Ready to take the plunge, looking for feedback

[eticketplease]

We would never stay at BLT. It has lower and cheaper points for a reason.

Yes it was built before they really started raising the prices

Yes VGF is stunning but BLT has its charm as well even if it’s not your style.

 

[atthebeachclub]

Yes it was built before they really started raising the prices

Yes VGF is stunning but BLT has its charm as well even if it’s not your style.

I’d rather own at a location with a reasonable point chart and reasonable dues (like BLT) and 7 month into the more expensive point chart (VGF or PVB) when I can and want to, rather than have a home resort with a very expensive point chart. Better for last minute waitlist upgrades; you won’t be as likely to end up with points in holding.

 

[starsaber25]

I like VGF but I think you made a good choice with BLT. As you said pools aren’t great but for us an extra bathroom in the 1/2 bedrooms are priceless and can only be obtained here, Kidani and PVB at WDW. As an owner you grab the standard rooms which of course beat PVB point charts.

Oh yeah. That extra bathroom at BLT is a huge plus. Our two youngest had one bathroom and our 16 year old just claimed the bathroom in the “hallway”. There was no fighting and no arguing. Everyone could pretty much shower and use the bathroom as they pleased. Huge bonus.

 

[foodiddiedoo]

What did they hit you for pp if you don’t mind me asking?

I paid 215 after discounts.

 

[ShaneDJ]

I paid 215 after discounts.

Why did you buy BLT points direct instead of resale?

 

[foodiddiedoo]

Why did you buy BLT points direct instead of resale?

I wanted to get all the direct perks. I want to be able to use all my points at any future DVC resort and I wanted the same use year and didn't want to have to deal with a third party broker and RoFR. I bought two contracts 250 and 200 points in case I ever want to sell.

 

[matt and beth]

I paid 215 after discounts.

Oh wow!!! Thats not bad for direct. Not what I expected

 

[sethschroeder]

VGF is nice but the location isn't great unless you specifically are hitting up MK nonstop.

Its a long walk to the TTC to get to Epcot.

So staying there is a good idea to verify it's what you want regarding location and access to what you want.

 

[foodiddiedoo]

Oh wow!!! Thats not bad for direct. Not what I expected

I agree! I originally was going to do 200 direct and 250 resale but it was less than I expected with the fall incentives.

 

[minniesfriend]

Agree 100%. We've stayed here the last 3 years the first week of Dec. and all of our direct points are here. I love VGF, but we actually purchased a resale BRV for our December trips.

VGF is gorgeous, but GF itself is a major tourist attraction. We did the sweet spot DVC early December week at VGF, and the insane crowds in the lobby 24/7 with the tree and shopping and wedding parties and crowds -- ugh. We're past the stroller phase, but my husband uses a scooter, so kind of the same thing. It stressed me out trying to get a spot on the packed monorail.

Only having the birdcage elevator was a PITA, monorails were always packed, and the buses were the worst I have ever used anywhere on property.

This year there's no gingerbread house, but they're installing a pretty sizeable permanent bar in the lobby. From the pics I have seen, IDK where folks are going to go if/when a tree/gingerbread house comes back with those insane crowds.

Don't get me wrong, VGF IS gorgeous. The rooms are lovely. The views of Electrical Pageant off our balcony was magical. You just want to go when it's MOBBED. At the very least I'd shoot for 150x2=300 at VGF, because needing peak weeks for the kids' school schedule is rough. We only do peak school weeks and a 1B, too, and 300 has done well for us. It's nice to have some wiggle room so you're not sweating a reservation.

If you would like/can handle the walking path to/from MK in December, I think that's the way to go.

Dining options are great, pools are very nice, and good shopping. It's really just the melee in the lobby/transportation that made me batty, but that may be an "us" thing. After several trips, peace back "home" at the resort trumps some location factors. I don't think VGF is ever a bad choice to buy -- definitely will hold resale value -- just manage expectations if you're going anywhere near November 1-NYD for getting around the hubbub.