Polynesian’s Island Tower Boosts DVC Direct Sales in October 2024

[maui22]

@wdrl has a new sales article on DVCNews for October sales.

https://dvcnews.com/dvc-program-men...tower-boosts-dvc-direct-sales-in-october-2024

 

[Sandisw]

November sales will be very interesting but first thought is that initials sales to members for PVB tower were not as strong as they were for BPK or VDH.

But, the delayed closing that some members do now may have played a role. Why I it will be interesting to see what happens next month.

 

[Chili327]

2 people bought VB direct??

 

[BrianLo]

I know it's a half-month, but not selling more than Riviera is a look. If I could carry that information back in time, no one would believe me.

I think we'll see some price reconsiderations, unless new members take to it much more strongly this coming month.

 

[lilsonicfan]

In October 2024, just like in September 2024, someone bought a 1,000 point deed at SSR!!! This is so crazy!

 

[BayTower2010]

I will state the obvious, Riviera should be sold out by the time Reflections is ready to go on sale. Poly Tower should be well on its way. Overall, it looks DVC is still very healthy

 

[Disney.dad]

I will state the obvious, Riviera should be sold out by the time Reflections is ready to go on sale. Poly Tower should be well on its way. Overall, it looks DVC is still very healthy

Reflections is a brilliant move if it wraps in all those points of the Cabins and they can magically fix their miss on the dues rate. Riviera will be sold out within about 2 years and poly probably 3 years. Timing working out just right for DVC for those who say they are overbuilding. Disneyland selling slower is likely to plan as they will want to have something to keep selling out there and are probably 7-10 years away from getting anything else completed to replace it to sell. Will definitely be interesting to see the sales recorded in January and February which will reflect the 90 day close options and after the new rush has worn off a bit at the Poly.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Given that the current incentives are not as attractive as they were in the previous cycle…. it’s not too shabby.

 

[RickNJane]

1000 point deed at SSR? A commercial renter you suppose?

 

[AstroBlasters]

1000 point deed at SSR? A commercial renter you suppose?

It’s easy to spend 1000 points a year…. most likely direct SAPs

 

[RickNJane]

It’s easy to spend 1000 points a year…. most likely direct SAPs

I suppose so, we have 650 and going to add another 150. Forgive my ignorance, but what is SAP?

 

[ehh]

1000 point deed at SSR? A commercial renter you suppose?

I think a commercial renter would be savvy enough to buy smaller contracts (for future resale value preservation). And also, likely, wouldn't buy direct SSR in 2024, as rental value is lower vs. resale high-demand resorts.

 

[Cfabar1]

still trying to figure out what to make of these numbers...

VDH I do think has been a disappointment for Disney... Some of the factors were beyond their control, but I think they thought all the pent up demand with VGC meant owners were begging for the ability to own in California.... Unfortunately high dues and changes involving the TOT have severely limited the appeal. For us, being east coast based, we just can't justify owning a timeshare in California...

RIV seems to be chugging along...

I'll be curious how new owners fare with Poly - I would imagine it to be a big hit - maybe even bigger hit... If I knew just a little less about the Poly tower, I would really want to buy into it. I also think fixed weeks will be very popular there... the imbalance of accommodations means anyone who wants to be in a non-studio unit needs to think very carefully...

 

[RickNJane]

still trying to figure out what to make of these numbers...

VDH I do think has been a disappointment for Disney... Some of the factors were beyond their control, but I think they thought all the pent up demand with VGC meant owners were begging for the ability to own in California.... Unfortunately high dues and changes involving the TOT have severely limited the appeal. For us, being east coast based, we just can't justify owning a timeshare in California...

We are west coast and bought into VDH. ToT is a major pain point, no lie. We decided it would be worth it. Maybe I should have known as TOT translates to DEATH in German.

 

[LittleBitGoofy]

I suppose so, we have 650 and going to add another 150. Forgive my ignorance, but what is SAP?

SAP stands for "Sleep Around Points." When you buy cheaper points with less intent to use them at their home resort but instead "all around."

 

[ehh]

still trying to figure out what to make of these numbers...

VDH I do think has been a disappointment for Disney... Some of the factors were beyond their control, but I think they thought all the pent up demand with VGC meant owners were begging for the ability to own in California.... Unfortunately high dues and changes involving the TOT have severely limited the appeal. For us, being east coast based, we just can't justify owning a timeshare in California...

RIV seems to be chugging along...

I'll be curious how new owners fare with Poly - I would imagine it to be a big hit - maybe even bigger hit... If I knew just a little less about the Poly tower, I would really want to buy into it. I also think fixed weeks will be very popular there... the imbalance of accommodations means anyone who wants to be in a non-studio unit needs to think very carefully...

I'm not sure DVC is disappointed in VDH. If they were, I'd have thought they'd try more pricing experiments if they wanted to sell it faster.

Instead they've been seemingly content to keep the price higher than the other resorts and sell 20k/month.

 

[RickNJane]

SAP stands for "Sleep Around Points." When you buy cheaper points with less intent to use them at their home resort but instead "all around."

lol Thanks. Makes Sense.

 

[RickNJane]

I'm not sure DVC is disappointed in VDH. If they were, I'd have thought they'd try more pricing experiments if they wanted to sell it faster.

Instead they've been seemingly content to keep the price higher than the other resorts and sell 20k/month

I think they are satisfied with renting for cash perhaps.

 

[AstroBlasters]

still trying to figure out what to make of these numbers...

VDH I do think has been a disappointment for Disney... Some of the factors were beyond their control, but I think they thought all the pent up demand with VGC meant owners were begging for the ability to own in California.... Unfortunately high dues and changes involving the TOT have severely limited the appeal. For us, being east coast based, we just can't justify owning a timeshare in California...

RIV seems to be chugging along...

I'll be curious how new owners fare with Poly - I would imagine it to be a big hit - maybe even bigger hit... If I knew just a little less about the Poly tower, I would really want to buy into it. I also think fixed weeks will be very popular there... the imbalance of accommodations means anyone who wants to be in a non-studio unit needs to think very carefully...

It’s just too expensive for the quality, point chart, and location relative to other high quality offerings to sell more than that.

The build quality of the furniture is what it is at this point… and it is not wearing well… but things they could do without cutting the price….

1) Add a tram to the esplanade.
2) Have DVC-Y include free valet parking.
3) Offer a special MK at Disneyland for DVC-Y
4) Extended hours at DCA for on-property guests (hotel and DVC)
5) Include two multi-experience LL’s per park visit with DVC-Y

etc

 

[RickNJane]

It’s just too expensive for the quality, point chart, and location relative to other high quality offerings to sell more than that.

The build quality of the furniture is what it is at this point… and it is not wearing well… but things they could do without cutting the price….

1) Add a tram to the esplanade.
2) Have DVC-Y include free valet parking.
3) Offer a special MK at Disneyland for DVC-Y
4) Extended hours at DCA for on-property guests (hotel and DVC)
5) Include two multi-experience LL’s per park visit with DVC-Y

etc

How about a sorcerers type magic key for DVC-Y. I do like your list