Where are the point charts? I just logged in and for Riveria it's still showing points TBD.
Extremely. Yet another reason why I won't buy there. Quick math tells me that by year 7 of ownership, given a rate of dues increases averaging just 3%, owners at Riviera will be paying north of $10 per point for MFs. Going by the past three years fees charts, the average increases were 3.5%, 3.7%, and 4.9% for 2016, 2017, & 2018, respectively. Obviously, averages aren't the most accurate harbinger of dues increases to come, but they do offer something of a barometer. Get this--based on the proposed dues chart, the average MF fee increase percentage for next year will be 7.5%! AKL is proposed to increase 10%, HHI & VB a whopping 11%, with Poly, BWV, and SSR coming in at 9%. Even with those increases, dues at Riviera will be exceeded only by HHI and VB. I know my dues will get to the $10 mark not too many years from now, but starting at $8.31 for a brand new resort? Wow. So, figure $190 a point for Riviera (it may come in a tad lower with incentives to start), and 200 points. That's a cool $38K plus MFs of $1,662. Again, by year 7, at the very least, new owners there will be up to $2K a year for dues.For such a large resort with higher point requirements.
my wages haven't kept pace with the rate of normal inflation the past 20 years
Expensive, at least compared to my home resort VWL. For example, Riviera has two view categories, Standard and Preferred. VWL has no parking lot views, so the fairest comparison would be to Riviera's Preferred. (just studio comparison)As of this morning, the points are loaded on dvcmember.com. Their floorplan display leaves a bit to be desired though. Looks like the Grand Villas are all single level.
On the DVC site it says Standard is Parking Lot view and Preferred is garden, pool, or water.I wonder who will be buying today!
Has Standard and Preferred view been explained?
The 2019 pt charts start with the date of 12/16/19, so I think it's doubtful they'll open earlier.Is the opening date of December 16th because that is when cash bookings are available? Is there no chance it would be opened earlier to current DVC members? When reviewing the timeline for previous DVC properties, it seemed to open closer to when they put it on sale (ie. sales started in mid march and property available to book by DVC in July. Just wishful thinking probably since we are going home in October and was hoping for a split stay.
Is the opening date of December 16th because that is when cash bookings are available? Is there no chance it would be opened earlier to current DVC members? When reviewing the timeline for previous DVC properties, it seemed to open closer to when they put it on sale (ie. sales started in mid march and property available to book by DVC in July. Just wishful thinking probably since we are going home in October and was hoping for a split stay.
Is the opening date of December 16th because that is when cash bookings are available? Is there no chance it would be opened earlier to current DVC members? When reviewing the timeline for previous DVC properties, it seemed to open closer to when they put it on sale (ie. sales started in mid march and property available to book by DVC in July. Just wishful thinking probably since we are going home in October and was hoping for a split stay.
The 2019 pt charts start with the date of 12/16/19, so I think it's doubtful they'll open earlier.
It's likely the date they feel certain they will be ready to open. Opening dates have been moved up before so if things move along faster that might happen. I would not count on it but wouldn't be surprised either.
The rooms look really nice. Chip & Co. just posted a room tour for the studio on their facebook page. The bathrooms are great.
I may eventually try this resort, but there is no way I can afford those points & dues.