Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc

jk8 · 04-16-2008

Newbie question here. I am looking at weekly points in Sept. I was surprised to see SSR at 95 and OWK so much less at 80. AKLV ranges but standard is 83. BWV is even at 85 where I would expect that to be more than SSR. Why is this?

ps. can you take the boat to DTD from BWV?

Thanks!

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-16-2008

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Originally Posted by jk8

ps. can you take the boat to DTD from BWV?

No, no boat to DtD from BWV but you can take a boat to Epcot and MGM from BWV.

I think the resorts that have a boat to DtD are SSR, OKW, and POR/FQ.

**MissDisney** · 04-21-2008

I don't know why SS is so much higher, points-wise. But it IS! So SS in September is not the deal of the century...

I checked WDWinfo and also the DVC owners' site, and they confirm! But the good news is, OKW, AKV and BWV become pretty attractive for September!

Boss Mouse · 04-21-2008

I believe the points are higher simply because they are newer units and you can walk to DTD.

**Dana** · 04-21-2008

I don't know why OKW is so much lower..maybe it's the size and age of it?? Got me, but I pick OKW every time I rent points. You get the same thing as the other DVCs but at a lower cost.. Sure, it's huge there, but so is SSR..it's centrally located, so you are prettty close to all the parks...the buses stink, but you do have that boat access to DTD. So mahny different things to consider here. Price wins me over every time...lol I loved my stay there last time and am going back there again this time. I half considered AKV, but didn't want to spend the extra money on it and not even have the DTD access...didn't seem worth it to me.

jk8 · 04-21-2008

Thanks everybody. I am still wrapping my mind around the fact that the points don't change so OKW is oldest so lowest I guess.

Anyway, my mom is excited about OKW as it is a relaxed feel and 2 beds. Now I am actually planning a stay there this summer as well. I wanted the lower points and DS and I will go with my friend and her DS so the 2 beds will work out well there, also.

Grumpy_Medic · 04-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Boss Mouse

I believe the points are higher simply because they are newer units and you can walk to DTD.

BINGO!

rlcarmichael · 04-21-2008

Generally location adjacent to parks is premium, view is premium (BWV waterfront/standard) and newer is premium.

OKW is the oldest and DTD didn't exist when it was built.

Most timeshares you buy a set week. But here you are buying the right to use a unit for a period of time, and the way it's chopped up is "points." Once the total annual points are set, they stay the same. That is the TOTAL number of points on an ANNUAL basis for a unit stay the same. They vary with seasons, but the total points for the year have the remain the same. So if they raise something 3 points per night those three points have to be reduced some other nights.

Clear as mud now?

DVC Mike · 04-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Dana

I don't know why OKW is so much lower..maybe it's the size and age of it??

The reason the OKW point structure is so different is that DVC was brand new and it was their first timeshare. By the time they announced their second timeshare a few years later, they upped the points and also downsized the rooms.

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc Newbie question here. I am looking at weekly points in Sept. I was surprised to see SSR at 95 and OWK so much less at 80. AKLV ranges but standard is 83. BWV is even at 85 where I would expect that to be more than SSR. Why is this? ps. can you take the boat to DTD from BWV? Thanks! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 133 days 3 hours 45 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc I don't know why SS is so much higher, points-wise. But it IS! So SS in September is not the deal of the century... I checked WDWinfo and also the DVC owners' site, and they confirm! But the good news is, OKW, AKV and BWV become pretty attractive for September! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc I don't know why OKW is so much lower..maybe it's the size and age of it?? Got me, but I pick OKW every time I rent points. You get the same thing as the other DVCs but at a lower cost.. Sure, it's huge there, but so is SSR..it's centrally located, so you are prettty close to all the parks...the buses stink, but you do have that boat access to DTD. So mahny different things to consider here. Price wins me over every time...lol I loved my stay there last time and am going back there again this time. I half considered AKV, but didn't want to spend the extra money on it and not even have the DTD access...didn't seem worth it to me. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 17 hours 49 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc Thanks everybody. I am still wrapping my mind around the fact that the points don't change so OKW is oldest so lowest I guess. Anyway, my mom is excited about OKW as it is a relaxed feel and 2 beds. Now I am actually planning a stay there this summer as well. I wanted the lower points and DS and I will go with my friend and her DS so the 2 beds will work out well there, also. __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 133 days 3 hours 45 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Points difference SSR vs. OKW etc Generally location adjacent to parks is premium, view is premium (BWV waterfront/standard) and newer is premium. OKW is the oldest and DTD didn't exist when it was built. Most timeshares you buy a set week. But here you are buying the right to use a unit for a period of time, and the way it's chopped up is "points." Once the total annual points are set, they stay the same. That is the TOTAL number of points on an ANNUAL basis for a unit stay the same. They vary with seasons, but the total points for the year have the remain the same. So if they raise something 3 points per night those three points have to be reduced some other nights. Clear as mud now? __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 12 hours 34 minutes

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