nickys
Premium Member
All cabins have been replaced. The old ones had reached the end of their shelf life.
However very few have been “declared” ie: the majority are still owned by Disney and not DVC.
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However very few have been “declared” ie: the majority are still owned by Disney and not DVC.
nickys
Premium Member
I don’t think DVC was ever a serious proposition outside of the US.
I’d have to check, but I think the percentage of points declared for the cabins is around 20%.
JaxFLBear
Well-Known Member
Only 63 cabins have been declared which is roughly 20% of the anticipated total number of cabins.
Thank you! That was the number stuck in my head but it was late and I didn’t feel like checking then.
jmuboy
Well-Known Member
Side note - yes, DL for what it offers is immensely better than WDW. Always has been.
That said, I can absolutely see a good chunk of these cabins remaining in Disneys hands for cash sales because they won’t ever sell. And when Lakeshore opens… I can’t even imagine how cabin sales will look then.
It’s a sad circumstance for this rather charming resort.
Disney Analyst
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Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
They’re offering a few thousand discount for the Cabins (at least they were last week when we sat for the tour.)
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
5 grand out of how much?
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
For that??? I could see $30k a year in rent to live in one full time, and even that might be much... But as a DVC property, those cabins aren't that great at that price point! Never mind when you compare that price to how much you could get at another Orlando time share property or elsewhere in the US!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Prices are what they are…
Listed as $23,500 for the minimum
The average base contract to be useful is more like $35,000
nickys
Premium Member
These are the discounts being offered to new buyers (not already DVC owners):
The minimum buy-in of 150 points will get you a week at most times of the year (excluding Oct & Nov, and Christmas thru New Year).
Points chart for 2026:
The minimum buy-in of 150 points will get you a week at most times of the year (excluding Oct & Nov, and Christmas thru New Year).
Points chart for 2026:
monorail81
Well-Known Member
I would never buy into them if I ever decided I wanted to buy a DVC. They already have maintenance issues. Our favorite property to stay, but those cabins won’t last. Very shoddy workmanship. Grout is cracked and falling out in the kitchen and bath. Tiles are cracked in the bath. Fixtures falling off the walls in the bathrooms. Siding bulging on the outside. We’ve been in several cabins this year and seeing the same issues with each. And let’s not mention the filthy floors because they don’t mop them.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
It’s a pathetic effort…
And before anyone says “but, but, but…”
It is.
The concept of dvc was a partnership between TWDC and its loyal customers…both had standards for the relationship…this fast, slick @$$ approach is nothing of the sort.
Bad management
Lather, rinse, sell Halloween tickets
Who needs loyal customers? There are 10 families DYING to spend money on a WDW vacation for every family that decides not to go anymore. Their guest pool is unlimited!! Or… at least that’s what some around here have said.
nickys
Premium Member
There are still people buying. Just not the Cabins.Who needs loyal customers? There are 10 families DYING to spend money on a WDW vacation for every family that decides not to go anymore. Their guest pool is unlimited!! Or… at least that’s what some around here have said.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
So you pay $23k for a week?
nickys
Premium Member
For enough points to stay a week at the Cabins for the next 49 years. You could stay at other resorts for longer or shorter, depending on resort, room type, time of year etc.
With maintenance fees each year.