Existing members shut out at VWL???

[PinMan]

our use year is sept., didn't seem to be any problems to purchase a add on there .

 

[EROS]

When they concluded selling BWV contracts, there was notification to all BWV members that add-ons would be available until the Use Years were full. I can't believe that they would sell NEW VWL contracts and not allow add-ons.......

 

[JonHM]

I also have to say that this is the EXACT OPPOSITE of what I was told down at WDW about 5 days ago - I asked when WLV was going to sell out, and they told me Saturday was the last day for MB and for new contracts, but that they would still have points available for add-ons for existing members. That's bizzare that they would pull a complete 180 like that in a matter of a few days.

 

[drusba]

What was reported to me by my guide a few weeks back was that new sales would end at VWL Feb 3 but add ons might still be possible after then as long as use year is available. It is non-sensical to continue new sales but not add-ons. That would mean some points can never be sold; i.e., the minimum for new sales is 150 points, if the use year gets to a total left that is below that the only thing they can sell is add-ons.

 

[newt1912]

Hello. Just spoke to my DVC guide, Ron Brumbaugh, a few minutes ago. Apparently, Dizneeluvr rec'd incorrect info from her guide regarding VWL add-ons ending and only new contracts available after 2/2.

I knew this did not make sense. The exact opposite is true. There are no more new member contracts at VWL. Add-Ons by existing members are still available if use year is available.

Hope this clears everything up.

 

[PamOKW]

Thanks for checking, Newt. That makes a heckuva lot more sense.

 

[dizneeluvr]

Newt,

Thanks for checking with YOUR guide! Now I'm a little bothered that we were given the ``you've got 3 minutes to do this'' thing from our guide. It was like hearing the Jeapordy music in our head while we tried to decide in record time as to whether we wanted an add-on or not. I wonder what was up with that?

Laura

 

[ralphd]

We just purchased an add-on at VWL and our Guide told us they will sell add-ons only after 2/2. Looks like we have the correct info now!

ralphd

 

[Princess Tess]

dizneeluvr

I think part of the "you've got 3 minutes to do this thing" pressure was that the MB incentive was being cut. We weren't sure if we wanted to do an add on when I called to inquire about MB incentives on Friday so I had my guide send out the paperwork anyway knowing that we could say no, but that we were locked in if we decided to go with it, which we did.

 

[Joeblack]

coNGRATULATIONS ON ADDING ON AT wlv:

No matter what the circumstances, I think you did the right thing. I truly believe WLV will become more and more coveted with time. They really are different than all the other available DVC resorts right now as far as themeing goes, the resort is smaller than the rest, and as I said in another post, they are GORGEOUS. BCV looks nice, but I still think that a BWV add-on is a better way to go than adding on at BCV.

 

[RobDoc]

I'm at VWL right now and took the BCV tour this morning.

The BCV rooms are beautiful, with a nice bright decor. One BIG change is that the connecting door in the lock-offs is right in the foyer area- where the hall closet used to be. There is more storage in the TV cabinet and in the bedroom. There is an oblong table and 3 seater bench where the small round table is located at VWL. The living room feels larger than at VWL, since the lock-off door is not in the way. There are some other subtle differences between the two. The master BR at BCV has a small desk with unique hidden Mickey chair. There are many HM's to look for at BCV.

Add-ons are DEFINITELY still available at VWL, but no new contracts to non-members. MB is still available at VB and HH at $10 per point. The sales office at HH is closing in March. Sales operations will continue at the resort itself until sold out.

Plans at DVC/DI are progressing. The DI Villas will be demolished to make room for the DVC resort (no name yet). EPV is still ongoing.

All is well at WDW!

 

[PamOKW]

It sure is great to have our own "on the spot" reporter. Doc, you've done a wonderful job of taking us through BCV from the moment they broke ground to now when they are up for sale! Thanks.

 

[Joeblack]

Wow Doc:

I wish I could see them too. I am pretty sure that I will end up adding-on there, I just need to find a good excuse for myself and DW...I might even have to have another child to justify it ;-)

Thanks for your review and your help.

 

[chris1gill]

Thanks for the information Doc!! Glad to hear EPV is still on track!