Yes, and we've been on it for 7 years.
I asked again last week about GCV and they clearly said NO.
My guide told me they stopped taking wait list requests awhile ago. I don’t see the point. Eventually, most VGC owners will probably be resale
I don’t think you can compare the two. One is completely sold out with no ability to get on a waitlist. The other will be an active selling resort with 4-5+ million points. I’m tired of guessing at this point. The announcement couldn’t come soon enough!
VGC is the one TRUE sold out resort
Of course I don't really know anything, but I think you're way overestimating the DLT ppp at $275. If VGF2 comes in at $255, maybe you're not, but if it comes in around $207, then I would think that you definitely are.
I agree, if they start sales next year I think it'll be at whatever the direct price is then, or maybe higher but not abysmally so.
I would love to see a starting price anywhere near the current rates, but I think we'll be disappointed. Why would they keep raising VGC to over $300pp if they weren't making room for a high DLT starting price? DLT won't sell as many large contracts as WDW, people just don't visit for that many days. Instead of having fewer families buying larger contracts, they'll have more families buying smaller contracts, which means more turnover in the hotel, which means fresh wallets coming in more frequently. They've made it clear that they are aiming for the "once a year or less" guest. vs APs. They assume that group will spend more since they visit less often. My fingers and toes are crossed that I'm wrong. Would love to have a few points at DLT as we are a CA family. Time will tell.
The reason VGC is $300pp is because there is only a million points with only 48 DVC rooms, and is completely sold out with no wait lists. DLT on the other hand will have 5+ million points with 350 rooms. I hear you about DLT likely attracting small contract buyers but that means they need to attract that many more new families, which could be a challenge. I used to believe prices will be crazy high but now I believe that it will be comparable to whatever VGF2 sells for.
I'm hoping you are right! Although I am torn between adding more VGC vs DLT (like everyone else it seems). After seeing the lack of balconies, and the possible view of the nearby neighborhood, it doesn't seem so appealing as it was initially.
I think a lot of people are starting to waiver on DLT for all the obvious reasons. Not as nice as VGC. Farther distance to the parks. Lack of dining options. Lack of balconies and views. Studios only sleep 4. Very limited 1&2 BR inventory. And not everyone digs the sleeping beauty theming. Don't get me wrong. I think it'll be really nice and I'll probably buy a small contract. But I don't think the enthusiasm is as strong as Disney thinks or wishes. If they price it over $250pp, it will take them years to sell out IMO.
The only thing I can come up with is that they are trying to attract buyers to Disneyland in general, and the castle there is Sleeping Beauty's castle. Locals/west coasters love the DL hotel for it's history and I'm assuming would prefer that theming, but Disney is attempting to market to all buyers. Just my guess.
Dunno. These images, aside from some wall art, scream OG Mid Century Modern Disneyland Hotel to me. I mean they're nothing like those gaudy Royal Rooms at POR.
