Almost Ready to Buy!

[mdsd8700]

Well, it looks like we've settled on BLT!

Yeah, it's more per point, but we love what it offers...Monorail to 2 parks, contemporary design, location, location, location and more! So, now it's off to play the waiting game on the re-sale market.

Congratulations! I hope that the right contract comes along very quickly and you are offically new members before you know it.

When you find that contract be sure to let us know.

 

[JackSparrowLive]

So, here's a question: Do we purchase all of our points in our home resort, or should we go for a certain amount at the home resort and then buy into another resort to save costs?

I'm looking for 250-300pts. Is it smarter to buy, let's say, 200pts at BLT (preferred home resort) and another 100pts at another, cheaper resort?

If I do that, I assume the one drawback is trying to book at the 11 month mark for either resort and needing more than 200pts (BLT) or 100pts (other resort), unless I bank/borrow. At the 7 month mark, I'm assuming that I can use any points I have at any of the resorts...correct?

 

[Sandisw]

So, here's a question: Do we purchase all of our points in our home resort, or should we go for a certain amount at the home resort and then buy into another resort to save costs?

I'm looking for 250-300pts. Is it smarter to buy, let's say, 200pts at BLT (preferred home resort) and another 100pts at another, cheaper resort?

If I do that, I assume the one drawback is trying to book at the 11 month mark for either resort and needing more than 200pts (BLT) or 100pts (other resort), unless I bank/borrow. At the 7 month mark, I'm assuming that I can use any points I have at any of the resorts...correct?

Yes, at 7 months, you can combine the points for a single nights stay, providing they are the same UY and titled the same way.

As you mention, the drawback to owning two resorts is that you have to book a split stay at the 11 month mark, unless you utilize banking/borrowing.

But, if you see wanting that home resort advantage at 2 resorts, buying like you mention will be a good idea.

We own only at BLT but have thought about adding on a small BWV contract in the next few years so that we can go for long weekend during F & W in October. In addition, we enjoy split stays for our summer trips and will be doing BWV and BLT this summer.

If you do go with two resorts, just be sure you have enough in each to book your vacations the way that you want.

Good luck!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Buy points at another resort if there is another resort that you really want to stay at and it is hard to get what you want there at 7 months out. Say you want to stay in an OKW Grand Villa every four or five years. You'll need to own there to get the GV at 11 months out. At 7 months out, it's more difficult.

Or if you want that MK view from BLT, you'll need to book that at 11 months out.