3 Bed GVs

[RoseGold]

For a purchase this big, and buying RIV in particular, I think it’s worth talking to your estate lawyer before you finalize this. There are ways to hold this that don’t require probating land in Florida and can allow transfer more easily, like trusts and corporate entities.

I know I would put this purchase in an LLC in my home state, but then my estate would already be dealing with LLCs.

 

[Mkaiser1]

For a purchase this big, and buying RIV in particular, I think it’s worth talking to your estate lawyer before you finalize this. There are ways to hold this that don’t require probating land in Florida and can allow transfer more easily, like trusts and corporate entities.

I know I would put this purchase in an LLC in my home state, but then my estate would already be dealing with LLCs.

OK, I'm not going to lie, you said a whole bunch of stuff there that's gone over my head! I'll message you!

 

[Mkaiser1]

Congrats! If money were no object for me when it comes to points required or annual dues, I would do the same. I understand the argument that was being made for BLT and GFV, but those are only superior if you prefer MK. Our family spends more time at Epcot and HS. BLT also feels so sterile. It's my last choice of places I'd want to stay. Riviera is gorgeous! I've heard a few people on these boards say that, after staying there, it felt even more luxurious than GFV. And - it's likely to be hard to get into after the 11 month mark in coming years.

I must admit, I loved the idea of BLT originally. The ability to walk to MK, the view, the cost, the points chart, the dues...but then it just feels very unexciting. The corridors, the lack of theming and for us the 2 storey villas aren't ideal right now (although they'd be fine in 5 years).
VGF is an exciting option given the extra room in the GVs. It's a 'media room' but easily usable as an extra bedroom and make it into a 4 bed!

 

[Marionnette]

I must admit, I loved the idea of BLT originally. The ability to walk to MK, the view, the cost, the points chart, the dues...but then it just feels very unexciting. The corridors, the lack of theming and for us the 2 storey villas aren't ideal right now (although they'd be fine in 5 years).
VGF is an exciting option given the extra room in the GVs. It's a 'media room' but easily usable as an extra bedroom and make it into a 4 bed!

VGF GVs also have a 4th full bathroom and a steam shower in the master bath.

 

[Deb & Bill]

The OKW GV have two double beds, not queen beds, in the smaller upstairs bedroom. The other upstairs bedroom is larger with two queen beds. There is a fourth bathroom just off the entrance to the villa for the guests sleeping in the living room.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does anyone have any experience with the Poly bungalows at the 7 month mark? We are thinking of using a bunch of points on them in Feb/March 2022 but I'm not sure how realistic that's going to be ... although sounds more realistic than using them on a VGF grand villa by the sound of things

Go for the Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek instead of the bungalows. The cabins are nicer and have a real hot tub instead of a cold plunge pool.

 

[MBTigger]

We may end up with a extra points in late 2022. Been thinking about renting a GV for 5 nights - or better yet, see if Disney can get us 2 treehouses right next to each each other....

MB

 

[gisele2]

Will the tree house be refurbished like the rest of SSR ?

 

[Mkaiser1]

The OKW GV have two double beds, not queen beds, in the smaller upstairs bedroom. The other upstairs bedroom is larger with two queen beds. There is a fourth bathroom just off the entrance to the villa for the guests sleeping in the living room.

Good info. Thanks. I don’t think I’d realised that.