Ko Olina Hawaii: More Details Revealed

[wdrl]

Dvcnews.com has posted some more details about DVC's Ko Olina resort (see http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/ha...-175/1048-hawaii-photos-artwork-from-d23-expo). There are drawings of the lobby, the pool area, and even a simple drawing of a villa's floor plan.

 

[JasonDVC]

Cool! . Thanks for posting!

 

[Coach81]

Someday... some day....

 

[dianeschlicht]

I like the design of the balcony/door spaces. It will insure that your unit feels private when you are on the balcony.

 

[kerickson]

These plans look amazing! The studio rooms seem a bit small (comparing kitchen/bathroom vs bedroom-not sure if these are to scale or not) but given the amazing pool area (lazy river, snorkling experience) I don't plan on being in the room much ..

I feel so fortunate that we will be able to stay here some day, thanks to our DVC membership! Hopefully at the 7mo mark for my 40th in 2012!

 

[princessfionasmom]

How hard do you think it will be to get a reservation there if you don't own there? My DH turns the big 50 in 2011 and I am hoping that I'll be able to take him there on points for his big bday either later in 2011 or begining 2012.

 

[chepic]

It looks fantastic. I have to save for 8 more years and we will be there!!!!!!!!

Cheryl

 

[kerickson]

How hard do you think it will be to get a reservation there if you don't own there? My DH turns the big 50 in 2011 and I am hoping that I'll be able to take him there on points for his big bday either later in 2011 or begining 2012.

Hard to say, but with 480 DVC units, there should be some opportunity to book at 7mo, especially in the 1st year or two before it's sold out. Hawaii is also pretty great year round, so as long as you are flexible with your dates it probably won't be an issue.
The unknown is how many Hawaii owners will use their points only in Hawaii, vs WDW owners who move around from resort to resort.
We did think that BLT & VGC would be more difficult at 7mo, but so far there have been many successfull 7mo bookings...

 

[Dean]

How hard do you think it will be to get a reservation there if you don't own there? My DH turns the big 50 in 2011 and I am hoping that I'll be able to take him there on points for his big bday either later in 2011 or begining 2012.

I don't think HI will be too difficult long term at the 7 month window for most of the year. Certainly Xmas, Feb to early April and mid summer will be tough; some times will be downright easy in all likelihood.

 

[allflgirl]

Thanks for the update and link. I've never been to HI and it will be my first trip, once this resort opens. Now the question is, will my 200 pts be enough to stay there or will I need to bank and borrow to stay even 5 nights.

 

[chepic]

Thanks for the update and link. I've never been to HI and it will be my first trip, once this resort opens. Now the question is, will my 200 pts be enough to stay there or will I need to bank and borrow to stay even 5 nights.

good question

 

[lugnut33]

Anybody else think it will be between 300-500 points for a weekly 1 bedroom depending on the season?

 

[Thumper4me]

Thank you for the wonderful update!!
I am hoping to spend my honeymoon there in late 2011. I hope Dean is right about being able to get availability. Now, I just need to make sure I will have enough points.

Kelly

 

[dianeschlicht]

How hard do you think it will be to get a reservation there if you don't own there? My DH turns the big 50 in 2011 and I am hoping that I'll be able to take him there on points for his big bday either later in 2011 or begining 2012.

I'm thinking VERY difficult. My best friend is also an OKW owner, and we were thinking of pooling points from both her contract and ours to book there at the 7 month window, but I'm not going to hold my breath!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I don't think HI will be too difficult long term at the 7 month window for most of the year. Certainly Xmas, Feb to early April and mid summer will be tough; some times will be downright easy in all likelihood.

Well, I hope you're right Dean, but I think the early interest is going to be huge.

 

[liznboys]

Thanks for the heads up on that, wdrl.

And thanks Tim!

It looks great! I was wondering how the side-facing rooms would see the ocean, now I see the windows and balconies are angled.

 

[Dean]

Well, I hope you're right Dean, but I think the early interest is going to be huge.

To a degree but remember when they are in actives sales there's always a little more inventory than membership there. Plus HI is a lot more seasonal than some think. If you're limited to school holidays or looking at truly peak times like Feb to around Easter, there will likely be difficulty but if you're not, it shouldn't be too difficult.

Anybody else think it will be between 300-500 points for a weekly 1 bedroom depending on the season?

300 to 500 for a 1 BR is not an unreasonable range for a 1 BR and is consistent with BLT currently. Ultimately it's likely to come down to the quality of the views as to where it will end up within that range. Maybe 400-600 for a 2 BR.

 

[rentayenta]

I am so going to need more points.

 

[jmatias]

Can't wait! We finally won't have to catch a plane to visit a Disney Resort

The trend for Hawaii timeshares is to have better availability in months like Sept, Oct, Nov, early Dec, Jan. But that was mostly on weeks. With the DVC points system, it will be interesting to see how things go.

I know everytime we've visited Marriott Koolina for a stay and asked how busy, its never been below 95% capacity, even in January.

And I'm sure the locals are looking forward to a stay at this Disney resort.

Jen

 

[nunzia]

Well, I hope you're right Dean, but I think the early interest is going to be huge.

That's what I thought about VGC