Planned DVC resort on Bay Lake

[kdm31091]

Yes, but the question is, why are are they giving up a building at WDW’s most prestigious resort? The answer, not enough cash bookings. Just look at how many buildings they have given up at their deluxe resorts to DVC in less than 10 years. 3 at Poly, 1 at WL and now 1 at GF. Disney is struggling to fill deluxe resorts, but can easily fill deluxe DVC Villas. My guess will be more and more will be converted. It’s cheaper than building new, but I hope they don’t follow the VGF2 design of only studios and no kitchenette.

Totally agree. With outrageous cash prices I'm sure losing a building to DVC makes perfect sense.

 

[RoseGold]

That was a cool read about DC.

To answer the OP, Disney gave up the Reflections permits, removed all the equipment, and put sod down on the site. So, not in the forseeable future.

 

[Cabius]

They knew the land was bad back in the 70’s for that resort. They will eventually build there with new building technology. Let’s also not forget there was supposed to be a 5th monorail resort on cleared land above BLT. They use it for storage right now. There is good build able land between the Grand Floridian and the MK. I’m going to bet that will be a 5 star Disney hotel, no DVC.

This may actually be an urban legend!

Bob Holland, who was a construction exec at WDW for over 25 years and retired as Vice President of Resort Development, said in a recent interview that the land is "very buildable" and that there's "nothing wrong with it". In fact they had almost move forward with projects multiple times before economic conditions changed their plans. He worked directly on these projects and had decades of expertise in building at WDW, so he'd really know what he's talking about.

You can listen to the interview here: https://progresscity.podbean.com/e/the-progress-city-radio-hour-episode-18-town-hall-bob-holland/

Blog Mickey also did a write-up that referenced that interview here: https://blogmickey.com/2021/07/rumo...d-construction-spotted-in-magic-kingdom-area/

And really, everybody should listen to this podcast, which is filled with amazing Disney history and interviews with fantastic folks (Bob Holland! Eddie Sotto! Tom Morris!). Truly an underrated gem among Disney podcasts.

 

[Brian Noble]

That was a cool read about DC.

Wyndham has a resort in that development. It's very popular--though I prefer the one in Alexandria, VA. National Harbor has more amenities (swimming pool, etc.) but Alexandria has a much better location (around the block from a Blue Line Metro station).

 

[The Jackal]

This may actually be an urban legend!

Bob Holland, who was a construction exec at WDW for over 25 years and retired as Vice President of Resort Development, said in a recent interview that the land is "very buildable" and that there's "nothing wrong with it". In fact they had almost move forward with projects multiple times before economic conditions changed their plans. He worked directly on these projects and had decades of expertise in building at WDW, so he'd really know what he's talking about.

You can listen to the interview here: https://progresscity.podbean.com/e/the-progress-city-radio-hour-episode-18-town-hall-bob-holland/

Blog Mickey also did a write-up that referenced that interview here: https://blogmickey.com/2021/07/rumo...d-construction-spotted-in-magic-kingdom-area/

And really, everybody should listen to this podcast, which is filled with amazing Disney history and interviews with fantastic folks (Bob Holland! Eddie Sotto! Tom Morris!). Truly an underrated gem among Disney podcasts.

I have seen a map of the land around the MK. I can’t remember where I saw it, but it classified the quality of the land for building. The land between the TTC and the Contemporary was poor. Not saying you can’t build on it, but it was more costly. Heck all the land in Boston is awful, basically a filled in marsh and they have tall buildings.