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

[vicarrieous]

Some info regarding why SSR under threat

"Disney sold 19,055 points for Saratoga Springs in April, the most since October 2012 when 19,278 points were sold for the resort. In 2019, before the pandemic, Saratoga Springs averaged only 8,470 points in monthly sales."

https://www.dvcnews.com/dvc-program...-reveal-strong-demand-for-new-and-old-resorts

That refurb was WELL received! Makes sense why so many were bought back.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Some info regarding why SSR under threat

"Disney sold 19,055 points for Saratoga Springs in April, the most since October 2012 when 19,278 points were sold for the resort. In 2019, before the pandemic, Saratoga Springs averaged only 8,470 points in monthly sales."

https://www.dvcnews.com/dvc-program...-reveal-strong-demand-for-new-and-old-resorts

I think SSR has been a good place for many people to stay during the pandemic. It has several pools, exterior corridors, near-room parking, and the grounds are sprawling. There's lots of ways to avoid people, and for people doing a non-park stay, you're not so close to a park that it's painful to avoid. There's a ton of food options at Disney Springs, which gives it the edge to AKV, which would otherwise be a fantastic non-park resort, but their food options are SO limited right now.

Non-pandemic related, the room renovations are fantastic, especially that Murphy bed vs fold-out couch, and the ongoing enhancements to Disney Springs have helped its location be more desirable.

 

[Ruttangel]

That refurb was WELL received! Makes sense why so many were bought back.

I think it's mainly because it's the cheapest WDW resort and (unlike OKW) had incentives for over 150 points and lower dues
Remember that RIV had incentives ending early Apr which may also have pushed people to other resorts.

 

[vicarrieous]

I think SSR has been a good place for many people to stay during the pandemic. It has several pools, exterior corridors, near-room parking, and the grounds are sprawling. There's lots of ways to avoid people, and for people doing a non-park stay, you're not so close to a park that it's painful to avoid. There's a ton of food options at Disney Springs, which gives it the edge to AKV, which would otherwise be a fantastic non-park resort, but their food options are SO limited right now.

Non-pandemic related, the room renovations are fantastic, especially that Murphy bed vs fold-out couch, and the ongoing enhancements to Disney Springs have helped its location be more desirable.

I think it's mainly because it's the cheapest WDW resort and (unlike OKW) had incentives for over 150 points and lower dues
Remember that RIV had incentives ending early Apr which may also have pushed people to other resorts.

I agree with both of these.

 

[Captain Trips]

Captain Trips---$150-$31410-200-BLT-Jun-0/20, 100/21, 200/22- sent 4/27 taken 5/12


At these current prices looks like I’m going Direct. Thanks again for all you work continuing this thread.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Captain Trips---$150-$31410-200-BLT-Jun-0/20, 100/21, 200/22- sent 4/27 taken 5/12


At these current prices looks like I’m going Direct. Thanks again for all you work continuing this thread.

Sorry to hear that. BLT direct is 245pp. Is it because you can’t find the right UY? I just got mine passed at $163. I think I’ve seen most BLTs pass at the 160 range. Don’t give up! There’s a perfect contract out there.

 

[shanelle3]

So I take this as if they don't respond by the proposed close date, ROFR has been waived and they can't take the contract even if you haven't actually closed yet. I wonder if they've 1) ever taken a contract after the proposed date and 2) ever been contested by this.

I still don't understand why brokers don't include a ~30 closing date in the contracts to force Disney to decide fairly quickly. The broker is getting their commission either way. I guess maybe they don't want to be the broker that has everything taken because they upset Disney. But Disney obviously isn't going to take everything so if enough brokers used a shorter timeframe, contracts would still get through. You don't actually have to close in 30 days either. I thought not closing on time gave the buyer an out, which wouldn't be ideal, but I don't see anything in my contract regarding this.

My contract had a 30 day close date. Not that we’ll close then, because we have to wait on estoppel, but the initial date sent was 30 days from signing.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Captain Trips---$150-$31410-200-BLT-Jun-0/20, 100/21, 200/22- sent 4/27 taken 5/12


At these current prices looks like I’m going Direct. Thanks again for all you work continuing this thread.

You must mean a different resort direct? BLT direct still is quite the step up from any resale price.

 

[Captain Trips]

Sorry to hear that. BLT direct is 245pp. Is it because you can’t find the right UY? I just got mine passed at $163. I think I’ve seen most BLTs pass at the 160 range. Don’t give up! There’s a perfect contract out there.

You must mean a different resort direct? BLT direct still is quite the step up from any resale price.

Yes, different resorts. I have resale points at blt already. At that price point not having direct benefits was worth it. As the gap narrows I’m drawn more and more to direct. I plan to hold long term and I am concerned what will happen in 2042 if there are more “dvc 2” resorts than “dvc 1”. Safe to assume there will never be a cheaper time to buy direct than now.

 

[Jsanta26]

$102 -$16322-160-OKW (2042) June 0/20 160/21 160/22 sent 4/28

our first time ever buying, I hope it passes

 

[Paul Stupin]

Yes, different resorts. I have resale points at blt already. At that price point not having direct benefits was worth it. As the gap narrows I’m drawn more and more to direct. I plan to hold long term and I am concerned what will happen in 2042 if there are more “dvc 2” resorts than “dvc 1”. Safe to assume there will never be a cheaper time to buy direct than now.

I’ve bought direct as well recently, even though none of my home resorts (Copper Creek, Aulani, and Grand Floridian) have a 2042 expiration date. I think the blue card benefits are fun and the discounted dvc member APs will come back, and I don’t like the thought of being completely shut out of Riviera or other new resorts down the line. And not to mention availability on the resale market is nonexistent, particularly for my UY March.
That said, don’t completely discount resale. The savings are amazing!

 

[Matt p]

Matt p---$120-$21291-160-AKV-Feb-0/20, 320/21, 160/22, 160/23-Int'l Seller- sent 4/22, passed 5/12

First DVC contract, so glad this one passed with “taken” prices creeping up. There is so little availability at reasonable prices out there right now to start this process over again would be discouraging. Not sure how much this being an international seller helped. Very excited to move on to closing and then to be able to schedule our first DVC stay at our new home. Hope there’s some availability at AKL in dec/Jan b4 2020 banked points expire.

 

[Lee Matthews]

Some info regarding why SSR under threat

"Disney sold 19,055 points for Saratoga Springs in April, the most since October 2012 when 19,278 points were sold for the resort. In 2019, before the pandemic, Saratoga Springs averaged only 8,470 points in monthly sales."

https://www.dvcnews.com/dvc-program...-reveal-strong-demand-for-new-and-old-resorts

Gotta say the rooms do look lovely after the refurb. If I was goi by for a 2nd resort I would go there

 

[J Spaziani]

J Spaziani---$166-$26560-160-PVB-AUG-0/20, 80/21, 160/22, 160/23- sent 4/22, passed 5/12

First contract. My wife and are looking forward to spending more time at WDW in the future. Thank you to this site for all the great information!

 

[DisneyFanatics6]

I have 520 points that will expire July 31. I'd like to use them, if possible.

I'm looking to rent a small amount of points July 29-Aug 1 but unfortunately I need them pretty cheap. If you get desperate let me know!

 

[babecca1]

Yay! It passed. So excited for Beach Club! Phew!

babecca1---$145-$26798-175-BCV-Sep-0/20, 94/21, 175/22- sent 4/8, passed 5/12

 

[jeremyaed]

jeremyaed---$155-$26152-160-BLT-Jun-0/20, 102/21, 144/22, 160/23- sent 4/23, passed 5/12

First resale contract. I"m really happy Thank you all for this site and this tread really usefull. See you in BLT then

 

[babecca1]

I couldn't agree more! Thank you everyone!

 

[LaneOT]

It is crazy what is going on with SSR all of a sudden. I just passed with a 220 point contract at $105 pp three weeks ago.And another that was only $100 pp passed on 5/7. Strange

AGREED!!! I was ridiculously lucky when my 110 point October SSR contract actually passed at $97 per point this March!!! Now all I've seen is contracts for $115 and up!

 

[gfarb27]

gfarb27---$105-$26900-230-AKV-Aug-0/19, 230/20, 230/21, 230/22- sent 4/21, passed 5/12