Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

[DeeBee3]

Same thing as VDH... Had to call the day of to get the information and pricing.

Thanks, Paul! So I guess we are a bunch of nuts.

 

[AstroBlasters]

So if we all call up tomorrow, not knowing any prices/dates/room details, we just say "what do you have?" and book a room? That seems nuts. I need to know some basic info especially price range.

Did they do this same thing for VDH? Or will we get something tonight?

Yes one of the largest hotel accommodation providers on the planet does in fact conduct business in the way you described.

 

[pkrieger2287]

My biggest surprise is the lack of room details... I've literally been refreshing the past two weeks, expecting something.

 

[maui22]

Is it phone call only?
What time does member services start answering calls?

 

[pkrieger2287]

Me: Refreshing waiting for a Poly announcement...
DVC: HERE'S AN EMAIL ABOUT SOME CABINS!!!

 

[maui22]

My biggest surprise is the lack of room details... I've literally been refreshing the past two weeks, expecting something.

Didn't they release room details for VDH nearly a month before VDH cash bookings began?

 

[Kailunkat]

They have to at least post something in the morning no? Like at least a model of what a room interior would look like? No?

 

[hockeydad21]

I'm sure they have a POC/demo room of each somewhere that has been tested out they could provide photos of. At the very least, they 100% have concept art and room capacity they could release. GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT

 

[MarkNC2Disney]

I bet the forthcoming villas concept art will cleverly conceal long sections of empty walls, leading to internet outrage and yearnings for kitschy Poly design elements from yesteryear…

 

[Wedgeout]

Much different with VDH. March 9 we received the introduction email from DVC. By then we knew the looks in all the unit types. March 15 was the call in cash stays for booking opening public September 28. With VDH, there were already invited guests staying there before that official opening day and ceremony.

 

[DeeBee3]

Yes one of the largest hotel accommodation providers on the planet does in fact conduct business in the way you described.

I get this is capitalism. If we are willing to pay, then go for it. However, I need to at least know the bed set-up or something. I call up, they tell me what's available - I need to at least need to have a moment or so to figure out what works for my family. Some people have teens, some just go by themselves. Some little kids. It all changes what you need.

I just get a vibe they don't actually have as much ready as we may like.

 

[maui22]

Much different with VDH. March 9 we received the introduction email from DVC. By then we knew the looks in all the unit types. March 15 was the call in cash stays for booking opening public September 28. With VDH, there were already invited guests staying there before that official opening day and ceremony.

Disney parks blog had an article on Feb 22, 2023 showing the rooms.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...yland-hotel-reveal-first-look-at-guest-rooms/

 

[DonMacGregor]

I bet the forthcoming villas concept art will cleverly conceal long sections of empty walls, leading to internet outrage and yearnings for kitschy Poly design elements from yesteryear…

Long, as in 4 or 5 linear feet, if you're talking about this crowd.

 

[DonMacGregor]

I get this is capitalism. If we are willing to pay, then go for it. However, I need to at least know the bed set-up or something. I call up, they tell me what's available - I need to at least need to have a moment or so to figure out what works for my family. Some people have teens, some just go by themselves. Some little kids. It all changes what you need.

I just get a vibe they don't actually have as much ready as we may like.

I don't think that's it. If you go back to the videos Disney put out of VDH, all of the preview videos were of a fully mocked-up hallway and several guest rooms that appeared to have been built in a warehouse or sound stage (at one point, the host literally "walks off' the "set").

When Disney released those videos they literally had nothing ready, but were still able to put out some product.

 

[DeeBee3]

I don't think that's it. If you go back to the videos Disney put out of VDH, all of the preview videos were of a fully mocked-up hallway and several guest rooms that appeared to have been built in a warehouse or sound stage (at one point, the host literally "walks off' the "set").

When Disney released those videos they literally had nothing ready, but were still able to put out some product.

So why the lack of public info? I just foresee terribly customer service reports tomorrow because they will have to show and explain everything over the phone when we call.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

I bet the forthcoming villas concept art will cleverly conceal long sections of empty walls, leading to internet outrage and yearnings for kitschy Poly design elements from yesteryear…

Different strokes for different folks ... It's what makes the World go 'round

 

[Cabius]

So why the lack of public info? I just foresee terribly customer service reports tomorrow because they will have to show and explain everything over the phone when we call.

They're probably not ready to make a big splash, and want to time the release of information as much as possible to support a bit marketing push.

And I suspect they won't have a problem booking rooms for cash even without info being available. Vloggers alone could book the place for at least a few weeks!

 

[MarkNC2Disney]

Different strokes for different folks ... It's what makes the World go 'round

Was my Splash Mtn / TBA joke clear enough? I’m not sure

 

[StarCruzer]

I bet the forthcoming villas concept art will cleverly conceal long sections of empty walls, leading to internet outrage and yearnings for kitschy Poly design elements from yesteryear…

Look I can't help it if I'm too young and missed the tiki craze of the 70s. When I was a kid I loved Disney because everything was three-dimensional and so each resort felt like its own little planet. Watching everything become flat, especially in an age where we're glued to phones and deprived of physical interaction, is a little painful to my soul.

 

[JackosinDIS]

You can imagine how every booking phone call is going to go tomorrow… the CMs are going to have to explain every room in detail to every person: sleeping arrangements, facilities, bathrooms, layout, price, view… they will be pulling their hair out by the end of the day if Disney doesn’t release any details in advance. Poor sods.