Value Resort Question

[Scar Junior]

Hey there. I'm new to the DVC forums so I apologize if this has been discussed. I also apologize if this is common knowlegde for DVC members......


Anyway, I am looking to put together a cheap trip for my friends and I (we are college students). My parents are DVC members and we have 50+ points left this year. I was wondering if it is possible to use the points at value resorts. There's no info that I've found regarding this. I take that lack of info as a big fat "No" to my question. :veryconfu However, my dad thinks it is possible. Are there any point charts or information available about this? Thanks for your time.

-Scar Junior

PS. If no, we may have to stay with my CM friends and I'd prefer not to burden them.

 

[Spine_DR]

When I looked through my DVC info I didnt see any of the Value resorts listed in the disney collection only Deluxe and Moderates so it looks like you cant use DVC points for value resorts.

 

[ConstanceIrene]

Sorry. You can't use DVC points at the value resorts. With 50 points, however, you can book a standard studio for about 4 nights during the week at the BWV or a studio at OKW. If you have to book a preferred view, it will be more points, but you should be able to pay cash for the difference.

If you wanted a weekend trip, you could book a value resort room for the weekend (paying cash) and then move to a studio for any nights Sunday through Thursday. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Scar Junior]

That's what I was afraid of... Thanks guys.

It may work out though because I'm the one who is cheap on this trip - my friends all have money or their parents give them unlimited money - so I may use some points for a DVC studio somewhere and have them pay for anything else with cash.

That's how i work it.

Thanks again!

 

[HauntedPirate]

Book your room ASAP.

If you're *really* cheap, you could book the studio and offer to let a few people stay with you for a low rate, like $75 per night.