2026 Dues Predictions and Questions

[havoc315]

I am only searching the dates I am currently searching to get a reservation I need. So when I add in SSR, BWV, OKW studio 3 nights in October to my search I get

BWV - 48 points
SSR - 48 points
OKW - 47 points

That’s just 1 room type, 1 view type. Dues are paid on all points, all views, all room types.

3 days in October 2026: 10/16-10/19
SSR: 48-54 points (51 average)
BWV: 46-58 points (52 average)
OKW: 47 points (47 average)

So on average, for the 3 day window you selected, studio guests are paying 10% higher points for SSR and BWV than for OKW.
Yes, some studio guests are paying about the same, but some studio guests are paying 20% more.

The difference is even more, for bigger units.

 

[eticketplease]

Assuming cost of points are the same and availability is not a problem (apparently the ASSUMPTIONS ARE WRONG as cost can vary between $11-15 per point and you absolutely need home resort priority at certain resorts),
if all you calculate is cost per night in terms of dues/MF (might change depending on time of the year):

• BWV resort view is absolutely the winner of weekdays unless AKV Value is considered
• SSR is the lowest for weekends (surprise) and BWV next
• OKW is not bad for certain weekdays (e.g., 10pt/night and is actually #2, not much higher than BWV)

Even though I don’t love OKW or SSR after staying at both, they are not bad financially if you play wisely.

How did resort view at AKL fare? I have always found that to be cheaper than SSR and OKW when we go (seasons 6 & 7 )

 

[havoc315]

I did do higher category rooms and you said "dues dont care about views" I also did 2 bedrooms.

Ok…

Last one— 2 BR— I’m going to narrow is to the 2 extremes. Really try to simply this:

Cheapest 2 BR:
Sticking to 1 summer week:
Poly - 202 to 292
OKW- 107

And shock.. Poly dues are much lower per point than OKW.

Now, not every single resort will line up perfectly — there are other factors. But the resort point distribution is one of the largest factors. Think we’ve proven this hypothesis, beaten it to death.
Resorts with more “expensive” rooms have lower dues per point.
Resorts with “cheaper” rooms have higher dues per point.

This isn’t debatable. It’s math.

Anyway we will see maybe tomorrow everyone will wake up and agree with you and say you are right and I am wrong, but from where I sit I just don't see it. Nothing you show me will make me believe paying OKW dues is worth it (unless one loves OKW or gets a low low up front price)

 

[eticketplease]

Sticking to 1 summer week:

Why not some examples from all 7 seasons to actually test this. We can all pick the one one that works best for our situation.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Ok…

Last one— 2 BR— I’m going to narrow is to the 2 extremes. Really try to simply this:

Cheapest 2 BR:
Sticking to 1 summer week:
Poly - 202 to 292
OKW- 107

And shock.. Poly dues are much lower per point than OKW.

Now, not every single resort will line up perfectly — there are other factors. But the resort point distribution is one of the largest factors. Think we’ve proven this hypothesis, beaten it to death.
Resorts with more “expensive” rooms have lower dues per point.
Resorts with “cheaper” rooms have higher dues per point.

This isn’t debatable. It’s math.

I don’t know or care to search for what days you chose but I bet SSR, CCV, BRV, BWV are close to that OKW points number but with much lower dues than OKW. Again.. there is no reason mathematically to pay OKW dues unless you love OKW or get a good buy in price. Period.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Why not some examples from all 7 seasons to actually test this. We can all pick the one one that works best for our situation.

I just chose 3 days next month I need that I have searched for a minimum of 50 times today. Fingers crossed it finally pops up for me!