The VGF 2 pricing thread

[Sandisw]

I stand corrected! Should be 0 problem to get a deluxe studio then…

I think they were showing that the current building has more points than the new building..you mentioned it being the other way around.

It will certainly have an impact on booking,,but no one will know until we see what happens and enough new points are sold.

 

[tidefan]

I think they were showing that the current building has more points than the new building..you mentioned it being the other way around.

It will certainly have an impact on booking,,but no one will know until we see what happens and enough new points are sold.

Yes. That is why I said that “I stand corrected”.

I don’t think it behooves anyone here to me to carry on with my grievances on this, so I’ll demur with just stating this. I think that this sets a dangerous precedent (well, as you pointed out, the Treehouses did too) that DVD can just change things in the program on a whim in their best interests, not necessarily in the best interests of the association. Was it in the contracts that they could? Yes, but until these 2 instances, they hadn’t done that. I’d say that this is an even more fundamental change to the association than the treehouses were. It makes me think twice about DVC as I haven’t in the 15 years that we’ve been owners. My biggest fear is that they’ll just slap new crazy point units into an association to “re-allocate” at a later date. That makes me think…

OTOH, I can always just sell my VGF interest for what I paid, if not more on the resale market and we’ve had some good years there, so, yes, this is a “first world problem”.

 

[iluvthsgam]

I stand corrected! Should be 0 problem to get a deluxe studio then…

not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I don't think you are wrong. Like you said before it will matter if the VGF2 points are being used at VGF1 in the same or similar proportion as the VGF1 points are being used at VGF2. I would imagine there is an appeal to going from 47 studios to 247 studios for a good number of VGF1 owners? We shall see!

 

[tidefan]

not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I don't think you are wrong. Like you said before it will matter if the VGF2 points are being used at VGF1 in the same or similar proportion as the VGF1 points are being used at VGF2. I would imagine there is an appeal to going from 47 studios to 247 studios for a good number of VGF1 owners? We shall see!

Yeah, my sense of humor needs some work

I admit. I was off on my numbers. I had thought it was the other way around…

 

[Sandisw]

not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I don't think you are wrong. Like you said before it will matter if the VGF2 points are being used at VGF1 in the same or similar proportion as the VGF1 points are being used at VGF2. I would imagine there is an appeal to going from 47 studios to 247 studios for a good number of VGF1 owners? We shall see!

And I think if they add microwaves to the Resort studios, it might help as it brings the two much closer and owners may not care as much.

 

[RKS03]

And I think if they add microwaves to the Resort studios, it might help as it brings the two much closer and owners may not care as much.

And I didn’t look closely when I visited but I hope the resort studios will fit a half gallon of milk for little ones.

 

[Sandisw]

And I didn’t look closely when I visited but I hope the resort studios will fit a half gallon of milk for little ones.

They are beverage coolers and people have mentioned that the temperature may not get cold enough for milk to last for long. Don’t know how accurate that is.

There are only shelves so things may need to be on their sides.

 

[KVacc]

So after much debate we finally bought VGF tonight. Our first direct contract. Super easy, our resale took so long! As we were getting off the phone our guide said Welcome Home! And if come tomorrow you like the incentives better we can change it, don’t worry.
So now I’m wondering what he was talking about for tomorrow since I figured the better incentives were ending today.

 

[hglenn]

So after much debate we finally bought VGF tonight. Our first direct contract. Super easy, our resale took so long! As we were getting off the phone our guide said Welcome Home! And if come tomorrow you like the incentives better we can change it, don’t worry.
So now I’m wondering what he was talking about for tomorrow since I figured the better incentives were ending today.

Yeah! We have a contract in ROFR. I’m looking forward to seeing what is released tomorrow since I’m not a member yet. We can hope it’ll be better than todays but I doubt it….

 

[The Jackal]

And I think if they add microwaves to the Resort studios, it might help as it brings the two much closer and owners may not care as much.

Microwave, toaster and fridge and all will be happy.

 

[Sandisw]

Microwave, toaster and fridge and all will be happy.

Wait..there is no toaster???

 

[wnielsen1]

Wait..there is no toaster???

Why would there be a toaster? There is no toaster in the regular hotel rooms. A coffee maker and a beverage cooler. That's it.

 

[Cyberc1978]

Microwave, toaster and fridge and all will be happy.

Wait..there is no toaster???

Why would there be a toaster? There is no toaster in the regular hotel rooms. A coffee maker and a beverage cooler. That's it.

My understanding is that you can ask for a toaster and a microwave and they will bring it.

If enough people keep asking for them then they will eventually add them.

 

[Sandisw]

Why would there be a toaster? There is no toaster in the regular hotel rooms. A coffee maker and a beverage cooler. That's it.

Because these are not hotel rooms?

 

[Paul Stupin]

But this is going to assume that the same number of VGF1 owners wanting to try VGF2 is the same as those numbers of VGF2 owners wanting to go to VGF1. And… the pool of VGF2 points is larger.

Could it be OK? Sure, but why even take the chance that it does? IMHO, VGF2 should have been a separate association, like Copper Creek was. I would not have bought VGF originally if it had only the resort studios. I still think it’s going to be a lot harder to get a unit with 2 showers…

I think it will be ok. We only like to book one bedrooms as well. The point chart is so high for them that its hard for me to believe that they're all going to be gone on the first day of the 11 month booking window, for most times of the year. Maybe they'll be impossible to book at 7 months, but thats not an issue for those of us who own there.
I took the chance and added on to my VGF1 points because VGF, aside from CCV and Aulani, where I also own, is the only other home resort I want. I love Riviera, and plan to use my points occasionally to stay there, but I love VGF more.

 

[Sandisw]

My understanding is that you can ask for a toaster and a microwave and they will bring it.

If enough people keep asking for them then they will eventually add them.

I guess I will be doing that for sure. I thought the micro was all that was missing.

Toaster is a big deal for me.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I guess I will be doing that for sure. I thought the micro was all that was missing.

Toaster is a big deal for me.

It's all missing. It's a hotel room.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I stand corrected! Should be 0 problem to get a deluxe studio then…

I toured the Resort Studio yesterday. First I asked why no kitchenette and was pointed out that they are converted hotel rooms and it made no sense to add a sink when the bathroom was right there. Ok, so that's the sales pitch their following.
Asked about a microwave. "Oh, well if you want one of those then just book the Deluxe studio" (as if that's easy as pie).
Then when I asked about the beverage cooler (which doesn't get cold enough to store milk safely) he said, well I don't recall exactly what the response was other than not necessary. It prompted me to point out this is Disney and lots if people visit with young kids. The answer to that? "Well, just book one of the Deluxe Studios then".

I remain just as concerned now as before that this will make the booking more difficult for the full amenity rooms. No mention was made of being able to request microwaves - or toasters.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And I didn’t look closely when I visited but I hope the resort studios will fit a half gallon of milk for little ones.

Beverage coolers get to a temp in the 40's. Milk needs to be stored in the 30's.

 

[kmedina]

Well, the price is still $207, but the incentives are worse (as expected). Wonder how it will change throughout the year.