Will the cost per point ever go down?

[spiceycat]

Disney does not have to buy them back...they already own them all. DVC members only bought the right to use them for 50 years.

yes...

they won't let someone buy 150 point at OKW for $5,000 - this is not going to happen.... it would bring down what they would charge for the WDW resorts and that is not going to happen...

they would buy it back first (ROFR) and then rent it out....

there are several people on tug who think this is going to happen. I am sorry but with Disney history that is NOT going to happen....

Disney is quick to increase their prices - but I don't think they have ever gone down - now give discounts yes - but go back down on their prices - not happening....this is with the WDW resorts.

the Polyn back in 83 was $125 a night....back in 72 it was $49 a night - now it is $435 a night.....that is alot more than inflation....

 

[greenban]

just thought I'd throw this in..
as per snoops.com

Claim: Walt Disney arranged to have himself frozen in cryonic chamber full of liquid nitrogen upon his death, and he now awaits the day when medical technology makes his re-animation possible.
Status: False.

Origins: When the "frozen Disney" rumor was started, and by whom, is unknown. The privacy Disney maintained concerning his personal life extended to his death, and the lack of details available about his funeral and burial arrangements -- combined with his reputation as a technological innovator -- has helped foster the story of Disney's cryonic suspension ever since.

I too agree with fischermouse's research, everyone knows Walt only froze his head!

-Tony

 

[JVSJr]

No one mentioned that the resale price may be affected by the annual dues and maintenace costs. They are sure to rise dramatically in the future as the buildings get older.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Nobody can predict what the inflation will be between now and 2042. But let's suppose that by the late 2030s, a cup of Coke sells for $20, a night at Disney's Polynesian is $4,000, and DVC points rent for $120 per point.

In such a case, the resale price of DVC points will be higher than today, even with only a few years left on the contract. Of course, adjusted for inflation, DVC points will eventually lose value as the expiration gets closer.

However, I wouldn't plan on paying less five years from now than today, even though there will be fewer years left.

One of the advantages of buying into DVC or other high-quality timeshares is protection from inflation. The annual maintenance will go up with inflation, but the up-front purchase price will look better and better as time progresses.

 

[CantSleep]

I just assume that the fees we pay will keep the places looking great and when something needs fixing or even replacing the money is there to do that.... look at the new pool at OKW-- no special assessments, right? It was part of a plan or budget for upkeep and improvements...

I think we all have a lot to look forward too....