Renting for BWI?

[bdlily]

I am really new to all of this and I've been reading about renting points from DVC members. Can you only rent points for the villa rooms or can you rent points for other rooms? Specifically, I am interested in renting points for next August for BWI instead of BWV. Is this possible and how far in advance would I be able to do this? Anyone who can help me will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Caskbill]

While you can use points at many WDW hotels, you cannot use them at any hotel which also has an associated DVC resort. This means you can't use points for regular rooms at the Boardwalk, Wilderness Lodge, or Beach Club.

So no, you can't use points for BWI.

You didn't ask, but generally it's a bad idea to use points for WDW hotel rooms anyway since they're fairly high. By the time you pay for points (around $10 is the going rental rate), you'd wind up paying more per night than the regular cash rate for the hotel.

Example:Say you wanted to go to the Poly, during regular season, and stay in a Standard Room. That's 38 points for a weekday, and 68 points for a weekend day. At $10/point, you're looking at $338 to $680/night.

Rent points for the Grand Floridian for a single night (Friday), Concierge, at Christmas, you're looking at 173 points, or if renting, about $1730.00 for one night.

The absolute cheapest pointwise is 28 points for a Garden Standard view at the Contemporary, Sun - Thurs, during Value season, at 28 points/night. If renting points, that's about $280/night. That same room goes for 31 points during Regular Season, 36 points peak season, and 40 points holiday season.

If a weekend night, the same room goes for 50, 56, 65, and 72 points/night.

Move up to a Garden View room, and you've got 32, 35, 41, 46 points/night weekdays, or 58, 63, 74, 83 points/night for a weekend.

Multiply those point numbers by $10, and you get the idea.

If you want to rent points, use them for a DVC resort.

You'll probably find much better deals looking for cash rates.

 

[wtpclc]

I' curious as to why you would not want a BWV room. You'd get at least a kitchenette with the BWV room. If you wanted to rent a villa, members can reserve the rooms 11 months in advance. You could start contacting member any time now if you decided on BWV.

 

[bdlily]

While you can use points at many WDW hotels, you cannot use them at any hotel which also has an associated DVC resort. This means you can't use points for regular rooms at the Boardwalk, Wilderness Lodge, or Beach Club.

So no, you can't use points for BWI.

You didn't ask, but generally it's a bad idea to use points for WDW hotel rooms anyway since they're fairly high. By the time you pay for points (around $10 is the going rental rate), you'd wind up paying more per night than the regular cash rate for the hotel.

If you want to rent points, use them for a DVC resort.

You'll probably find much better deals looking for cash rates.

Thanks for straightening me out on this. So the best scenario for renting points is when we have our whole family going and would need two rooms at another resort. Since it's just my DH and I next August I will just be keeping my eyes open for discounts.

Thanks again!

 

[wtpclc]

Look at the points charts at the top of the board for a studio. Points tend to go for ~$10 each. That would have a kitchenette and give you access to free washer/dryers. Depending on when you'r going, it still may be a good option for you.

 

[spiceycat]

no the studios are GREAT.

and are fine for 2 people.

BWV standard room you can rent for $90 (9 points per nights) Sun-thurs

OKW 8 points so $80 a night.

VWL, BCV and preferred BWV 12 points a night so $120

SSR 11 points so $110 a night.

all the studios except for OKW have a queen bed and a double sleeping sofa.

OKW has 2 queen beds.

all have a kitchenett, table with 2 chairs, and a balcony with 2 chairs and a small stand.

these are great for couples or singles.

I enjoy staying in studios.