PVB - How hard to book at 7 months?

[kandlsutton]

Potentially looking for a third contract in MK area. Addonitis is REAL! Have RIV direct and AKL resale.

We love Poly and almost bought in back in 2016 but due to potential layoffs we had to back out. Stayed at BLT and CCV in 2019 and weren’t impressed with the studios - were on the small size after staying at Yacht Club. VGF isn’t really our style and are priced higher than PVB. Other reasons for targeting PVB is the larger studio size and lower maintenance fees. CCV would be second choice, although not sure we consider it a MK resort since you can’t see the castle.

This contract would be used to supplement our RIV AUG UY points that we plan to use for bigger family fall vacations every 2-3 years. AKL DEC UY points are primarily for spring trips. Deeds have different owners (adult kids on RIV), so UY didn’t matter when we added on originally as transfer would be required regardless. This add-on would be same owners as AKL (no kids).

With the listing price per point increases already seen this year, I’m now wondering whether I should just add more points at AKL.

So, looking for input on how difficult it is to book PVB studios at 7 months out.

 

[Spinster Travel]

Studios at CC are difficult to book which is among the reasons I eliminated it from my consideration; I own at PVB and find it fairly accessible to book at both the 11 and 7 month mark. Tough call; the purchase price of AKL is nice, but the dues at the Poly are better. I'm a big Poly fan so I'm totally biased on this one, but I'm sure others will chime in with more logical rationale to help you. Good luck!

 

[HappilyEverAfter2007]

We are currently in ROFR for Poly points. We also own AKV resale and RIV direct. While we have not stayed at RIV yet, Poly is our absolute favorite resort. We have gotten in fairly easily at 7 months here however for maybe harder to book time frames I would like to have the 11 advantage just in case (July 4th, Christmas, New Years etc). We sold a 50 point Poly contract last year but it was a different UY. Always knew we would find our way back “home” lol. We are a family of 4 and stay studios for now. With the absolutely nightmare of those trying to book studios at CC at 11 months, I took that resort off of the table for adding points.

 

[Spinster Travel]

With the absolutely nightmare of those trying to book studios at CC at 11 months, I took that resort off of the table for adding points.

I would have given serious consideration to purchasing 125 direct points at CC if it weren't for the lack of studio availability. It's a non-starter for me as I'm single and no plans of having kids, so studios fit my travel needs.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

If you are using Poly for a fall trip, you will encounter problems at 7 months. While large, fall is fall and Poly is popular.

 

[HappilyEverAfter2007]

@Spinster Travel

Right?!?! I love the look of Copper Creek but after “attempting” my first walking of a reservation for a 2bd Value at AKV in which I failed miserably, I just don’t want that added stress of not knowing if I can even get a room at 11 months.

We are entering a point range where a 1bd will be possible on some trips but I am also a point miser and would rather take multiple trips in a studio vs 1 trip in a 1 or 2bd. This is for now at least. We have a 3 and 11 year old.

 

[DVC Doctor]

You already have RIV and AKV, so adding Poly makes sense to me

 

[HappilyEverAfter2007]

You already have RIV and AKV, so adding Poly makes sense to me

I agree 100%. Husband and I are calling it the DVC trifecta for us. Excluding GC of course.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

This contract would be used to supplement our RIV AUG UY points that we plan to use for bigger family fall vacations every 2-3 years. AKL DEC UY points are primarily for spring trips. Deeds have different owners (adult kids on RIV), so UY didn’t matter when we added on originally as transfer would be required regardless. This add-on would be same owners as AKL (no kids).

I love the Polynesian and book before 7 months, so I can't answer the question you directly asked.

You said you are buying to supplement your Riviera points. Here is the struggle:
If you have Riviera direct points, you can use those at any DVC. If you have Riviera resale, you can only use them at Riviera.
If you buy Polynesian resale, you won't be able to use them at Riviera.

So the only way you could combine them would be at Polynesian or another DVC resort - NOT Riviera. If you are wanting to use them on larger villas for big family vacations, you wouldn't be able to use them at either home resort. Polynesian only has studios and bungalows, and the bungalows are extremely point heavy. However, they do have connecting studios, but those are a request only - not a booking category.

 

[The Jackal]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...-bd-charts-september-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/
This thread should give you an idea how hard it is to book at 7 months. Things could be off a little with all the extra points hanging around from the virus for a year or two.

 

[mustinjourney]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...-bd-charts-september-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/
This thread should give you an idea how hard it is to book at 7 months. Things could be off a little with all the extra points hanging around from the virus for a year or two.

for some reason the link you posted isn't loading for me -- so I'm not sure if it is the same thing as what I'm posting...but just in case it is different...

https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...-bd-charts-september-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/
ETA -- guessing it is the same link since my link isn't loading either for me. Weird -- the page loads separately but not when pasted into this thread.

 

[mustinjourney]

maybe this will work.

https://www.dvchelp.com/page/how-do-the-charts-work

 

[RoseGold]

I bought Poly because (pre-Covid) it was always in really heavy demand to rent and the right contract popped up. If you wanted to rent out points a couple years, Poly would be the contract to use and scale back a bit for those years, or at least that's how I look at mine.

With how crazy AKL is priced right now, Poly is looking good to buy right now IMO. If you love Poly, I don't see how Poly can be a bad choice. It's good all-around value and can be tricky at 7 months in fall and peak seasons. I also think it has room to go up in value. Its theming is far superior to the new style of business hotel DVC, and the location is awesome.

 

[The Jackal]

for some reason the link you posted isn't loading for me -- so I'm not sure if it is the same thing as what I'm posting...but just in case it is different...

https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...-bd-charts-september-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/
ETA -- guessing it is the same link since my link isn't loading either for me. Weird -- the page loads separately but not when pasted into this thread.

Both links work for me. Weird they don’t work for you.

 

[mustinjourney]

Both links work for me. Weird they don’t work for you.

Yeah -- even now it's just showing up as "loading" with endless cycle of circling dots. As long as it is working for everyone else -- that's good enough.

 

[kandlsutton]

I love the Polynesian and book before 7 months, so I can't answer the question you directly asked.

You said you are buying to supplement your Riviera points. Here is the struggle:
If you have Riviera direct points, you can use those at any DVC. If you have Riviera resale, you can only use them at Riviera.
If you buy Polynesian resale, you won't be able to use them at Riviera.

So the only way you could combine them would be at Polynesian or another DVC resort - NOT Riviera. If you wanting to use them on larger villas for big family vacations, you wouldn't be able to use them at either home resort. Polynesian only has studios and bungalows, and the bungalows are extremely point heavy. However, they do have connecting studios, but those are a request only - not a booking category.

Wanted to clarify:
RIV points are direct, so those are the points that I would probably bank and save for 2BR family trips and we have enough (currently) for 1 trip every other year. The bigger 2BR room sizes at RIV with queen beds fit our adult kids better. Saratoga Springs has similar room accommodations with the refurb, but not liking the non-park location and bus transportation. Will try SSR someday at 7 months out as well as other resorts if available at 7 months. Most likely will book RIV at 11 months then modify if other resorts are available.

The AKL/PVB points would mostly be for DH and myself for spring/fall trips in the off years without the kids. DEC UY not the best for fall trips, but DH will be retired next month and my job is flexible, so I don’t anticipate having to cancel especially during Food and Wine. Also thinking keeping direct and resale points under different ownership will be simpler and I would only have two banking windows to worry about.

 

[E2ME2]

I agree 100%. Husband and I are calling it the DVC trifecta for us. Excluding GC of course.

Interesting "Trifecta" - I just saw another post where "Lorana" said:
I HAVE MY PETER DOMINICK TRIFECTA!! (BRV/CCV, AKV and now VGC)

As for us, we just bought at our 3rd DVC HOME, and our Trifecta consists of SSR/BCV/AKV.
We love SSR for Golf & Disney Springs.
Can't beat BCV for the SAB Pool and access to EPCOT & the Skyliner,
and AKV is just a Gorgeous resort, with great theming, restaurants, pools, and the Savannah's can't be replicated.

I'd like to know - who else has their perfect DVC Trifecta ??

 

[badeacon]

Wanted to clarify:
RIV points are direct, so those are the points that I would probably bank and save for 2BR family trips and we have enough (currently) for 1 trip every other year. The bigger 2BR room sizes at RIV with queen beds fit our adult kids better. Saratoga Springs has similar room accommodations with the refurb, but not liking the non-park location and bus transportation. Will try SSR someday at 7 months out as well as other resorts if available at 7 months. Most likely will book RIV at 11 months then modify if other resorts are available.

The AKL/PVB points would mostly be for DH and myself for spring/fall trips in the off years without the kids. DEC UY not the best for fall trips, but DH will be retired next month and my job is flexible, so I don’t anticipate having to cancel especially during Food and Wine. Also thinking keeping direct and resale points under different ownership will be simpler and I would only have two banking windows to worry about.

You said in first post that looking to combine PVB with RIV but above says would combine with AKV. Have you changed your mind?
It appears to me you are saying would use RIV every other year. Would you be taking one trip in Spring or Fall in the years not using RIV or taking a trip in Spring and Fall?
You could book as much as can at 11 months with PVB points ,via banking or borrowing. then at 7 months see what can get to extend stay with AKV points. If unable could book what else is available or do split stays between AKV and PVB.

 

[princesscinderella]

Interesting "Trifecta" - I just saw another post where "Lorana" said:
I HAVE MY PETER DOMINICK TRIFECTA!! (BRV/CCV, AKV and now VGC)

As for us, we just bought at our 3rd DVC HOME, and our Trifecta consists of SSR/BCV/AKV.
We love SSR for Golf & Disney Springs.
Can't beat BCV for the SAB Pool and access to EPCOT & the Skyliner,
and AKV is just a Gorgeous resort, with great theming, restaurants, pools, and the Savannah's can't be replicated.

I'd like to know - who else has their perfect DVC Trifecta ??

We don’t have a trifecta we have a multiverse, we like all the DVC resorts We never stay for long periods so we have a bit of points at each giving us the 11mo booking window based on our trip plans and time of year.

BWV for walking to Epcot and HS
SSR for the treehouses
VGF because it’s our favorite resort, especially the restaurants
AKL we love staying on the savanna
OKW for the size and low points cost
VGC because we honeymooned there & love DL
And BLT if we can ever get past ROFR for the second bathroom in a one bedroom and location.

 

[kandlsutton]

You said in first post that looking to combine PVB with RIV but above says would combine with AKV. Have you changed your mind?

We have different ownership and different UY on RIV and AKL contracts. So can’t combine points but could transfer points if extra points on any of the contracts.

It appears to me you are saying would use RIV every other year. Would you be taking one trip in Spring or Fall in the years not using RIV or taking a trip in Spring and Fall?

Yes we would use RIV points every other year. Plan on two trips a year for DH and I. One in Spring every year and one in Fall, with kids in odd year and without kids in even years.

You could book as much as can at 11 months with PVB points ,via banking or borrowing. then at 7 months see what can get to extend stay with AKV points. If unable could book what else is available or do split stays between AKV and PVB.

I would most likely book split stays at 11 months out (if reservation required more points than I have) and then see what’s available at 7 months. But if resale contracts have same UY and ownership, I should be able to combine points at 7 months (no transfer required), correct?