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

[HIRyeDVC]

MouseFiend---$126-$20928-160-SSR-Feb-0/20, 108/21, 160/22, 160/23- sent 5/4

Buyer pays the MF on remaining ‘21. I’m the seller; just bought this contract back in November and am using the proceeds to buy direct to have the opportunity to stay at Riveria and the new DLR DVC property.

It seems that a lot of people are preparing for the upcoming DLT in Anaheim. Hope there will be enough to go around!

 

[Disneytrippin']

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

We are a Hawaii family with small kids, and we travel to Anaheim twice a year. We do DL and DCA for 10 days each time, and still feels like it's not enough. The neighbor hotels charge arm and a leg for parking per day. I agree that if I lived close by, I probably would not do DVC as much in Anaheim.

 

[Imkarlawithak2005]

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

We love staying at the Disneyland resort. We love staying in the bubble, and the proximity when staying at VGC is so convenient. We’ve stayed at many good neighbor hotels and for us it’s just not the same. We usually come for 7 days and take our time, do many things twice and just enjoy being at Disney without flying across the country.

I can imagine living close provides a different perspective. But for us, if I’m packing up and flying, I’m staying for a week,

 

[Paul Stupin]

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

I’m about 30 miles away, in LA, and feel the same way since I’ve been going my whole life too. That said, every once in a while we’ll use points to stay in the Grand Californian for a night or two if availability pops up. Since the DLR Tower will be mostly studios, I think I’d still rather stay in a Grand Californian one bedroom. Better location. But then we’re happy to go last minute at random times.
Fyi, the brand new JW Marriott Resort Anaheim just opened. It’s an easy walk and looks stunning.

 

[Paul Stupin]

We are a Hawaii family with small kids, and we travel to Anaheim twice a year. We do DL and DCA for 10 days each time, and still feels like it's not enough. The neighbor hotels charge arm and a leg for parking per day. I agree that if I lived close by, I probably would not do DVC as much in Anaheim.

10 days?? Do you go to the parks every day, or explore LA as well?

 

[Disneytrippin']

I’m about 30 miles away, in LA, and feel the same way since I’ve been going my whole life too. That said, every once in a while we’ll use points to stay in the Grand Californian for a night or two if availability pops up. Since the DLR Tower will be mostly studios, I think I’d still rather stay in a Grand Californian one bedroom. Better location. But then we’re happy to go last minute at random times.
Fyi, the brand new JW Marriott Resort Anaheim just opened. It’s an easy walk and looks stunning.

I've been cheating on DL and gone to DW for the passed 4 years. Time to head back. Ill have to check out that Marriott

 

[HIRyeDVC]

10 days?? Do you go to the parks every day, or explore LA as well?

We usually take 2 weeks per trip and spend 4 of those days in San Diego. We love San Diego! But yeah, we would hit the parks every day, especially when we had the annual pass. But now that those are gone, our strategy may change. Talking about all this makes me so sad and excited. Oh how we miss DL/DCA!!

 

[HIRyeDVC]

We love staying at the Disneyland resort. We love staying in the bubble, and the proximity when staying at VGC is so convenient. We’ve stayed at many good neighbor hotels and for us it’s just not the same. We usually come for 7 days and take our time, do many things twice and just enjoy being at Disney without flying across the country.

I can imagine living close provides a different perspective. But for us, if I’m packing up and flying, I’m staying for a week,

I’m about 30 miles away, in LA, and feel the same way since I’ve been going my whole life too. That said, every once in a while we’ll use points to stay in the Grand Californian for a night or two if availability pops up. Since the DLR Tower will be mostly studios, I think I’d still rather stay in a Grand Californian one bedroom. Better location. But then we’re happy to go last minute at random times.
Fyi, the brand new JW Marriott Resort Anaheim just opened. It’s an easy walk and looks stunning.

I agree that the neighborhood hotels are not the same as staying on property. Though, our hotel of choice is the Marriott Residence Inn. I DO want to check out the new JW. It looks really nice.

 

[BayGirl22]

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

I agree with you. I'm in NorCal and go to DL every couple years (8 hour drive or 45 min flight, and I'm in the area on business a lot). The first couple times I stayed onsite at DL Hotel and then Grand Cal - they are amazing. But often we'll stay offsite too, and with Marriott points there are 3-4 options within walking distance. I have a fall reservations at Courtyard across the street and there are bunk bed rooms and a water play area - looks amazing. Staying offsite is not the same, but its also free on points and just as close. I won't stay offsite at WDW.

It's also not much more than GCV points to just pay for a room at DLH or GCH - there are way more hotel rooms than villas and there's availability within 7 months. Our early trips were 5 days but now 3 days is usually enough, so even paying rack rate is not that bad and we don't need a studio w/kitchen.

From the west coast buying Aulani makes more sense IMO, Hawaii to us is like going to the Caribbean from NY. I'm tempted to buy DLV but I can see how it will be harder to justify that price.

 

[Noles235]

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[Ginamarie]

noles235---$160-$4597-25-BLT-Jun-0/20, 50/21, 25/22, 25/23- sent 5/4

Does this Seem like a good deal for a small contract?

Yes! I have seen them priced a good deal higher on small contracts- this is a good price in the current market.

 

[TroJo]

noles235---$160-$4597-25-BLT-Jun-0/20, 50/21, 25/22, 25/23- sent 5/4

Does this Seem like a good deal for a small contract?

I’d say it’s a safe bet. Seems like a lot of BLT is getting ROFR’d in the $150s. And with yours having double points this year the few extra dollars are worth it.

 

[Noles235]

Yes! I have seen them priced a good deal higher on small contracts- this is a good price in the current market.

Thanks.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

noles235---$160-$4597-25-BLT-Jun-0/20, 50/21, 25/22, 25/23- sent 5/4

Does this Seem like a good deal for a small contract?

Excellent deal! I paid $163 for a 200pt contract. Though it was a March UY, a bit harder to come by. Congrats though! And good luck to you on ROFR!

 

[Red Dog Run]

Was this a Riviera studio or tower room you’re comparing it too? I didn’t love the layout for BLT as much but LOVE that it’s like a 5 min walk to MK so BLT is a winner to me. For my last split stay visit, I was a bit let down with BWV and BLT after staying in a refurbed SSR first but man, can’t beat those locations.

It was the studio. I really enjoyed that entire middle section like it was my own dressing room/ coffee prep. I also liked looking at space mountain and the castle lit up on the balcony. The tower was so small. The bathroom seemed bigger, than the rest. But, the view! Now: hands off I loved VGF 1 bedroom the best. But, that was a luxury for two people. But with 440 points, now, I'll do it again on that 7 month window when I retire in FIVE years. Promised my dance teams I would grow them from this seventh-grade year to their 12th. Then I can retire with a clean goodbye.

 

[Sunnyore]

How are the walls at SSR? I recently switched from OKW to SSR because of all the negative things I've been hearing about the thin walls at OKW studios attached to lockoffs.

I thought it was pretty quiet in terms of neighboring walls, but I can definitely hear people when they’re in the hallway entering/exiting their rooms.

 

[Sunnyore]

It was the studio. I really enjoyed that entire middle section like it was my own dressing room/ coffee prep. I also liked looking at space mountain and the castle lit up on the balcony. The tower was so small. The bathroom seemed bigger, than the rest. But, the view! Now: hands off I loved VGF 1 bedroom the best. But, that was a luxury for two people. But with 440 points, now, I'll do it again on that 7 month window when I retire in FIVE years. Promised my dance teams I would grow them from this seventh-grade year to their 12th. Then I can retire with a clean goodbye.

For me I kept walking into the wrong section of the room, like bathroom when I wanted to get something from the fridge. Staying in a Tower studio next trip, hoping I’ll love it. I’m super afraid to stay in a 1 bedroom in fear that I’ll never be happy/satisfied in a studio again and will need to buy more points.

 

[Sunnyore]

Re: DLT

Here's the thing about Disneyland vs. Disneyworld. As someone whose gone to Disneyland since I was 2 and also lived 5 miles away from it, I dont feel you need to stay" on property."

Good Neighbor hotels are plentiful and closer to the parks then resorts at Disney World. Many are within walking distance even across the street.

Having said that, it only takes a good 3 days if that to see everything at both parks in Disneyland.

Disney World matters because everything is so spread out.

Just my 2 cents. Ill still probably wind up trying it out. Less points needed.

Also living about 15 min drive away, I never felt the need to stay on property either.. until now. Booked a night at GCV for June because I don’t want to pay for parking or do the tram walk.

 

[Disneytrippin']

We are a Hawaii family with small kids, and we travel to Anaheim twice a year. We do DL and DCA for 10 days each time, and still feels like it's not enough. The neighbor hotels charge arm and a leg for parking per day. I agree that if I lived close by, I probably would not do DVC as much in Anaheim.

We spend 11 nights at Disney World but never 10 in Anaheim. Tops is 7.

noles235---$160-$4597-25-BLT-Jun-0/20, 50/21, 25/22, 25/23- sent 5/4

Does this Seem like a good deal for a small contract?

This is an amazing deal. The last few small point contracts I saw , listed at upwards of 179 per point. Ridiculous.