The VGF 2 pricing thread

[sethschroeder]

The card I used was from Chase not sure if that matters..

DVC ESCROW PAYMENT
FL 34747
(800) 800-9800

Description: DVC ESCROW PAYMENT
Also known as: DVC ESCROW PAYMENT
Merchant type: Timeshares
Method: In person
Card number: (...XXXX)
Category: Travel

I did the transaction over the phone but it stated in person

Did you check your rewards you got off of it though?

Its market "travel" but timeshare travel which is the excluded on some cards from bonus incentives regarding travel.

 

[sethschroeder]

Thanks for sharing that it falls into the travel category, you just made my day

You need to verify for your specific card. Additionally you need to verify for your specific card they don't have language to exclude Timeshares from any additional benefits.

 

[sethschroeder]

Okay it seems Chase might have changed to categorically make Timeshares Travel at this point. So I think I was wrong on that.

https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/rewards-category-faq

 

[hbg1]

You need to verify for your specific card. Additionally you need to verify for your specific card they don't have language to exclude Timeshares from any additional benefits.

Yep just saw your post above, will look into it before tomorrow.
If it will work as 2x, would be worth getting a chase card with the 60k signup bonus.
Would be incredible if it does.

 

[eticketplease]

Did you check your rewards you got off of it though?

Its market "travel" but timeshare travel which is the excluded on some cards from bonus incentives regarding travel.

Yes I used my Chase Reserve and received the full 3 points per dollar.

 

[eticketplease]

Chase is pretty good about redeeming anything for travel. Which is also sometimes not good like when you pay for parking or renew ez-pass and it eats into you $300 credit

 

[Deeleebaker]

Still waiting on a call back from the guide but I wanted to poll all of you. My VGF UY is December. Since I won't get my points until December 2022, I will only pay 1 month of 2022 dues correct?

Yes. That made me go back and start my calculus all over again. Now I'm trying to decide between 60 GF, 60 more at AKL which is my home resort already, or 125 GF.

 

[eticketplease]

Yes. That made me go back and start my calculus all over again. Now I'm trying to decide between 60 GF, 60 more at AKL which is my home resort already, or 125 GF.

Not sure if it matters to you but 1 dues are cheaper at VGF and 2 contract is 7 years longer

 

[Bali2012]

You likely can push them on this to get it extended. I have done payments every 30 days over a 90 day period in the past. This might be different now but you can always ask.



Thanks!

 

[TinkB278]

Yes. That made me go back and start my calculus all over again. Now I'm trying to decide between 60 GF, 60 more at AKL which is my home resort already, or 125 GF.

I’ve been considering AKL also. 75 points there would get us a much longer stay than at VGF.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

No new concept art was released with the pricing was it? Really want to buy but also a bit nervous about how the rooms actually turn out. I was disappointed in the main VGF refurb, the concept art made it look much nicer. Also I’m not trusting their judgment ever since they decided to go with plaid headboards

Due to supply chain issues, much of what was planned for the studios did not come to pass. The curtains and wall sconces, for example, remain unchanged, which, to me, is disappointing because the plaid carpet, curtains, and headboard were intended to compliment each other.

 

[nuhusky123]

Title insurance question. Has anyone not been able to remove title insurance? My guide is still in the asking can she do it phase

 

[SpaceMountain77]

just called mine in - ended up getting 125 instead of my planned 118 since the discount gave me 7 extra points for $450. One thing my guide did say - even with an April UY - I won’t get my points til 2022 and they won’t be usable til VGF2 opens - even on other properties.

Does anyone know which use years did receive 2021 points?

 

[nuhusky123]

Does anyone know which use years did receive 2021 points?

No years will be getting 2021 points

 

[TinkB278]

Due to supply chain issues, much of what was planned for the studios did not come to pass. The curtains and wall sconces, for example, remain unchanged, which, to me, is disappointing because the paid carpet, curtains, and headboard were intended to compliment each other.

The virtual tour shows new curtains and wall sconces though.

 

[rubybutt]

It does make sense, and I think you were the one who initially predicted no previous use year points. I was just holding out hope they would use some from ROFR buybacks or breakage or whatever to give that extra incentive to buy direct. Because what it looks like to me now is 227 per point (valuing points at 20$ per for rental purposes) plus incentives, which for most people was a solid no, but nobody is batting an eye at it now.

I'm batting an eye.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

I think this just signals Disney is trying to quickly sell out possibly as they have plans for future hotel flips before other rooms come up to refurbs.

An insider, who regularly posts on another site, stated that this conversion had two aims: (1) reduce the room occupancy at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa because the rate has been falling, and (2) provide DVC with a much needed booster because of the pandemic and depressed Riviera sales.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

The virtual tour shows new curtains and wall sconces though.

We experienced a refurbished studio in December 2021 and the curtains were the original floral and ivy, chairs were still upholstered in sage, and the sconces were not the cylindrical flush mounts.

 

[Marionnette]

Does anyone know which use years did receive 2021 points?

None. No UY will receive 2021 points.

 

[TinkB278]

We experienced a refurbished studio in December 2021 and the curtains were the original floral and ivy, chairs were still upholstered in sage, and the sconces were not the cylindrical flush mounts.

Oh I see, you are talking about the VGF1 rooms. I was very disappointed in the refurb on those. It looks like no corners were cut on the resort studios though!