PolyRob
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Re digging this back up as some situations have changed..
Always was planning to move back to CA but I think now we're leaning towards moving somewhere that's around 3.5 to 4 hours away instead of 15 to 20 mins from DL potentially in a couple years.
Some things haven't changed like me wanting a home resort near MK. I feel like I like the idea of Poly though more than the actual resort itself? I do want direct points though but I don't like how crowded the resort feels even though we love the theming and despite the sour taste my stay in the tower left me I'm willing to give it another chance. Home resort priority seems important for the tower but the charts are so steep, I don't think 150 to 200 will go that far?
On the other hand we really liked our mini stay at BLT and like the value it offers with it being one of the most economical resorts as a resale contract. Then again.. do we really even need home resort priority? I'm okay with using my AKV to book lake view 1BRs and same for my AUL points.. but should I be considering flipping my AKV and switching it to BLT for lower dues/fixing the UY and home resort priority even though I'll take a hit from the broker fees and etc?
Which brings me back to the first point.. unfortunately I don't have an unlimited amount of money but it would be nice to have a home resort in California just so I don't necessarily have to stay with family in CA. Disneyland I don't see as our vacation destination but if I'm going to stay somewhere in CA that's not my parents place in SoCal, it would be nice for it to be at Disneyland as we still of course enjoy it. We would be able to use it as our place to stay during the holidays and take the kids. Which then brings me to the next point VGC or VDH? I prefer VGC as a resort and the theming and location. Also if I sell it back later, I will get it the full value back. VDH on the other hand I could use as a direct SAP+.
I'm rambling here to type out all of my thoughts and if you actually read all of this I applaud you. Essentially I'm trying to figure out which combination of 2 resorts I should do with me wanting predominantly direct points.
PVB direct/BLT resale?
PVB direct/VDH direct?
PVB direct/VGC resale?
BLT resale/VGC resale?
BLT resale/VDH direct?
And to add on top of that, drop AKV or no and replace with more of the points above?
Would you be planning DL trips far enough in advance to utilize 7-11 month VGC booking?
If so I vote PVB direct/VGC resale (sorry, probably the most expensive option

Poly direct has ok incentives and it could change for the better. You have an April UY so you are in no rush at all to buy unless you want a welcome home trip booked for you in your current UY. PVB direct will also let you book RIV which you like and VDH for last minute availability on a quick weekend or something since you won't be that far away.
If you're not booking value or club rooms IDK that home resort advantage at AKV is necessary if you truly want a MK resort and a DL resort. Would you feel ok with the loss based on trips taken and consolidating UYs? That's how I would make that decision.
If you do end up picking resale contracts I would wait to see some of the commercial renting dust settle. If people are offloading contracts that could help lower some prices. It could be a double-edged sword selling AKV though
