Need help with Villas..

[Disney_Ally]

I'm trying to decide which studio villa to stay at. I think I narrowed it down to GFV, AKV, and BWV.. I hear GFV are really hard to get. Which would you chose?? TIA

 

[rpcvpanama]

Are you looking to rent points for a vacation or a cash reservation through Disney? If you are trying to use points GFV and BWV will be the most difficult to book. AKV has the most availability if you aren't looking for the value rooms. Also, for the first 2 be prepared to book at the 11mos. mark if using points.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Your chances of a VGF are extremely low. I wouldn't get a lot of hopes up on that front, year round. They're rarely released to Disney cash reservations, and owners have to be on the ball at 11 months to book them.

Depending on when you're looking at, you may have issues with the other two as well.

 

[rwdavis2]

Rented points for a "Garden/Pool View Deluxe Studio Villa" at boardwalk, 11 months out.

 

[Disney_Ally]

Are you looking to rent points for a vacation or a cash reservation through Disney? If you are trying to use points GFV and BWV will be the most difficult to book. AKV has the most availability if you aren't looking for the value rooms. Also, for the first 2 be prepared to book at the 11mos. mark if using points.

I want to rent points... This will be for Nov 2017, so I'm trying to figure out how much I'll need to save by December this year.

 

[rwdavis2]

I want to rent points... This will be for Nov 2017, so I'm trying to figure out how much I'll need to save by December this year.

Go to David's DVC and use the points/$ calculator. You will have an exact number.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

If you are renting points for November 2017, you will need to find an owner at BWV or VGF to make the reservation for you at 11 months, ideally at 8AM. Both of those resorts are such that they will book in the 11-month window, and using a broker rather than an individual will make it unlikely to get those bookings.

AKV can usually be gotten within the 11 month window up to 7 months. This year, even savannah view has been disappearing fast at 7 months, however.

 

[Disney_Ally]

Go to David's DVC and use the points/$ calculator. You will have an exact number.

That's what I did. Just trying to decide where I want to stay now

If you are renting points for November 2017, you will need to find an owner at BWV or VGF to make the reservation for you at 11 months, ideally at 8AM. Both of those resorts are such that they will book in the 11-month window, and using a broker rather than an individual will make it unlikely to get those bookings.

AKV can usually be gotten within the 11 month window up to 7 months. This year, even savannah view has been disappearing fast at 7 months, however.

good to know, thanks. I was looking into AKV more but it seems so far away from everything.

 

[jolene63]

I went with a broker and had no problem getting a studio at BWV for nine nights for our Christmas trip this year. I did make sure I contacted them right at the 11 month mark though.

 

[Disney_Ally]

I went with a broker and had no problem getting a studio at BWV for nine nights for our Christmas trip this year. I did make sure I contacted them right at the 11 month mark though.

Have you stayed there before? If so, how do you like it? I'm getting married in Disney so where I stay will be important.

 

[jolene63]

Have you stayed there before? If so, how do you like it? I'm getting married in Disney so where I stay will be important.

This will be our first trip there. We have walked around the boardwalk area before and loved how close it is to two parks. We are so excited to stay there for our next trip.

 

[Disney_Ally]

This will be our first trip there. We have walked around the boardwalk area before and loved how close it is to two parks. We are so excited to stay there for our next trip.

Fun! I leave in a few weeks to check out venues, I'm going to actually look at a venue at the boardwalk inn. Hope a studio will be available when I try to book since the location is so good.

 

[jolene63]

Fun! I leave in a few weeks to check out venues, I'm going to actually look at a venue at the boardwalk inn. Hope a studio will be available when I try to book since the location is so good.

I have heard that the standard view and boardwalk view studios are extremely hard to rent with a broker so be prepared for a pool/garden view.

 

[jolene63]

Have you stayed there before? If so, how do you like it? I'm getting married in Disney so where I stay will be important.

Congratulations on your engagement!!! Have fun with all the planning.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I went with a broker and had no problem getting a studio at BWV for nine nights for our Christmas trip this year. I did make sure I contacted them right at the 11 month mark though.

Christmas is after Food & Wine, though.

It's important to remember that high season for DVC is September-January marathon weekend, with Food & Wine being especially fierce at Epcot resorts.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We've stayed in AKV and BWV (also GF, but not VGF). AKV was lovely, but remote. BWV is AWESOME!!! For me, the view simply doesn't matter - there really isn't a bad view at BWV. The location is amazing and all of the villas have been recently refurbished. It is my absolute favorite resort on property. If you can get it, book BWV!

 

[disneynutz]

I'm trying to decide which studio villa to stay at. I think I narrowed it down to GFV, AKV, and BWV.. I hear GFV are really hard to get. Which would you chose?? TIA

VGF is by far the nicest of the DVC resorts, there is a reason why the wedding pavilion is right next door.

Bill

 

[Disney_Ally]

VGF is by far the nicest of the DVC resorts, there is a reason why the wedding pavilion is right next door.

Bill

Thanks, Bill! It will be my first choice, doesn't hurt to try to get it!

 

[Disney_Ally]

We've stayed in AKV and BWV (also GF, but not VGF). AKV was lovely, but remote. BWV is AWESOME!!! For me, the view simply doesn't matter - there really isn't a bad view at BWV. The location is amazing and all of the villas have been recently refurbished. It is my absolute favorite resort on property. If you can get it, book BWV!

You've convinced me! If I cannot get VGF, I'll try for BWV..do you own or rent points?

 

[DebbieB]

Rented points for a "Garden/Pool View Deluxe Studio Villa" at boardwalk, 11 months out.

Pool/Garden is the easiest of the 3 views at BWV to get. A lot depends on the time of the year, the fall being the most difficult.