Toonses
A little nonsense now and then...
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2019
Honestly, if I were looking to purchase DVC, I would wait for reflections. To me, Riviera has a lot of weird energy (for lack of a better description) around it. I also feel that it's way overpriced for the value of what you're getting. Those tower studios are just not worth it to me, especially when I can stay at BC in a bigger room for less, still have Skyliner access, and walk into EPCOT for dinner. I do like the fact that there are murphy beds instead of pull out couches, but again, the price negates the value when I can stay OOP for the same or less at BC/YC regular rooms, and get cleaning every day which we really like, and no, we're not messy people - we keep our house clean and neat. We just love not having to be the ones to take out the trash, make the beds, etc. It's a vacation, we like having the break from housework.
Another thing to note is that my Capital One card now has stays at the Riviera available for points. It's literally the ONLY Disney run resort available on either that card, or my Chase card. That seems like a signal of soft sales to me, but I could be wrong.
Another reason I'd personally wait for Reflections is that it's going to be in a proven area and nextdoor to WL and its associated DVC's, which also have a strong, proven track record. To me, this would indicate a safer purchase in terms of retaining value. I'm also a bit concerned about Skyliner efficiency once the Riviera station opens, since it has no side spur for the loading of ECV's and wheelchairs. This means that the Skyliner will have to stop more frequently for loading of guests that need a stopped vehicle. Given the reports of start and stopping now, I can only assume it's going to get significantly worse with the opening of Riv.
Now all that being said, I do acknowledge the positives like the beautiful room decor, and hey, whatever floats your boat if you're dying to own there. If you feel like it's going to be a great place for you and the price isn't a consideration for you, absolutely you should purchase it for yourself. I believe that people should purchase what they want if they have funds to do so, and should get enjoyment out those purchases irrespective of other people's opinions. This is simply my personal assessment - take it for what it's worth.
Another thing to note is that my Capital One card now has stays at the Riviera available for points. It's literally the ONLY Disney run resort available on either that card, or my Chase card. That seems like a signal of soft sales to me, but I could be wrong.
Another reason I'd personally wait for Reflections is that it's going to be in a proven area and nextdoor to WL and its associated DVC's, which also have a strong, proven track record. To me, this would indicate a safer purchase in terms of retaining value. I'm also a bit concerned about Skyliner efficiency once the Riviera station opens, since it has no side spur for the loading of ECV's and wheelchairs. This means that the Skyliner will have to stop more frequently for loading of guests that need a stopped vehicle. Given the reports of start and stopping now, I can only assume it's going to get significantly worse with the opening of Riv.
Now all that being said, I do acknowledge the positives like the beautiful room decor, and hey, whatever floats your boat if you're dying to own there. If you feel like it's going to be a great place for you and the price isn't a consideration for you, absolutely you should purchase it for yourself. I believe that people should purchase what they want if they have funds to do so, and should get enjoyment out those purchases irrespective of other people's opinions. This is simply my personal assessment - take it for what it's worth.