BWV or BCV

[CaptainMidnight]

If your looking for a DVC location in teh Crecent lake area between Epcot and MGM, which would be the better way to go, BCV or a BWV resale (given the info we have now, I know the point chart will be a big determinant).

Thank you in advance for your knowledgable advice.

 

[KNWVIKING]

That's tuff to respond to without actually getting a chance to stay there(BCV). If points charts & price per point were the same, I think I'd go with BCV. But if BCV is $10.00 pp higher plus higher dues and higher points,then I'd look for a resale at BWV.

 

[JWimberley]

Based on the "buyers market" that is running the show right now, I would lean towards a resale. I think you are likely to get much more for your money than you would with BCV...

Just my thoughts,
Joshua

 

[EROS]

If you wish to make the effort, I feel that you'll ALWAYS do better with a resale. We saved a great deal going the resale route, but you have to find a "motivated" seller. In this market, it shouldn't be a problem.

Good Luck,

 

[Joeblack]

Well. I have no doubt that BCV will be beautiful and I even had an interest in adding on there before 9-11. Now I don't know anymore. In any case, besides Stormalong Bay, I really consider BWV to be slightly superior. I like the themeing better, and the location wioth views to the Boardwalk is a lot nicer. I will be there in 10 days and who knows, maybe my enthusiasm to add on at BCV will come back.

 

[wdwnut]

hi: i think it will depend also on how they structure the points at bcv. if it is set up like vwl (same as bwv preferred view), i would probably just stick with bwv where we already have 2 contracts. if they take away the pool-hopping to sab once bcv are open, maybe then we'd consider an add-on there. it doesn't look like any of the units will really have preferred views, so i'd be just as happy to book a standard view at the bwv.

 

[Werner Weiss]

One big advantage of BWV is the 11-month window to book standard view BWV units.

My guess is that BCV will have same point structure as VWL and the preferred views at BWV.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Boardwalk Villas
Advantages
- Resales available
- Great Views
- Grand Villas
- Community Center
- Dedicated resorts

BCV Advantages
- new room design
- theme?
- beach area
- SAB
- more interior spaces
- new
- walk to Epcot

BCV Disadvantages
- road view
- higher points
- miniture balconeys
- higher points
- add on to hotel
- long walk to water transportation

 

[Granny]

CaptainMidnight....maybe one more BCV advantage....they might put in more elevators!

 

[Terry S]

I think a few more advantages to BCV's are close to Beachs and Creme and close to Cape May Cafe, have you had their all you can eat breakfast and/or Dinner?

 

[Dean]

I look at this somewhat differently but here's some points that come to mind. First, I suspect that pool hopping at SAB will go away with BCV or slightly after it opens. I assume that the points will be actually higher than WLV and that the per point cost and yearly fees will also be higher. I too think that BW has a better overall setup as all of the views at BCV will be "standard" views. While it's possible that BCV will have a different expiration than 2042, I don't think we'll see a difference until the Eagle Pines resort in 2004 or whenever it actually happens.