BCV add-on or BWV/other?

[TheBeast]

Guaranteed I'll get lot's of opinions both sides -

We're currently have 150 pts at BCV and are considering add-on of maybe 50-100 points. Would it be better to just add-on at BCV to keep it simple, same resort, etc (assuming we can find points!)? Or should we consider BWV (lower point option), SSR (extra 10 years!), or others?

We only vacation once, maybe twice, a year at WDW so how would we manage the banking/borrowing, etc if different resorts?

Just interested in people's thoughts on this...

 

[goofy4tink]

We bought 150 at BWV,and then added another 50 there. I really didn't want to split them up. Much easier for me to figure things out this way. And I haven't had an issue, yet, booking at the 11 month window at BWV and then changing to a different resort at the 7 month window. As far as BWV having lower point option, I assume you mean as far as the standard view goes vs the preferred which is the same as BCV point value. Those units go really fast, so I wouldn't buy there based on that. I haven't been able to get a standard view yet. So, my opinion is to stay with BCV and add on the points you need for that once a year trip.

 

[disgirl]

I guess it really depends if you always will be happy staying at BCV(who would not be?, right?) If you truly love the BCV then go for more points there and just try to work with the 7 month window if you choose to stay at a different resort once in a while. If you really like BWV or would like SSR for the extra 10 years, then I would say why not go for a different resort.

We had 150 OKW points, but really like the BCV so we just did a 50 pt. add on there. Yes, it would have been nice to add on more points there so with banking and borrowing, we could really do something with the points. However, hubby really likes BCV, but he felt we did not need more points so I could only get him to agree to 50 right now. My thought is maybe some day we can add to those 50. If you could add up to 100 then it might be nice for you to have them at another resort, because with banking and borrowing you can make a decent reservation with those points and get the 11 month window advantage. I hope this makes sense and yes, you are right I am sure you will hear plusses and minusses on each side. Good Luck!!

 

[Megangel31]

Because I have no patience and hate waiting for the seven-month window to make my reservations, I have purchased two small add-ons within the past six months: one at VWL and one at BCV, just to ensure that I can call to make a ressie almost anywhere as soon as I return from my latest trip. Most of my points are at BWV and SSR. I'm pretty sure I'll get to OKW by next year or so- I still have SSR and BCV debt to worry about.

I do not find it difficult to balance the point usage amongst the different resorts at all, even though they are spread over three use years. I'm meticulous about tracking all activity in my Vacation Planners and on my PC. I prefer it this way than to having all my points at one resort.