Poly DVC

[wdwlover25]

Maybe they will set the points for bungalows same as two bedrooms similar to the treehouses at SSR. I typically book studios but would definitely splurge for a bungalow if points were set at two bedroom amount.

 

[cbnsoul]

Maybe they will set the points for bungalows same as two bedrooms similar to the treehouses at SSR. I typically book studios but would definitely splurge for a bungalow if points were set at two bedroom amount.

IF the bungalows are really sleeping 8, they may set the points in line with the 2 bedrooms. I'm wondering if these are, in fact, GV's or 2 bedrooms or a hybrid. Don't know how familiar Tikiman's source(s) are with DVC. They may not be aware of the different categories and the point requirements for each.

 

[luv2sleep]

I'm pretty sure that 1 bedroom units are traditionally the last category to book up. Studios and 2 bedrooms are more popular. It doesn't shock me that they might eliminate that category and just stick with studios and 2 bedroom units (that's what those Poly GV's are essentially with capacity of 8).

Combine that with the fact that the Poly rooms are large enough to do a fairly soft rehab to convert the longhouses to studios and I find this very believable. It would be a way to quickly have something to sell while they built another tower at the Contemporary or the rumored HS resort/carribean beach conversion.

We stay on studios so it won't bother me but I've read numerous times here how families of 4 and 5 prefer a one bedroom because its less points than a 2 bedroom but more room than a studio.

 

[jerseyduke]

At first i thought "why not two bed room lock off's and get the best of both worlds" you got options, plus if they get booked as a 1 bed room and a studio, it chews up more points.

Then I figured that the view from one of those 2 pieces (the resulting one bed room, or the studio) would be out the back, and just of the main buildings, so not a great view.

But still, that means that part of the view from one section of the 2 bedroom stinks.

Is my reasoning wrong? Almost like all of them being 2 BRs, suggesting that they need to be rotated 90 degrees.

 

[RachaelA]

If this ends up being the case, then that solves the issue of convincing my husband to add on. No thanks!

We're (in 8ish weeks) a family of 4. We like our 1 bedrooms. No interest in studios or GVs (or even 2 bedrooms) (at least not enough to be limited to just those).

 

[hakepb]

I would not want to regularly stay in another Jambo-like converted 1BR with the shower in the Jacuzzi tub.

As rumors progressed, It sounded like there is a significant number of people that are willing to spend a bunch of money to stay in an on-the-water bungalo, so I can understand why they want to max out those.

But without any normal 1BR and 2BR options is odd. The studios might work if they are all concierge and/or have guaranteed connecting studio options. But otherwise it makes it sound like DVC needs a new building of traditional 2BR lockoffs.

 

[DeeCee735]

If the studios have enough space for stackable washer/dryers and closet and drawer space, it would be more desirable. At least to us. We will see....

 

[cbnsoul]

At first i thought "why not two bed room lock off's and get the best of both worlds" you got options, plus if they get booked as a 1 bed room and a studio, it chews up more points.

Then I figured that the view from one of those 2 pieces (the resulting one bed room, or the studio) would be out the back, and just of the main buildings, so not a great view.

But still, that means that part of the view from one section of the 2 bedroom stinks.

Is my reasoning wrong? Almost like all of them being 2 BRs, suggesting that they need to be rotated 90 degrees.

The room alignment has been brought up somewhere (maybe a DVCNews comment?) I would think the best use of the bungalows would be as 2 bedroom lock-offs with the studio and 1 bedroom half having a view. That would create a new points category as well so they could charge more for those rooms. I don't know how difficult it would be from a design standpoint to rotate those rooms but since the whole bungalow idea is already a new one, changing the orientation may not be that big of a deal.

 

[Sandisw]

If the studios have enough space for stackable washer/dryers and closet and drawer space, it would be more desirable. At least to us. We will see....

Me too..I could see it as a place DH and I go so studios work--we don't need the kitchens so having washer/dryer would be nice. And, if they made them a Conceirge resort with connecting rooms, it might go over well,,,,I think I'd buy there with some of those options...

 

[SpaceMountain77]

I don't know how difficult it would be from a design standpoint to rotate those rooms but since the whole bungalow idea is already a new one, changing the orientation may not be that big of a deal.

Actually, the bungalows concept for Disney's Polynesian Resort is over 40 years old. Original artist renderings of Disney's Polynesian Village show bungalows along Seven Seas Lagoon. Although proposed, they have yet to be built.

The rumors that are circulating are not novel for much of this information can be found in Disney imagineering and history texts. I suspect that much of what was originally planned for Disney's Polynesian Village will come to fruition through DVC.

 

[Sammie]

I know DVC did extensive guest feedback from regulars to the Grand Floridian as to what would make them buy DVC there. It is possible they if this comes to pass and I still consider it a big "if", then maybe this is what they feel the current regular repeat guest to the Polynesian would be interested in.

 

[sweetdana]

What if Disney offers laundry and DW/smaller kitchenette in studios? ... And no 1 bedrooms. Honestly they could have studios, slightly less than other 1 bedrooms, but more than other resorts 1 bedrooms, and they would be ideal for some families.

 

[dizfan]

Really disappointed they removed the extra bathroom that was part of AKV and BLT. If they have connected studuos it would be a huge bonus for us.

We love Poly restaurants so not having a kitchen would not be a deal breaker.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What if Disney offers laundry and DW/smaller kitchenette in studios? ... And no 1 bedrooms. Honestly they could have studios, slightly less than other 1 bedrooms, but more than other resorts 1 bedrooms, and they would be ideal for some families.

It would need a King bed.

 

[nolanboys]

That wold mean we are out. As a family of 6, a 2 bdrm is what we need. I will not pay the point incease for a GFV. If it is true, DVC just lost a sale and saved me a lot of money.

 

[lesabrowning]

We have seriously discussed adding on at Poly, but not having 1 or 2 bedroom villas would be a deal breaker for us. I would still likely pony up points for one of these "GV" at some point down the road, but I would not buy in.

Polling regular Poly guests but not actual DVC members seems like a bad idea. Without really understanding how DVC works, you can't fully appreciate the choices and answer the question : )

 

[DeeCee735]

I would give up the full second bathroom to keep the kitchenette, which we use a lot in a studio, and add a washer and dryer. Perhaps have a toilet and sink in a small room - being 1/2 a bath I guess That would work perfectly for us/me

BTW, does anyone have the square footage of the BLT & GF DVC Villa's? How do they compare to the older resorts such as BWV, BC & WL?

Just curious to see if the points increases per night are getting members the same space or less. I do understand location, location, location is also a factor.

TIA

 

[jerseyduke]

I was positioning myself to get a fixed week(assuming available) when Poly came on line. Now I am out altogether.

My work is related to construction, and home improvement. I am of the personal opinion that i would not buy a "used house", I am surely not going to buy a piece of a used hotel building.

The wiring, plumbing, etc in Tahiti is already 30 years old. What are the maintenance fees going to be? Those things deteriorate.

Not to mention I stayed in Tahiti in 12/12 and had to move out it was so run down.

Plus they are selling a building that is already paid for priced like new? Every other DVC (with exception being part of the animal kingdom) as a new construction right? And that part was far from 30 years old.

This whole plan seems horrible to me. I will tell everyone I see on my Dec trip this year that....not that it will make a difference.

 

[DeeCee735]

I was positioning myself to get a fixed week(assuming available) when Poly came on line. Now I am out altogether.

My work is related to construction, and home improvement. I am of the personal opinion that i would not buy a "used house", I am surely not going to buy a piece of a used hotel building.

The wiring, plumbing, etc in Tahiti is already 30 years old. What are the maintenance fees going to be? Those things deteriorate.

Not to mention I stayed in Tahiti in 12/12 and had to move out it was so run down.

Plus they are selling a building that is already paid for priced like new? Every other DVC (with exception being part of the animal kingdom) as a new construction right? And that part was far from 30 years old.

This whole plan seems horrible to me. I will tell everyone I see on my Dec trip this year that....not that it will make a difference.

Excellent point of view. I hadn't thought of that and it will definitely make a difference in our decision to potentially add on. Perhaps Disney will address the issue of the wiring, plumbing, etc.

We shall see....

 

[pavicich]

If true, what I once was so sure would be a nice add on will be completely out the window. Need the king bed, Laundry and separate living area to count as a home away from home (for us anyway!)

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