DVC Announces BLT and Treehouse Villas!

[DVC Mike]

From the Orlando Sentinel:

The Walt Disney Co.'s rapidly growing time-share division takes an aggressive step forward today when it unveils plans for two new resorts in Orlando -- even as Disney Vacation Club battles some of the strongest financial headwinds it has ever faced.

Disney this morning will formally reveal plans for its Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, confirming earlier reports that the 15-story tower rising just beyond the Magic Kingdom will be used for time shares. The company also will unveil plans to sell time shares at the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a secluded community of 60 units that is being rebuilt in a forested pocket of Walt Disney World.

The twin announcements ensure that Celebration-based Disney Vacation Club, which has grown to nine resorts and more than 350,000 members, will have more time shares for sale in 2009 than it has ever had before.

Full story is available HERE

[Ed]

About time they made it official.

I'm curious to find out if the Treehouses will be considered an actual part of SSR or a separate entity. If they are melded into SSR, they would be considered part of your "home resort" if you already bought into SSR.

Inquiring minds want to know!

[McGoofy]

I'm curious to find out if the Treehouses will be considered an actual part of SSR or a separate entity. If they are melded into SSR, they would be considered part of your "home resort" if you already bought into SSR.

That was exactly my first thought as well!

I had heard the rumors about BLT, but hadn't heard anything at all about the Treehouses going DVC. We just bought into DVC only 4 months ago when we were there in June. My DH asked our rep about the BLT rumors, and the rep's response was this, "At this time, it is just rumors." I'm glad it is finally official now! More choices!!!

[DVC Mike]

Once GCV @ DLR sales start, DVC will be actively selling four DVC resorts.

I'm excited that I can add-on points at BLT!

[sillyolbear]

So sales start Sunday with an $18,000 minimum buy-in price.

It will be interesting to see the initial interest and if they come up with any incentives.

[Sunshine1010]

I'd also like to see if SSR and the villas are going o be bunched together.

[WRWDisney]

So, if we keep the minimum buy-in at 160 pts., that will be $112.50/pt. Not that out of line for an increase when adding a new resort (about and 8% price increase. That coupled with a slight premium on point use for the rooms should help make it somewhat exclusive without making it impossible at the 7 month window.

The really interesting question will be what do they do to AKV points; do they keep them the same? Increase them to the same as BLT? Increase them to the same as BLT but offer a higher discount (or offer a discount at all?)?.

Should make for an interesting time.

[lockedoutlogic]

i don't believe they're selling a monorail hotel at 112 dollars a point....


think about it: has anything that disney has done in the last 20 years lead to to believe that they would sell that location at only what amounts to an inflation increase over the last location....

even with the charred remains of our banking, investing, and real estate system still smoldering?

I don't buy it....i think 18K will only buy you an add on of 100 points or so.....

and i'm very upset about the treehouse....the last thing they need is more units at Saratoga and more members jamming the reservation lines from Saratoga....


This whole thing looks like pure greed....go figure

[Roo Girl]

I just got the email everyone!!! DVC's new spokeswoman, Deevy See, announced in the email (via YouTube) the Bay Lake Towers as next DVC resort. All those rumours were indeed true!!!! How exciting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1DV6r1Nk54

[Ian]

In a fit of fortuitous timing, we're headed down to Disney on Thursday ... you better bet we'll be meeting with our guide!

[EpcotChic23]

I just recived an e-mail from DVC offically announcing BLT, with some wacky video showing what the rooms are going to look like. I am personally excited b/c we use to always stay at the CR but once we began the DVC we could not stay there. Also the e-mail said they will be showing BLT at 9/18 8pm on the Travel Channel on "Secrets of Walt Disney World"

[Fortgoofy97]

The DW will be thrilled if the Treehouse Villas are part of SSR. She always wanted to stay in them since we started comin to WDW!! According to email fine print I thought it said intial purchase was $16640 which would be $104/pt. Either way I am sure it will go very quick!!!

[Ed]

I just got the email everyone!!! DVC's new spokeswoman, Deevy See, announced in the email (via YouTube) the Bay Lake Towers as next DVC resort. All those rumours were indeed true!!!! How exciting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1DV6r1Nk54

Combining your thread with the already existing one.

[mouseketeer mom]

Thanks!!!! Loved the video!!! Hoping we can get in on it!!

[Aurora]

That Deevy See woman on the YouTube video is quite weird but funny. Wish I had that much energy.

And here's the "fine print" from the e-mail:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is under construction — estimated completion 2009. This is not an offer in any jurisdiction which requires prior registration and in which the time-share plan is not registered or the legal requirements to solicit time-share have not been met. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor. Current prices start at $16,640, and certain limitations may apply. Prices subject to change. N.Y. File No. T98-0015, T08-0002. KY#92-AG-105. #08/4-025NJREC.

[Momof2boys]

I'm also wondering about the Treehouse Villas being part of SSR . . .

I'm just happy they finally announced BLT !

[Figment!]

The Official Press Release, Fact Sheets, and Concept Art for both the Bay Lake Tower and Treehouses can be found down in the News Forum.

Disney Vacation Club Continues Unprecedented Growth With Two New Development Projects

[dolphinmickey9170]

My question is, if you own at SSR, do you have the 11 month window for the treehouse?

[Aurora]

My question is, if you own at SSR, do you have the 11 month window for the treehouse?

Yeah, that's not clear from all the info -- but in the official press release they do say "the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, scheduled to open in summer 2009, will become the next room category offered at that resort. (My italics.)

But it is being sold separately and sale date hasn't been announced yet.

My guess is -- we'll find out soon!

[Ian]

The way that reads, it definitely seems like the Treehouse Villas will become a part of SSR.

Which is really great, because that means we might be able to book the treehouses under our SSR contract and we'll be able to book BLT when we buy in there.

Suh-weet!