Poly DVC

[scottashackleton]

I just read on Tikiman's facebook page that all the bungalows will be grand villas that sleep 8 and the rest of the DVC rooms at Poly will be studios. We only stay in studios, so this isn't an issue for us. Hopefully they will follow VGF's design and have 2 showers.

How does everyone feel about this?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I just saw that too.

My thought - point creep is escalating big time! 8 in a GV? That's a 2BR everywhere else and Tikiman says that he was told it will be the highest point cost GV in DVC.

 

[BestDadEver]

They might want to change their minds on that . Who is going to pay inflated GV points for a 2BR .

 

[MinnieGirl33]

Very disappointed.

While studios are not an issue for us (kids are old enough to put in their own studio & we are doing more couples-only weekends), we like having the 1 or 2 BR space. Not only does everyone get to stay together, the washer/dryer is a huge deal!

I'm sure the bungalow's will be amazing but I am too stingy with our points. Much prefer to do 3-4 trips each year than 1 splurge.

Oh, well. So much for that add-on.

 

[Longhairbear]

We always get a one bedroom. I guess we'll have to eat out every meal if we stay at the Poly. That makes it an expensive vacation.

 

[JWG]

Wow. If true, we're out. We wouldn't pay GV prices for a 2BR.
I get it's a "cool" place to out over the water (that you can't see into anyway).

Oh well, whatever. We're perfectly happy with our ownership at BLT and if we only stay there no hard feelings.

 

[DVC Mike]

New DVC info. they are building all 20 bungalows. They will all be Grand Villas and they will sleep 8. All other DVC units outside the bungalows will be studios. No one and two bedroom units.

I would have no interest in owning at such a DVC.

 

[jennypenny]

That should mean a fast build, right? The studios will probably be the same footprint as the existing poly rooms in the longhouses. They would just require an interior rehab. Only the GV's would have to be built.

I wonder if they'll make some of the studios "connecting" rooms for bigger families. Are there any connecting rooms at the Poly now? I've never been.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

I saw the post on Facebook this morning, shortly after it was published. Honestly, I think we should all take it with a grain of salt. I follow the Tikiman's Facebook page, website and podcasts and, over the past few months, the announced changes have been so dramatic and quick that I do not know what is genuine.

Awhile ago, in one of his posts, there was mention of closing and razing the entire resort to build an Aulani-inspired Polynesian. There was also talk of removing Aotearoa and Luau Cove to construct a 5-story T-shaped building. Then, Aotearoa was staying and Rapa Nui, Tangaroa Terrace and Luau Cove were to be razed to build two 5-story T-shaped buildings, one on both sides of the resort, bungalows and an Aulani-inspired pool/water play area; Tahiti was also slated to be converted. Shortly thereafter, we were told the plans were completely scaled back and would include the conversion of Tahiti and addition of bungalows. Recently, because of carpet and wallpaper samples in Rapa Nui, it was speculated that Rapa Nui would also be converted.

We know DVC is coming to the Polynesian and it will likely be in the form of 2 longhouse conversions and the addition of bungalows. Honestly, at this point, anything further is anyone's guess.

Also, it is worth noting that both Tahiti and Rapa Nui were built in 1985 and were not built with the pre-constructed, modular rooms by U.S. Steel. Needless to say, these rooms could be converted because the rooms are not stacked with frames and concrete built around them.

If your heart is set on calling the Polynesian home, it is still too soon to be disappointed.

 

[DeeCee735]

Wouldn't like it, even though we are interested already on an add on there. This may just prevent that. But, we will see

 

[Disney Spaz]

I know my family loves the 1bedrooms and if the only options at Poly DVC are Studios and GV we will not be purchasing there.

 

[TwingleMum]

I am soo depressed. We have been waiting years for them to build a DVC at our fav resort - The Poly. Nnow if rumors are true they are going to ruin it by making it a Gv or Studio only. I plan on voicing my concern and displeasure to member services. If they hear from enough people maybe if tue they will rethink it. They are dismissing the bulk of DVC users. I get that because of the modular way it was constructed that they would have to totally rebuild but when your asking people to spend $$$$ you don't cheap out. Well, I guess I won't be adding on if this is true.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

I get that because of the modular way it was constructed that they would have to totally rebuild but when your asking people to spend $$$$ you don't cheap out.

Tahiti and Rapa Nui were built in 1985 and were not built with the pre-constructed, modular rooms by U.S. Steel. Needless to say, these rooms could be converted because the rooms are not stacked with frames and concrete built around them.

 

[paults]

next they will sell them ALL as GUARANTEED WEEKS only
If GV's and studios are the real plan ( THEN DISNEY YOU CAN KEEP POLY DVC FOR YOURSELF)

 

[sweetdana]

Couldn't it be to get started and add on later after it sells out? If the have different room types they have no rules on what points need to be in the future.

They could be all 2 bd room dedicated, and 1 bedrooms. Having 2 different types they can use market demand to make point charts. And it wouldn't matter what the previously sold out resorts were.

 

[lah3hh]

I really do not think DVC will do this...they know their member base and our needs, I am NOT buying it. Probably between now and the official announcement we will hear SO many variations and rumors it will make our heads spin. I trust the DVC planners and shakers would not make this big of a mistake...I hope they don't let me down. I have my money set to get an add on at the Poly like I think many of you have ready!!!

Please DVC decision makers, don't let us down...can you see me on my knees now?? LOL!!!

 

[cbnsoul]

I'm not buying it either. Why would there be that many grand villas for such a small resort? I could see maybe all the bungalows being 2 bedrooms but there would still need to be SOME 2 bedrooms in the other buildings otherwise studios would way outnumber them. If any 2 bedrooms are then lock-offs, you get your 1 bedrooms. The only problem with this scenario is that there would have to be a few grand villas and I'm not sure where they would put them. They could, of course, go into the converted buildings but I would think at least a few would be bungalows too.

 

[luv2sleep]

I think it would be odd not to have at least a few other options besides studios and GVs. Many people book 1 bedrooms. Making all of the non-GV guests stay in studios seems ridiculous.

 

[jennypenny]

I'm pretty sure that 1 bedroom units are traditionally the last category to book up. Studios and 2 bedrooms are more popular. It doesn't shock me that they might eliminate that category and just stick with studios and 2 bedroom units (that's what those Poly GV's are essentially with capacity of 8).

Combine that with the fact that the Poly rooms are large enough to do a fairly soft rehab to convert the longhouses to studios and I find this very believable. It would be a way to quickly have something to sell while they built another tower at the Contemporary or the rumored HS resort/carribean beach conversion.

 

[BestDadEver]

I'm pretty sure that 1 bedroom units are traditionally the last category to book up. Studios and 2 bedrooms are more popular. It doesn't shock me that they might eliminate that category and just stick with studios and 2 bedroom units (that's what those Poly GV's are essentially with capacity of 8).

Combine that with the fact that the Poly rooms are large enough to do a fairly soft rehab to convert the longhouses to studios and I find this very believable. It would be a way to quickly have something to sell while they built another tower at the Contemporary or the rumored HS resort/carribean beach conversion.

Yeah but the problem is they will classify it as a GV and the points per night on that room would be way to high , are you willing to pay GV points for a 2BR?

I think if they add reg 1br and 2br they could get away with not having a true GV