3rd Contract: BCV or VWL? - The DIS Discussion Forums

SpaceMountain77 · 10-30-2012, 04:41 PM

Hi everyone,

Tonight, I need some "add-on" advice. I currently have two small contracts at Kidani Village and am looking to add on a third small contract (50-75 points) at Beach Club or Wilderness Lodge. I am very familiar with both resorts, from rooms and views to amenities. However, I am not as familiar with booking advantage. Whenever I log into the system, both always seem difficult to book (BCV: Flower & Garden, Food & Wine; VWL: fall and winter months). I would sincerely appreciate any suggestions on which would be a better add on.

Thanks!

disneynutz · 10-30-2012, 04:59 PM

We own both due to the fact that they are popular resorts and we like to book both at 11 months.

I would decide based on which park(s) or areas you like the best. MK or DHS/Epcot.

Bill

amypetecar · 10-30-2012, 06:55 PM

If you have to choose, conventional wisdom would be to buy BCV for the booking advantage. That said, VWL can br purchased for less than beach club

ttepsich · 10-30-2012, 08:27 PM

We are partial to BCV. We have 3 small contracts there and are awaiting ROFR news on a forth. I did consider VWL but the BCV contract came up first. Those small contracts are nearly impossible to snag. You really have to be quick!

BridgetR3 · 10-30-2012, 08:51 PM

Not to hijack his thread but if you own say 100 points at VWL and 50 points at BCV, can you use all 150 points at BCV at the 11th month window?

SpaceMountain77 · 10-30-2012, 08:59 PM

No, you could only use the 50 points at BCV. To make the 150, you would have needed to bank points from the previous year and borrow from the next year.

BridgetR3 · 10-30-2012, 09:21 PM

Thank you. That's what I thought but I got a little confused after reading this post and thought it was possible.

DisDad07 · 10-31-2012, 07:56 AM

We go to FWF every year an I wish I owned at BCV, for a better shot at the 11 months to get a room . We enjoy nomatter where we end up staying, but to be at BCV and just walk there is alot nicer.

nalajms · 10-31-2012, 08:51 AM

We already own at BWV, but I would still go for BCV. For the times we travel, it's harder to get into BCV.

Plus, I think once they open at GF, there will be more options at MK.

AJA · 10-31-2012, 09:05 AM

We own at BCV so you know what I'd suggest.

I guess it comes down to when you're visiting the most. If you love Thanksgiving or Christmas time then VWL might have an edge....any other time of year I'd go with BCV and the 11 month booking window there (especially if you love having pool time!).

SpaceMountain77 · 10-31-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks everyone!

During the past hour, I checked the deluxe studio availability at BCV and VWL from 11/1/12 to 6/7/13. Based on your comments and availability, I am going to add on a BCV contract. It seems much easier to book VWL at the 7 month window than BCV.

Actually, as of 8:30pm, VWL was open from April 4 to June 6, 2013; BCV was much more limited.

10-30-2012, 04:41 PM	#1
SpaceMountain77 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 162	3rd Contract: BCV or VWL? Hi everyone, Tonight, I need some "add-on" advice. I currently have two small contracts at Kidani Village and am looking to add on a third small contract (50-75 points) at Beach Club or Wilderness Lodge. I am very familiar with both resorts, from rooms and views to amenities. However, I am not as familiar with booking advantage. Whenever I log into the system, both always seem difficult to book (BCV: Flower & Garden, Food & Wine; VWL: fall and winter months). I would sincerely appreciate any suggestions on which would be a better add on. Thanks!

10-30-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
disneynutz Earning My Ears One At A Time Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 14,479	We own both due to the fact that they are popular resorts and we like to book both at 11 months. I would decide based on which park(s) or areas you like the best. MK or DHS/Epcot. Bill __________________

10-30-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
ttepsich Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	We are partial to BCV. We have 3 small contracts there and are awaiting ROFR news on a forth. I did consider VWL but the BCV contract came up first. Those small contracts are nearly impossible to snag. You really have to be quick! __________________ http://members.cox.net/disneyvacatio...c_sigs/bcv.jpg

10-30-2012, 08:51 PM	#5
BridgetR3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 679 miles from WDW Posts: 1,137	Not to hijack his thread but if you own say 100 points at VWL and 50 points at BCV, can you use all 150 points at BCV at the 11th month window? __________________ Me DH DS11 DS7 Ongoing Trip Report - A Heaping Helping of Disney with a Side Dish of Drama

10-30-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
BridgetR3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 679 miles from WDW Posts: 1,137	Thank you. That's what I thought but I got a little confused after reading this post and thought it was possible. __________________ Me DH DS11 DS7 Ongoing Trip Report - A Heaping Helping of Disney with a Side Dish of Drama

10-30-2012, 06:55 PM	#3
amypetecar DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 626	If you have to choose, conventional wisdom would be to buy BCV for the booking advantage. That said, VWL can br purchased for less than beach club

10-30-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
SpaceMountain77 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 162	No, you could only use the 50 points at BCV. To make the 150, you would have needed to bank points from the previous year and borrow from the next year.

10-31-2012, 07:56 AM	#8
DisDad07 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 234	We go to FWF every year an I wish I owned at BCV, for a better shot at the 11 months to get a room . We enjoy nomatter where we end up staying, but to be at BCV and just walk there is alot nicer. __________________ Upcoming Vacations Animal Kingdom Jambo - October 2012 Old Key West or Vero Beach - June 2013 We have stayed @........ Old Key West DVC, June 2011, Oct 2012 Animal Kingdom Jambo House DVC - March 2008 & May 2009 Beach Club DVC - Sept 2010 Animal Kingdom Kidani Village DVC - June 2010 Saratoga Springs - DVC Oct 2008, Oct 2009 & Oct 2011 Port Orleans Riverside - May 2005 & June 2006 Disney's Caribbean - June 1992 & Oct 1994

10-31-2012, 08:51 AM	#9
nalajms Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ct Posts: 173	We already own at BWV, but I would still go for BCV. For the times we travel, it's harder to get into BCV. Plus, I think once they open at GF, there will be more options at MK.

10-31-2012, 09:05 AM	#10
AJA DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,076	We own at BCV so you know what I'd suggest. I guess it comes down to when you're visiting the most. If you love Thanksgiving or Christmas time then VWL might have an edge....any other time of year I'd go with BCV and the 11 month booking window there (especially if you love having pool time!).

10-31-2012, 08:35 PM	#11
SpaceMountain77 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 162	Thanks everyone! During the past hour, I checked the deluxe studio availability at BCV and VWL from 11/1/12 to 6/7/13. Based on your comments and availability, I am going to add on a BCV contract. It seems much easier to book VWL at the 7 month window than BCV. Actually, as of 8:30pm, VWL was open from April 4 to June 6, 2013; BCV was much more limited.

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