(When) will DVC go “negative”?

[hhisc16]

Both make sense as "expanding the portfolio" locations. But both were also built in IMO second tier locations given "Florida coast" and "Hitlon Head". I assume that was done becuase the land was cheaper.

Disney originally had a prime location on the beach on HHI, but lost the fight with the neighborhood.
What is DHHIR is plan b.

 

[hhisc16]

I suspect they had a certain number of miles they wanted VB to be from WDW. It is very reasonable for a family staying at VB for a week to take a day trip (or two) over to Disney World and visit a park.

I think the Florida Coast options were also limited generally. Do you go upscale with a Disney resort in Naples? Or do you associate Disney with Daytona? So, I think they decided to make it more about the Beach, and a serene setting.

And, for a timeshare, Disney did a good job with VB of trying to make it a resort - a full service restaurant open for two meals a day, a pool bar, and a quick service restaurant, lots of activities and amenities, a strong presence with activities teams, movies on the lawn, Campfire at night, etc. A second pool, originally planned, would have also helped, as would have a larger resort (also originally planned) that would have likely included additional amenities.

Nevertheless, the concept was not what people were looking for. I suspect one of the obstacles they had with selling VB was people saying "where is that exactly?".

My understanding is that HHI had no real issues with selling the first time because - people knew where HHI was, and it is a very small resort.

Based on my research, DHHIR sold out around 2001/2002. Opened in 1996.

 

[Girlstar30]

I suspect they had a certain number of miles they wanted VB to be from WDW. It is very reasonable for a family staying at VB for a week to take a day trip (or two) over to Disney World and visit a park.

I think the Florida Coast options were also limited generally. Do you go upscale with a Disney resort in Naples? Or do you associate Disney with Daytona? So, I think they decided to make it more about the Beach, and a serene setting.

And, for a timeshare, Disney did a good job with VB of trying to make it a resort - a full service restaurant open for two meals a day, a pool bar, and a quick service restaurant, lots of activities and amenities, a strong presence with activities teams, movies on the lawn, Campfire at night, etc. A second pool, originally planned, would have also helped, as would have a larger resort (also originally planned) that would have likely included additional amenities.

Nevertheless, the concept was not what people were looking for. I suspect one of the obstacles they had with selling VB was people saying "where is that exactly?".

My understanding is that HHI had no real issues with selling the first time because - people knew where HHI was, and it is a very small resort.

If the beach was actually swimmable when we went it would make sense to me. And all the mosquitos and everything i really just dont get why they chose VB. I havent been to HHI yet so cant comment on that.

 

[D-Trick]

Williamsburg, VA?

Speaking of over built in Williamsburg-- I stayed at Manor Club earlier this year on an interval getaway and thoroughly enjoyed it (cause the golf is included!) but couldn't help but notice The Colonies at Williamsburg. You gotta feel bad for anyone who owns that half completed timeshare. Thankfully VB's unbuilt area is/was hiding across the street and not smack dab out your window.