE	ROOM COUNT
Two Person Duo Studio	34
Deluxe Studio	97
Dedicated One Bedroom	24
Dedicated Two Bedroom	17
Lockoff Two Bedroom	46
Two Bedroom Penthouse	4

Source: https://dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/pol...egories-confirmed-speculation-on-villa-makeup

Maybe the point chart will be so high it scares people away, as you say. We'll see.

If someone has a rationale for not raising a flag based on these numbers, I'd genuinely love to hear it - is this much ado about nothing? (Actually, don't tell me, because I just told my husband I don't need any Poly points "for now." )

 

[Mouseforward]

It is the predicted ratio of 1 bedrooms (especially standard view 1 bedrooms) to studios that has people a bit concerned. The ratio of 1 bedroom to studio rooms appears quite low, more akin to VDH.

www.dvcnews.com guesses the following, compared to VGF which has an equal number of 1 bedrooms and 2 bedroom lockoffs (47 of each), Riviera (186 studios, 177 one bedrooms), BLT (147 studios, 147 one bedrooms).

You also have to add in the 360 Poly longhouse studios on top of the below numbers.

Island Tower Room Mix (ESTIMATED) ​
VILLA TYPE	ROOM COUNT
Two Person Duo Studio	34
Deluxe Studio	97
Dedicated One Bedroom	24
Dedicated Two Bedroom	17
Lockoff Two Bedroom	46
Two Bedroom Penthouse	4

Source: https://dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/pol...egories-confirmed-speculation-on-villa-makeup

Maybe the point chart will be so high it scares people away, as you say. We'll see.

If someone has a rationale for not raising a flag based on these numbers, I'd genuinely love to hear it - is this much ado about nothing?

The same was said about VGF when they added all the studios , it is completly sold out and 1br as still the last room available.

 

[eticketplease]

It is the predicted ratio of 1 bedrooms (especially standard view 1 bedrooms) to studios that has people a bit concerned. The ratio of 1 bedroom to studio rooms appears quite low, more akin to VDH.

www.dvcnews.com guesses the following, compared to VGF which has an equal number of 1 bedrooms and 2 bedroom lockoffs (47 of each), Riviera (186 studios, 177 one bedrooms), BLT (147 studios, 147 one bedrooms).

You also have to add in the 360 Poly longhouse studios on top of the below numbers.

Island Tower Room Mix (ESTIMATED) ​
VILLA TYPE	ROOM COUNT
Two Person Duo Studio	34
Deluxe Studio	97
Dedicated One Bedroom	24
Dedicated Two Bedroom	17
Lockoff Two Bedroom	46
Two Bedroom Penthouse	4

Source: https://dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/pol...egories-confirmed-speculation-on-villa-makeup

Maybe the point chart will be so high it scares people away, as you say. We'll see.

If someone has a rationale for not raising a flag based on these numbers, I'd genuinely love to hear it - is this much ado about nothing?

Nope that was my concern only being 70 1 bedrooms possible and then you would be splitting it among the 3 categories.

Of course these are still estimates but I'm still worried as a 7 month booker.

 

[eticketplease]

The same was said about VGF when they added all the studios , it is completly sold out and 1br as still the last room available.

That is true but even with the new studios VGF is a smaller resort than PVB I believe will be. VGF has 94 possible 1 bedrooms vs 70 1 bedrooms for PVB with more points being sold there as well.

 

[Mouseforward]

That is true but even with the new studios VGF is a smaller resort than PVB I believe will be. VGF has 94 possible 1 bedrooms vs 70 1 bedrooms for PVB with more points being sold there as well.

They could have made any configuration they wanted in the tower. I am going to assume that they looked at the numbers and built appropriately.

 

[Sandisw]

They could have made any configuration they wanted in the tower. I am going to assume that they looked at the numbers and built appropriately.

I think once it’s all declared it might not be tremendously hard, but right now, and for a few years it will be.

With VGF, all new rooms were declared by the time it opened…it’s not the same with PVB tower.

It’s why we are not buying.

 

[eticketplease]

They could have made any configuration they wanted in the tower. I am going to assume that they looked at the numbers and built appropriately.

I hope so but I’m not confident. They already have 360 studios and are adding 145 more to that count from what people on here have been able to calculate.

 

[kilik64]

I hope so but I’m not confident. They already have 360 studios and are adding 145 more to that count from what people on here have been able to calculate.

What look to be inferior studios compared to longhouses with a lot more space and two bathrooms (well almost two, only 1 crapper).

I think in the end, longhouses will be in greater demand, but won’t know for sure until a few years out after opening. Being able to fit 5 in longhouse is also a big deal. 5 person families like ours wouldn’t be able to do a tower studio so it’d be 1br. Which is gonna be super expensive on points. Other option is longhouse which was great for us with the size and bathrooms. I really don’t see the 1br being a problem. 2br? I could see that being pretty hard to get for the high point owners.

 

[Mouseforward]

What look to be inferior studios compared to longhouses with a lot more space and two bathrooms (well almost two, only 1 crapper).

I think in the end, longhouses will be in greater demand, but won’t know for sure until a few years out after opening. Being able to fit 5 in longhouse is also a big deal. 5 person families like ours wouldn’t be able to do a tower studio so it’d be 1br. Which is gonna be super expensive on points. Other option is longhouse which was great for us with the size and bathrooms. I really don’t see the 1br being a problem. 2br? I could see that being pretty hard to get for the high point owners.

Not to mention the longhouses are larger, and are a quick walk to the TTC vs the tower.

 

[disneylandtour]

Just because they warn diners that Jeopardy is about to start at GFC ….

And the pool closes at 5:30pm.

 

[eticketplease]

What look to be inferior studios compared to longhouses with a lot more space and two bathrooms (well almost two, only 1 crapper).

I think in the end, longhouses will be in greater demand, but won’t know for sure until a few years out after opening. Being able to fit 5 in longhouse is also a big deal. 5 person families like ours wouldn’t be able to do a tower studio so it’d be 1br. Which is gonna be super expensive on points. Other option is longhouse which was great for us with the size and bathrooms. I really don’t see the 1br being a problem. 2br? I could see that being pretty hard to get for the high point owners.

All valid points.

The longhouses are a better option imo as well for the reasons that you and @Mouseforward mentioned.

Yes the booking trends of studios going first followed by 2 bedrooms with 1 bedrooms being the last to sell imo as well.

That still doesn’t make any easier to stomach that I might not be able to snag a 1 bedroom here at 7 months.

I think there are a good number of Poly owners out there that would prefer the 1 bedroom to be able to have a full size refrigerator and not have to leave the room to do laundry. They just have never had the opportunity to do that until now without switching to a different resort at 7 months.

That is one of the reasons for me considering adding on here to have the 11th month window.

My original comments were based on the below feedback. I thought they were originally trying to help Poly owners with larger accommodations that are not bungalows. Obviously they are doing that to some degree but I just continue to scratch my head as to why they are adding so many new studios to a resort already dominated by them.

They could have made any configuration they wanted in the tower. I am going to assume that they looked at the numbers and built appropriately.