Why no DVC resorts in CA?

[Bellesmama]

Why aren't there any DVC resorts in in Disneyland? I know we can use our points to stay at the hotels but it just isn't the same as staying in a villa...

 

[Scott H]

In days long past there was talk of a DVC property in the area of Huntington Beach (or there abouts). Just never came through.

 

[DebbieB]

To build a DVC resort, they have to have the expectation that they will be able to sell the points to pay for the resort in a reasonable amount of time. My guess is they didn't think that it would be a quick sell.

 

[wtpclc]

There's something different about CA and timeshares. It's my understanding that DVC bought property there, but had to sell (to Marriott?).

From the sounds of what's been posted before, it's a even little more difficult to buy into DVC from CA, too.

You may want to do a serch. It's been posted before.

 

[pumpkinboy]

Originally posted by wtpclc
There's something different about CA and timeshares. It's my understanding that DVC bought property there, but had to sell (to Marriott?).
From the sounds of what's been posted before, it's a even little more difficult to buy into DVC from CA, too.
You may want to do a serch. It's been posted before.

The DVC resort that was planned for CA was in Newport Coast, about 30 minutes from DL; it was Mediterranean themed. And yes, they did sell the land and plans (I believe) off to Marriot, where is is now the Marriott Newport Coast resort, which I understand is beautiful, and can be traded for thru II.

 

[jmatias]

We would love a DVC resort in California.

Whenever you see a "poll" of where DVC'ers are from, the majority are from the East Coast.

I can't even find on this board another DVCer from Hawaii...though I'm sure some exist out there.

A DVC resort on the West Coast would be easy to sell IMHO.

I think for many West coasters ( and Pacific Islanders too )
one of the biggest reasons not to buy into DVC is the distance of travel to WDW. A resort on the West Coast would eliminate this argument.

 

[nuts]

It has to do with the California laws surrounding time share. Truth be told, the DVC timeshare is not an ownership but a lease (ends in 50 yrs). California requires ownership (no expiration date). They did not realize that when they purchased the land in CA. They had wonderful plans for a DVC, but were tripped up by the lawyers. This is why they sold it to Marriott. You won't see a DVC in California unless CA changes their laws.

 

[Bellesmama]

Bummer! I knew there had to be a good reason for them not have a DVC there

 

[rocketriter]

I suspect that there's also an issue around differences between DL and WDW as tourist attractions. Even with the new park DL is not perceived as being a place where one might spend a week. In contrast, it's actually difficult to see all of WDW in a week. DVC found that the park-as-magnet is more important than they expected (thus the slower sales for HH and VB even though they're both lovely), and they just might feel that there isn't enough park-magnet in California to support the longer stays that many DVC members prefer.

 

[rinkwide]

The failed Newport Coast DVC resort is a heart breaker. Disney had property and plans in an area that features rugged cliffs, beautiful beaches, spectacular views and romantic sunsets. This was way before anyone had developed there yet. That stretch of coastline has now become an upscale resort destination with a number of fine properties having been built there in recent years.

 

[JimC]

Here is a link that talks about the west coast DVC plans in more detail.

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?s=&threadid=398678

 

[SoCalKDG]

I'd love for an attachment to be built to the Disneyland Hotel. With season passes, I'd enjoy spending 3-4 days at the resort.

I'd also think they would get a number of existing DVC members to fly to the west coast and experience both parks.