Most Economical Resort - Beyond Year 1

[AstroBlasters]

Does anybody else think the resale price for BLT is too low ?
I would sell my small contract but not for less than $200 per point
I think the current price is same as when I purchased in 2018 from DVCResale Market


I used to “ walk “ for holidays but can’t stand it anymore.
Too much work and pressure for me .
So at least one person doesn’t walk anymore if that helps.

I think most people would say that BLT looks like a good bang for the buck right now, especially with a well executed remodel…..but no one in their right mind would pay anywhere close to $200pp for a small BLT resale contract.

Maybe $140s if it’s fully loaded with banked points…. maybe…

https://www.fidelityrealestate.com/blog/march-2025-average-dvc-resale-price-per-point/

 

[AstroBlasters]

@AstroBlasters examples
SPACE 220: today 1130 or 430 / tomorrow 12, 2, 630, 730, 8
CRT: today 10am
Round up rodeo: today 12, 2, 745, 8, 9, 930
Sci fi: today 2, 9
Topolino: 9, 1130, 730, 8, 9, 930

All these places have walk up/digital wait lists as well. You spoof your GPS on the phone and can join it from anywhere at WDW and see the wait and play the game of getting on the list when it's lining up to when you want to eat (they can close wait lists though at times).

Hopefully it helps knowing if you don't grab a reservation just keep checking day our or day of and you will get in.

I understand what you are saying, we just don’t have that type of flexibility with pre-teen and teenage boys.

Probably best to get the thread back on the topic of most economical resorts…..

 

[RamblinWreck]

Given the cost of a direct 5-6 hour flight each way for a family of four in seats with legroom…. at times when school is out….and park tickets… and food… and merch…. no chance I am leaving that up to the 7m leftovers.

I get that a LOT of people are not in that boat. However, I always cringe a bit when I read that someone can “always get a waitlist filled” or “always get a table” or “always find cheap flights”…. and then neglect to add the context that it’s usually just them traveling by themselves or with one other person in January or August….

(This is not specific to anyone, just in general saying that context matters).

Totally agree, however I also have similar reactions when I read people describing how nothing is ever available at 7 months so you need to buy where you want to stay.

It definitely depends on the room categories you target, the resorts you like, and the times you'll be traveling.

 

[atthebeachclub]

I really miss how great and wonky this post was, and wish we had an update, @ehh! Not sure that there is much to say, but this might be my favorite post of all time.

 

[ehh]

I really miss how great and wonky this post was, and wish we had an update, @ehh! Not sure that there is much to say, but this might be my favorite post of all time.

Oh, hey, what good timing, I'm back! (as of yesterday)

And just in time for July, when a 'regularly scheduled' update would have happened with the 3mo cadence I was working with before.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Oh, hey, what good timing, I'm back! (as of yesterday)

And just in time for July, when a 'regularly scheduled' update would have happened with the 3mo cadence I was working with before.

Welcome back!

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Oh, hey, what good timing, I'm back! (as of yesterday)

And just in time for July, when a 'regularly scheduled' update would have happened with the 3mo cadence I was working with before.

I'm glad I clicked on your profile because I was saying your SN wrong in my head. I alternated between Ehhhh like Fonzie and Ehhh like you were trying to remember something. Turns out its Eh like Meh!
Anyway carry on...as you were

 

[matt and beth]

I’m sure someone has said it or it exists somewhere… don’t just take into account cost and dues. How about points per room? Look at all 3 and really dig in. Some resort points for a stay are extremely more attractive than say GFV

 

[AstroBlasters]

I’m sure someone has said it or it exists somewhere… don’t just take into account cost and dues. How about points per room? Look at all 3 and really dig in. Some resort points for a stay are extremely more attractive than say GFV

That makes the assumption that one only ever stays at their home resort.

 

[matt and beth]

That makes the assumption that one only ever stays at their home resort.

They say buy where you want to stay right? Our main DVC is BWV and we stay there 80% of the time. It’s a fairly honest request to make is it not?

 

[ehh]

I’m sure someone has said it or it exists somewhere… don’t just take into account cost and dues. How about points per room? Look at all 3 and really dig in. Some resort points for a stay are extremely more attractive than say GFV

Let me point you to posts number 4, which was made more readable in post 27, updated with October data in post 66, and updated again with January 2025 data in post 88

That makes the assumption that one only ever stays at their home resort.

I post about this from both angles for a reason

I think the bigger, and more difficult, question to answer is: what do I get for spending more?

More difficult because value is so personal, so mostly I just put the numbers out and let people value things themselves.

 

[Chili327]

They say buy where you want to stay right? Our main DVC is BWV and we stay there 80% of the time. It’s a fairly honest request to make is it not?

It is very much so!
The more data the better, imo.