Flash sale on direct points at AK
We are hybrid owners with 150 resale points at BWV and 50 direct at VGF. We aren't local so annual passes aren't something we have purchased yet. We get discounts already due to being Disney Visa holders. On the fence whether to spend the extra money to get the "blue card." Member lounges sound great. Doubt we would ever be able to attend afterhours parties. We would have to buy another 100 points direct and overpay (compared to DVC Resale Market) by about $10,000 (after current incentives). What would you do?
After reading the post, what would you do?
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Here are my thoughts on FOMO. Now is the time where resale contracts will give you access to 12+ different hotels. In twenty years, this option will be extremely limited. So now is the chance to take advantage of what i consider a great deal.
I think your mind is already made up since you used the term "overpay". Overpay means lack of value. However, I would vote for getting the blue card when you can and being hybrid owners with all of the benefits. I generally subscribe to buy it nice or cry twice (or buy once cry once). That also means you shouldn't get AKL just because there's a flash sale unless you really love AKL. If you don't care where, I'd suggest Poly, which will have a longer contract and better retention of value. Alternatively, I'd consider adding on at VGF so that you can have a better home booking advantage.
Go with whatever you feel is right for you and your family.
SupporterSupporterIt is obviously a very personal decision, but we made the jump to get to 150 this year and are very thankful we did. We are hybrid now, and having the blue card does make a difference. The discount is better on DVC than the visa, lounge access is great, and you get the flexibility of using your points at the newer resorts. While you haven't done annual passes previously, you may end up changing that in the future. (We live in Chicagoland, get down to WDW 1-2 times per year. You can very easily save money by getting the Sorcerer's Pass).
All that to say- if you're looking for a guy to help support it, I'm here for ya! We love the blue card and would recommend it.
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If annual passes are not going to be a consideration I cant see the reason. Its nice to have access to restricted resorts and member lounges but neither is worth that kind of price tag.
SupporterSupporterIf annual passes are not going to be a consideration I cant see the reason. Its nice to have access to restricted resorts and member lounges but neith…
Perhaps, but he and others may disagree. At the end of the day it's a personal decision.
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I also think this is just a personal decision. My FOMO was strong so we ended getting 160 direct with a 100resale contract at poly. No regrets. Not sure we will use the sorcerors pass every year but we will make sure to get it when it makes sense. There is also value in being able to stay at any resort. In 2042, my resale poly will lose value.
I also think this is just a personal decision. My FOMO was strong so we ended getting 160 direct with a 100resale contract at poly. No regrets. Not su…
This is why I chose Polynesian though: good resort with a variety of room sizes, good eating and transportation options, and a lot of character. If I can only use my resale Polynesian there after 2042, I will in no way be disappointed. So…I’m not sure I’d feel it’s a loss in the way someone who never wants to stay at their home resort would.
Of course my direct points are at VDH, because a restricted contract there only makes sense for those living nearby in my opinion. And after 2042, I can still use those elsewhere, if I wish.