Which home resort is the best?

[adamak]

Just wondering.... which resort has the lowest due, which one "bang for the point" (probably OKW), and which one is the most sought after? How does one compare the cost of BCV vs BWV?

I have BWV as my home resort. I just don't know how much more dues I'm paying for BWV vs the other resorts.... Does BCV cost more for dues and points?

 

[KNWVIKING]

I'm guessing 3 pages before this thread is locked.

 

[Terry S]

Well, at first I wasn't going to touch this with a ten foot pole, but to answer your questions about dues and points.

BCV dues are $3.77 a point and the points to stay there are the same as BWV preferred view.

As far as which resort is best, I think that is all a personal preference.

 

[DebbieB]

Which is the best? The one that fits your vacation style best. For myself, I like both OKW & BWV for different reasons, for different vacation times. But I chose BWV because I want to stay there in early December and knew it would be difficult at 7 months. OKW is easy to get at 7 months for May. So to be able to do that, it's worth the extra dues for me. BWV vs BCV - the difference in dues is only a few cents - BWV is $3.96, BCV is $3.77. One advantage to BWV - you have the standard points level to stretch your points (which I use), BCV you have Stormalong Bay. Again, the right answer is whatever works for you.

 

[Caskbill]

OKW dues are currently 3.22

As for myself, the 'best' resort is whichever one I'm staying in at the time. That's what's great about DVC. Depending on what kind of mood I'm in for a particular trip, I can pick a resort that meets that requirement.

Large and laid-back = OKW
In the middle of the action = BWV
Country Livin' = VWL
Haven't stayed in BCV obviously, but will probably love it also.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Well, I guess the way to answer this is to describe my favorite resort in an manner that trashes and demeans the other resorts.... something like I certainly don't think a resort witout a pool slilde blah blah blah...... NOT.

There was a great thread recently about what are the the best things about each of the resorts, which I thought was a nice way to compare. Personally, I don't think the difference in maintenance costs is anything to be concerned about, it pales in comparison to where you like to stay in the 11 month window.

 

[ncligs]

Where is Rich????????

 

[Richyams]

OKW wins by so far its not even funny.

OKW is much larger than any pf the pther resprts and it has been owned for much longer also. For those reasons alone it is easier to get a reservation.

OKW rooms are 25% larger the BWV/VWL/BCV rooms. BWV point schedules are 25-100% higher then OKW. BWV dues are more than 25% than OKW. Therefore, BWV dues are 75% than OKW per sq ft per night.

Personally, we feel cramped in the tiny units at BWV. The dining area is a joke at BWV. You get a two bedroom unit that will sleep eight, yet has a dining room table designed for two. For a quich trip with just the two of us, BWV has some appeal, but for any real vacation, OKW wins hands down.

The opinions above are my own. Generally, I am always right and my opinions are better than anyone who disagrees with me.

 

[Beth]

<i>EVERYBODY</I> sing....

Oh LORD - it's hard - to be humble....

 

[chris1gill]

Originally posted by Richyams
OKW rooms are 25% larger the BWV/VWL/BCV rooms. BWV point schedules are 25-100% higher then OKW. BWV dues are more than 25% than OKW. Therefore, BWV dues are 75% than OKW per sq ft per night.

Now I'm a happy BW & OKW owner, but I've missed this spiel, I always get a grin on my face when I read it But, Rich has stayed at the BWV's before, so it can't be THAT bad!!

No, really, I think Caskbill has it laid right out for you... He identified the feel of each resort, so you have to decide which theme you're in the mood for.

About the dues, it's not a significant amount of money... for a 150 point contract, you pay an extra 100.00 per year at the BW over OKW... Not at all a factor in our decision...

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

Which home resort is the best?

For me, it's my home resort: VWL!

 

[rbuzzotta]

Let's see...........OKW because it's HOME!

OKW....when we need our space, quiet and the feel of being home. IMO, the best of both worlds.....we have peace and quiet and can quicly get to where the action is.....

VWL........when we want a little more action and close proximity to MK

VB.......for pure R & R (fun too!)

Haven't stayed at BWV or BCV yet but when my DD's get older I am sure they will want to stay where the action is........

I guess the best resort is everyone's HOME resort.....Why else would they buy there??

 

[downontheBW]

You asked "Which home resort is best?"; I'll rephrase that to "Which is the best home resort?" I think that's the same question. I feel fortunate to have bought at BWV. I originally wanted to wait for VWL because we liked WL so much but am glad we bought where we did. The #1 reason is that I have the 11 month window on BWV standard view so the points are about the same as OKW.

I plan to reserve at whatever DVC resort we happen to feel like staying at the time. You've heard all the arguments for each resort and they're true. I'm glad we have the option to stay at each resort. I'm looking forward to staying at DI after it opens, too. The hard part is deciding on which resort - what a tough problem to have!

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

You guys have just given me an incentive for buying a BWV add-on or 150 point resale. So far BWV is my least favorite resort but I love EPCOT...being able to stay close for fewer points is a huge plus.

 

[DeeP]

It is really very simple. Just sit back and think about all the WDW resorts, they are priced from the lowest to the highest according to how nice the resort is, the location of the resort, the amenities the resort offers, etc. That is why the range of WDW resorts go from the Value resorts to the Deluxe with the All Stars resorts at one end of the spectrum and the Grand Floridaian at the high end of the spectrum. The WDW resorts go from the least to the best and the prices reflect this. Disney does this very well with their resorts and the DVC resorts are no exception. We all know and love Disney but we also know that they will get every last penny they can possibly get, there is a reason the DVC resorts are priced the way they are, just like there is a reason the All Stars vs the GF are priced the way they are. You get what you pay for .

It all boils down to lower points & dues yields large units, remote location, 1 source of transportation, no hotel amenities, far from parks, no nighttime entertainment, 1 restaurant, 1 gift shop.
Higher points & dues yields smaller units, fantastic location, several types of transportation, full deluxe hotel amenities, within walking distance or a boat ride to major parks, tons of nighttime entertainment, numerous restaurants and shops. You get what you pay for.

 

[downontheBW]

DeeP,

I don't completely agree with your statements about quantity of points corresponding to the quality of a resort. BWV, VWL and BCV basically have an equivalent point structure. BWV standard view was added to satify those who complained that the points were too high in comparison to OKW. I believe that DVC guessed at the points structure for Disney Vacation Club (now OKW) back when it first opened a decade ago. Once DVC caught on and the economy improved, when BWV opened they realized that they could charge more points - so they did. Just my opinion.

 

[GraceDVC]

Best home resort? Well, I think that the 11-month window should be your guide: Select the resort that you would want for a family reunion, or a holiday vacation. For us, that means OKW with its larger accommodations, including GVs. When we are by ourselves, we visit the other DVCs at the 7-month window and have never had a problem making ressies. We feel that owning at OKW gives us many advantages, including lower dues per year.

 

[Peterd]

Dee, excellent post! Can't explain it any better.

As for why the BW offered the standard view rates comparable to OKW, A higher up at the BW told us it was because people complained about NOT getting a view of the BW, and getting the front of the resort view instead for the same price.

Best Home resort is where ever you're happy at. I don't think the question was why do you hate other resorts. You would think you could ask a simple question without Archie feeling the need to bash resorts that were not his. Sounds like BWV envy.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Originally posted by Peterd
...Best Home resort is where ever you're happy at...

Indeed, this is likely the ONLY correct answer.

 

[sgtdisney]

You really need to decide what resort appeals to you most. For us, we bought when there was only OKW. If we had had the options of chosing from the other resorts we would have still chosen OKW.. I truly prefer the OKW experience to the other resorts. We have been going to Disney World every year for over 20 years at this point. For us it has become less about doing marathon park hopping and more about enjoying the resort experience of all of Disney World. Even before OKW existed we stayed in what is now the Disney Institute villas.. We did this because we liked the space. That is why OKW and the DVC worked out so well for us.

The fact that OKW has only one restaurant and one shop doesn't bother me in the least. Being in Orlando as much as we have been, I find myself going off property more and more often to experience all of what Orlando has to offer. I expect as we continue to go over the years, this may be even more true for us as our children get older. For me, I would prefer to pay less dues than to pay dues for services that we don't use.

The DVC is all about options. That is the great thing about it. Every resort has a different feel and and different flavor. Really, only you know what is best for you. They are all wonderful resorts, which can make the decision tough...

Bottom line, the other posters are right on when they say the Best Resort is the one you like best.