Question - re: Bluegreen RCI ongoing search

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

So, I started a OGS in Jan 2014 - looking for one week check in between 8/21-8/23/2015. Originally set it up as a 1 bedroom at BLT, BCV, BWV or VWL - but have since dropped it down to a studio to increase my chances. I've been told on other forums that studios are rarely, if ever available at RCI now. Do I need to switch it back to a 1 bedroom or will it match me regardless ?

Also, just last week - because I am paranoid lol - I started a second OGS for SSR or OKW for the same week (as those aren't our preferred resorts - but we'd much rather stay on property than off property) so we can use DDP and take advantage of the FP+ 60 days out.

We are going with 3 other families that are all staying on property (BLT, GF and WL...but the WL family said they would switch their resort to stay in the same resort as us if we get matched on property).

I already booked a plan B - The Fountains in case we don't get matched.

ugh - this waiting and uncertainty is so stressful !! lol

I wish there was a way to see how high on the wait list we are .... and what others ahead of us are looking for. That would make this a little less stressful.

Any other tips/tricks ? Should I be doing anything differently ???

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

If you asked for a studio and a 1 bedroom becomes available, you should get it (if you have the necessary trading power units). It's a minimum size (assuming no glitches at RCI, never a solid assumption).

I'm not a Disneyfile, but you have a good shot at Wyndham Bonnet Creek for those dates if you are willing to consider it. Many "on property" lovers are happy there.

I'm sure some Disney experts will be along shortly to chime in about the on-property requests. Good luck!

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

The studios are usually only seen in RCI points.
Do you have Travellers Plus? Did you buy from the developer?
If so then if there is a studio you should pick it up with that old of an ongoing search.
August deposits are already showing up in RCI for your dates.
Might be worth a call to the BG desk at RCI. You just never know.
I don't trust these OGS's 100%. Pay the $20 extra and make sure.

I have only personally seen a studio at AKV online and it was in RCI points.
Studios are wildly popular in DVC for spec renting so they rarely get deposited to RCI.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Your backup plan isn't the worst thing that can happen, the Fountains is a beautiful resort.
Just have one of your friends add you to their reservation so you get free parking.

The DDP is really not worth the cost any more. You have way more options off property.
I've added friends staying off site to my ressie when I stay on property and they can come
and go like they are in their own homes, park everywhere and even get magic bands.
You can customize each band with a different credit card or no charging privileges.

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

Do you have Travellers Plus?

Yes we have travelers plus...which why I am confused bc we connect into RCI directly thru the BG website (so I don't know if I have an RCI points or weeks acct). I assume it is a points acct bc everything shows up as point values and I don't have to deposit a week (that I know of). While I am not new to BG - I never really tried to exchange with RCI before. So this part is all new to me.

Did you buy from the developer?

Yes, all of our points are directly from Bluegreen. We are bronze members.

August deposits are already showing up in RCI for your dates.
Might be worth a call to the BG desk at RCI. You just never know.
I don't trust these OGS's 100%. Pay the $20 extra and make sure.

I agree - I don't 100% trust them either....which is why I have been manually searching everyday for about a month now and I haven't seen any for my dates - only early Aug or Sept. I have tried calling the number for the BG RCI desk and have had VERY mixed experiences...so I don't know that I trust them much either LOL.

One guy that I spoke to back in January seemed very knowledgable and told me that because I set up the OGS so early that I am very high on the wait list and should have no problem getting matched by mid-Feb for one of my original 4 priorities (BCV, BWV, VWL, BLT). He told me that at the time deposits had only been made thru the beginning of Aug. And basically told me that if it were up to him he would hold tight bc he felt strongly that it was very likely I would be matched.

I called again last week and the guy that I spoke to was totally helpless and told me that they have no way of telling where I am on the wait list or when the next DVC deposit will be. He said that he can't tell me anything more than my current OG.

Huff

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

Your backup plan isn't the worst thing that can happen, the Fountains is a beautiful resort.
Just have one of your friends add you to their reservation so you get free parking.

We have stayed at the fountains and agree - it is a beautiful resort. But being that we are going with friends it would be FAR more convenient to all be staying on property.

I didn't even think about having them add me onto the reservation so that we get free parking...that's a GREAT idea if we do wind up at the Fountains. Thanks

The DDP is really not worth the cost any more. You have way more options off property.

For our family the DDP is still worth it - we don't leave the park during the day or go off property and we use all of the meals and snacks. I compared it price-wise to what we would pay out of pocket and it still saves us money (plus helps us budget for our food costs in advance).

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Yes we have travelers plus...which why I am confused bc we connect into RCI directly thru the BG website (so I don't know if I have an RCI points or weeks acct). I assume it is a points acct bc everything shows up as point values and I don't have to deposit a week (that I know of). While I am not new to BG - I never really tried to exchange with RCI before. So this part is all new to me.
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Because you are so new to this forum you can't see our DVC sightings board, but once you get beyond
I believe 30 posts, you should be able to see it, so get busy posting.
BTW, Welcome to the forum. Hope you stick around.

Since you have TP you actually are seeing both weeks and RCI points inventory.
It doesn't matter if you are using BG points to exchange, RCI's system is different.
They have two buckets of inventory. One we call the weeks inventory and the other
bucket is called the RCI points inventory.
They actually put different units in each side depending on the developer contracts
and whether it is a "weeks" owner or a "points" owner depositing their unit.
I know it's confusing, but just know that you should be seeing both buckets of units
with your level of BG ownership.

We have stayed at the fountains and agree - it is a beautiful resort. But being that we are going with friends it would be FAR more convenient to all be staying on property.

I didn't even think about having them add me onto the reservation so that we get free parking...that's a GREAT idea if we do wind up at the Fountains. Thanks



For our family the DDP is still worth it - we don't leave the park during the day or go off property and we use all of the meals and snacks. I compared it price-wise to what we would pay out of pocket and it still saves us money (plus helps us budget for our food costs in advance).

Something else to consider may be the TIW card. TIW= Tables in Wonderland.
If you have an annual pass or are a FL resident, it's only $100 for the card and
you get a 20% discount in most of the table service restaurants.
You also get free valet parking when dining.

If you have a big clan it's usually a better deal than the DDP.
It's good for up to 10 people and includes drinks.
You pick up the card at Downtown Disney at the Guest Services line.
Can also pick it up at all the theme parks at guest services.

Here's a link to some info on it:
http://tablesinwonderland.com

Use it in these locations:

DISNEY RESORT HOTEL LOCATIONS

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
World Premiere
Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Intermission Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
End Zone Food Court

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lodge
Boma – Flavors
of Africa
Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
Jiko – The Cooking Place
Sanaa
Victoria Falls

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Landscape of Flavors

Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream
Soda Shop (excludes
take-out shop)
Cape May Café
Martha’s Vineyard Lounge

Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Belle Vue Lounge (excludes breakfast)
Big River Grille
& Brewing Works
ESPN® Club
Flying Fish Café
Trattoria al Forno
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Shutters at Old Point Royale

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
California Grill
Chef Mickey’s*
Outer Rim
The Wave … of American Flavors
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Maya Grill

Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Resort & Campground
Crockett’s Tavern
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (late show only)
Trail’s End Restaurant (Excludes take out shop)
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (New as of July 31st 2014)

Disney’s Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa
1900 Park Fare*
Citricos
Garden View Tea Room
Grand Floridian Café
Mizner’s Lounge
Narcoossee’s

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Olivia’s Café
Gurgling Suitcase

Disney’s Polynesian Resort
‘Ohana*
Kona Cafe
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (late show only)
Tambu Lounge

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining (excludes merchandise from shop)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
– French Quarter
Sassagoula Floatworks
and Food Factory
Scat Cat’s Club

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
River Roost

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
The Artist’s Palette
The Turf Club Bar and Grill
The Turf Club Lounge

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
The Green Cabin Room
Shutters
Sonya’s

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Artist Point
Territory Lounge
Whispering Canyon Cafe

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
Garden Grove
Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Kimonos
Shula’s Steak House
Todd English’s bluezoo

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Ale and Compass Lounge
Captain’s Grille
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Yachtsman Steakhouse

WALT DISNEY WORLD® THEME PARK LOCATIONS

Magic Kingdom® Park
Be Our Guest Restaurant (Dinner Only)
Cinderella’s Royal Table*
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Crystal Palace
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town
Square Restaurant

Epcot®
Akershus Royal
Banquet Hall*
Biergarten Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
Le Cellier Steakhouse*
Les Chefs de France (Lunch Only)
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
The Garden Grill Restaurant
Tokyo Dining
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose’s
Ristorante Italiano
Sci-Fi Dine-In
Theater
The Hollywood
Brown Derby
Tune-In Lounge

Animal Kingdom®
Flame Tree Barbecue
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus
Tusker House Restaurant

Downtown Disney®
– Marketplace
Fulton’s Crab House

Downtown Disney®
– Pleasure Island
Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
Portobello
Raglan Road” Irish Pub
and Restaurant

Downtown Disney®
– West Side
House Of Blues®
(Excludes Sunday Brunch) †
Planet Hollywood®
Splitsville™ (Excludes merchandise and bowling)
Wolfgang Puck® Cafe

ESPN Wide World
of Sports®
ESPN Wide World
of Sports Grill

[Nancy Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Nancy]

Thanks for the info about Tables in Wonderland. Never heard of it before, but sounds like a great idea.

Nancy

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

Because you are so new to this forum you can't see our DVC sightings board, but once you get beyond
I believe 30 posts, you should be able to see it, so get busy posting.
BTW, Welcome to the forum. Hope you stick around.

awesome - i didn't know there was a sightings board here

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

Since you have TP you actually are seeing both weeks and RCI points inventory.
It doesn't matter if you are using BG points to exchange, RCI's system is different.
They have two buckets of inventory. One we call the weeks inventory and the other
bucket is called the RCI points inventory.
They actually put different units in each side depending on the developer contracts
and whether it is a "weeks" owner or a "points" owner depositing their unit.
I know it's confusing, but just know that you should be seeing both buckets of units
with your level of BG ownership.

so what does this mean for my OGS .... does it look at both the weeks and points "buckets" or just one side ?

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

If you have a big clan it's usually a better deal than the DDP.
It's good for up to 10 people and includes drinks.
You pick up the card at Downtown Disney at the Guest Services line.
Can also pick it up at all the theme parks at guest services.

I have read about the TIW card and wish I could get one...but we are not FL residents and are not annual pass holders (Although I would love to be both lol )

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

http://www.timeshareforums.com/forum...uegreen-Points

Good thread with DVC. Info.

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

http://www.timeshareforums.com/forum...uegreen-Points

Good thread with DVC. Info.

thanks gray !

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

If you asked for a studio and a 1 bedroom becomes available, you should get it (if you have the necessary trading power units). It's a minimum size (assuming no glitches at RCI, never a solid assumption).


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I own BGVC and have travelers plus.
OP, when you have travelers plus, you have access on line to RCI weeks deposits and RCI points deposits which are a different inventory of deposits in RCI. So this is a good thing for you

Unit size......This is an interesting question for Bluegreen owners. Because we use a fixed crossover grid, it is VERY different then a regular search using TPUs. With TPUs, if your search matches it means you were next in line AND had enough TPUs to get the unit. So if you are next in line and have 20 TPUs but the Resie requires 22, you will not get it and they move on to the next person.

Using the crossover grid via the portal, it is a fixed number of BG points for each Resie. So if I. Was requesting a 1 BR that costs 13,000 BG points and was confirmed into a 2 BR that required 20,000 BG points I would not be happy. My plan for those other 7,000 points was to reserve a studio in Aruba for a week in January.

Because of this, I think you should change your "old" search back to 1 BR and add SSR and OKW to that search as well because it is old. As you saw on TUG, people are already matching for your time frame.

[iapetus79 Member Find all posts View Profile Close iapetus79]

One more question - will I get matched if I don't show enough available Pts ?

Bc I made the fountains reservation as a back up (which I will cancel of I get matched) - currently I don't have enough points.


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