Disney's Newest DVC Resort
Facilities
Disney Vacation Development, Inc. has announced plans for three new
Walt Disney World on-property resorts. The three will be located
near Disney's Beach Club Resort,
Eagle Pines Golf Course, and at the Disney
Institute.
Press Release
Beach Club Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2000--Disney Vacation
Development, Inc., operators of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) - Disney's
innovative vacation ownership program -- announced today that it
will expand its timeshare resort presence at the WALT DISNEY WORLD®
Resort in Florida by building a fourth resort, bringing the total
number of DVC resorts to six. This latest development marks a time
of exciting growth for the Company, which now boasts a membership
of 48,000 member families from over 60 countries.
The proposed development - which will be called Disney's Beach
Club Villas - is slated to occupy a 6-acre site next to the Disney's
Beach Club Resort in the Epcot® Theme Park Resorts area within Walt
Disney World Resort. Development will begin this June with an estimated
completion in the fall of 2002.
``We are very excited about the opportunity to bring the Disney
Vacation Club concept to yet another site here at Walt Disney World,''
said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort. ``This latest
expansion of our successful vacation ownership program allows us
to provide still more magical experiences for our guest and member
families.''
Like its sister resort, Disney's Beach Club Villas will be designed
by noted architect Robert A.M. Stern, best known for his East Coast
seaside houses. The new ownership resort will be inspired by the
casual elegance of Cape May oceanfront homes built in the early
20th century, reflecting a light, comfortable ambiance as characterized
by the use of whimsical ``stick-style'' architecture, pastel colors,
porches and other decorative elements.
``Our Company is committed to providing innovative vacation offerings,''said
Weiss. ``We believe that the new resort will be a great success
and that the relaxed charm of this early 1900's eastern seaboard-inspired
property will make it a great vacation option for members and guests
alike.''
Initial plans for Disney's Beach Club Villas call for the development
of a 205-unit, free-standing four & five-story vacation ownership
resort consisting of studio, one- and two-bedroom vacation villas
adjacent to Disney's Beach Club Resort. All units will feature either
a pool, garden or courtyard view. Further development plans call
for the construction of connecting walkways and full access to Disney's
Yacht and Beach Club Resorts; the addition of a pool, as well as
enhancements to the existing lobby/retail space and other select
guest areas within Disney's Beach Club Resort.
As Disney Vacation Club approaches its decade mark in 2001, the
Company is celebrating a number of achievements, including the expansion
of its resort collection through the addition of Disney's Beach
Club Villas and The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (expected
opening in January 2001) -- subject to government approvals -- as
well as the strong growth of its member base.
The current collection of Disney Vacation Club Resorts includes
Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's BoardWalk Villas -- both
located at the Walt Disney World Resort -- as well as Disney's first
resorts beyond the Disney theme park locations; Disney's Vero Beach
Resort on Florida's Atlantic Coast and Disney's Hilton Head Island
Resort in South Carolina.
Press Release
Eagle Pines Golf Course
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23,
2001--Disney Vacation Development, Inc., operators of Disney Vacation
Club (DVC) -- Disney's innovative vacation ownership program --
announced today that it will expand its timeshare resort presence
at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (subject to obtaining
necessary approvals) by building a seventh DVC property. This latest
development for the growing Disney Vacation Club product marks the
Company's largest ownership resort project to date.
The announcement heralds a time of exciting growth
for Disney Vacation Club, which now boasts a membership of nearly
60,000 member families from over 60 countries.
The proposed 600-unit ownership development is slated
to occupy a 61-acre site along the award-winning Disney's Eagle
Pines Golf Course at Walt Disney World Resort. All rooms will feature
either a pool, golf course or forest view. Initial plans call for
the construction of a main Inn building encompassing a check-in
area; accommodations; restaurant/lounge; theme pool with feature
slide; retail space; arcade; common living room area and a health
club, as well as Villa buildings containing vacation home accommodations.
Development will begin this fall with an estimated opening in Spring/Summer
2004.
"We are very excited to expand the Disney Vacation
Club concept to an entirely new resort area here at Walt Disney
World Resort," said George Aguel, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Disney Vacation Development, Inc. "I am
confident that this new offering will be a successful addition to
the dynamic vacation options we provide."
The theme of the proposed DVC resort will complement
and enhance the beautiful setting found at Disney's Eagle Pines
Golf Course. The new resort will be inspired by the architecture
of Addison Mizner, a celebrated early 20th century architect who
led the renaissance of Florida resort design. The property's design
will reflect a variety of motifs found in indigenous Florida buildings
of this era, including Spanish, Moorish, Romanesque and Gothic forms.
The atmosphere and elegance found in the coastal communities of
southeast Florida (including West Palm Beach and Boca Raton) will
be found in the resort's architecture, ranging from tile roofs to
fountains to lush, tropical landscaping.
Commissioned to design the resort was renowned architect
Graham Gund, who created the architectural look for such Disney
projects as Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Disney's Vero Beach
Resort -- another Disney Vacation Club property. Gund designed the
resort to take advantage of the pristine setting found at Disney's
Eagle Pines Golf Course while maintaining the integrity of the existing
golf course. Guests at the resort will have views to Disney's Eagle
Pines Golf Course but golfers' view of the property will be buffered,
with resort buildings "stepping down" in height as they
near the golf holes.
The new resort is scheduled to open in phases, with
the first phase consisting of the Inn building and five Villa buildings
for a total of 360
units. The Inn and one Villa building are currently expected to
open in
Spring/Summer 2004, with the four additional Villa buildings opening
throughout the remainder of that year. The final phase of five additional
Villa buildings containing 240 units are currently anticipated to
open by Spring/Summer 2005.
As Disney Vacation Club approaches its decade mark
on October 1, 2001, the Company is celebrating a number of achievements,
including the expansion of its resort collection through the proposed
addition of the new resort at Disney's Eagle Pines Golf Course and
the completion of Disney's Beach Club Villas, which is currently
under construction at Walt Disney World Resort next to the popular
Disney's Beach Club Resort (expected opening in September 2002).
"These latest expansions of our successful vacation
ownership program will allow us to provide still more magical experiences
for our guest and member families," added Aguel.
The current collection of Disney Vacation Club Resorts
includes Disney's Old Key West Resort; Disney's BoardWalk Villas
and The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- all located at the
Walt Disney World Resort -- as well as Disney's first resorts beyond
the Disney theme park locations; Disney's Vero Beach Resort on Florida's
Atlantic Coast and Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina.
Press Release
Disney Institute
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2002--In response
to strong guest demand, Disney Vacation Development, Inc. will expand
its timeshare resort presence with its next location at the Disney
Institute at Walt Disney World Resort, subject to obtaining all
necessary approvals. The Institute property, with its unique amenities
and urban setting adjacent to the Downtown Disney resort area, made
it an ideal place to expand the company's highly successful Disney
Vacation Club business.
"The proposed ownership resort expansion will combine one
of our highly successful offerings with an exciting complement of
existing resort amenities," said George Aguel, Senior Vice
President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Guests staying in
the Disney Vacation Club villas will have convenient access to the
Downtown Disney resort area, including the Institute spa and recreational
facilities.
The new, 192-unit development is slated to occupy a unique 16-acre
site overlooking the lakefront district at Downtown Disney. Initial
plans call for the construction of four residential-style buildings
with studio, one- and two-bedroom villas and Grand Villa units that
sleep up to 12 guests.
"We had the opportunity to consider this location because
expansion of Disney Institute programs throughout the Walt Disney
World Resort reduced the need for dedicated Institute resort space,"
said Aguel. Disney Institute programming includes professional development
programs, from keynote speeches, workshops and behind the scenes
tours to customized programs that help groups implement successful
strategies into their own organizations.
The announcement heralds a time of exciting growth for Disney Vacation
Club, which is celebrating its 10th year and now boasts a membership
of more than 60,000 families from over 60 countries.
Development will begin this spring with a targeted opening of spring
2004.
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