Newbie Help...decisions decisions

[McMasterXX]

Hello all.
I am looking to get a 200-250 point resale contract. I have placed an offer and it was accepted for CCV, but am wondering if the same amount at PVB or VGF would be better? (Haven't done any paperwork yet)

Can anyone offer pros and cons to these three resorts?

With my family of 4, we were thinking studios, but the more i read on here...how hard are they to book?

Are there any other things i should consider?

My head is swirling...

 

[siren0119]

ESPECIALLY if you are considering studios, buy where you intend to stay most of the time. That 11 month booking window is necessary, particularly for resorts like CCV where the amount of studios available is really limited. Also remember that if you are buying resale, you will not be able to use your points for rooms at Riviera or any future resorts. That is true regardless of which resort you buy into.

 

[Minniemoo15]

I personally would not be buying CCV for studios unless it was a guaranteed week. It looks like a nightmare to get studios at CCV even during the non busy times. Also the resale cost per point is really high IMO...I would rather buy into Poly or GF for that price.

 

[DisneyOutsider]

Owning at PVB is a great idea if you need studios, as it's the only room-type that PVB has other than the Bungalows... and the Studios at PVB are my favorite (one full bathroom plus full second shower room). But one thing to consider is that Disney recently tried to re-balance the point requirements between the Bungalows and the Studios, realizing that the Bungalows require an unrealistic amount of points to book, by trying to increase the point requirements for studios across the board while decreasing the Bungalow point requirements. This change was later rescinded, but some think it's likely that you will eventually see the points to book studios at PVB to increase at least a little bit. Take a look at their point chart and then reconcile that with how many points you think you can purchase there.

 

[lovin'fl]

Studios are toughest to get as everyone wants them to save points.

How about OKW? Cheaper buy in and 200 points there would get you a studio like twice a year. And if you own OKW you have better chance to get the HH section and have some of the best busing at WDW (as you get on HH bus and go right out to parks and when you come back you get off at first stop, Penninsular, which is short walk to your room as it is next to the HH).

 

[Tuckerpaul]

I would agree with DisneyOutsider. I am in ROFR for 200 points at PVB and I could not be happier with the reviews and notes people have mentioned on the quality of the Studios there. Also knowing that most of the bookings and rooms available in PVB are Studios is a plus for me and my partner. We don't personally have children, but if we have my nephews for the trip they can easily stay in the room with us on the queen sleeper and murphy twin. I personally would recommend PVB if you are comfortable booking Studios with your kids and don't need the "separation" that comes with a 1 bedroom booked at some of the other resorts. Plus I have aspirations to pool and book a bungalow in a few years, which can be a special treat. Goodluck!

EDIT: I would also add the expatriation date is a big factor for me when buying resale. Getting more years on the contract with CCV and PVB and even RIV are appealing compared to older resorts in the 2057-2060 expiration range. Then again I am younger (30) and will have time to soak in those extra years.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

People are finding themselves unable to get studios at CCV in the fall even at 11 months. The rest of year, availability is drying up very quickly, well before 10.5 months.

 

[GrumpyInPhilly]

Hello all.
I am looking to get a 200-250 point resale contract. I have placed an offer and it was accepted for CCV, but am wondering if the same amount at PVB or VGF would be better? (Haven't done any paperwork yet)

Can anyone offer pros and cons to these three resorts?

With my family of 4, we were thinking studios, but the more i read on here...how hard are they to book?

Are there any other things i should consider?

My head is swirling...

*** Welcome !!! ***

 

[disneynutz]

Studio today, larger villa tomorrow. Hard to do at PVB. I would put on the brakes and take some additional time to visit some resorts and think this through. People will post that they bought a new resort because of the longer remaining contract length but looking at the number of resale contracts each year, many aren't keeping their contracts.

Bill

 

[10CJ]

As a family of 4 I would hesitate to make Poly my home resort. I would be concerned that you will outgrow studios. Will you ever travel with anyone else?

Have you looked at the point charts for when you typically travel?

 

[CraigInPA]

I'd put an immediate stop to the ccv purchase. Studios are tough most of the year there. Book at 11 months and hope you get it, tough. Guaranteed week is the only way I'd buy ccv for a studio vacation. You won't find that in the resale market.

Poly is studios and bungalows. Right now, there doesn't seem to be a huge problem getting a studio there. But, the number of points sold for bungalows could cause a similar issue to ccv. In addition, the occupancy rates for the bungalows booked on points point to a future reallocation of points, lowering the points required for the bungalows and raising the points required for studios.

Not much to complain about regarding grand floridian. Another option would be bay lake tower.

 

[lovin'fl]

Not much to complain about regarding grand floridian. Another option would be bay lake tower.

Stusios at BLT are THE smallest and not great for more than a couple or a couple with a baby/toddler....MAYBE 2 toddlers but that would be pushing the togetherness.

 

[princessbride6205]

Figuring out which of those resorts might be right for you...hmm...what was the factor that made you decide on CCV for this offer? I assume you've looked at the resort themes, transportation options, and room layouts? Did any of those appeal to you about these resorts? Of the 3, I've only stayed at PVB, and we love it. If you are hoping to stay in studios, PVB and VGF have similar room layouts for the studios. With the queen bed/sofa bed/murphy bed, you have 3 different sleeping surfaces for the family. You also have 2 showers and vanities. CCV has a more traditional room layout in the studios with the queen bed and sofa bed and one bathroom. PVB has the largest studios, at about 100 sq ft larger than CCV. It all depends what is important to you and how your family likes to vacation.

 

[GoUgaDawgs]

I wouldn't buy anywhere that only sleeps 4 in a studio...... I only have a family of 4 also, but I feel like Disney saying a room sleeps 4 is a little misleading given only two sleep surfaces. No way would my kids share a sleeper sofa without constantly kicking each other. To me the sleep 5 arrangement with the sofa bed and under TV drop down bed is the bare minimum for my 4. The one bedrooms don't provide enough extra useable space for us (we don't cook at home... Definitely not on vacation) to justify twice the price. I would rather have connecting studios at PVB if we outgrow our 1 studio.

 

[kniquy]

I have placed an offer and it was accepted for CCV, but am wondering if the same amount at PVB or VGF would be better? (Haven't done any paperwork yet)

Can anyone offer pros and cons to these three resorts?

With my family of 4, we were thinking studios, but the more i read on here...how hard are they to book?

There are pros/cons of each resort -- just a few I can think of in no particular order. VGF and Poly have high point charts, but CCV is a much lower points chart. VGF and Poly accommodate 5 in a studio (with at least 3 sleeping surfaces, so someone will have to share). CCV if you want 5 in a room you have to get a 2BR -- this is kind of where this resort looses for me with a family of 5.

It seems CCV is very difficult to book, probably studios being the most difficult - I believe even at the 11 month mark if you don't book exactly when the window opens you might be locked out. 1BR and 2BR (because they require more points) are typically easier to book - this scenario pretty much goes for any resort, but for some reason seems worse at CCV. I just went on to look and compare CCV and VGF availability - you could still book a VGF studio 10 months out, but CCV forget it. It is the situation because they have sold all these points at CCV against the cabins -- of course they are nice but many people buying in can only afford a studio so that makes fierce competition even for owners at 11 months.

Just for the room occupancy issue and the 11 month competition for studios i would not choose CCV if i was only going to book studios. If you want and can book 1 BR then you would be in a much better situation.

As for the Polynesian probably the only negative is that they only have the studios and the super expensive bungalows- We love poly and i think the location and view can't be beat. The studio rooms are spacious and have 2 bathrooms (only one toilet though), but those studios do cost more points than other studios on property.

Really do your research with CCV. I feel the issues with booking studios is a real issue which isn't going to go away.

 

[suebeelin]

Poly studios are my favorite studios. BLT are my favorite 1bds. And BWV are my favorite 2bds.

Buy where you want to stay; CCV may not be the best choice for a studio unless you book exactly at 11mo