Newbie question

[goaliewife]

This may be a silly questions......but we are wondering about pts for other DW Hotels and Resorts. We can't find anything listing pts for other hotels such as the Pop Century (which our DGC would like to stay at in the future). Are they included in the DVC pts group or not?'; and if not, are the prices discounted for DVC members? Just wondering. We thought that we would stay at our resort for a week and then possibly move to the Pop Century for the kids for a few days?

Sorry if this has been asked before or if it is a silly question........

 

[1000th happy haunt]

You can use points to stay and WDW Deluxe and Moderate resorts, but not the Values. And you can only use points at the Deluxe hotels that don't already have a DVC attached to them. So you wouldn't be able to stay at Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk Inn, or Beach Club on points.

It's not always a good deal to use points to stay at non-DVC resorts. A standard view room at a moderate during value season is 16 points Sun-Thu, and 29 points Friday AKL pool view or Contempoary Garden Standard view during value season is 29 points Sun-Thu and 52 points Friday & Saturday. the point cost goes up if you want different views or during regular, peak, or holiday seasons.

On the other hand, a studio at Beach Club Villas during Advenure Season (DVC's cheapest season) is 12 points Sun-Thu and 22 points Friday & Saturday.

 

[CarolMN]

There are links to the non-DVC point charts in these threads:

Disney Resorts - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1089462

"Other" Collections" - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1089453

Disney Cruise Line - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1089437

Best wishes -

 

[CarolMN]

If you plan to move to the POP, why not stay there for a Friday and Saturday night - either at the end or beginning of your trip. As you no doubt know, the weekend nights cots more ponts than the weekdays. Many members stay at one of the non-DVC resorts on the weekends to save points and for the experience.

Best wishes -

 

[goaliewife]

Thank you all for your answers to my question, the links and the ideas. Totally understand it now.

Like the idea of staying at the POP on the weekend and moving to our resort for the lower points.