I've been wanting to buy a small VGC contract on resale. But they're difficult to come across. How realistic is booking VGC 7 months out for a studio/1BR if you have a different home resort?
Availability at exactly 7 months is generally only a room or two. Pete didn't even bother doing charts for VGC. No point.Bumping this thread as we've been debating on entering the DVC market for Sleep Away Points to use at VGC since we're Southern California folk that frequent DL frequently off season and use off-site properties most of the time. Willing to do VGC at the SSR entry points for ~$250 per night stays on the studio or 1BR.
We do plan out to 7 months so can do that, and typically do our stays in Feb/Mar time frame too.
Can someone check on the availability of those times?
We may to a rental points route but don't mind getting into a small SSR contract if it serves as a good commit for VGC --- challenge is the 8AM EST/5AM PST release..
Bumping this thread as we've been debating on entering the DVC market for Sleep Away Points to use at VGC since we're Southern California folk that frequent DL frequently off season and use off-site properties most of the time. Willing to do VGC at the SSR entry points for ~$250 per night stays on the studio or 1BR.
We do plan out to 7 months so can do that, and typically do our stays in Feb/Mar time frame too.
Can someone check on the availability of those times?
We may to a rental points route but don't mind getting into a small SSR contract if it serves as a good commit for VGC --- challenge is the 8AM EST/5AM PST release..
I am doing this strategy too because it is totally feasible as SoCal residents. I am self-employed, so I can take advantage of the occasional kids' Winter and Summer breaks mid-week. For busy seasons, I am closing on a 160 pt VGC contract to book 11-month window for special events at Disneyland.Bumping this thread as we've been debating on entering the DVC market for Sleep Away Points to use at VGC since we're Southern California folk that frequent DL frequently off season and use off-site properties most of the time. Willing to do VGC at the SSR entry points for ~$250 per night stays on the studio or 1BR.
We do plan out to 7 months so can do that, and typically do our stays in Feb/Mar time frame too.
Can someone check on the availability of those times?
We may to a rental points route but don't mind getting into a small SSR contract if it serves as a good commit for VGC --- challenge is the 8AM EST/5AM PST release..
At busy times forget it but if you can travel 'off season' I've been surprised how good availability is. For example, right now every single day in January and February (8-9 months out) is still available, even in a studio. That said I'm sure they'll be gone very shortly after the 7-month window opens.
Please check out these threads if you are interested in SAPs:Bumping this thread as we've been debating on entering the DVC market for Sleep Away Points to use at VGC since we're Southern California folk that frequent DL frequently off season and use off-site properties most of the time. Willing to do VGC at the SSR entry points for ~$250 per night stays on the studio or 1BR.
We do plan out to 7 months so can do that, and typically do our stays in Feb/Mar time frame too.
Can someone check on the availability of those times?
We may to a rental points route but don't mind getting into a small SSR contract if it serves as a good commit for VGC --- challenge is the 8AM EST/5AM PST release..
For seven months out, only one night is available in a studio. I don't know if DL is busy in Feb, but that doesn't look that good.I am doing this strategy too because it is totally feasible as SoCal residents. I am self-employed, so I can take advantage of the occasional kids' Winter and Summer breaks mid-week. For busy seasons, I am closing on a 160 pt VGC contract to book 11-month window for special events at Disneyland.
For Grand Cal Studio as of 8/17:
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For Grand Cal 1-BR:
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So it is possible to pick up singleton studios here and there at 7-month window.
1-BRs are a lot more available.
I agree, not good...for WDW standards of stringing 5-10 consecutive nights in a studio for yearly vacations. But for @montreid stated strategy it is definitely viable.For seven months out, only one night is available in a studio. I don't know if DL is busy in Feb, but that doesn't look that good.
Hassle of 5 am wakeup is solely dependent on going for the studio. As you see the 1-BR is pretty available.@emchen - thanks for the calendar. Tells me fairly good opportunities especially during the Jan-Apr months were we would do our one off quick stays - and plan for those at beginning of the school year. We rarely do 2+ days at a time with DL.
We'd take that opportunity with some bargain SAP points. That said, with VGC out to 2060 vs 2054 (SSR), the premium isn't that much more ~15% once factoring yearly fees and the extended duration.
Just wondering if the 11month for us really makes that premium worth it compared to the oncoming onslaught of more points entering the SAP bucket is true. ---plus that 5AM wake up to book hassle.
@emchen - thanks for the calendar. Tells me fairly good opportunities especially during the Jan-Apr months were we would do our one off quick stays - and plan for those at beginning of the school year. We rarely do 2+ days at a time with DL.
We'd take that opportunity with some bargain SAP points. That said, with VGC out to 2060 vs 2054 (SSR), the premium isn't that much more ~15% once factoring yearly fees and the extended duration.
Just wondering if the 11month for us really makes that premium worth it compared to the oncoming onslaught of more points entering the SAP bucket is true. ---plus that 5AM wake up to book hassle.
Riveria is coming online, then Reflections, then probably even more, all fighting for a handful of units at VGC.