Ready to take the plunge, looking for feedback

[VGCgroupie]

My best advice is once you become a member be prepared to have trips more than once every other year.

 

[Marmbruster]

My best advice is once you become a member be prepared to have trips more than once every other year.

Yeah that’s what I’m most worried about!!

 

[eticketplease]

That pool at Polynesian seems like it would be the best pool out of the monorail resorts, have yet to experience, but I'm sure it gets crowded

When we have stayed there it hasn’t been too bad. The infinity hot tub on the other hand was definitely crowded.

I think both VGF pools were more crowded than the lava pool honestly.

 

[Girlstar30]

That's good to hear since we will be staying there this year in hot September and def planning to go to the pool!

 

[eticketplease]

That's good to hear since we will be staying there this year in hot September and def planning to go to the pool!

They both have bars and the quiet pool sells some alcoholic dole whips if you are into that kind of thing.

 

[Girlstar30]

They both have bars and the quiet pool sells some alcoholic dole whips if you are into that kind of thing.

I'm not, but I could be

 

[juliebee]

You mentioned toying with the idea briefly of Copper Creek and also said that past trips were typically just after Thanksgiving. It is REALLY hard to get reservations at Copper Creek or Boulder Ridge in early December. During that time, points are pretty low at those resorts and they are decorated beautifully, so demand is intense. In case you come back to toying with any property at Wilderness Lodge, just know it may be impossible to get your preferred after Thanksgiving/early December time.
It sounds like the monorail loop is what you are leaning toward now, but just had to throw this out there. Also, as previously mentioned, if you are planning Nov/Dec trips, do NOT get a December use year.
Happy hunting for the perfect contract!

 

[sndral]

… I thought VGF would be my favorite hotel out of the 4 we stayed at when I was looking to purchase DVC and it was actually one of my least favorite (BPK to be precise) after staying and we ended up buying BLT! You may be surprised by what you end up liking after staying

I felt the same way . Did not like BPK at the Grand Floridian but love my 155 points at BLT and will never not love BLT

Since BPK is all studios OP won’t be staying there.
In sorting through various opinions I think it helps to know how long someone has owned & where they own. However, the only foolproof way to know how well a resort works for you & the way you want to vacation is to stay there. Thus I think your plan to stay at your ‘target’ resorts is a great plan, I did the same before I bought each of my 2 home resorts .
I bought at AKV resale first over a decade ago. My second purchase was a resale VGF contract. I’ve since added on at both resorts. We go once a year in Dec. for 9+ days - sometimes late Nov. into early Dec. sometimes just early Dec., sometimes late Dec. into early Jan. & we alternate years between AKV & VGF.
Although I enjoy my AKV stays, VGF is my favorite resort. I love the spacious 1 br.s & the bubble tub, sitting on the balcony watching the monorails glide by, watching the MK fireworks from Gasparillas’ patio, listening to the piano player in the main lobby, walking through the beautiful grounds, riding the boat to/from the MK or the Poly, or taking a quick stroll over to the Poly for food at one of their restaurants, etc..
I’ve been lucky w/ the monorail or I’ve figured out where to stand on the platform to get a seat because I seem to always get one. The buses haven’t been an issue - or maybe compared to AKV they don’t seem too bad (& there’s always Uber/Lyft/Minivans.) I love the whimsical penguin fountain in the villas building lobby.

I think OP’s 3 year olds will enjoy the splash area.