ROFR Thread Oct to Dec 2020 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[Ssplashhmtn]

Has anyone who was approved quickly in November gotten their estoppel from Disney? I passed 11/11 and they are still waiting, pushing me into a December closing and adding 2021 dues onto my closing costs. Such is life, I guess, but I am dying to use those 600 banked points

I passed Rofr Oct 30, and still no estoppel email/paperwork.... Maybe things are slow at First American, or maybe it's Disney. 2 of my other contracts passed Rofr at the same time, and we got estoppel last week (different closing agent, but that's probably correlation, not cause).

 

[poofyo101]

I passed Rofr Oct 30, and still no estoppel email/paperwork.... Maybe things are slow at First American, or maybe it's Disney. 2 of my other contracts passed Rofr at the same time, and we got estoppel last week (different closing agent, but that's probably correlation, not cause).

I passed ROFR on the 29th and already closed last thursday.

 

[ddubaynavarro]

I passed ROFR on the 29th and already closed last thursday.

That's really what I was hoping for here, too. Really wanted to have those points loaded for Christmas! This is my first contract so I suppose I got my hopes up too high.

 

[Ssplashhmtn]

I passed ROFR on the 29th and already closed last thursday.

Perhaps this conversation belongs in the closing thread....but who was your closing agent?

 

[Ginamarie]

Ginamarie---$106-$32719-300-AKV-Feb-0/19, 187/20, 300/21, 300/22-Seller Pays MF 2020- sent 11/20


OK, we're back in the waiting game. Fingers are double crossed this time!

 

[Dale-n-Chip]

I don't want to distract from the purpose of this thread as I am sure there are others that go through this in great detail, but what does everyone love about OKW? Clearly there's a ton of interest there. I have been to Disney ~18 times in my life (coming from the northeast) but have never stayed there.

Size of the rooms (can’t beat it)
Full size laundry machines in their own room in 1/2 bedroom units
Quiet atmosphere
We love OKW because it feels homey but also like we are on vacation at the same time. It feels less like a hotel.

What @Ginamarie said. Being in the parks with people is fine for a few hours, but we are quiet people and need to decompress. OKW feels like an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of WDW. It's not so far to anywhere on property. And the per night point values are fantastic! My favorite days have started and ended on the verandah--first with a cup of coffee, later with a glass of wine. Of all the places we have stayed at WDW, OKW feels most like home to us.

 

[I Run Long]

SSR List Prices remained steady through COVID-Spring and have ramped up quite a bit since Summer.
In the chart below, RED line is average list, Green is ROFR Value (breaks in green line are where none were taken in ROFR)
BLUE line is Direct Price, and the Purple Dot is where I lucked out on a resale back in Feb.
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Wow - you were so lucky. We've tried for 3 weeks in a row with all being taken: 175 pts @ $97/pt, 180 pts @ $102/pt and finally 200 pts @ $98/pt. I have to admit I was surprised they took the one at $102/pt but I think I'll try my luck with AKV now.

 

[Ginamarie]

Wow - you were so lucky. We've tried for 3 weeks in a row with all being taken: 175 pts @ $97/pt, 180 pts @ $102/pt and finally 200 pts @ $98/pt. I have to admit I was surprised they took the one at $102/pt but I think I'll try my luck with AKV now.

That's exactly the switch I made when they bought my SS contract.
I'm paying more per point for AKL, but it's also three extra years on the contract.

 

[CCV]

CCV---$97-$21107-200-SSR-Aug-0/19, 200/20, 200/21, 200/22-seller pays closing costs- sent 11/20

 

[CCV]

my 2nd contract this week...

CCV---$168-$18036-100-VGF-Dec-0/19, 200/20, 100/21, 100/22- sent 11/20

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Wow - you were so lucky. We've tried for 3 weeks in a row with all being taken: 175 pts @ $97/pt, 180 pts @ $102/pt and finally 200 pts @ $98/pt. I have to admit I was surprised they took the one at $102/pt but I think I'll try my luck with AKV now.

It's probably the universe telling you that you are supposed to be an AKV owner. I mean... giraffes and epic lobby and awesome dining and pool table in the grand villa and both a value and a concierge level option and and and. Embrace your fate

 

[I Run Long]

It's probably the universe telling you that you are supposed to be an AKV owner. I mean... giraffes and epic lobby and awesome dining and pool table in the grand villa and both a value and a concierge level option and and and. Embrace your fate

I love it! I am definitely embracing my fate. Maybe it was meant to be. AKL was the first resort I ever stayed at on our very first visit - so I think it is meant to be.

 

[E2ME2]

Wow - you were so lucky. We've tried for 3 weeks in a row with all being taken: 175 pts @ $97/pt, 180 pts @ $102/pt and finally 200 pts @ $98/pt. I have to admit I was surprised they took the one at $102/pt but I think I'll try my luck with AKV now.

Yes - I realize that it was fortunate timing on my part.
The offer actually went forward in February, before the COVID Crisis and it passed ROFR in early March, but it took until mid-May to see the points in my account. My 2nd choice would have been AKV, and I still have them on my radar. I dream about getting either the Value or Concierge level. I'd like to try both in the future. Good Luck with your hunting.
I am probably going to wait for the January-February flood of contracts that usually pop up, to consider any more add-ons.

 

[Nikred513]

I passed Rofr Oct 30, and still no estoppel email/paperwork.... Maybe things are slow at First American, or maybe it's Disney. 2 of my other contracts passed Rofr at the same time, and we got estoppel last week (different closing agent, but that's probably correlation, not cause).

I just got my closing paperwork for my 2nd resale contract on 11/17/20 from First American. We also passed ROFR on 10/30/2020, but in the email on 10/30/2020 it did state closing/estoppel could take up to 4 weeks.

 

[E2ME2]

Wow - you were so lucky. We've tried for 3 weeks in a row with all being taken: 175 pts @ $97/pt, 180 pts @ $102/pt and finally 200 pts @ $98/pt. I have to admit I was surprised they took the one at $102/pt but I think I'll try my luck with AKV now.

Let us know when you bid on AKV, and we will send good ju-ju your way!
I just viewed your "about" info. and let me tell you - we LOVE Victoria, BC.
We have visited there a few times, and also spent time in Vancouver. It's absolutely beautiful there!

 

[softballmom3]

Thoughts (aka can I put this here or should it be another thread?)--- smaller AKV contract has 2020 points, seller agreed to pay MF for 2020 but wants $114 pp. After looking at ROFR list, I still think that's a little high? Is this wishful thinking?

 

[I Run Long]

Let us know when you bid on AKV, and we will send good ju-ju your way!
I just viewed your "about" info. and let me tell you - we LOVE Victoria, BC.
We have visited there a few times, and also spent time in Vancouver. It's absolutely beautiful there!

Believe me when I put in an offer and it gets accepted, I'll definitely be posting about it. I could use all the positive vibes out there.

Thanks! We love Victoria too - right now as I type this I am looking out from my desk at the ocean. Makes it hard to concentrate on "work".

 

[MICKIMINI]

Thoughts (aka can I put this here or should it be another thread?)--- smaller AKV contract has 2020 points, seller agreed to pay MF for 2020 but wants $114 pp. After looking at ROFR list, I still think that's a little high? Is this wishful thinking?

Sounds like a good deal to me!

 

[softballmom3]

Sounds like I good deal to me!

Thank you! My husband told me not to squabble over the difference in the long run but I'm still iffy lol! It is the perfect UY for us so maybe.....

 

[MICKIMINI]

Thank you! My husband told me not to squabble over the difference in the long run but I'm still iffy lol! It is the perfect UY for us so maybe.....

I'd go for it...I "went for it" four times this years LOL! Perfect UY is the key!