OKW vs BCV vs VWL?

[dizplanner]

I'm planning a visit for March 11-17, 2006 with my family (DH, DS 16, DD 14 and me) along with my husband's sister and her daughter and family (including husband and daughter 5 and 9). BIL will probably not be coming (at least that is the current plan). So we will have 9 people.

I own at VWL (although I have actually not stayed at DVC yet), so I have a 2 bedroom and a studio reserved there for Sunday - Thursday nights. I don't want to book Saturday yet as I don't want to borrow points until I know for sure they are coming. I definately know they want to come - DN is a big Disney nut - although she goes to DL instead of WDW due to the fact they live in Oregon. They only reason they might decide not to come is if they can't swing the finances (and currently airfare is around $400 a person for them - hoping it will come down). Once they can book airfare, I know they will be going for sure.

I trying to decide where to try for at the 7 month window. If I can't get any of the choices, I wouldn't mind staying at VWL - I bought it because I love the WL.

Choices
1. Grand Villa at OKW (with 3 studios Saturday night)
DH & I would get the master bedroom, DN and family would get the bedroom with the 2 queen beds and sister and my daughter would get the room with two double beds and my son would get the pull out sofa (or use our double size air mattress). Advantages - OKW Grand Villas look beautiful and large. We would all be together.
Cons - may not be able to get one at seven month mark for all 5 nights. Have to move after first night as weekend points are too high for the Grand Villa.

2. 2 bedroom and Studio at OKW
DH & I would get the master bedroom, sister and my daughter would get the 2nd bedroom, my son would get the pull out sofa and DN and family would get the studio.
Advantages - least amount of points. separate rooms if the younger girls get to be too much. OKW roooms are larger than other resorts. 2 queen in studio (although doesn't seem to be a concern to have the younger girls on pull out sofa)
Cons - not as much room as GV when we all want to get together.

3. 2 bedroom and studio at BCV
Same sleeping arrangments as option 2
Advantages - SAB - since DN is not sure she wants to do a water park with her girls, this gives them a something more than a typical pool without going to a water park. I like the decor and I've wanted to stay at Beach Club. can walk to Epcot and ride boats to Studios. separate rooms if the younger girls get to be too much.
Cons - more points, smaller rooms.

4. 2 bedroom and studio at VWL
Same sleeping arrangements as option 2
Advantages - Boat to MK, WL lobby and grounds, separate rooms if the younger girls get to be too much. I already have a reservation.
Cons - more points, smaller rooms.

Which would you choose and why?

PS I have 150 2004 banked points, will be getting 150 2005 points in August and can borrow up to 150 2006 points.

 

[Sabor]

WIthout a doubt Option #2

With a party that size OKW is the best bet and the 2BR is big enough to gather in and even cook a meal for a party that size.
Have done it many times.
Love BCVs and SAB but wouldnt want to have 9 in the living area.
The GVs are great but you probably would not be able to get it and moving although not a hassle why do it if you do not have to.

We own at OKW and have had big groups both ways and both were enjoyable.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Your choices list is a good place to start for your requests at the 7 month mark. ie, if the GV isn't availble, go for the 2 bedroom plus studio at OKW. I rather doubt BCV will have availability at that time of year, but you never know. I have to agree with some of the other posters though. Anything other than OKW is going to seem cramped with the number of people for a 2 bedroom and studio. the common living space is a bit tight at the resorts other than OKW for that number of people.