VDH Opening

[Epcot Forever Forever]

Just got off the phone with MS. They said that there is no standard 2 bedrooms and would be $2200 a night for this room. I am seeing a 2 bedroom at the regular resort for $1400 a night. That makes no sense for me

Standard presumably overlooks the neighborhood. The rooms with balconies (1 and 2 BRs) all overlook the resort. So that makes sense no standard view.

 

[DianaMB333]

Any insight on when points charts could be released?
And/or when DVC sales will start?

 

[ehh]

I've gone through the previously published floor plan layouts and using the confirmation that there's 3 room views, speculated on how many of each room category there are:


I categorized anything facing a pool (and not a roof) as "Premium", the garden units as "Garden", and everything else as "Standard".

There's some Duo Studios sandwiched in the corner that face the new palette pool but might have a really narrow view as they're set back, so I'm unsure about those but labeled them "Premium". And the 12th floor rooms that face a roof I assumed were "Standard".

There's at least one flaw in the old floor plans: a door-to-nowhere between a 1BR and Deluxe Studio, which made it unclear if it's a lockoff or not. In the breakdown above, I've assumed it is a lockoff. Additionally, this adds up to 350 units (as originally announced) but DPB recently announced 344 and we don't know where the discrepancy is from yet.

 

[Narcoossee11]

That makes no sense at all. Disney has lost thier minds.

OR
are they crazy as a fox.
Those rooms will sell out ever night. Look at the price of a grand villa
A fool and his money is easily separated.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

OR
are they crazy as a fox.

Like with the Star Wars hotel.......

 

[Wedgeout]

I’m guessing Garden view is for those very few units by the pool. Like 4 pods and 4 studios?

Agree. The room descriptions for the Duo Studio and Deluxe Studio mention that “select rooms” have a patio or balcony.

 

[Wedgeout]

Next up..Magic Keys reservations tomorrow. Hope each day we learn more. Should be an interesting St Patrick’s Day when reservation open for general public.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Like with the Star Wars hotel.......

It's not really comparable. VDH is just lodging, not an experience like Galactic Starcruiser. Both overpriced, but the former seems to be selling unlike the latter. And even if that money stops flowing, they'll be selling it as DVC soon enough.

 

[Spivey378]

Looks like I am going to stay Park Vue Guy.

 

[Genie+]

I haven’t really been following this. Is the first year all cash and then it converts to DVC?

 

[Wedgeout]

I haven’t really been following this. Is the first year all cash and then it converts to DVC?

So far all we know is they are offering cash reservations for dates September 28 through December 31, 2023.

 

[AstroBlasters]

It's not really comparable. VDH is just lodging, not an experience like Galactic Starcruiser. Both overpriced, but the former seems to be selling unlike the latter. And even if that money stops flowing, they'll be selling it as DVC soon enough.

Are you saying that the Galactic Star Cruiser should have DVC villas?!?

You son of a gun, I’m in!

 

[intamin]

Are you saying that the Galactic Star Cruiser should have DVC villas?!?

You son of a gun, I’m in!

Honestly if they got rid of the whole 2 day immersive experience and just had a wandering actor here and there and rented it like a normal hotel it'd probably turn a profit for the first time in it's life lol.

They can keep the whole you have to be staying at the resort to enter but the problem it has now is it's such a niche group of people who are willing to pay 6000 dollars to stay at the hotel and then use up 2 full days of their trip just staying in the hotel the whole time.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

It's not really comparable. VDH is just lodging, not an experience like Galactic Starcruiser. Both overpriced, but the former seems to be selling unlike the latter. And even if that money stops flowing, they'll be selling it as DVC soon enough.

It too had a lot of interest immediately even though the price was a bit shocking.

Ultimately the price has turned out to be too high.

 

[BrianLo]

I've gone through the previously published floor plan layouts and using the confirmation that there's 3 room views, speculated on how many of each room category there are:
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I categorized anything facing a pool (and not a roof) as "Premium", the garden units as "Garden", and everything else as "Standard".

There's some Duo Studios sandwiched in the corner that face the new palette pool but might have a really narrow view as they're set back, so I'm unsure about those but labeled them "Premium". And the 12th floor rooms that face a roof I assumed were "Standard".

There's at least one flaw in the old floor plans: a door-to-nowhere between a 1BR and Deluxe Studio, which made it unclear if it's a lockoff or not. In the breakdown above, I've assumed it is a lockoff. Additionally, this adds up to 350 units (as originally announced) but DPB recently announced 344 and we don't know where the discrepancy is from yet.

Duo Studios supposedly do not have view categories. This would be somewhat congruent with RIV where the Tower Studios lack them, despite fairly wide discrepancies in their view directions.

 

[Canchaser143]

FYI: Per a post in a FB Group, Deluxe Studios with Garden View will have a guaranteed balcony.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

FYI: Per a post in a FB Group, Deluxe Studios with Garden View will have a guaranteed balcony.

Ah, so that's the difference. The Garden studios are the few ones with balconies by the pool.

 

[ehh]

Duo Studios supposedly do not have view categories. This would be somewhat congruent with RIV where the Tower Studios lack them, despite fairly wide discrepancies in their view directions.

This post from @Wedgeout indicates otherwise:

Just off phone and received information that might help out. I was only checking the Duo Studios for that opening date range. September 28, 29, 30 and October 1. There are three categories. Standard, Preferred & Garden. Standard wasn’t available for pricing. Preferred would be $685.93 per night. Garden $804.96 per night (total amounts).

And I'd be surprised if there aren't at least 2 categories for Duos as a few have balconies/patios and the rest do not. And they're breaking the balcony/patio Deluxe Studios out from the rest.

Will be very interesting to see what's posted online tomorrow.

 

[elenex]

I just don't get how a duo studio can be going for over $800 a night. Should be on main street with a balcony for that price. They're out of their minds with this place, and I think they're going to struggle to sell it after the initial excitement dies down.

 

[E2ME2]

Like with the Star Wars hotel.......

Hey Wait! - - I did part with some $$ for SWGS, but split it with a friend. It was a memorable trip!
Overpriced? - AB$OLUTELY, but I don't feel foolish