We just signed up!!! Questions on VB

[garrett79]

Thanks again for everyone's opinion, including Rich's. I can definitely understand his points just maybe not the way they were presented. LooHoo, going back to the exchange, what kind of points did it take to get the exchange?What was the average needed?

 

[LooHoo]

Garrett,
Scotland for Aug in a 2 bedroom cost me 176 points which is the cost of a one bedroom in adventure season. England was the same. A lot depends on the time of year you want to go- weather it is high season or low. When you call MS they can give you a ball park idea of what the exchange will cost you. When the match is found they will be able to tell you exactly the amount. So far I have found the trades to be very economical with my points. Remember get on the list as soon as possible. Also if you decide to change your exchange and try for something else whatever you do dont cancelle just have ms make the changes to the exsisting search so you wont loose your place on the list. Any other questions please feel free to ask.

KAY

 

[dianeschlicht]

I am so glad I own at OKW and love it there. I don't understand the reasoning behind not building more Grand Villas at the new resorts.

Disneydiane

 

[PamOKW]

I think since the resorts are so small they went for maximum flexibility. The studio, 1-bed and 2-bed are all interchangeable. A GV would be a stand-alone and they must not see a demand for it.

 

[Dan Murfman]

I read the first two pages and had to answer someone's question about BWV owners staying at OKW. After buying in March at BWV we had our first stay at BWV in September and loved it and thought we would always stay there. Well we just got back from a trip to OKW 1/20 thru 1/24 and my wife now wants to sell our BWV points and by OKW points. She liked it that much. I did like the rooms better and the cheaper point costs but I did miss being on the boardwalk.

1976 Fort Wilderness
1987 Off Site
1988 CBR
1996 CBR
1999 Wilderness Lodge
2000 BWV
2001 OKW

 

[PamOKW]

You've got a very smart wife there Dan!

I love OKW so much I didn't have much interest in BWV. But, once I stayed there, I can appreciate having times when I'd love to be closer to the action, especially on shorter trips and it is a terrific resort. I think we're all lucky that we have these two wonderful resorts to choose from. Some may find they don't like one or the other but I think a lot of people will love and appreciate the different experiences of mixing things up once in awhile.

[This message was edited by PamOKW on 02-13-01 at 05:36 PM.]

 

[Dean]

LooHoo, I assume the exchanges were not instand matches and were in fact ongoing searches for 1 BR units where they offered you a 2 BR instead. This will happen not uncommonly for ongoing searches but will never happen for an instant match.

Dean

 

[LooHoo]

Dean,
Yes you are correct the 2 bedroom was offered after being placed on the list. It took about 2 weeks to come up with a hit and then another 2 weeks for the 2 bedroom. Some locations I have been told only offer 2 beedroom units and they exchange for a 1 bedroom point exchange. I have been offered those units before on the day of calling even though I requested a 1 bedroom. That was not the case for this trade. England was a 1 bedroom unit. Scotland was 2 . I dont mind a 2 bedroom for the price of a 1 bedroom but I feel badly cause we dont need all that space and someone else may need it.

 

[PKK/MJK]

Gee, that is an old line. I remember our DVC Rep using it when we bought points in 1993. Then, I believe it was true--most people didn't worry too much about the 11 month window. Now they do--especially when they have a specific time they want to go to WDW and they cannot be flexible--or they want a GV--or their heart is set on BWV.

Phil and Mary Jo

WDW--82,83,85,87,89,93,95,96, 97,98,99,00,01
DVC/OKW

 

[LooHoo]

PKK'
Dont understand what you are referring too!