5forDiz
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- Dec 13, 2001
BLT owners can watch there point value drop with every inch the treetops grow.
The way point values drop at all other DVC resorts with "views" (& trees) do ?
BLT owners can watch there point value drop with every inch the treetops grow.
All discussion about bus distance, monorails and vanity mirror-placement aside:
I guess Im still curious as to why more ppl aren't considering the large MF delta when comparing these rates. Over $1/point? It would seem to be easy math to figure out the breakeven point vs AK.
In fact, if you really look at 50 years of ownership- and assuming that delta will maintain or more likely grow- BLT could look like a steal vs AK (even with all your bargain basement incentives).
What am I missing here?
Do you think that BLT will sell out faster because it is so much smaller than other DVC?
BLT owners can watch there point value drop with every inch the treetops grow.
LionQueen,Fortunately, I bought BLT for 50 years to always be ensured of staying @ the Contemporary or its DVC equivalent.
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I bought it because its what I want and where I want my kids and grandkids to call home!
All discussion about bus distance, monorails and vanity mirror-placement aside:
I guess Im still curious as to why more ppl aren't considering the large MF delta when comparing these rates. Over $1/point? It would seem to be easy math to figure out the breakeven point vs AK.
What am I missing here?
LionQueen,
You've bought it for the right reason. When they first started DVC, who would have ever dreamed that it would be possible to stay at the Board Walk Inn or the Beach Club? The Contemporary was always THE place to stay, even if the Polynesian is more family oriented. I remember when WDW opened in 1970 (age 9) or so standing in the Contemporary with guidebook in hand reading about the mosaics on the wall.
For me, it's not just the walking distance to the MK and monorail to EPCOT. It's all the adult restaurants on the monorail loop. I just think it will make for a great trip.
I'm not buying yet, but I hope to soon. But in the meantime, congrats on your purchase. You will enjoy it, ugly Brady Bunch furniture and all!
Thanks for the congratulations, I just could not be happier! I just had to laugh out loud because while I absolutely adore the artwork, and the bedroom, the kitchen barstools left me with a little look something like this
Although I definitely prefer other resorts themes (BCV comes immediately to mind) the location and absolutely everything else is a perfect fit for us!
I'm sure at some point during the next 50 years, the decor will be updated
I was just like you Mississippian; our first WDW trip was at the Contemporary. It was the first visit for my kids and husband as well. It is a cherished memory for us all. The monorail, the location, Chef Mickey's, the lobby, the water sports, everything is pure Disney magical memories for us all. There could be no other place that would really touch our hearts as much as the Contemporary when CM's say "Welcome Home"
Another simplistic analysis:
If I were somebody just buying into DVC, my two choices today would be AKV and BLT. Over the next 48 years (the life of AKV), BLT would actually cost less.
For example, let's assume 7 nights in a 1-BR unit in early December in the largest view selection (SV at AKV and LV at BLT). The rooms are comparable in size (807 sqft at AKV and 803 at BLT).
It would cost 205 points at AKV and 223 at BLT. My initial purchase price would therefore be $19,680 at AKV and $23,861 at BLT.
Assuming that that the MF at both would go up the same percentage each year, let's make the comparison simpler and use the existing MF for 48 years. That would be $965.55 per year for AKV and $818.41 for BLT. I should probably use a higher number for AKV since I'm using 2008 MF for it while using 2009 MF for BLT.
The amount you would pay out of pocket each year over 48 years?
AKV - $1376
BLT - $1316
BLT doesn't look bad at all from this perspective!
Plus, if I take those 223 BLT points and use them at the 7-mo window at OKW, I could get 11 nights in a 1-BR unit in early Dec.