Many New DVC Rumours Direct From a Guide

[nezy]

That is why we have DVC!

 

[erikthewise]

I think it is really great that a DVC guide gets invited to all the closed-door meetings where these decisions are made.

Nevertheless interesting rumors! It does make sense that Jim Lewis may get a promotion or at least a change of scenery, given that DVC has run reasonably smoothly during his tenure. (i.e. it's a cash cow and he didn't screw it up). Maybe he will become president of DCL as their new ships are being built. Eat your heart out, Matt Ouimet!

If Disney is going to build a DVC in Hawaii, they better have their ducks in a row. There are a lot of timeshares and condos being built there by all the major players.

 

[dbm20th]

Hawaii makes the most sense. Regardless of other timeshare players, DVC is something of its own law when it comes to these things.

 

[erikthewise]

Hawaii makes the most sense. Regardless of other timeshare players, DVC is something of its own law when it comes to these things.

I agree -- it sure helps to have a large cadre of loyal clientele!
Nevertheless location will be crucial when building an offsite resort. I assume they've learned that lesson well.

I'm betting they don't build on or near Waikiki --it's already overbuilt. I'd guess either Maui (I've never been), or maybe the big island at Waikoloa (just there last August). Waikoloa is growing very rapidly but I think Disney could still get a reasonably good location.

A Hawaii DVC may be chasing much of the same money as a Disneyland DVC. Who is buying all the timeshares going up in Hawaii? You don't have to be an expert (I certainly am not!) to know west coast US is a large fraction of it (plus Japanese and wealthy leisure class from eastern US). The distance will make it difficult for many from Eastern US to visit on a frequent basis. I paid $2400 in airfare alone to take our family there last year, and it could have been a lot more. I wouldn't want to commit to doing that every year, and many DVC members will be in the same position.

 

[bearpele]

If it is in Hawaii - we will fly and post pictures since flying is cheaper with competion on the islands. We would vote for Kauai - since it is a laid back island compared to the others. Again, we just stayed on Kauai where we saw the land on Kauai that was rumored before now has a new sign for luxury condo's. So, that located so gone. Like many others have said - build where the beach is located.

The Morin Ohana

 

[Longhairbear]

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A Hawaii DVC may be chasing much of the same money as a Disneyland DVC. .
The distance will make it difficult for many from Eastern US to visit on a frequent basis..

Don't forget that 2 ships are being built. There might be one for the west coast, with Hawaii and Alaska cruises. With a CA DVC, plane fare to CA.isn't too costly. It wouldn't surprise me if DVC did a DLC package trip that included DLR and Hawaii.

 

[Slakk]

I agree -- it sure helps to have a large cadre of loyal clientele!
Nevertheless location will be crucial when building an offsite resort. I assume they've learned that lesson well.

I'm betting they don't build on or near Waikiki --it's already overbuilt. I'd guess either Maui (I've never been), or maybe the big island at Waikoloa (just there last August). Waikoloa is growing very rapidly but I think Disney could still get a reasonably good location.

A Hawaii DVC may be chasing much of the same money as a Disneyland DVC. Who is buying all the timeshares going up in Hawaii? You don't have to be an expert (I certainly am not!) to know west coast US is a large fraction of it (plus Japanese and wealthy leisure class from eastern US). The distance will make it difficult for many from Eastern US to visit on a frequent basis. I paid $2400 in airfare alone to take our family there last year, and it could have been a lot more. I wouldn't want to commit to doing that every year, and many DVC members will be in the same position.

Somewhere I read they are looking at the Big Island which would be interesting since it is not the prime location that Oahu and Maui are.