DVC Rental/Starwood Points advice

[DSNY-DIVA]

I'm in the early stages of planning a trip for my daughter's graduation & my son's last year as a Disney "child". I'd like to do 2 weeks June 2016 using a split stay of 1 week at the "Swolphin" using star points & renting DVC points for hopefully a value studio at AKL. Which should I book first? We just got the first Starwood credit card, so starpoints will have to be earned & combined. I just want to ensure check in & check out dates match. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[supersnoop]

If you want a value room at AKV, you need to find an owner to book for you at exactly 11 months out.

 

[Marionnette]

If you want a value room at AKV, you need to find an owner to book for you at exactly 11 months out.

And even then, it might not work out. There are only 5 2-bedroom lock-off value units (1-bedroom + studio). They are extremely hard for even AKV owners to book right at 11 months.

 

[supersnoop]

And even then, it might not work out. There are only 5 2-bedroom lock-off value units (1-bedroom + studio). They are extremely hard for even AKV owners to book right at 11 months.

No, that's not correct. Club level only has 5 two-bedroom lock-offs, but the Value category has 10 two-bedroom lock-offs plus 8 dedicated studios. At 11 months, it shouldn't be a problem to reserve, but you need to be exactly at 11 months.

 

[Marionnette]

No, that's not correct. Club level only has 5 two-bedroom lock-offs, but the Value category has 10 two-bedroom lock-offs plus 8 dedicated studios. At 11 months, it shouldn't be a problem to reserve, but you need to be exactly at 11 months.

I stand corrected.

But the value studios are still a very difficult reservation to make for an entire week. The OP will need to have their DVC member lined up closer to 12 months prior to their planned arrival.

 

[hsmamato2]

one note on the starwood.... (it's great) check the website for what dates you are thinking about, and don't forget about the cash and points options too...it can be a great deal if available on your dates....don't forget it's stay 4,get 1 free, so if you book 5 nights on a res on points,one is free(the total points on the website will show that)