And yet, we *never* here of rooms taken out of inventory put back into inventory.
So, again, by now, there are negative ten thousand rooms available.
That's how math works.
Based on the premise.
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So, again, by now, there are negative ten thousand rooms available.
That's how math works.
Based on the premise.
Why are people suddenly surprised that Disney resort rooms are overpriced compared to similar accommodations at other hotels?
This is a known known for decades and decades, no?
Disney resorts can charge a premium because people are willing to pay it. For the theming. For park access. For minor park perks.
Why are people complaining now about this? It's always been this way.
This is a known known for decades and decades, no?
Disney resorts can charge a premium because people are willing to pay it. For the theming. For park access. For minor park perks.
Why are people complaining now about this? It's always been this way.
Basil of Baker Street
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DVC isn't for me but I certainly see why they are building them. I also feel if they could undo the cabins DVC they would. Just seems they were performing better as cash rooms.
nickys
Premium Member
They’ve only declared 60-70 cabins, and those are booking well (at 7 months). The rest are still cash inventory.
They just aren’t selling contracts.
John park hopper
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Imo opinion Disney made a big mistake with cabin design --trailer park circa 1970
nickys
Premium Member
The most interior cabin design is not what a lot of DVC owners want and expect. That plus the high annual maintenance fees is why the contracts aren’t selling.
JD80
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Via SEC 10-K
2024 Occupancy 85% Available Room Nights 10,193
2023 Occupancy 85% Available Room Nights 10,096
2019 Occupancy 90% Available Room Nights 10,030
2018 Occupancy 88% Available Room Nights 10,045
2016 Occupancy 89% Available Room Nights 10,382
2015 Occupancy 87% Available Room Nights 10,644
2013 Occupancy 79% Available Room Nights 10,558
2012 Occupancy 81% Available Room Nights 9,850
Agree with John Park Hopper about the new cabin design. I liked the old style much better. They had a wilderness feel that isn't in the new cabins.
Also, DVC inventory seems to be being made available for cash bookings. It's getting much harder to get a DVC room, especially at my home resort.
Also, DVC inventory seems to be being made available for cash bookings. It's getting much harder to get a DVC room, especially at my home resort.
nickys
Premium Member
The only cabins available for DVC booking are the declared inventory.
All the remaining cabins that are completed are available for cash bookings through Disney. Until more contracts are sold there will be lots of cabins for cash bookings.
In some cases, DVC owners are renting out points and then booking on cash, because the DVC inventory is booked up.
FiestaFunKid
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I agree this probably did not help the case for a RC theme. However, I think a big factor is who they have running hotel projects now. It's been talked about other places that Disney has brought in hotel industry people, responsible for vegas resorts, etc....and it feels like they are building hotels in essentially the standard industry fashion - and then adding some disney touches....rather than a cohesive theme from the ground up.
In Walt or Eisner's days, it was more important for them to be unique in this area, seeking out architects who could push the boundaries, etc...and it's easy for all of us to see the difference in the output. Again, these can be high quality, modern resorts, but not much different from what you get elsewhere.
You forgot the minus signs!!!
GimpYancIent
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Yes. Correct distinction. The current versions are best classified as trailers and not cabins.
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I put my pants on like everyone else except once my pants are on I make bland hotels that make Hiltons seem exotic
BrianLo
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Here’s some recent activity. It’s going to be very visible from Contemporary and vis versa. I prefer they build more of a buffer against Wilderness Lodge. It’s not the end of the world and mostly going to stick out from the boat dock if they don’t buffer it correctly.
DisneyDreamer08
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Sorry, can someone just clarify where this is being built? Is it in this general area?
Starship824
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- In the Parks
- No
On the old River Country site. Right below the island on that map.
BrianLo
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Refer to circle D ranch (C-112) to orient yourself.
It looks like there might be a berm (or is it a retention pond?), in which case wilderness lodge should be spared.
DisneyDreamer08
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Thank you both! I wonder if they will relocate the horses? The parking lot is awfully close.View attachment 829030
Refer to circle D ranch (C-112) to orient yourself.
It looks like there might be a berm (or is it a retention pond?), in which case wilderness lodge should be spared.
Starship824
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- In the Parks
- No
They already relocated the horses a while ago in preparation for this project before it was paused and restarted.
DisneyDreamer08
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Oh interesting, I did not know that!