Final decision..BLT or AKV??

[tamclan]

My opinion is that the BLT would be the better buy if your not looking to reserve either the AKV Value or Concierge.

If you go to WDW and don't have a car, the option of getting on a Monorail and visit other resort restaurants is great. At AKV you much less selections and must ride a bus to get (sometimes more than 1 leg, for example to eat at Poly would need to take bus to MK then ride Monorail to get to Poly) the restaurant

 

[JamesMom]

What sold me on BLT (other than not liking the AKV decor and the obvious location to MK) was the 1 bedroom units have TWO bathrooms! How freaking cool is that! lol

 

[zdesiree]

I just bought in AKV and I did it mainly because the current price and incentives allowed me to buy more points. It's true that the maintenance fee is higher but hey! I'm getting more points and I just want to stay in BLT for a couple of nights (too many points and I don't want my family to get tired of MK fireworks every single night). I don't think I will have mayor problems booking at 7 month window in BLT for a couple of nights only, besides I'm not a big fan of the contemporary resort neither because I don't like the "cold" design, I'm more into the "family" look, that's why I love OKW too. In addition the AKV price will rise to $112 now in January 15 and I don't think there are a lot of resorts in the world that may give you a Savannah view option and that gives value to a resort.

 

[CPTJAK]

If AKL and BLT are only choices:

Consider AKL resale great prices right now check the sponsor resales out, sure you could offer $85 for a loaded contract and get some takers.
85 versus 112? I think it is a no brainer, you will be able to book BLT in the future..I mean BCV is available a lot of times at 7 months and I would be the demand (room versus people wanting in at 7 months) is just as high as BLT will be in a few years.

Noticed that you want to use this for upcoming reservation:

You would be in the system to make reservations in 2 months, the savings in $ 13 per point versus direct from DVC (assuming you can negotiate not to pay closing costs) could be put toward renting a DVC unit.

 

[757hokie]

If AKL and BLT are only choices:

Consider AKL resale great prices right now check the sponsor resales out, sure you could offer $85 for a loaded contract and get some takers.
85 versus 112? I think it is a no brainer, you will be able to book BLT in the future..I mean BCV is available a lot of times at 7 months and I would be the demand (room versus people wanting in at 7 months) is just as high as BLT will be in a few years.

Noticed that you want to use this for upcoming reservation:

You would be in the system to make reservations in 2 months, the savings in $ 13 per point versus direct from DVC (assuming you can negotiate not to pay closing costs) could be put toward renting a DVC unit.

I'm in the middle of an AKV resale purchase right now for 160 pts at $85 and saving thousands over buying direct from Disney. It just made more financial sense for our family. Plus all '08 points were still availalbe (and MF paid obviously), so I looked at it as basically getting DP only I can use them at AKV instead of having to go to SSR. There are definitely some great deals to be had out on the resale market.

 

[tmli]

Tried to call our guide today to book, he is off until January 15th!!!! I spoke to him on Sunday and he said today would be fine!!