differential in points for deluxe resorts...

[gigi1313]

i'm confused... i'm new to dvc boards but am thinking that renting points is a great way to stay at a deluxe resort than paying rack rate! therefore, i was looking thru the points calculator for my dates and noticed that there's a HUGE difference in the amount of points needed for various deluxe resorts...

i.e. BWV for 7 nights in late aug/early sept = 93 points... the same 7 nights at yacht club = 267 points! and beach club same dates = 108 points...

any input as to why the differential?

thanks in advance for any replies!

 

[TLinden16]

The number of points needed per night is cheaper at the DVC resorts than they are at the other deluxe resorts. Boardwalk and Beach Club are DVC resorts--Yacht Club is not.

Karen

 

[BillPA]

You are comparing apples to oranges. BWV and BCV are DVC resorts, be careful not to confuse them with Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Disney's Beach Club Resort/. The Yacht Club is a Disney Resort. All Disney Resorts 'cost' more points than the vacation club resorts.

 

[gigi1313]

ahah! i knew there had to be a reason! (LOL @ me!) did i mention i was a newbie?! LOL! thank you for such a quick response!

 

[DebbieB]

When you use points at the Yacht Club or any other WDW non-DVC resort, you are "trading out". DVC has to rent a DVC room through CRO to pay for your "outside" stay.