Sell Boardwalk, Buy Aulani ?

[gpts@disney]

Now that the current prices for BWV and AUL are about the same (~ $100/pt), I’m considering selling my BWV contract and buying an AUL one (with subsidized dues if possible). We loved AUL!

Pros: AUL expires 15 years later than BWV, ability to book AUL at 11 mos., could use AUL points (at 11 mos.) to send my daughters there for their honeymoons someday (currently 2 teenagers)

Cons: higher points to stay at AUL, cost of transportation to Oahu vs. FL, higher maintenance fees if not a subsidized contract, can’t book BWV at 11 mos., 10% commission to sell, closing costs

Am I missing anything? Thanks

 

[cvjw]

One of the resellers has an 8% commission special if you list this month. That would lessen the difference

 

[disneynutz]

Buy where you will be vacationing the most. If Hawaii buy there, if WDW keep BWV.

Bill

 

[njmeisje]

We sold our BCV and bought Aulani. Very happy we did it. We're done with WDW for a really long time. Good luck with your decision.

 

[suebeelin]

Are you on the west coast or east coast? If east and you will go every year DW, I wouldn't sell.

I just saw an aulani resale in the 80s with subsidized dues. I don't think that's the norm but what a price!! Tempting and nice... But we are going to DW for the foreseeable future.

If we lived on the the west coast and getting to Hawaii wasn't 11+ hours, the trade eoukd make sense

 

[djohn06]

Thanks For sharing this.

IMHO, if you are ok with staying at other resorts not BWV at WDW this could be a solid move. The extra years could make it worthwhile.