Looking at the resorts you own, I can see why the situation doesn't resonate with you as much as it does with owners such as
@keishashadow and myself. Something is always available at Riviera, VGF, and Saratoga as well as OKW at 7 months for me. The only room that goes faster is the Tower studio, and I've gotten that at 7 months.
Same for
@Chuck S - Old Key West will have availability. It's even possible to snag a grand villa at 7 months as they have more of them. Not that expensive and a great layout.
With all due respect to both of you as Moderators, you are not facing the same challenges at the 11 month window as a Boardwalk owner who wants to have a fair chance to book a vacation for their own use at a resort they've owned for decades.
Many of us feel the same as you. BWV has been a sold out resort for a long time. There are always resales at every resort. What stands out is that getting what was normal has changed in the last 3-5 years, when the appeal of a great location, low
point charts and moderate dues became obvious to those that want to make money by renting as opposed to vacationing. With a night as low as 9 points per night and dues of approx $8.67 per point, it's pretty difficult to lose. It's not even speculation. It's a sure thing. The next step is getting the rooms, that's where the bots come in.
In 20 years or less, Riviera will be the 'bargain' with access to two parks. BWV will be in the process of being resold, and it won't be cheap the next time around. The
points charts will probably be doubled. Another possibility is that the hotel side become villas as well.