Ft. Wilderness Cabins becoming DVC?

[tom1944]

One more restricted property at WDW.

More incentive to have direct points

 

[ChipNdale8887]

When I first saw this, I thought, "April Fools!" But nope, we're defnitely past that date. It looks interesting and since we will never be direct owners we're out but still - it makes me think that adding to moderate resorts (I'm looking at you French Quarter), will be developed further. Who knows?

I'd honestly love a DVC property at Port Orleans whether its part of Riverside or French Quarter. Obviously the Point charts would have to be lower but I'd be all for that. So many memories growing up and going to Dixie Landings/Riverside. I mean you can't beat the Old Mill foodcourt.

 

[Nursemanit]

It will be a new association because there are no DVC units at that property. But. I find it an interesting move…

What I find interesting is that last year, when they gave out sales info for VGF, it was shortly after that they announced the Poly tower.

Now, a new project announced after VDH sales….but still mum on what is going to happen with the tower.

It would be funny if the poly tower ended up being 50 2 br 25 1 br 6 grand villas and the rest cash rooms - they never said it was going to be 100% dvc and they are always short on suites at Poly on the cash side.

 

[RoseGold]

Obviously the Point charts would have to be lower but I'd be all for that.

That wasn't obvious when they build around CB. Heck, they could still flip a building or two from CB.

 

[jennypenny]

I'm definitely excited. I don't care if the rooms cost more, boarding our dogs is crazy expensive and we'd be able to take longer vacations.

Why does the article say that this "seemingly solidifies there’s no chance Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge will be built at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground."? I would think the opposite -- that Disney is still interested in developing a DVC resort at the Fort.

 

[CraigInPA]

Where is the official announcement?

All I see are posts on Disney fan sites... Nothing on DVCMember.com

 

[ChipNdale8887]

That wasn't obvious when they build around CB. Heck, they could still flip a building or two from CB.

But the rooms kinda justified the higher points to a point. If they are just turning room in some of the buildings then the charts would need to be lower. Rooms at Port Orleans don't even have inside Hallways so it would be a tough sell unless they added a skyliner there or some more amenities. The highest would probably be Old Key West Point Charts. A Tower would never really fit at Riverside, Maybe at French Quarter more-so.

 

[MarkNC2Disney]

LOL. You think they will include golf carts?

It’s in the fine text
*golf cart parking fee may apply

 

[Sandisw]

The cabins have them now so why not ?

Dont you have to pay extra for that? You did when we stayed in cabins...but that was in the early 90s so things could be different.

 

[Nursemanit]

Wonder if this means the boat route between Ft Wilderness, WL and the Contemporary will return?

Or will the running path around the lake open as promised

 

[Nursemanit]

Dont you have to pay extra for that? You did when we stayed in cabins...but that was in the early 90s so things could be different.

Yes but that’s a good thing as not all people want them - more for the staycation folk.

I wish the treehouses and SSR had golf carts for rent

 

[Sandisw]

Another thought to ponder...as we wait for more info on Poly tower...since this seems like it will open at a similar tie as that...could it be part of a plan to make it new, with restrictions, to soften a potential announcement that Poly tower will be part of PVB.

So, then you do stay with the restricted resort plan? I will think they will make Poly tower a new one with restrctions, but just something to think about???

 

[BamaGuy44]

Hopefully this means they'll restart the Fort Wilderness/Contemporary boat route

 

[Nursemanit]

Another thought to ponder...as we wait for more info on Poly tower...since this seems like it will open at a similar tie as that...could it be part of a plan to make it new, with restrictions, to soften a potential announcement that Poly tower will be part of PVB.

So, then you do stay with the restricted resort plan? I will think they will make Poly tower a new one with restrctions, but just something to think about???

I had the same thought - along with poly 2 being not 100% DVC

It would make sense

 

[kes601]

Hopefully this means they'll restart the Fort Wilderness/Contemporary boat route

It would be nice, but given both CCV and BRV are at Wilderness Lodge and the WL to Contemporary route has not yet started back up I wouldn't bet on it.

ETA: I left the all important words "not yet" out of my original post.

 

[hglenn]

This might solve a major issue at my house... Husband loves camping. I loathe 80% of camping.... BUT - this could be a happy medium. And it gets me more DVC points!

 

[sndral]

But the rooms kinda justified the higher points to a point. If they are just turning room in some of the buildings then the charts would need to be lower. Rooms at Port Orleans don't even have inside Hallways so it would be a tough sell unless they added a skyliner there or some more amenities. The highest would probably be Old Key West Point Charts. A Tower would never really fit at Riverside, Maybe at French Quarter more-so.

A tower didn’t really fit at CBR or the Poly IMO - yet here we are. I thought DVC villas always had balconies/patios yet a few of the resort villas at VGF2 don’t have one & most of the villas at VDH don’t have one.
Assuming they’ll throw up modular prefab ‘cabins’ on the existing FW sites these could be a fast & cheap build, though I’m not sure they need more points to sell in 2024, VGF2 will likely sell out in 2024, but unless things pick up they’ll still be selling Riv & they’ll be launching Poly2

 

[BamaGuy44]

It would be nice, but given both CCV and BRV are at Wilderness Lodge and the WL to Contemporary route has started back up I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[Nursemanit]

A tower didn’t really fit at CBR or the Poly IMO - yet here we are. I thought DVC villas always had balconies/patios yet a few of the resort villas at VGF2 don’t have one & most of the villas at VDH don’t have one.
Assuming they’ll throw up modular prefab ‘cabins’ on the existing FW sites these could be a fast & cheap build, though I’m not sure they need more points to sell in 2024, VGF2 will likely sell out in 2024, but unless things pick up they’ll still be selling Riv & they’ll be launching Poly2

Prefab is the tradition at WDW resorts - most of Contemporary, the current cabins, and Poly were prefab. And Poly went up in 6 months ( imagine that now)

 

[BamaGuy44]

Another thought to ponder...as we wait for more info on Poly tower...since this seems like it will open at a similar tie as that...could it be part of a plan to make it new, with restrictions, to soften a potential announcement that Poly tower will be part of PVB.

So, then you do stay with the restricted resort plan? I will think they will make Poly tower a new one with restrctions, but just something to think about???

Interesting thought... Maybe it will be that same association, and I'll have an excuse not to buy it and get some CCV resale instead (shhhh..don't tell DW)