You are not annoying me you can ask questions until you are blue in the face for all I care if that is what helps you learn.
Poor Tiana, people really not liking her in their living room for their entire stay uninvitedNot joking, but I did contradict myself. I do think the California points are different, which is why I think the restricted aspect of VDH resale won’t matter in the long run. But all the other points? No point in fretting over which resort to buy unless you will “die” if you don’t get a reservation at BWV during food and wine. Or some other very specific incredibly popular random event or season that you plan on doing EVERY single year where you are absolutely sure you want to stay in the EXACT SAME RESORT. I cannot imagine this myself but those people are out there, or rather here, on the boards lol.
We own at 6 resorts. And the only resort we’ve actually used the 11 month window on is VDH. This year we missed the window and booked at 10 months out and could only get a 2 bedroom lock off as opposed to a 2 bedroom dedicated. (Now we are stuck with a giant Tiana in the living room.). And it wasn’t even a popular time of year. Even then we had to waitlist 2 of the 7 days. Note to self, take California bookings very seriously. We have scheduled before the 7 month window opening elsewhere, many times, but we never seem to keep it. We either decide we want to stay at another resort, or plans get changed. I’ve also never had trouble staying at any of the resorts at WDW+HHI+VB. Does it mean everything is open all the time? No, but the reality is that WDW resorts remain very available for the most part until about 5 months out. And even then, there is still a lot open. It just becomes more scattered. But we’ve never stayed at VGC, because we’ve never been able to get into it! So if you don’t know what to buy, and want to buy direct, VDH is no question the one to buy. As for resale, just buy SSR, or CCV does seem like a great deal too.
A warning to CC haters: we also thought we were not interested in CC and then we ended up staying there for 2 nights a few years ago after avoiding it for years— we absolutely loved it. So I do think there is something to what folks are saying about not knowing what you will like until you stay there. Another one we thought we’d hate? RIV.
Im just worried i may crash the sports car earlyYou do make an interesting argument for buying VDH direct. Unlike RIV and future WDW restricted resorts, it is easier to see resale VDH maintaining its value. And a lot of us are making arguments for CCV or BLT based on the length of the contract and arguing that there will likely be more residual value in the future since the contract is longer.
I'd still have a hard time personally buying in a location where I have absolutely no plans to visit on a regular basis based on expected future value. At the end of the day, none of us know how the resale value of any of these resorts will shake out 10, 15, 20 years from now (aside from any resort that approaches its expiration date). And, I have a hard time making purchases of these amounts based on that fact alone. There is a certain amount of, look, I'm spending a fair amount of money, and I want what I want.
@Brian Noble has the wisest mindset - don't expect any value if you ever decide to sell and treat it as the equivalent of found cash you had no idea existed. I tend to amend that in my own mind and say, well, I do think educated guesses on expected future value is a factor to consider. But, when spending a large amount of money on DVC, if it is all gone at the end, what will my reaction be? Will it be economically devastating or will it be more like a nice sports car for which I spent a lot of money, but it's now at the end of it's life and not worth much anymore - I spent a lot of money, I really enjoyed it, but now it's gone. If it's the former (or something close to it), I'm making a pretty bad decision. If it's the latter, go for it.
And, this is why I own 600 direct RIV points.
you’re doing great!Same. 300 SSR points. Those points are gone so fast we don’t even know they’re SSR points.SSR owner here, 400 sap points. They’re working very well for me at 7m window to sleep around because I have a big chunk of them. I travel January, March , and June. I normally book 2 beds with these. I also sap with my BLT, although only in January. I had a wide variety at 7m for next Jan. I usually stay in a deluxe studio for 3 nights, then move to a 1 bedroom for 4 nights. This makes the week cost fewer points, since I have 160 at BLT.
What does the future hold? Don’t care. Does it math out best? Don’t care. So far I’ve stayed at BC, BWV, BRV, Aulani, Poly og, and SSR. Next up is deluxe studio rv at VGF and 1 bdrm at BWV in Jan. March is at BLT in 1 bdrm booked with SSR points. This is a toy.
You’re next problem will be figuring out the booking and points usage, reallocating, stalking, website issues, etc
Yes. One crucial point is to have points in the same UY for easy usage. If same resort and uy, it’s like one bucket. Easy to manage!
The pattern for happy SSR SAP owners like me and you is that we dont mind split stays (actually welcome them) and there are different months we can go. I prefer September when no one is there but if thats booked up ill go when its not. Although my wife's vacation calendar is posted after 11 months I pretty much know whats not going to be popular to people at her job and whats a guarantee for her to get when using these SSR points.SSR owner here, 400 sap points. They’re working very well for me at 7m window to sleep around because I have a big chunk of them. I travel January, March , and June. I normally book 2 beds with these. I also sap with my BLT, although only in January. I had a wide variety at 7m for next Jan. I usually stay in a deluxe studio for 3 nights, then move to a 1 bedroom for 4 nights. This makes the week cost fewer points, since I have 160 at BLT.
What does the future hold? Don’t care. Does it math out best? Don’t care. So far I’ve stayed at BC, BWV, BRV, Aulani, Poly og, and SSR. Next up is deluxe studio rv at VGF and 1 bdrm at BWV in Jan. March is at BLT in 1 bdrm booked with SSR points. This is a toy.
You’re next problem will be figuring out the booking and points usage, reallocating, stalking, website issues, etc
And im in the same camp of not caring what happens later just like the 2042 people dont care if their contract expires.
This is the best advice. We can all suggest what we would do or tell you our favorite ways to use our memberships. The truth is, you need to do what works best for you and brings you the most enjoyment. BRV seems to be exactly that.
I think I’m on my way there..Just keep us posted what you decide on, LOL. There's been lots of folks who start like you and within +/-12 months seem to be approaching 1000 points by accident!
The wonderful thing is that you don't have to decide today or next week. There will be similar contracts when you have clarity.So currently I’m between loading up on BVR points or SSR points. Same amount of points… priced almost the same I feel like I need a psychiatrist to walk me through it
are you familiar with how some resorts and specific rooms are being walked? Sometimes there are people walking rooms, seemingly all year! It’s wild.So currently I’m between loading up on BVR points or SSR points. Same amount of points… priced almost the same I feel like I need a psychiatrist to walk me through it
Psychiatrist is going to say: Don’t overthink this. Spending too much time with too many choices. This is a huge financial decision. Focus on the one contract and stop looking for anything else until you are familiar with the membership. Master it first. Great you are narrowing your options but your mind is still spinning out of control.So currently I’m between loading up on BVR points or SSR points. Same amount of points… priced almost the same I feel like I need a psychiatrist to walk me through it
That initial purchase price though! If I wanted other resorts I would buy them
Maybe my judgement is clouded because I stayed at most of the deluxe resorts before buying in and already had my preferred locations. I don't need to stay at CCV to know WL is a lovely resort, but it's not connected to MK like a monorail resort when you have a multigenerational trip with strollers and assistive devices.Not joking, but I did contradict myself. I do think the California points are different, which is why I think the restricted aspect of VDH resale won’t matter in the long run. But all the other points? No point in fretting over which resort to buy unless you will “die” if you don’t get a reservation at BWV during food and wine. Or some other very specific incredibly popular random event or season that you plan on doing EVERY single year where you are absolutely sure you want to stay in the EXACT SAME RESORT. I cannot imagine this myself but those people are out there, or rather here, on the boards lol.
We own at 6 resorts. And the only resort we’ve actually used the 11 month window on is VDH. This year we missed the window and booked at 10 months out and could only get a 2 bedroom lock off as opposed to a 2 bedroom dedicated
A warning to CC haters: we also thought we were not interested in CC and then we ended up staying there for 2 nights a few years ago after avoiding it for years— we absolutely loved it. So I do think there is something to what folks are saying about not knowing what you will like until you stay there. Another one we thought we’d hate? RIV.
Yes! It's nice to have options, but you buy a home resort you want to stay at repeatedly because at the end of the day that's all you're guaranteed. I wouldn't be upset being "stuck" at what I book in the 11-month window if something didn't open up.
I think that is a good point as I feel as if I have enough BRV points to book what I want without loading up there to stay at other resorts.That initial purchase price though! If I wanted other resorts I would buy them
Maybe my judgement is clouded because I stayed at most of the deluxe resorts before buying in and already had my preferred locations. I don't need to stay at CCV to know WL is a lovely resort, but it's not connected to MK like a monorail resort when you have a multigenerational trip with strollers and assistive devices.
I purchased VGF for early December trips to replace cash stays. I need those points to stay there in my desired unit for my desired dates. If I trade out, I am downgrading IMO at that time of year and may not find an entire week+ outside of OKW or SSR in a one-bedroom.
My trips don't vary much. I book everything at the start of the 11-month window. If I don't book and miss out on my preferred unit, I will be very annoyed with myself.
Suggesting SSR to sleep around for someone that's new that has no idea what they want isn't bad at all, but it seems hyperbolic to me to state most owners don't use the 11-month window or stick with what they booked at that time. People are buying 2042 resorts for BCV or BWV. Lower contract time and higher dues. If they use these points to stay at BLT in a preferred view one bedroom continuously instead of their home resort that would be silly IMO, but to each their own. At least that's how I read it.
Yes! It's nice to have options, but you buy a home resort you want to stay at repeatedly because at the end of the day that's all you're guaranteed. I wouldn't be upset being "stuck" at what I book in the 11-month window if something didn't open up.
I have enough to stay every year for 5 nights or alternate years for longer..I’m good with that, I’ve decided
. We have 510 points and regularly need OTU and borrowing.
