Originally Posted By demderedoseguys May be a DVC member can enlighten me. I've been trying for two weeks to get a studio at the BW, which is my home resort, and am being told there is no availaibilty However, when I call WDW reservations, there is availibilty for the exact dates I want. Is there something written in the DVC contract that gives them the right to do this? My understanding was that DVC members had first dibs on any DVC availibilty ahead of the general public.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys To clarify, There is availibilty at the villas according to WDW reservations. I am not refering to the hotel rooms.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I've never had that happen in 12 years but I do know there is a % ( either 3 or 5 ) that are kept for rentals - but I too thought that DVC members still got first dibs ( as you will) - I would call member services.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys ^^ Called member services and was told the developer are saved a certain percentage for when people exchange for a trip outside WDW property so they can be purchased for cash, at least this was the way I understood it. I said that I was under the impression that DVC members got first dibs and was told no. Therefore, I'm on a wait list. BTW, to rent a studio at the BW for the time period I requested, Disney reservations charges $2800 for 6 nights.
Originally Posted By jmuboy $2800.....WOW! Assuming one DVC point is roughly valued at $10 (if you were to rent it out) then $2800 is roughly double the cost of using DVC points to reserve a studio at BW villas.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys ^^LOL !! I'm booked for August and November already, this was a last minute trip. The good news is that my son and future daughter in law are cast members, so worse case, I'll get a discounted room.
