We are thinking of buying 100 pts direct and later add on resale (probably at Saratoga Springs). Before anyone asks: Yes, we are buying direct first for the perks as they are important to us. I also have no interest in resale restrictions at Riviera (and higher point totals). Yes, we are OK with staying at Saratoga Springs if necessary.
We would most likely travel to D-World around the week of Labor day, and potentially end of December. However, as a wrinkle, we may also occasionally consider a visit, either to D-World, D-Land, or HHI/VB in March (short 3 night trip to get away from the winter) or May (memorial day - though less likely than March). I don't think we would travel all that much to Disney Resorts in January, February, June, or July.
What is the optimal Use Year? I'm thinking August, and maybe June? If we wanted to add on later, it seems like June and December has a LOT of resale contracts. August, a little less. Does that factor into the equation at all? I mean we can just wait for the right contract to come along.
Also, if we buy direct, is the optimal strategy to buy before the use year month? E.g., if buying a June UY, then buy before June 2020 (April or May) to get 2019 UY points. Similarly, for an August UY, then buying before August 2020.
We would most likely travel to D-World around the week of Labor day, and potentially end of December. However, as a wrinkle, we may also occasionally consider a visit, either to D-World, D-Land, or HHI/VB in March (short 3 night trip to get away from the winter) or May (memorial day - though less likely than March). I don't think we would travel all that much to Disney Resorts in January, February, June, or July.
What is the optimal Use Year? I'm thinking August, and maybe June? If we wanted to add on later, it seems like June and December has a LOT of resale contracts. August, a little less. Does that factor into the equation at all? I mean we can just wait for the right contract to come along.
Also, if we buy direct, is the optimal strategy to buy before the use year month? E.g., if buying a June UY, then buy before June 2020 (April or May) to get 2019 UY points. Similarly, for an August UY, then buying before August 2020.