The VGF 2 pricing thread

[DebbieB]

I can't remember how long it took them from the time they closed the Poly buildings to DVC opening but it seemed like it was well over a year. It depends on how many people they want to hire to get it done fast.

 

[TT4Dis]

What if they added a washer& dryer? I'd happily pay a few more points per night for that!

We are a family of 3 that loves the convenience of a 1br. I love VGF and if they add a w/d to VGF 2.0 studios, well Disney can just have all of my money.

 

[CarolMN]

We are a family of 3 that loves the convenience of a 1br. I love VGF and if they add a w/d to VGF 2.0 studios, well Disney can just have all of my money.

LOL. I think they already have most of my vacation $$. But if they add a w/d to those studios, I'll find more somewhere!

 

[jbreen2010]

I’ve been interested in buying VGF. Was thinking of going resale but would hate to pay $200pp resale if they launch it for new at $205 or $210.
Has anyone heard anything new about when they will open up sales?

 

[macman123]

I’ve been interested in buying VGF. Was thinking of going resale but would hate to pay $200pp resale if they launch it for new at $205 or $210.
Has anyone heard anything new about when they will open up sales?

No. I spoke to my guide this week. They don't have any news.

But I am on the list for when they do.

 

[fumanchu2488]

I spoke with my guide this morning and they said they were starting construction in Spring 2022 and will have the resort open Summer 2022.

I don’t really know what that means for sales date or when pricing will be released, but have they ever done something like this where they open a resort with no sales? Even if they were to open in August 2022 they would have booking available this September. Seems like they should be selling now or at least have prices listed and details.

 

[Nabas]

I’ve been interested in buying VGF. Was thinking of going resale but would hate to pay $200pp resale if they launch it for new at $205 or $210.
Has anyone heard anything new about when they will open up sales?

DVC News published two articles this week:

"Permit Filed For Grand Floridian Construction"

And:

"Grand Floridian Timeshare License Amended For New Villas"

As stated in the second article:

The timeshare license amendment does not necessarily indicate immediate plans to begin selling points. Disney Vacation Club was issued a timeshare license for Copper Creek 314 days before its opening. The license for Disney's Riviera Resort was granted more than 500 days before its debut.​

 

[Paul Stupin]

I spoke with my guide this morning and they said they were starting construction in Spring 2022 and will have the resort open Summer 2022.

I don’t really know what that means for sales date or when pricing will be released, but have they ever done something like this where they open a resort with no sales? Even if they were to open in August 2022 they would have booking available this September. Seems like they should be selling now or at least have prices listed and details.

I started a thread asking this very question. Some folks say not until Spring, but I'm hoping for sometime in the Fall. Seems like they'd want to take advantage of the crowds coming in for the 50th, as well as Christmas, to start sales.

 

[Paul Stupin]

DVC News published two articles this week:

"Permit Filed For Grand Floridian Construction"

And:

"Grand Floridian Timeshare License Amended For New Villas"

As stated in the second article:

The timeshare license amendment does not necessarily indicate immediate plans to begin selling points. Disney Vacation Club was issued a timeshare license for Copper Creek 314 days before its opening. The license for Disney's Riviera Resort was granted more than 500 days before its debut.​

I think the construction timeline for VGF2 is considerably shorter, which could mean an earlier date to start sales. CCV, also a conversion, has one bedrooms, VGF2 won't...which could mean a much faster completion date.

 

[Stargazer65]

There's no options on the poll for lower price than Riviera. What's the deal with that?

 

[Paul Stupin]

There's no options on the poll for lower price than Riviera. What's the deal with that?

Good point! Personally, I think they’ll be about the same.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

There's no options on the poll for lower price than Riviera. What's the deal with that?

In your dreams! Just not gonna happen.

 

[Stargazer65]

In your dreams! Just not gonna happen.

Says the person with "Dreamin" in their username coincidentally lol. What can I say...I'm all about foolish optimism.

 

[DebbieB]

I spoke with my guide this morning and they said they were starting construction in Spring 2022 and will have the resort open Summer 2022.

I don’t really know what that means for sales date or when pricing will be released, but have they ever done something like this where they open a resort with no sales? Even if they were to open in August 2022 they would have booking available this September. Seems like they should be selling now or at least have prices listed and details.

New construction isn’t typically 11 months, especially when they haven’t started sales. It could be 4 or 5 months, whenever sales start. Resort owners typically get a month lead time over non home owners.

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

I spoke with my guide this morning and they said they were starting construction in Spring 2022 and will have the resort open Summer 2022.

I don’t really know what that means for sales date or when pricing will be released, but have they ever done something like this where they open a resort with no sales? Even if they were to open in August 2022 they would have booking available this September. Seems like they should be selling now or at least have prices listed and details.

I don’t think they need to. They’ll sell probably 1/4th of the points on offer in the first 2 weeks they’re available. I imagine that will be in the Spring but that’s a guess.

 

[dvc lover 1970]

I fear the new resort will squeeze the one and two bed units. They will have a flood of points for studios but there wont be balance for the other booking categories. Typical disney doing the renovation on the cheap

 

[Paul Stupin]

I fear the new resort will squeeze the one and two bed units. They will have a flood of points for studios but there wont be balance for the other booking categories. Typical disney doing the renovation on the cheap

Not sure about two bedrooms, but I think the one bedrooms will be ok. Its the studios that always go first, and I think thats what the majority of buyers will want. The point chart for one and two bedrooms is very very high.

 

[pirate33]

Not sure about two bedrooms, but I think the one bedrooms will be ok. Its the studios that always go first, and I think thats what the majority of buyers will want. The point chart for one and two bedrooms is very very high.

I agree. And in addition to the cost for one and two bedrooms being high (high point cost times high point requirements), the new building is only studios and therefore one would think most new buyers will be targeting a studio stay.

 

[RamblinWreck]

I agree. And in addition to the cost for one and two bedrooms being high (high point cost times high point requirements), the new building is only studios and therefore one would think most new buyers will be targeting a studio stay.

Most, but not all.

You’re definitely adding at least some buyers who will want one bedroom accommodations, and you’re definitely not adding any new one bedroom units.

It’s hard to see it not having at least some effect.



But, I suppose you could argue that some of the current one bedroom bookings are made by people who would have preferred a studio, but waited too long to make their reservation. If that’s true then maybe, just maybe, it ends up being net neutral.

 

[pirate33]

Most, but not all.

You’re definitely adding at least some buyers who will want one bedroom accommodations, and you’re definitely not adding any new one bedroom units.

It’s hard to see it not having at least some effect.



But, I suppose you could argue that some of the current one bedroom bookings are made by people who would have preferred a studio, but waited too long to make their reservation. If that’s true then maybe, just maybe, it ends up being net neutral.

All good points.