RCI Trade Question

[threedisprincesses]

Has anyone been able to see any 2 bedroom AKL availability for next spring? We are thinking about putting into RCI for next summer.
What types of rooms/DVC resorts are showing for next spring?
Or unit has good trade "power". At least it has in the past..... Ha Ha
TIA!

 

[downontheBW]

We had a search in for any 2BR WDW DVC for March/April 2011 through RCI. We got a match with OKW last month and I have no more deposits so I can't check on what's available now. There were a few DVC units available - very few 2BR and I didn't see any AKV. Mostly OKW and SSR with a few VWL. I think some May was just beginning to show up then.

 

[Brian Noble]

Fewer of the 2BRs are making it past ongoing searches, so it is hard to tell. I haven't seen a 2BR at AKV online in Weeks for a while now. I'd encourge you to be flexible either with dates (at least 3-4 weekends), or with choice of resorst, especially as we're past the first "wave" of spring deposits already.

 

[threedisprincesses]

Our dates will be flexible. : )
I'm a teacher which is good for about 2 1/2 months of flexibility. Anytime after June 6th & before August 10th. I was trying to avoid July, but for the World I'll deal with it.
Thanks for the information! It's really so helpful to have other's information & opinions.

 

[mkarizona]

I don't see any 2 bedrooms at all right now. I did see the ones at OKW and SSR last month. I haven't seen a 2 bedroom at AKV in the past so I don't know if I would see one there or not. I just deposited our 2012 week so I should have enough trade power for most any 2 bedroom.

 

[Brian Noble]

There are a few right now, but they come and go pretty quickly.

Disney's Old Key West Resort (#DV05) 1 available unit
Lake Buena Vista
FL, 32830
USA

map resort
Available Unit Size
2 BR
Check-In Date
11-Sep-2010



Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa (#DV06) 2 available units
Lake Buena Vista
FL, 32830
USA

map resort
Available Unit Size
2 BR
Check-In Date Range
11-Sep-2010 -
14-Nov-2010

 

[threedisprincesses]

I knew I could count on the dis! Thanks for checking for me. I'm still debating. I guess I could deposit & do an ongoing search.

Is there anything (even a 1 bed) for next May or July?
In your opinions, what is the latest I can wait to put in a search for 2011 June-August?

 

[Brian Noble]

Earlier this morning in Weeks, the only thing past February was a studio in May at OKW.

I would recommend placing an ongoing search. When deposits go in, they do not last very long. Unless you can obsessively check inventory, you might well miss a unit that you are hoping for. And, even then an ongoing search can only help. (But, still check yourself, just in case.)

As near as I can tell, DVC seems to deposit most inventory in two "waves": one wave at 10-11 months prior to use, and another at 5-7 months prior to use. That's not entirely precise---the waves are "smooshed"---but it gives you an idea. So, right now, the first "wave" is late May to early June, and the second is late January to early February. If you are hoping to maximize your chances for Summer '11, the time to start your search is *right now*.

And, one final caution: in May of '09, trade power was recalculated globally, significantly tightening the ability to "trade up" in terms of supply/demand. Several "tiger traders" (deposits that could see anything in the spacebank) were declawed. So, unless you have *recent* experience for how this resort trades, it is possible you could be unpleasantly surprised. If you would *only* deposit to RCI to get a DVC unit, you might want to rethink your plan. If you would eventually deposit anyway, then you may as well roll the dice and see what happens.

 

[threedisprincesses]

That's interesting about the change in trade power. I had been watching availability (through a 2008 deposit) for about 6+ months beginning December 2008. I saw nothing until the last week of May 2009. This is when a ton of DVC (every resort except BLT) showed up on RCI. I'm not sure if the company did a wave at this time or if my unit (2 bed at world golf village) was recalculated. It's interesting none the less.
At this point I am wondering if I will ever see inventory like that again or if I just had perfect timing last spring.

 

[Brian Noble]

Just that specific period, or after it as well?

There was a glitch when they did the re-valuation when, for a brief time, everyone could see everything. It's possible that your unit saw an increase in trade power valuation (a few did), but it's also possible that you were just seeing the glitch.

 

[threedisprincesses]

No way to know if it was the glitch b/c I quickly snaped up a two bed at beach club.
Hopefully I'll have the same "luck" this time around.
Thanks again for the information.

 

[ccgirl]

No way to know if it was the glitch b/c I quickly snaped up a two bed at beach club.
Hopefully I'll have the same "luck" this time around.
Thanks again for the information.

I had that same issue last year at the same time. Grabbed a 2BR at BWV. However, have not had that luck all year yet. Once in a while I will see a 2BR but the availability is nowhere near where it was last year.