BCV seems very popular

[cfd91]

I am new to DVC, buying 210 points at SSR last year, and new to this board. I have recently noticed alot of talk about BCV's popularity. I have only walked around the grounds once and it seems like a great place, plus I have read so many positive remarks about it. I am wondering if I should try and purchase a few points here for the 11 month booking or will I be able to get in at 7 months. My family would really only be able to go in the summer due to wife being a teacher and 2 girls in grade school. We did go this past July for a 3 day cruise and then 6 nights at SSR and loved both parts. But I eventually would like to try all the DVC resorts and BCV seems to be the cream of the crop. Thanks.

 

[bellazachmom]

What size room would you be looking for?

From what I can tell, really the only time that is hard to get at the 7 month mark at BCV would be during the Food&Wine Festival (Sept - Oct) or during Flower&Garden Festival (Spring). Also, it is often hard to get a dedicated 2 BR with 2 Queen beds instead of 1 Bed/1 Sleeper Sofa in the second room.

I would think that you should try booking trip or two at BCV with the points you already have. If it doesn't work, or if after a few years of using your 210 points you decide that you would like more points, THEN buy points there.

Just a thought!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I also think you'll be OK to book BCV for the summer months, if you can book right at 7 months.

I hope you get it!

Bobbi

 

[Sammie]

We have been able to get BCV several times at 7 months, just be sure to call promptly on the first day.

 

[cfd91]

Only used our membership once (SSR studio) since we bought at the end of last years trip. I'm guessing we would stay in a studio or 1 bedroom since we only have a family of 4.

 

[Muushka]

We have also been able to book at BCV three times at 7 months out. A great resort.

And 'cream of the crop' is in the eye of the beholder .

 

[MBELSANTI]

I called at 7 months...I don't believe on the first day, and waitlisted for BCV and was able to have waitlist come through pretty quickly for upcoming August trip.

 

[grizbuzz]

I was successful in getting BCV for a three night stay (in February, but still!) at the 7-month mark. I definitely would give the 7-month reservation a try before you get BCV points. And if after you stay there you decide that you must have points at BCV (and you want more points overall), go for it!

 

[Buckeye Fan]

DH is a teacher, also, and we own points at SSR and VB. We've had no problems booking at other WDW resorts at the 7 month mark (usually 1-BRs).

When I called in March for our August trip, we could have stayed anywhere, except AKV. It was booked. So, we chose VWL for this trip. As a matter of fact, will be there tomorrow!!!

I agree with the PP. While it's tempting to add points, wait and see where you really want to stay. I've tried to book a 2-BR at VB twice now, and it's been booked. HH is even harder to reserve in June, July and Aug. Because DH, the kids, and I LOVE beach vacations (at Daytona Beach as we speak), we decided to add on 150 points at VB so that we have the 11-month booking window. You may decide to do something similar, or stay at a WDW resort, fall in love with it and HAVE to own points there. With Bay Lake Towers, Hawaii, California, etc. coming, there will even be more options to consider!

 

[daisyduck123]

SSR is our home resort as well.

We had no problem booking a BCV studio at 7 months out for 9 nights this summer (we just got back on Thursday ).

We also went the same time last year for 7 or 8 nights.