Tom
Beta Return
Yeah, I mean, it's all relative. By that point in time, to stay at the Polynesian will probably be over $550 per night (if not more). My only point is, as we all know, Disney's resort rate increases don't jive with what most of us increase in salary. As time goes on, Disney is going to either have to start discounting the heck out of their rooms, or there will be a lot of empty rooms. That's where the future of DVC becomes interesting. What's the cost now - $18,000 to join for 150 points? In 5 years, figure what, $22,000? It's a big leap of faith on Disney's part, especially in this tricky economy and not knowing where we'll be in just a few years time.
Disney increases prices because they can though. If points weren't selling at the current rates the they would be the price that they are. So time will tell how Disney prices their rooms, points, etc.
Both sides of this coin are true. Disney DOES increase costs, because demand continues to support it. But they could also be doing so to offset the lost revenue on their continued lack of "No Occupancy".
Eventually, though, they will hit the ceiling.