The VGF 2 pricing thread

[Paul Stupin]

I don't think that VGF2 will be marketed as "studios only". They're going to present it as the full complement of VGF options from resort studio to grand villa. There will surely be people purchasing enough VGF2 points to book those larger villas. My concern is that there will be just enough of them to make booking the limited number of larger villas a real challenge.

The larger villas are some of the highest point accommodations at WDW. Though there might be some additional pressure on VGF one and two bedrooms, I think their very very high price is not going to create a monumental surge in demand. At least I hope!

 

[DL1WDW2]

Those room chart descriptions and floor plan w/ No balcony….
losing interest In VGF2.
Will that help with lower price?

 

[RoseGold]

Those room chart descriptions and floor plan w/ No balcony….
losing interest In VGF2.
Will that help with lower price?

We already knew that. I mean, the building already exists and you can see most of them don't have balconies. It's not like they're going to add on balconies in a moneygrab flip.

 

[KVacc]

And BLT is scheduled for a full refurb in 2023. I can't wait to see the design. I'm hoping it's Mary Blair inspired like the recently refreshed lobby.

I read this at first glance as Mary Poppins inspired…lol

 

[SusieQ93]

This is off topic on pricing, but does anyone have any speculation on if you’ll be able to get adjoining resort studios? Already planning out my first trip in my head.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

This is off topic on pricing, but does anyone have any speculation on if you’ll be able to get adjoining resort studios? Already planning out my first trip in my head.

you can request it, but the article says "DVC does not guarantee such a room assignment."

 

[DisneyMom_3]

The larger villas are some of the highest point accommodations at WDW. Though there might be some additional pressure on VGF one and two bedrooms, I think their very very high price is not going to create a monumental surge in demand. At least I hope!

I sure hope you are right!

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I read this at first glance as Mary Poppins inspired…lol

At first, I was like who is Mary Blair? I had to google it.

 

[SusieQ93]

you can request it, but the article says "DVC does not guarantee such a room assignment."

Geez, right there in the article. I should read more thoroughly

 

[DisneyMom_3]

Not to kill you all with more anticipation but.....

Looks like half of the proposed resort studios at the new Big Pine Key building has been declared to the Comptroller, "paving the way for sales to begin soon...."

https://dvcnews.com/resorts/grand-f...oridian-units-declared-into-condo-association

According to the article, “With Disney's Riviera Resort, sales began about one month after similar declarations were filed. Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge opened sales just 15 days after such filings.”

15 days to 1 month
Hoping it’s ‘soon’er than that!
Probably wishful thinking!

 

[KTownRaider]

At first, I was like who is Mary Blair? I had to google it.

Beyond the giant concourse murals, they've really incorporated her/her work into the remodeled Contemporary lobby. Would love if some of this motif bled into the upcoming BLT refurb. Definitely check it out the next time your'e in the neighborhood...

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...r-inspired-lobby-disneys-contemporary-resort/

 

[J-Dog]

NM, I got beat to it..

 

[TinkB278]

Those room chart descriptions and floor plan w/ No balcony….
losing interest In VGF2.
Will that help with lower price?

I didn’t realize there weren’t balconies either! I think I’m officially out for VGF2. I’ll add on at RIV or get some AKV points. For me, coffee on the balcony is one of my favorite parts of my trip.

 

[Ruttangel]

DVC News is much quicker to everything, great people over there and friendly too

 

[nuhusky123]

I am really interested to see room D. Seems like it could be unique

edit
82 out of the 101 rooms have connecting doors

i will be sure to be making requests for no connecting doors

 

[Sandisw]

According to the article, “With Disney's Riviera Resort, sales began about one month after similar declarations were filed. Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge opened sales just 15 days after such filings.”

15 days to 1 month
Hoping it’s ‘soon’er than that!
Probably wishful thinking!

They started sales for RIV 8 months prior to opening though so given the short time between now and when these are bookable, hopefully the start sales sometime this month!!

I do like there will be connecting rooms and while not guaranteed, at least it’s possible.

 

[KVacc]

They started sales for RIV 8 months prior to opening though so given the short time between now and when these are bookable, hopefully the start sales sometime this month!!

I do like there will be connecting rooms and while not guaranteed, at least it’s possible.

What are declarations?

 

[Sandisw]

What are declarations?

In order to sell a timeshare, you have to declare that the rooms are part of the condo association and have become timeshare units.

Once declared, they can be sold!

 

[nuhusky123]

So on timing it’s possible

1- dvc waiting until March 3 when current riv incentives expire so they can offer gfv and riv incentives
2- dvc will announce gfv prior to March 3 with super short incentives that also expire March 3 but these will offer the likeliest best incentives to drive early sales
3- dvc will announce prior to March 3 and do whatever they like with no connected dates to riv dates
4- I have covid brain and dvc does none of the above

i do hope for #2

 

[DisneyMom_3]

They started sales for RIV 8 months prior to opening though so given the short time between now and when these are bookable, hopefully the start sales sometime this month!!

I do like there will be connecting rooms and while not guaranteed, at least it’s possible.

I hope so!
Connecting rooms are guaranteed if traveling with only two adults and children, correct? Thinking two full bathrooms may be worth the tradeoff if we don't have enough points for a 2 bedroom (or are wanting to save points for another trip). Points are comparable for 2 studios vs 1 bedroom. Something to consider. Maybe others will feel the same and want two studios as well.

I would be tempted to book the resort studio just for those tower rooms! (not that they have connecting rooms though) I wish they would've made them a separate booking category, but I guess there aren't enough of them to justify it.