It's Almost 2026, Would You Buy a 2042 Resort?

[VGCgroupie]

The timing of this post...wow!

As a hardline "no 2042 resorts" guy, I have more recently been focused in on the BWV and BCV contracts. I hear the "buy where you love" all the time and I get it, but it just isn't me. I have many pros and very few cons of every deluxe resort we've stayed at over the past few years. 6-7 on the front end of a split stay in Oct and Feb, plus 6-7 on the back end of each. We get around and I've yet to not love each location. I do far too much research not to.

Having said all that, I felt a connection w/BCV (6 nights in Oct 24). Not really the rooms, but more the location I think. The steps to EPCOT is unmatched versus our other experiences. And the morning runs in that entire area are just fantastic! Great memories for the whole family. In Feb 26 we are staying 6 or 7 nights at BWV and I have big expectations because of the location, although it's garden/pool view since we don't own there.

Trying to stay there before making the decision, but I know how much we enjoy that area already. My protective force field is deteriorating in real time

Crescent lake will do that to you.

 

[jcolvin5]

Crescent lake will do that to you.

I see it as always being high on the list. We are older parents with 10/8 yr old girls. I know the enjoyment it brings in this phase of our lives and can imagine it several years down the road. Certainly past 2042.

 

[tx911]

Congrats! Welcome to the 2042 club!

Stop it, that is not a club.

 

[disneylandtour]

I'm in the process of selling my one large contract in exchange for a couple smaller ones to gain home resort priority. I see a variety of 2042 resorts listed for sale on that one site that lists all the contracts from brokers. I'm surprised to see some for under a 100pts that have been on the market for weeks. Is the expiration date really holding people back? The years left is basically someone's childhood, and then you could buy something else. What am I missing? Should I go for it and make an offer?

Right now, I highly expect the slow sales are related to uncertainty in the economy. I think for a lot of people this doesn't look like a great time to spend thousands on something like a timeshare. I see contracts sitting on resale sites for weeks and weeks as well. But as to your question, personally, though I could be tempted by Beach Club, the 2042 expiration date is a deal breaker for me.

 

[disneylandtour]

a short PS here - the 2042 is a deal breaker for me. the trust is also something I'm wary of. But I'm more likely to give in on the "trust," especially if Lakeside is amazing, than I am on 2042. 2042 ends at the start of 2042, so it's sixteen years away now (plus two months). If it was the only option, then maybe. But there are better options out there, many at comparable prices, some with lower MFs.

 

[Cfabar1]

I'm much more likely to buy a 2042 than a Trust product without better understanding the trust and getting certain assurances.

If I had to do it again, I would have probably bought a favorite/fixed week.

 

[Chili327]

a short PS here - the 2042 is a deal breaker for me. the trust is also something I'm wary of. But I'm more likely to give in on the "trust," especially if Lakeside is amazing, than I am on 2042. 2042 ends at the start of 2042, so it's sixteen years away now (plus two months). If it was the only option, then maybe. But there are better options out there, many at comparable prices, some with lower MFs.

Yea they end in Jan of 2042, so there is only 15 years left, not counting 2025.

I'm much more likely to buy a 2042 than a Trust product without better understanding the trust and getting certain assurances.

If I had to do it again, I would have probably bought a favorite/fixed week.

If I ever bought direct I would definitely consider a FW, it may even be the deciding factor!!

 

[jcolvin5]

Yea they end in Jan of 2042, so there is only 15 years left, not counting 2025.


If I ever bought direct I would definitely consider a FW, it may even be the deciding factor!!

16 full years from Jan 2026 to Jan 2042

 

[dvc lover 1970]

Don't Know - Still have my BCV points, which make up half of my total points. Thought about selling half those points for RIV - but - we still love BCV. We only use those points at BCV, vs all other points that get used elsewhere, including my VGF points.

 

[Chili327]

16 full years from Jan 2026 to Jan 2042

Nope. you don’t get points in 2042, and you most likely will get points in 2026.

 

[Wedgeout]

Nope. you don’t get points in 2042, and you most likely will get points in 2026.

2026 UY to the 2041 UY is 16 UY’s left to go. ‘only 16’

 

[rdevans_2000]

I wouldn’t. One thing that truly separates DVC from other time shares is the ability to resell the contact often for a profit or a breakeven, but even if it’s at a loss, it’s usually very little. The 2042 contracts will not have that luxury very soon. But if you are just purchasing it for your own use, and you don’t care that the value becomes zero within about 10 to 12 years then go for it. It’s all about priorities for each person and we all see it differently.

 

[jcolvin5]

Nope. you don’t get points in 2042, and you most likely will get points in 2026.

Not that it matters much, but it is still 16 full years left. And yes, with 2041 being the last points.

But as others have stated, you will likely feel the NEED to use them every year at BCV only.

 

[Genie+]

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Hey maybe I'll see you there neighbor! We'll be the ones having loud fun in the grand villa and on the boardwalk (once we are done with the parks of course)

So you were the one's. lol

Turned out pretty good!!
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We were there too! Oct 30 to Nov 1, then moved over to Coronado. BW is king




No wonder it was such a lovely weekend. All the cool people were there

Ps - I’ve made fun of Swolphin color a few times And I take it back. Gorgeous altogether!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Right now, I highly expect the slow sales are related to uncertainty in the economy. I think for a lot of people this doesn't look like a great time to spend thousands on something like a timeshare. I see contracts sitting on resale sites for weeks and weeks as well. But as to your question, personally, though I could be tempted by Beach Club, the 2042 expiration date is a deal breaker for me.

I’ve been told it’s always a slow time of year.

I follow only certain listings when they come available and every one I follow sells very quick some as quick as 1 hour, some take a week or two. I don’t see time of listings on market to be any different than 6 months ago. The only caveat is I am not following overpriced SSR, OKW or AKV’s.

Most Boardwalk’s I follow are selling even though they are a 2042.

I follow from the day they get listed I don’t just go and look at listings times. I save them and note the time and date, I don’t use aggregator listing times shown.