I do understand your distaste at this moment, and I agree Disney is reluctant to share the "real" hard news and facts about DVC ownership, in this case the studio situation at CCV. That being said, that's pretty much how most major corporations do business--they may not lie outright, but they don't identify warts, either. As has been the case for eons, caveat emptor. Now, Disney built their foundation on a very high standard of customer service, and that has slipped precariously close to "industry standards" now; in fact, they often use that term in defending their decisions about services, resorts, et. al.
As for the studio situation at CCV, in particular, DVC touted the cabins as a cachet to buy into the new Copper Creek. What they didn't stress is that most people who bought/buy points there will not be able to afford more than a night or two in the cabins, and once the pixie dust settles, the buyer realizes that and attempts to use his/her points in the most economical way--studios. The studio situation there will likely never improve due to that reason alone. As you continue to get used to DVC, I think you'll see ways to maximize your points, to find ways to make the points work for you, which might involve walking. I wish you the best in going forward with your trips and hope you'll get many years of wonderful memories from your DVC purchase. In the end, though, Disney is a mega-corporation whose loyalties lie with major shareholders, not with some ethical commitment to patrons and guests.
In short, DVC owners book a date for a room that is prior to their actual travel time. They then go in each day and reset that date to one day closer to their actu
I would not do Riviera. It's new and no one knows how the new restrictions for resale of that property will hurt them down the road. Plus, who knows how the location or theming will play out? It seems nice (we toured), and we liked the Skyliner; however, the furnishings aren't any better than other resorts (just newer), and the services/food there didn't wow us. If you don't like the theming of a place--say BLT--by all means don't buy there. Buy where you want to stay. It's a mantra on many threads, and while some disagree, it's mostly regarded as true. With CCV, it's trickier due to the studio issue discussed above, but if that's the resort you love, I'd buy there. My second choice would be AKV--beautiful resort, better restaurants than WL (in a landslide), cheaper cost, and lots of rooms. Good luck!