Points Question~New Potential Owner

[SomeImaginationHuh]

I signed a contract and placed a deposit down for a BLT resale. My question is this...I see that a standard-view studio is 102 points in during the slow season for a week, and has been 102 points for the last several years. Are the points "fixed"? Will it always be 102 points with the annual dues the only change, or could it jump to say 110 if Disney so chooses? Thanks!

 

[dizfan]

The points for a specific unit for a specific time of year can change. BLT had a point adjustment a few years ago when they reclassified several lower floor rooms from theme park view to standard view.

There is a maximum they can change any room type for any specific season (during each year). I forget what that percentage is.

The total points for a resort cannot change.

 

[chalee94]

if you take all the points for all the villas in the whole BLT building for every day of the year, that is a fixed number of pts.

so if DVC decides to make standard view studios in slow season more expensive, then they would have to lower point costs for something else to make up for it.

 

[SomeImaginationHuh]

I'm not sure how to move y'all's posts into my response box, but thank you both! That makes sense and is really encouraging. Makes me feel even better about my decision!

 

[disneyberry]

Disney can and has changed the points chart before. The changes are usually minor, but you definitely should factor the possibility in when estimating how big a contract to purchase.

 

[SomeImaginationHuh]

and has changed the points chart before. The changes are usually minor, but you definitely should factor the possibility in when estimating how big a contract to purchase.

Thanks! We are starting with 180, so hopefully, this will cover us for now. I figure we can add on slowly as smaller contracts become available.

 

[disneynutz]

Thanks! We are starting with 180, so hopefully, this will cover us for now. I figure we can add on slowly as smaller contracts become available.

I would start with some extra points. Finding small resales will be limited, how many people bought a small add-on from Disney and are now selling?

You can always bank the extra points and if you get tired of carrying forward, you can book an extra night or two.

Bill

 

[zavandor]

The rental market at the moment it's quite healty. If buying a bigger contract allows you to get a better deal, then you can rent the excess points, if you want to. Two caveats:
- the rental market could crush at any time and you would have more points than needed
- you'll want to use the extra points yourself

 

[dsnydaddy]

The rental market at the moment it's quite healty. If buying a bigger contract allows you to get a better deal, then you can rent the excess points, if you want to. Two caveats:
- the rental market could crush at any time and you would have more points than needed
- you'll want to use the extra points yourself

Very True! The small contracts are commanding a very goodly amount right now. (they're always higher but it seems to be much more now) Add to that the fact that the inventory on small contracts is also very small (sold almost as soon as they hit) and you have a recipe for better deals with larger contracts.

 

[ncurley]

You can always rent additional points from DVC if the chart pricing changes. You are limited in the number you can rent and I think it's like $14 per point. I also bought at BLT and we're staying there for the first time in November (yay!) When I was researching I read that the BLT studios are very cramped. As your family grows, you may find you want to add on at some point, or you could always bank points and go every 2 years or so, and splurge on a bigger unit (at least a 1 BR). Studios also have no laundry in the unit, although you can use the laundry room at the resort for free.

 

[deedisneydream97]

Thanks! We are starting with 180, so hopefully, this will cover us for now. I figure we can add on slowly as smaller contracts become available.

180 points is a good starting point. Our first BWV contract was 150 points a long time ago. They changed the points charts for BWV a while back....if I remember correctly, they increased Sun-Thu slightly and decreased Fri-Sat. We used to stay at a moderate on Sat. nights and then move to BW, as Sat. is our travel day and we didn't have the points to spare. We have added on since then.

We also own at BLT. Love it there too. We alternate our views, Lakeview and Theme Park, depending on how many points we have. I think we've finally settled on BLT in the fall and BWV in the spring. The one-time use points a PP mentioned are limited to 24 per year at $14 per point, subject to availability.

We were lucky in that we grabbed a number of 50 pt. contracts before VGF was built. Since that resort came on-line, prices for small contracts have really sky rocketed. The thing I like about smaller contracts, in conjunction with larger, is that they are easier to sell. Although I don't anticipate selling anything. I'm hoping to outlive my contracts.

Enjoy your membership!

 

[SomeImaginationHuh]

I would start with some extra points. Finding small resales will be limited, how many people bought a small add-on from Disney and are now selling?

You can always bank the extra points and if you get tired of carrying forward, you can book an extra night or two.

Bill

That's true. I am already thinking of adding another larger contract at another resort. I kind of wanted to see how this went first! I'm learning so much from these boards!

The rental market at the moment it's quite healty. If buying a bigger contract allows you to get a better deal, then you can rent the excess points, if you want to. Two caveats:
- the rental market could crush at any time and you would have more points than needed
- you'll want to use the extra points yourself

Haha, of course! I don't see ever having too many points!

Very True! The small contracts are commanding a very goodly amount right now. (they're always higher but it seems to be much more now) Add to that the fact that the inventory on small contracts is also very small (sold almost as soon as they hit) and you have a recipe for better deals with larger contracts.

Yes, I do see them selling so fast. By the time I see the emails, they are long gone.

You can always rent additional points from DVC if the chart pricing changes. You are limited in the number you can rent and I think it's like $14 per point. I also bought at BLT and we're staying there for the first time in November (yay!) When I was researching I read that the BLT studios are very cramped. As your family grows, you may find you want to add on at some point, or you could always bank points and go every 2 years or so, and splurge on a bigger unit (at least a 1 BR). Studios also have no laundry in the unit, although you can use the laundry room at the resort for free.

I'm excited for you and your November trip! Yes, with three children, I don't see anymore studios in our future. We stayed at CR last year, and that room was fine, as it had the sofa bed. BUT our youngest was only four months old at the time, so from here on out, we'll need a one bedroom (or at least a studio that sleeps five.)

180 points is a good starting point. Our first BWV contract was 150 points a long time ago. They changed the points charts for BWV a while back....if I remember correctly, they increased Sun-Thu slightly and decreased Fri-Sat. We used to stay at a moderate on Sat. nights and then move to BW, as Sat. is our travel day and we didn't have the points to spare. We have added on since then.

We also own at BLT. Love it there too. We alternate our views, Lakeview and Theme Park, depending on how many points we have. I think we've finally settled on BLT in the fall and BWV in the spring. The one-time use points a PP mentioned are limited to 24 per year at $14 per point, subject to availability.

We were lucky in that we grabbed a number of 50 pt. contracts before VGF was built. Since that resort came on-line, prices for small contracts have really sky rocketed. The thing I like about smaller contracts, in conjunction with larger, is that they are easier to sell. Although I don't anticipate selling anything. I'm hoping to outlive my contracts.

Enjoy your membership!

Thanks so much! This is all so good to know! Y'all have all been so helpful!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Be aware that standard view at BLT is quite popular because of the low points. At certain times of the year it can be difficult to get. And low point seasons do not necessarily mean slow times. For example early Dec is one of the lowest point times and also a time it's extremely difficult to get standard view there.

 

[SomeImaginationHuh]

Be aware that standard view at BLT is quite popular because of the low points. At certain times of the year it can be difficult to get. And low point seasons do not necessarily mean slow times. For example early Dec is one of the lowest point times and also a time it's extremely difficult to get standard view there.

Good to know. Thank you!!

 

[Dean]

That's true. I am already thinking of adding another larger contract at another resort. I kind of wanted to see how this went first! I'm learning so much from these boards!

Assuming DVC makes sense for you otherwise and you can pay cash, this sounds like a good choice. I recommend underbuying but avoiding the smaller contracts where possible. I also believe it's a good idea to check it out directly before going all in assuming the plans for the next resort are a full sized contract of 150 pts as well.