2042 Direct Prices

[hhisc16]

Looks like 2042 direct prices did not increase with this round.

Will 2042 direct prices ever increase again?

This is where the 2042s currently are:
BRV-215
BCV-275
BWV-240
HHI-165
VB-150

It appears the last price increase for a 2042 resort was in 2021 or 2022?

This is the last DVC Fan article I could find for 2042 price increase:
https://dvcfan.com/general-dvc/more-sold-out-disney-vacation-club-resort-price-increases-on-the-way/

 

[atthebeachclub]

I think they would be crazy to increase the prices of the 2042 resorts.

 

[AdamsMum]

I think they would be crazy to increase the prices of the 2042 resorts.

I think it depends on how much deterrent they want. Some of the 2042 resorts are still more popular than the current being sold. Hurts me, because I have BC and BWV

 

[Genie+]

I’d love more BWV points and to make them direct. Can’t do it that price though. Resale is half the $240 price, and still not cheap. But direct? $15pp/py upfront today, plus dues. Ouch.

 

[Chili327]

I’d love more BWV points and to make them direct. Can’t do it that price though. Resale is half the $240 price, and still not cheap. But direct? $15pp/py upfront today, plus dues. Ouch.

Same, I would love to add on some BWV, but you just can't do it in good conscience.

 

[eandt]

Same, I would love to add on some BWV, but you just can't do it in good conscience.

If it brings you 17 years of enjoyment and memories why wouldn’t you?

 

[Chili327]

If it brings you 17 years of enjoyment and memories why wouldn’t you?

Because i can get twice as many points resale for the same price as direct... I feel like you misunderstood my post. lol

 

[JulieBeeRN]

We briefly entertained buying another direct contract at BC but pivoted quickly to putting in an offer on SSR resale. Can't beat the price of a resale contract when you don't really need a direct.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

That BC direct price could come with Bob Iger carrying me piggyback through every lightning lane for length of stay and I still wouldn't be crazy enough to spend that! I literally got my BC for a third of that after all was said and done.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

I would like to sign up for piggyback rides with Bob Iger.

 

[CastAStone]

They’re still selling points at these prices so I don’t think its off the table.

Also if inflation goes nuts, everything will increase in price.

So my answer I suppose is maybe.

 

[kanerf]

I just bought a tiny 32 point resale at BWV and might buy additional ones there if I can find them. It is still one of my favorite resorts. BCV is nice, but really small. DVC could fix that by converting some Yacht Club rooms to DVC but, I don't think they will.

 

[hhisc16]

They’re still selling points at these prices so I don’t think its off the table.

Also if inflation goes nuts, everything will increase in price.

So my answer I suppose is maybe.

People are still buying 2042 direct? wow.

 

[Brian Noble]

Not many, but some:
https://dvcnews.com/dvc-program-men...irect-sales-steady-for-december-down-for-2024

 

[AdamsMum]

I’d love more BWV points and to make them direct. Can’t do it that price though. Resale is half the $240 price, and still not cheap. But direct? $15pp/py upfront today, plus dues. Ouch.

I agree, but I can only add small amounts (under 50) at a time. It's very hard to get a small contract with the right UY at the right time. I just added 30 points direct for a 2026 trip I'm planning. I could've got another resort cheaper, but getting a 2 bed BWV at 7 mths for fall? Not so much. It makes no financial sense, and it hurt at the time, but I'm so happy to have those few extra points.

 

[davidhr]

I think they would be crazy to increase the prices of the 2042 resorts.

DVC reading this: Is that a challenge?!

 

[MartyParty]

Not many, but some:
https://dvcnews.com/dvc-program-men...irect-sales-steady-for-december-down-for-2024

Thanks for sharing Brian. The article got me to thinking about the timing of what's on sale. Did a quick look through some websites to come up with this timeline. Feel free to comment and correct as I've likely made a mistake or two quickly putting this together! Wanted to get a feel for what was on sale, when, and how that might have factored into the numbers.

Some observations:

• Annual point totals tend to be around 2 million plus or minus.
• Cash flow from those points is a lot higher today at ~$230/point direct than in 2011 at $120-$140/point.
• Covid years account for lowest totals in 2020 and 2021
• Thinking that in 2011 having Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake, Grand Californian, and Aulani was a good product mix (WDW, DL, Hawaii)