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

[HIRyeDVC]

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.

How about view categories at BLT? As a recent owner, I’m debating if SV rooms are the way to go since it’s the most booked out at 11 months. I understand the points savings but we stayed in a LV 1BR and the view was so serene. But as an owner, I feel compelled to take advantage of the 11 month window and get the SV rooms to save points (esp in the 2BR category) because LV rooms are a plenty. Thoughts?

 

[thanxfornoticin]

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

Thank you. I'm a bit new to the thread, but now I understand what to look for since you pointed me the correct direction.

 

[Chia1974]

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.

BCV is still selling at a crazy high prices(resale and direct) for 2042. It doesn’t do anything for me except for the location. However I love BWV, it actually has nice Boardwalk view rooms for same amount of points as BCV no view. I bought BWV mainly for heavy Epcot and HS days, standard studio with low points is what I want.

 

[Chia1974]

How about view categories at BLT? As a recent owner, I’m debating if SV rooms are the way to go since it’s the most booked out at 11 months. I understand the points savings but we stayed in a LV 1BR and the view was so serene. But as an owner, I feel compelled to take advantage of the 11 month window and get the SV rooms to save points (esp in the 2BR category) because LV rooms are a plenty. Thoughts?

I’d probably do it for Happily Ever After but not for Enchantment. We watch Enchantment from the elevator waiting area at BLT on the 15th floor with no extra points needed. Lol

 

[thanxfornoticin]

BCV is still selling at a crazy high prices(resale and direct) for 2042. It doesn’t do anything for me except for the location. However I love BWV, it actually has nice Boardwalk view rooms for same amount of points as BCV no view. I bought BWV mainly for heavy Epcot and HS days, standard studio with low points is what I want.

Isn't that part of the beauty of DVC, though? Different strokes for different folks. Heck, different likes at different points in our lives, even! We like the option to stay at BCV during Arts Festival. We also love the pool. We've had some less than stellar experiences at BWV and won't stay there anymore - but that's our experience and choice. Glad you found a home you love!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Isn't that part of the beauty of DVC, though? Different strokes for different folks.

Nope. Not for Beach Club people.

"Different strokes for different folks, but dunk on Beach Club owners every chance you get because those people be crazy."

See also: Riviera owners under the age of 65.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I’d probably do it for Happily Ever After but not for Enchantment. We watch Enchantment from the elevator waiting area at BLT on the 15th floor with no extra points needed. Lol

I always wondered about the elevator waiting areas. Do they get crowded? Is there music piped in?

 

[HIRyeDVC]

BCV is still selling at a crazy high prices(resale and direct) for 2042. It doesn’t do anything for me except for the location. However I love BWV, it actually has nice Boardwalk view rooms for same amount of points as BCV no view. I bought BWV mainly for heavy Epcot and HS days, standard studio with low points is what I want.

I prefer BCV over BWV but definitely easier to book a room at BWV. I’d love to buy BCV but the price is too steep.

 

[Chia1974]

I always wondered about the elevator waiting areas. Do they get crowded? Is there music piped in?

No music, it was just us and another family. We watched twice at the MK already. We decided we didn’t like the show and canceled reservation for California Grill.

 

[princesscinderella]

It’s crazy the buying spree Disney is on and all the resorts aren’t safe it seems. I think they are taking advantage of no dues reimbursement for 2021 points right now.

 

[rubybutt]

Brokers are making a killing off you and I.... and Disney!

Bummer.

We should get at least a free dole whip

 

[E2ME2]

I prefer BCV over BWV but definitely easier to book a room at BWV. I’d love to buy BCV but the price is too steep.

I'm hoping this is BCV's last hoorah before the Fall (& I mean the fall in price)
I picked up a small BCV in the Mid-COVID timeframe for $140/Pt, and was hoping to add on another similar purchase, prior to the sudden rise in BCV-resale & the attack of the ROFR-Monster. I will have to remain patient until such time as those prices slope back down into the $140 neighborhood again. We like BWV also, but BCV is our preference, with EPCOT access, SAB-Pool, and Beaches&Cream setting it apart from BWV.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Beaches&Cream

 

[HIRyeDVC]

LOL! Honestly, I think it’s mostly hype too. The food is good but not that good. And the kitchen sink is ridiculously gluttonous and supports Disney CFO‘s comment about portion size and waistlines. But overall, its a fun place to eat while swimming at SAB.

 

[rubybutt]

Nope. Not for Beach Club people.

"Different strokes for different folks, but dunk on Beach Club owners every chance you get because those people be crazy."

See also: Riviera owners under the age of 65.

Hey. Leave RIV out of this.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I'm hoping this is BCV's last hoorah before the Fall (& I mean the fall in price)
I picked up a small BCV in the Mid-COVID timeframe for $140/Pt, and was hoping to add on another similar purchase, prior to the sudden rise in BCV-resale & the attack of the ROFR-Monster. I will have to remain patient until such time as those prices slope back down into the $140 neighborhood again. We like BWV also, but BCV is our preference, with EPCOT access, SAB-Pool, and Beaches&Cream setting it apart from BWV.

I honestly don’t see a fall coming for another 10 years. I’d consider buying now if it wasn’t consistently listed for $160+. It’s crazy.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

No music, it was just us and another family. We watched twice at the MK already. We decided we didn’t like the show and canceled reservation for California Grill.

That bad huh? I guess I don’t know what I’m missing. I tried watching Happily Ever After back in August in the park but couldn’t handle the massive crowd during the height of the Delta pandemic. Watching it from the Contemporary walkway was alright but not the same. I’ll definitely will haveto try the elevator waiting area, at least until TOTW opens back up.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

But overall, its a fun place to eat while swimming at SAB.

Except that you need to make your reservations at 67 days out and God forbid you have a party of 5.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Except that you need to make your reservations at 67 days out and God forbid you have a party of 5.

Sure, but isn’t that the case for most Disney restaurants these days?

 

[StacyLovesDisney]

If you were to buy Riviera direct and decide one year to rent those points out are they valid for any resort or just Riviera?