BCV or VGF add

[mlayman7]

We are current members at VGF and BLT but since the recent addition of a 3rd child one we thought it would be nice to stay in 2 BR for most of our stays. So far we absolutely love VGF and even though we first bought BLT resale 3 years ago we've spent all of those points staying at VGF and one stay at BCV. And we also thought BCV was great, we loved the location, the pool is amazing, and the walk to both HS and EPCOT is ideal. We'd still give the edge to VGF though.

Right now we have enough points to stay in a 2 BR VGF villa once every 3 years with a little extra points (160 pts), we had figured we would just be needing 1 BR. We have the same amount at BLT. We are having a very difficult time deciding between adding on at VGF for about 90-120 points or adding on with a BCV purchase of about 150-200 pts. The difference in cost is about 4k, we think both resorts are great. With having more points at BCV we would have much more flexibility than with the smaller VGF purchase but BCV expires in 2042 vs 2064 for VGF.

It'd be nice to switch it up every year, go from BLT, to VGF, to BCV and have enough points for an occasional smaller trip, but that much shorter expiration with the not so great savings from buying BCV is tough.

Any thoughts?

 

[freediverdude]

I'm going to go against what I think a lot of people will say on here and tell you to buy the VGF points. If you're a younger couple with small kids with a lot of years to go, the longer expiration will be worth it, plus you like that resort better anyway, and I think you'll find yourself wanting to book there a lot.

 

[Dean]

I'm going to go against what I think a lot of people will say on here and tell you to buy the VGF points. If you're a younger couple with small kids with a lot of years to go, the longer expiration will be worth it, plus you like that resort better anyway, and I think you'll find yourself wanting to book there a lot.

As I read the note I'm thinking VGF as well. SSR, BWV or AKV may be better choices in some ways. Waiting and buying at Copper creek will be more but may add some additional options as well.

 

[disneynutz]

BCV, you could use an Epcot/DHS resort and the feature pool there is best on property for kids. You might want think about selling BLT, you can book there at 7 months using other points.

IMO expiration date doesn't really matter because most will sell within 10 years and move on to other family things to do.

Bill

 

[freediverdude]

If people are selling before the ten year point, I don't think they are saving very much, just locking themselves in and pre-paying. Maybe paying cash for a resale they're saving a little by year 6 or 7. But I guess that's another discussion. All these people buying DVC to do runDisney events for a few years while it's trendy I don't think is a good purchase either, but people are entitled to purchase what they want, lol.

 

[miTnosnhoJ]

This is a happy problem, because it means that DVC is working well for you.

We had a similar situation. We bought at VGF with enough points to stay 10 days in a studio or five days in a 1br. Two things happened so that this was not enough. 1) we did not know if our adult children would even want to go with us. Well, they both came and had a great time, but we realized that a 1br was tight. They plan on coming every year. Also, the addition of grand children into the mix meant that we were over the 5 person limit for a 1br.
So we added on enough points to regularly get a 2br.

In your case, I would suggest adding on points in your same use year at VGF. If you go in seasons where you can book at VGF at the 7 month mark with your BLT points, then you would be in good shape. If not, you might consider selling the BLT and buying VGF.

You could also sell everything, and buy at BCV. I think your best bet is to avoid selling too much, because the transaction costs add up.

I would not worry too much about the resort expiration date. Most of the value is in the next few years. Ask yourself how much you are willing to pay today for a hotel room in 25 years? Most people would say almost nothing. In 25 years it will have value, but by then, it will be "in the next few years".

 

[Dean]

BCV, you could use an Epcot/DHS resort and the feature pool there is best on property for kids. You might want think about selling BLT, you can book there at 7 months using other points.

IMO expiration date doesn't really matter because most will sell within 10 years and move on to other family things to do.

Bill

I wouldn't let the RTU expiration scare one away but I would factor it in to the value for the 2042 resorts. Personally I don't think the premium for BCV is worth it but obviously enough disagree to drive the costs up.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I agree I would go for VGF or wait for Coppercreek. VGF is a great resort though! But then so is WL...oh my...

 

[supersnoop]

If people are selling before the ten year point, I don't think they are saving very much, just locking themselves in and pre-paying. Maybe paying cash for a resale they're saving a little by year 6 or 7. But I guess that's another discussion. All these people buying DVC to do runDisney events for a few years while it's trendy I don't think is a good purchase either, but people are entitled to purchase what they want, lol.

A lot of those people who sell at ten years are selling for more than they paid.

 

[Dean]

A lot of those people who sell at ten years are selling for more than they paid.

Given the other increases I don't think that's a realistic expectation, even more so if one accounts for inflation in the interim. The marching RTU will have an effect as will the resale restrictions. And the starting point is higher (both in total dollars and in comparison) to what many of us started at a number of years ago.

 

[mlayman7]

Thanks for the input. It is certainly a happy problem to have right now. We knew going in we wanted to buy where 5 could fit in a 1BR but as we grow accustomed to the extra space that provides, having the extra bedroom, especially when the kids start to get into their teens (6 years away) then it will be especially nice.

I really can't imagine us selling unless Disney really lets us down. We went into this with the expectation of buying DVC for the ability to stay in the room that we otherwise would not be able to every year and nothing else. So far it has been a really good decision. We have a stay this October in a 2BR standard at BLT so I am hoping that we really enjoy it their as well (being within walking distance to MK should be enough to seal the deal) and I don't imagine leaving there thinking of selling those points. If I did, the price that I paid 3 years ago vs now has already gone up 20% but still.

 

[T00dles]

We just added 25 vgf points to get us to 175. We absolutely love it, plus the 11 month booking advantage is really needed there. That said hubs folks own at bwv so we get to go there with them. I would probably get rid of BLT to get bcv. Its awfully nice having access to mk and Epcot/hs area.