Favorite Week VS Small Contract

[VGCgroupie]

I say CCV over Poly for FW. FW for a 2 bed only makes sense if it during Christmas time. Also, I would only buy if you would use it.

 

[CarolynFH]

I have three children, I like the idea of having one contract for each if we ever wanted to pass them down.

Just keep in mind that if each child gets a 100-point contract, none of them will be eligible for Membership Extras, assuming DVC doesn’t change the rules requiring them each to own enough points to qualify under the rules in effect when the contract was originally purchased, which currently is of course 150 points.

 

[Chili327]

I am debating on adding on direct at either Poly or CCV with the current round of incentives. We are going to pull the trigger on the 9th so we are locked into this round but can take a peak at the next round as well. We are a family of 5 ( twin girls just turned 1 and a 5 year old son). We are either going to be staying in 1 or two bedrooms.

Would you rather a favorite week in a 1 bedroom at Poly or a favorite week in a 2 bedroom CCV? Third option is splitting the contract into three 100 point contracts. The splitting is the option I am leaning towards but would like perspectives from the board to see if I may be overlooking something. Thanks!

100x3 CCV

Just keep in mind that if each child gets a 100-point contract, none of them will be eligible for Membership Extras, assuming DVC doesn’t change the rules requiring them each to own enough points to qualify under the rules in effect when the contract was originally purchased, which currently is of course 150 points.

But if they cared enough they would only need to purchase a small amount… and if not 100 would be a nice bonus to sell. (Is it possible to sell it or to decline so a sibling could get it?)

 

[airjay75]

Typing this from my CCV 1 BR! I'm giving some serious thought to adding on 300 direct CCV points too, although just 2 children (and definitely no more ). I've thought a little bit about doing 2 FW studios in early December plus a small contract to get to 300, but the thing is, I have absolutely zero interest in ever staying in a studio. So, the only purpose would be as a resale hedge. I'd be cancelling it every year and using the points to book 1 or 2 BRs. At the moment, I'm not quite convinced of the benefits of a resale hedge, particularly at a non-restricted resort. I'm honestly not sure most resale buyers even understand what they are - I suppose that could change in the future. And, with the new $500 CAF, I'm feeling much more indifferent about trying to break any points purchase up into smaller increments than I really personally need. So, if I end up buying 300, I imagine I'm just going to to do 2x150.

So, unless you have really do see yourself using the FW, I just don't see much reason to do it. And, I would also have some hesitation about a 1 or 2 BR FW and whether that would be more difficult to sell, than 3x100 contracts. So, I'd say go for the 3x100 option.

 

[Girlstar30]

Typing this from my CCV 1 BR! I'm giving some serious thought to adding on 300 direct CCV points too, although just 2 children (and definitely no more ). I've thought a little bit about doing 2 FW studios in early December plus a small contract to get to 300, but the thing is, I have absolutely zero interest in ever staying in a studio. So, the only purpose would be as a resale hedge. I'd be cancelling it every year and using the points to book 1 or 2 BRs. At the moment, I'm not quite convinced of the benefits of a resale hedge, particularly at a non-restricted resort. I'm honestly not sure most resale buyers even understand what they are - I suppose that could change in the future. And, with the new $500 CAF, I'm feeling much more indifferent about trying to break any points purchase up into smaller increments than I really personally need. So, if I end up buying 300, I imagine I'm just going to to do 2x150.

So, unless you have really do see yourself using the FW, I just don't see much reason to do it. And, I would also have some hesitation about a 1 or 2 BR FW and whether that would be more difficult to sell, than 3x100 contracts. So, I'd say go for the 3x100 option.

That 1 bedroom ccv is wonderful in the winter. I am jealous. Enjoy it! Id love to add there too

 

[airjay75]

That 1 bedroom ccv is wonderful in the winter. I am jealous. Enjoy it! Id love to add there too

You would have really liked it these past few days! The coldest weather in FL in over 10 years, I'm told. Of course, my kids were both swimming in the pool yesterday - with temps in the mid-50s .

 

[Girlstar30]

You would have really liked it these past few days! The coldest weather in FL in over 10 years, I'm told. Of course, my kids were both swimming in the pool yesterday - with temps in the mid-50s .

When i read you were there, it instantly brought a smile to my face. Currently calculating i think it would be great to have this resort with my akv dec uy!

 

[Sandisw]

I personally don’t think one should buy a FW unless they know they might want to use it, even occasionally.

I would think CCV might be harder than PVB in larger units for December…but PVB is still too new to know for sure.

I also would expect that the CCV incentives will go away the next round as it’s a sold out resort so if that is something you are considering at all, I might lock that in, either as FW or three contracts.

PVB is in active sales so incentives of some kind will still be there.

 

[tx911]

Typing this from my CCV 1 BR! I'm giving some serious thought to adding on 300 direct CCV points too, although just 2 children (and definitely no more ). I've thought a little bit about doing 2 FW studios in early December plus a small contract to get to 300, but the thing is, I have absolutely zero interest in ever staying in a studio. So, the only purpose would be as a resale hedge. I'd be cancelling it every year and using the points to book 1 or 2 BRs. At the moment, I'm not quite convinced of the benefits of a resale hedge, particularly at a non-restricted resort. I'm honestly not sure most resale buyers even understand what they are - I suppose that could change in the future. And, with the new $500 CAF, I'm feeling much more indifferent about trying to break any points purchase up into smaller increments than I really personally need. So, if I end up buying 300, I imagine I'm just going to to do 2x150.

So, unless you have really do see yourself using the FW, I just don't see much reason to do it. And, I would also have some hesitation about a 1 or 2 BR FW and whether that would be more difficult to sell, than 3x100 contracts. So, I'd say go for the 3x100 option.

This line of thinking had me anti-FW for a long time. I never stay Sunday to Sunday, don't prefer studios, etc.

Then I realized that once the kids are out on their own, my wife and I will likely stay in studios quite often, and days of the week will cease to have meaning once we are retired. My extended family also would be fine in a studio. All of that combined with the difficulty of getting a studio at CCV in the early Christmas weeks tipped the scales for me.

TBH though, I didn't spend a ton of time thinking it over

 

[Brian Noble]

Week 49 or 50 is 329 points for a 2BR (at CCV)

If you are leaning CCV? I would get the FW. This resort is insanely popular in the holiday season, and the low-point periods in December are popular in general.

However, that's largely because I do not care about resale value---I care about vacations. I am almost certainly in the minority vs. other DISers on this.

 

[tx911]

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[Brian Noble]

You would have really liked it these past few days! The coldest weather in FL in over 10 years, I'm told. Of course, my kids were both swimming in the pool yesterday - with temps in the mid-50s .

There are only three temperatures that matter in an Orlando Winter.

Warm: Everyone is willing to swim.
Cold: No one is wiling to swim.
KId-Warm: Self-explanatory.

 

[airjay75]

This line of thinking had me anti-FW for a long time. I never stay Sunday to Sunday, don't prefer studios, etc.

Then I realized that once the kids are out on their own, my wife and I will likely stay in studios quite often, and days of the week will cease to have meaning once we are retired. My extended family also would be fine in a studio. All of that combined with the difficulty of getting a studio at CCV in the early Christmas weeks tipped the scales for me.

TBH though, I didn't spend a ton of time thinking it over

I can totally see that making sense too. Of course, I have a feeling even when it is just me and my wife, I'm not sure we can deal with a queen size bed - haha. That said, I think there is very little downside to a FW studio - other than Christmas and Easter, at CCV, you're looking a contract that is under 150 points, which is already small, and it does grant that guaranteed booking.

A FW 1 BR? Well, might not be a huge contract size, but it's still likely going to be over 200 points, and 1 BRs also aren't all that difficult to book.

A FW 2 BR? More difficult than a 1 BR, but not quite as difficult as a studio. And, that's going to be a pretty large size contract. I think the market for a both a contract that size and one that will be advertised as a FW 2 BR is going to be much smaller than the market for a generic 100 or 150 point contract.

But, if you're going to get a lot of use out of that FW 1 or 2 BR, maybe then you say, to hell with potential resale value, I want this to use (as Brian just pointed out). Hmmm. I think for me that would be a Thanksgiving week 2 BR. May just ask my guide about that. Probably not, but maybe.

 

[airjay75]

Hmmm. I think for me that would be a Thanksgiving week 2 BR. May just ask my guide about that. Probably not, but maybe.

Checked the FW thread. I think that would be 377 points if I'm looking at the right week. I don't think I can talk myself into that many points, and I just really worry how difficult a contract that size would be to offload. Plus, if I were to book an actual 2 BR, it would be less points, and I don't think a 2 BR that week is that difficult to book - not even sure it requires walking if you're ok with a dedicated 2 BR.

 

[airjay75]

There are only three temperatures that matter in an Orlando Winter.

Warm: Everyone is willing to swim.
Cold: No one is wiling to swim.
KId-Warm: Self-explanatory.

I will say, I also got in the water. And, TBH, if you stayed in the water, it wasn't too bad. Getting out was a bit brutal though. The hot tubs also were very nice, and very empty.

If Typhoon Lagoon is open on Saturday or Sunday, I think we're going go .

 

[Chili327]

You would have really liked it these past few days! The coldest weather in FL in over 10 years, I'm told. Of course, my kids were both swimming in the pool yesterday - with temps in the mid-50s .

Yep, it was interesting. We did the after hours on Wednesday night and froze our asses off, even in pants hoodies and jackets it was just freezing, slinky dog was torture. lol

This line of thinking had me anti-FW for a long time. I never stay Sunday to Sunday, don't prefer studios, etc.

Then I realized that once the kids are out on their own, my wife and I will likely stay in studios quite often, and days of the week will cease to have meaning once we are retired. My extended family also would be fine in a studio. All of that combined with the difficulty of getting a studio at CCV in the early Christmas weeks tipped the scales for me.

TBH though, I didn't spend a ton of time thinking it over

I mentioned it elsewhere, but the king bed is what has me sold on villas! It just feels like vacation. lol

 

[AstroBlasters]

I am debating on adding on direct at either Poly or CCV with the current round of incentives. We are going to pull the trigger on the 9th so we are locked into this round but can take a peak at the next round as well. We are a family of 5 ( twin girls just turned 1 and a 5 year old son). We are either going to be staying in 1 or two bedrooms.

Would you rather a favorite week in a 1 bedroom at Poly or a favorite week in a 2 bedroom CCV? Third option is splitting the contract into three 100 point contracts. The splitting is the option I am leaning towards but would like perspectives from the board to see if I may be overlooking something. Thanks!

Family of five……you’re gonna need a two bedroom

 

[byurick]

If you are leaning CCV? I would get the FW. This resort is insanely popular in the holiday season, and the low-point periods in December are popular in general.

However, that's largely because I do not care about resale value---I care about vacations. I am almost certainly in the minority vs. other DISers on this.

I experienced my first "try to book early December" stay recently, it's pretty crazy how fast those reservations fill up in general not just at FW either.

 

[DonkeyHoTay]

Week 51 is typically the week WITH Christmas in it. Week 52 is the week between Christmas/New Years. So you might be thinking of weeks 48-50. Weeks 50-52 typically have block out dates for the using the Sorcerer Pass, so understand that you'd probably need to buy the more expensive pass and plan for crazy crowds.

Week 49 or 50 is 329 points for a 2BR (at CCV)

I think FW50 is the sweet spot for holiday fixed weeks - it's usually the week before Christmas and you get all the holiday decor without the premium point costs, crowds and Sorcerer pass blockout dates of Christmas week 51 or New Years week 52. Just FYI that week 48 has a bit of premium cost too.

329 points is a bargain for a 2bdrm villa for a whole week! Especially for a beautiful resort like CCV.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I can totally see that making sense too. Of course, I have a feeling even when it is just me and my wife, I'm not sure we can deal with a queen size bed - haha. That said, I think there is very little downside to a FW studio - other than Christmas and Easter, at CCV, you're looking a contract that is under 150 points, which is already small, and it does grant that guaranteed booking.

I hear people say this often. We have a queen size bed at home and we co slept for 2 years!! When we stay in hotels the king size bed feels sooo big and I dont love it. I am such a weirdo I know.