ROFR Thread Oct to Dec 2021 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[Jimmy Geppetto]

I can’t believe Disney will turn that around and sell it for $245pp. It’s like printing money!

Incentives are on right now. Doesn't help.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Anyone else think it’s tempting fate to post details when first submitted? Signed, paranoid lol.

Get on board! This is the best thread on DIS. Join us in our misery and our triumphs.

 

[DKZB]

I own 220 at VGF and 225 SSR. I’ve come to the realization that I need 200-300 more points. Do I take a shot at getting some good resale deal through the ROFR gauntlet or do I wait and see what VGF2 looks like? If I go for resale, which resort would you add?

 

[DKZB]

Get on board! This is the best thread on DIS. Join us in our misery and our triumphs.

i agree! The only reason I am on DIS is for this thread. You all are awesome!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I own 220 at VGF and 225 SSR. I’ve come to the realization that I need 200-300 more points. Do I take a shot at getting some good resale deal through the ROFR gauntlet or do I wait and see what VGF2 looks like? If I go for resale, which resort would you add?

AKV Value and Standard rooms make your points go veeeeeery far.

 

[Lorana]

JLG0705---$121-$29208-220-BRV@WL-Dec-0/20, 220/21, 220/22, 220/23- sent 11/8, taken 11/16

WOW. BRV taken at $121???

 

[JaqGus1620]

Anyone else think it’s tempting fate to post details when first submitted? Signed, paranoid lol.

Long time lurker. First time poster. New DVC member.
SSR 125pt Direct (just under the wire before minimum increased and SSR increased)
CCV 75 pts Resale

Hello Everyone! It feels wonderful to finally thank you for all of the valuable DVC info you provided over the years! This is definitely the best DVC thread and I enjoy the show as well.

I did not post my CCV resale contract when the seller accepted in August because I did not want anything to go wrong. Resale is not for the faint of heart. After passing ROFR in September, the seller took 50 days to execute the closing documents and all the while my $ had been wired and I was worried about 2021 pts. I also was concerned the seller may rescind the contract because the prices had increased over that period of time. Can they do that? The closing was today, but my point banking window is Nov. 30th, so not looking good.

Lessons learned. (1) ask for CY MF (2) wait to wire funds (3) buyer is at the mercy of the seller and Disney

Looking forward to my first DVC trip in May with my SSR points!

 

[DKZB]

Long time lurker. First time poster. New DVC member.
SSR 125pt Direct (just under the wire before minimum increased and SSR increased)
CCV 75 pts Resale

Hello Everyone! It feels wonderful to finally thank you for all of the valuable DVC info you provided over the years! This is definitely the best DVC thread and I enjoy the show as well.

I did not post my CCV resale contract when the seller accepted in August because I did not want anything to go wrong. Resale is not for the faint of heart. After passing ROFR in September, the seller took 50 days to execute the closing documents and all the while my $ had been wired and I was worried about 2021 pts. I also was concerned the seller may rescind the contract because the prices had increased over that period of time. Can they do that? The closing was today, but my point banking window is Nov. 30th, so not looking good.

Lessons learned. (1) ask for CY MF (2) wait to wire funds (3) buyer is at the mercy of the seller and Disney

Looking forward to my first DVC trip in May with my SSR points!

Thanks for joining us! Never too late to post the details even though it is closed!

You are likely going to be close to 11/30. As soon as you get the welcome home email I would call Member Services.

Also, while i have heard it can be hit or miss, I think most cast members I’ve spoken with are good people. IMHO if you are genuine with them and you have done everything you could have to get it banked by 11/30. It is possible (but never guaranteed) they they can make some magic happen.

Good luck, let us know what happens, and keep posting with us!

 

[DKZB]

AKV Value and Standard rooms make your points go veeeeeery far.

I have to say, I’ve never really thought about the value and standard rooms as a reason to own at AKL. Thank god we have been blessed to be able to afford it and are typically willing to spend more points for bigger and nicer accommodations. For example, we are going to AKL this spring and staying in a 2BR SV.

Should I reconsider in the future and be looking harder to book those less expensive rooms?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I have to say, I’ve never really thought about the value and standard rooms as a reason to own at AKL. Thank god we have been blessed to be able to afford it and are typically willing to spend more points for bigger and nicer accommodations. For example, we are going to AKL this spring and staying in a 2BR SV.

Should I reconsider in the future and be looking harder to book those less expensive rooms?

I consider some view upgrades very much worth it, and others not at all. At Aulani, for example, Ocean View is expensive but worth it, while Pool View is a horrible value.

In a handful of stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge, I've always been successful getting a partially obstructed savanna view that's categorized as a standard view because part of the balcony is behind a pole or something like that. Obviously there's no guarantee of that, but to me it's worth a shot.

The value rooms are "value" because they're slightly smaller, not because the view sucks. I wouldn't try to push their capacity right up to 8 adults, but I think they're an amazing space for something like a family of 5 that just wants to get everyone in their own bed.

 

[KStocker]

KStocker---$135-$7,985.21-50-SSR-June-0/20, 50/21, 50/22-sent 10/4-passed 10/26 Account created 11/24 Points added 11/26

 

[Chia1974]

I consider some view upgrades very much worth it, and others not at all. At Aulani, for example, Ocean View is expensive but worth it, while Pool View is a horrible value.

In a handful of stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge, I've always been successful getting a partially obstructed savanna view that's categorized as a standard view because part of the balcony is behind a pole or something like that. Obviously there's no guarantee of that, but to me it's worth a shot.

The value rooms are "value" because they're slightly smaller, not because the view sucks. I wouldn't try to push their capacity right up to 8 adults, but I think they're an amazing space for something like a family of 5 that just wants to get everyone in their own bed.

I don’t think using extra points for view is worth it. Those extra points can be used for longer vacation or standard rooms at a nicer resort.

 

[Lorana]

I have to say, I’ve never really thought about the value and standard rooms as a reason to own at AKL. Thank god we have been blessed to be able to afford it and are typically willing to spend more points for bigger and nicer accommodations. For example, we are going to AKL this spring and staying in a 2BR SV.

Should I reconsider in the future and be looking harder to book those less expensive rooms?

This is really a subjective question, as part of it matters as to what is important to you.

With value rooms, you still have a decent shot of getting a savanna room, and there’s a small chance with standard you might get one of those “secret” distant Savanna views.

While we’ve debated “stretching our points” with Standard views, part of what we love about the AKV is watching the animals. In particular *from our room.* Could I book standard view and go to one of the viewing areas? Sure. But there’s nothing quite like sitting with my cup of tea on the balcony of my room in early morning watching the animals wander about; that’s part of WHY I stay at AKV, so the view absolutely is worth it to me.

We stretch our points in other ways, usually through split stays, and do the first 1-2 nights in studios (especially as we tend to arrive after 9pm), book a 1BR instead of 2BR if it’s just the 4 of us, travel in cheaper point periods, or just go for a day or two less.

 

[DKZB]

This is really a subjective question, as part of it matters as to what is important to you.

With value rooms, you still have a decent shot of getting a savanna room, and there’s a small chance with standard you might get one of those “secret” distant Savanna views.

While we’ve debated “stretching our points” with Standard views, part of what we love about the AKV is watching the animals. In particular *from our room.* Could I book standard view and go to one of the viewing areas? Sure. But there’s nothing quite like sitting with my cup of tea on the balcony of my room in early morning watching the animals wander about; that’s part of WHY I stay at AKV, so the view absolutely is worth it to me.

We stretch our points in other ways, usually through split stays, and do the first 1-2 nights in studios (especially as we tend to arrive after 9pm), book a 1BR instead of 2BR if it’s just the 4 of us, travel in cheaper point periods, or just go for a day or two less.

Can't agree more. I tend to agree with Cap's assessment and comparison that "Pool View" is probably not worth it while "Ocean View" most likely is. that is a very personal call. I would rather know that I will get that Savannah View and just plan for it by buying more points. Going along those lines, has anyone had experiences with the Club Level rooms? They seem to be booked up at the 7 month mark so people must like them!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I don’t think using extra points for view is worth it.

In general I agree, and that was my main original point. Animal Kingdom Lodge is the resort that gives you the biggest "discount" for booking lower-tier room categories, but you really need to own there to have reliable access to them.

Though I'll say, AKL Savanna and Aulani Ocean are the two rooms I consider "special." Grand Cali Theme Park View (only available on cash reservations) also fits into that category.

Those extra points can be used for longer vacation or standard rooms at a nicer resort.

I find that "nicer" with DVC basically comes down to "resort that has been refurbished most recently." In 2021, Saratoga Springs is "nicer" than Beach Club, as far as I'm concerned. Obviously, this doesn't correspond to points charts very much.

This is really a subjective question, as part of it matters as to what is important to you.

With value rooms, you still have a decent shot of getting a savanna room, and there’s a small chance with standard you might get one of those “secret” distant Savanna views.

While we’ve debated “stretching our points” with Standard views, part of what we love about the AKV is watching the animals. In particular *from our room.* Could I book standard view and go to one of the viewing areas? Sure. But there’s nothing quite like sitting with my cup of tea on the balcony of my room in early morning watching the animals wander about; that’s part of WHY I stay at AKV, so the view absolutely is worth it to me.

We stretch our points in other ways, usually through split stays, and do the first 1-2 nights in studios (especially as we tend to arrive after 9pm), book a 1BR instead of 2BR if it’s just the 4 of us, travel in cheaper point periods, or just go for a day or two less.

To echo the "it depends" angle... I don't think I've ever spent more than 10 minutes on a Walt Disney World balcony. Aulani, yep. Hilton Head, yep. But never WDW. We love love love AKL but for us it's the lobby and the food, so we prioritize Jambo. We also feel strongly that 8 nights is the perfect length of trip for us, and we hate split stays, so more often than not we sacrifice all of our room preferences to be able to get one single room for 8 nights through.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I don’t think using extra points for view is worth it. Those extra points can be used for longer vacation or standard rooms at a nicer resort.

Respectfully, disagree. Those views are exactly why we stay there. Then again, for us, there is no 'nicer resort', so we're a bit biased. The points to have a savanna view and enjoy breakfast with the animals is one of the top reasons we bought (and bought some more!) and have stayed at AKV.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Then again, for us, there is no 'nicer resort', so we're a bit biased.

For me, considering all United States Disney resorts (including non-DVC), it goes:

1. Aulani
*Big Gap*
2. Grand Cal
3. Animal Kingdom Lodge
4. Polynesian
5. Disneyland Hotel
*Big Gap*
6. Wilderness Lodge (incl. BRV/CCV)
*Big Gap*
Everything Else

 

[thanxfornoticin]

For me, considering all United States Disney resorts (including non-DVC), it goes:

1. Aulani
*Big Gap*
2. Grand Cal
3. Animal Kingdom Lodge
4. Polynesian
5. Disneyland Hotel
*Big Gap*
6. Wilderness Lodge (incl. BRV/CCV)
*Big Gap*
Everything Else

AKV and Grand Cali are 1A and 1B for us - had to cancel Aulani last year for obvious reasons, but hoping to add that as 1C when we try it again (for our first time) next year! Or, perhaps as you've said, that will be the new #1! Thanks.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Question, please. There is a lot of great information out here about resales and ROFR. But weeding through can be difficult! My question is do we have a sense of where Disney has been standing on BCV resales, and perhaps what cost threshold they seem to be taking the contracts? I know it can be unpredictable, but wondering what folks might be seeing for that resort. Thanks.

 

[Adg0428]

Question, please. There is a lot of great information out here about resales and ROFR. But weeding through can be difficult! My question is do we have a sense of where Disney has been standing on BCV resales, and perhaps what cost threshold they seem to be taking the contracts? I know it can be unpredictable, but wondering what folks might be seeing for that resort. Thanks.

On the first page it shows what prices have been taken. You could also go back to the previous ROFR thread too