ROFR Thread April to June 2021 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[macman123]

Ooops and I did it once more.......

macman123---$142-$31,990-220-PVB-Aug-0/20, 0/21, 220/22- sent 4/7

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

@Amyeliza, not to muddy the waters with your decision-making, but you decided to go direct because of the very small difference in price between that particular resale contract you had selected and Boardwalk. Now that you've decided to add on to Polynesian, you might be able to save nearly $100/point by going resale, and you could maybe find another 50-75 point resale contract.

The downsides are you may end up with more points than you want or need and not having any eligible Riviera points. You also may not be able to find what you're looking for on the resale market for a while, and the process is long, as you know. Just something to consider.

 

[matthewredrich]

So ours should now read

matthewredrich---$90-$20670-200-AUL-Dec-73/20, 400/21, 200/22-Int'l Seller- sent 3/30

An update on ours. It actually wasn't sent to Disney for ROFR until 3/30 because the Sellers hadn't signed all of the paperwork yet after all. So now we reset the clock.

 

[Lee Matthews]

Quiet on approvals this week. It’s Wednesday... thought the 3/16 onwards would be hearing back after a couple already have

 

[vbmedic52]

Quiet on approvals this week. It’s Wednesday... thought the 3/16 onwards would be hearing back after a couple already have

Yeah I’m anxiously waiting. It’s been quiet

 

[Amyeliza]

@Amyeliza, not to muddy the waters with your decision-making, but you decided to go direct because of the very small difference in price between that particular resale contract you had selected and Boardwalk. Now that you've decided to add on to Polynesian, you might be able to save nearly $100/point by going resale, and you could maybe find another 50-75 point resale contract.

The downsides are you may end up with more points than you want or need and not having any eligible Riviera points. You also may not be able to find what you're looking for on the resale market for a while, and the process is long, as you know. Just something to consider.

@Where'sPiglet?, I really need to sitdown and make a list of what I want. My guts says it's BoardWalk with a 25 - 30 point contract that I can use for a 2 - 3 day trip every year or two. I want to be close to the Skyliner, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Part of me things adding on at the Poly would be the "smarter" move, but 60 points at the Poly is good for me when I plan to stay there for 3 - 4 days, Sunday - Thursday, during the "off seasons". My heart really wants to be at an Epcot resort and can make a 25 - 30 point contract work. I'm leaning toward 30. I also don't want too many more points because I have a small budget for yearly maintenance fees. *sigh*

 

[stwaldman]

Stw121191---$170-$21391-120-VGF-Dec-0/19, 0/20, 1/21, 120/22- sent 3/17, passed 4/7

 

[vbmedic52]

Stw121191---$170-$21391-120-VGF-Dec-0/19, 0/20, 1/21, 120/22- sent 3/17, passed 4/7

Woohoo!!!

 

[Paul Stupin]

Ooops and I did it once more.......

macman123---$142-$31,990-220-PVB-Aug-0/20, 0/21, 220/22- sent 4/7

Congrats! How do you plan on using all these points? How often do you go to WDW? Seems like you’ve accumulated an impressive amount!

 

[macman123]

Congrats! How do you plan on using all these points? How often do you go to WDW? Seems like you’ve accumulated an impressive amount!

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

 

[MonaMN]

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

Can I be in your family?!?

 

[Sunnyore]

@Where'sPiglet?, I really need to sitdown and make a list of what I want. My guts says it's BoardWalk with a 25 - 30 point contract that I can use for a 2 - 3 day trip every year or two. I want to be close to the Skyliner, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Part of me things adding on at the Poly would be the "smarter" move, but 60 points at the Poly is good for me when I plan to stay there for 3 - 4 days, Sunday - Thursday, during the "off seasons". My heart really wants to be at an Epcot resort and can make a 25 - 30 point contract work. I'm leaning toward 30. I also don't want too many more points because I have a small budget for yearly maintenance fees. *sigh*

you might be better off buying 30 points at BWV then because I can tell you I also had my heart set in an Epcot resort and kept checking the resale pages until I got my new contract. Sure you can do the smart thing but DVC is a luxury and why shouldn’t you just get what you want. With 30 points at least for now you’re going to be ok booking 2 days in a studio for most of the year including at least a weekend day if you like. Also it would make more sense to buy BWV as a small contract since the resale prices are ridiculous compared to other resorts. Also you already have a monorail resort. Really think you should just get what your heart wants.

 

[Flynn's Gal]

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

Gives new meaning to the phrase, "Go BIG or go home!"

 

[gfarb27]

gfarb27---$120-$39259-300-BCV-Feb-0/20, 300/21, 300/22, 300/23- sent 3/17, passed 4/7

 

[limace]

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

Hope you like it

 

[Flynn's Gal]

@Where'sPiglet?, I really need to sitdown and make a list of what I want. My guts says it's BoardWalk with a 25 - 30 point contract that I can use for a 2 - 3 day trip every year or two. I want to be close to the Skyliner, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Part of me things adding on at the Poly would be the "smarter" move, but 60 points at the Poly is good for me when I plan to stay there for 3 - 4 days, Sunday - Thursday, during the "off seasons". My heart really wants to be at an Epcot resort and can make a 25 - 30 point contract work. I'm leaning toward 30. I also don't want too many more points because I have a small budget for yearly maintenance fees. *sigh*

You probably should add at BWV then. I know it's a tough decision with so many variables, but reading this response leads me to believe you'll be happy with an Epcot resort as well as a monorail one. Plenty of folks on DVC Fan FB group are constantly saying they waitlisted or stalked the site and got the reservations they wanted. It won't be impossible if you combine for a longer stay at 7 months. It may not happen for every trip, but in all likelihood, you'll be able to use your points at both resorts in a way that makes you happy.

 

[DisneyMom_3]

@Where'sPiglet?, I really need to sitdown and make a list of what I want. My guts says it's BoardWalk with a 25 - 30 point contract that I can use for a 2 - 3 day trip every year or two. I want to be close to the Skyliner, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Part of me things adding on at the Poly would be the "smarter" move, but 60 points at the Poly is good for me when I plan to stay there for 3 - 4 days, Sunday - Thursday, during the "off seasons". My heart really wants to be at an Epcot resort and can make a 25 - 30 point contract work. I'm leaning toward 30. I also don't want too many more points because I have a small budget for yearly maintenance fees. *sigh*

you might be better off buying 30 points at BWV then because I can tell you I also had my heart set in an Epcot resort and kept checking the resale pages until I got my new contract. Sure you can do the smart thing but DVC is a luxury and why shouldn’t you just get what you want. With 30 points at least for now you’re going to be ok booking 2 days in a studio for most of the year including at least a weekend day if you like. Also it would make more sense to buy BWV as a small contract since the resale prices are ridiculous compared to other resorts. Also you already have a monorail resort. Really think you should just get what your heart wants.

I totally agree! I think you should buy BWV if that’s where you really want to be able to stay as well. I’m wishing now I would’ve bought some Poly points myself. I tried and my first contract was taken. VGF is my favorite and I’m really excited that it passed, but I bought the bigger contract and spent all of my money at VGF and now I’m wondering if I wouldn’t have preferred getting a 50 point contract at Poly (my 2nd favorite simply because they don’t have 1 or 2 bedrooms) and then 150 at VGF to bank and borrow and stay at them every other year. DVC is definitely a luxury so buy with your heart! Please keep us posted as to what you decide to do! I’ve made it through ROFR, signed my contract, and wired the funds; I’m just waiting on the seller to return their contract now. It’s been a week! So, I’m distracting myself with this thread and loving how positive everyone is. There’s enough negativity in the world today!

 

[Theta]

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

I get jittery just thinking about those annual dues.

But super envious as well!

 

[princesscinderella]

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

The copper creek cabins were nicer than the Poly bungalow. The little pool is an actual hot tub vs just a weird little pool on the deck. And it’s screened in for the bugs. Also a lot more peaceful because if you get the wrong bungalow close to the MK ferry dock you hear the horn constantly.

 

[Paul Stupin]

This will take me to 2345 points.

Believe it or not I have never stayed DVC or on property. As I am from the UK flights are banned.......

I will take family and stay in Grand Villa or the Poly Bungalows!

Am sure you'll love it. Are they all the same UY or do you have different ones?