Getting confusing answers on this - Wyndham to DVC

[Silock]

Only own Wyndham. Don't own any in RCI.

Is it possible to exchange from Wyndham, some way, into DVC without owning in RCI also? Points can be put into the RCI pool, but then aren't available for DVC because they came from Wyndham?

 

[tschwa2]

If you have wyndham points you have an RCI portal that you can use to start an ongoing rci request for an onsite DVC property using your Wyndham points.

 

[Ty1on]

Only own Wyndham. Don't own any in RCI.

Is it possible to exchange from Wyndham, some way, into DVC without owning in RCI also? Points can be put into the RCI pool, but then aren't available for DVC because they came from Wyndham?

If you own a Wyndham week with no points attached, you can't get to DVC without going through RCI. If you own Club Wyndham points, you already have an RCI membership, or will if it was just transferred.

 

[paxsarah]

And if the issue is, say, that you're looking at RCI via the Wyndham portal and you're not seeing any DVC, it's because it's only occasionally deposited and snatched up quickly when it is. As mentioned above, the way to exchange into DVC using Wyndham points is to set up an ongoing search well in advance of your planned trip. You may get lucky otherwise, but your odds are much better with an OGS.

 

[ronparise]

Only own Wyndham. Don't own any in RCI.

Is it possible to exchange from Wyndham, some way, into DVC without owning in RCI also? Points can be put into the RCI pool, but then aren't available for DVC because they came from Wyndham?

If you own Wyndham points you already ownsomething that is affiliated with RCI, and if DVC is available you can use your wyndham account to reserve it

 

[dominidude]

Only own Wyndham. Don't own any in RCI.

Is it possible to exchange from Wyndham, some way, into DVC without owning in RCI also? Points can be put into the RCI pool, but then aren't available for DVC because they came from Wyndham?

In case it isnt already clear the statement "only own Wyndham" doesnt give us enough information to answer your question.

If your answer hasnt already been provided, then give more detail about what you own. Wyndham has a lot of different products that you may own.

 

[DeniseM]

When you use a Wyndham timeshare for a DVC reservation, you are making an exchange, using the Exchange Company, RCI.

Disney exchanges are highly sought after, and difficult to find, so when you check availability in RCI, you may not see any deposits available. Generally, as soon as Disney exchanges appear, someone snatches them up.

 

[Silock]

Finally got ahold of the right person.

Now the question is: What is the probability of finding a 1 bedroom at some place besides Saratoga Springs for next February? There's no holidays or marathons scheduled for the weeks we're looking at.

 

[bnoble]

Low, but not zero. You might be a little late; start your search asap.

 

[Ty1on]

Finally got ahold of the right person.

Now the question is: What is the probability of finding a 1 bedroom at some place besides Saratoga Springs for next February? There's no holidays or marathons scheduled for the weeks we're looking at.

Not a challenge, but an honest question....can someone please explain the common allergy to Saratoga Springs?

 

[bnoble]

There are several factors.

First, SSR and OKW are the only DVC resorts that don't really have much of a "location advantage." Most of the others are close to one or more theme parks, allowing you to avoid a bus to get back and forth. AKV doesn't avoid buses, but it does have the animals on site, which many people enjoy.

Second, SSR is one of the resorts using the "2nd generation" resort design that DVC adopted. (The other 2nd Gen resorts are VWL, BCV, and BWV.) This design has too little common area space for the sleeping capacity of the unit, balconies that are barely functional, kitchen appliances that are not full sized, and with other corners cut here and there. In contrast, OKW units are among the largest in the system, with lovely verandas overlooking lush landscaping.

Third, there's a certain snobbishness among TUGgers that if something is easy to exchange into, it must not be worth the exchange. SSR is a huge resort, and the last one to book internally, so it has long been the one deposited most often, though not quite as imbalanced as it is these days. Back when OKW was easier to get into, no one wanted that one either, but now that it's a harder exchange TUGgers are eager to take it. ;-)

I do think SSR is on the upswing. As Disney Springs continues its development, it will once again provide a nice draw for SSR---and I think we are already seeing that with BOATHOUSE, Morimoto Asia, the soon-to-open STK, etc. That draw really faded when Pleasure Island was first gutted, and later closed entirely. Furthermore, when the resort first opened the landscaping left a lot to be desired, as it was a bit of a moonscape. However, over the years, the landscaping has really started to come into its own, making the environment much more pleasant. Finally, the new amenities by the Paddock have improved that area, and the new Preferred/General booking categories may be good news for exchangers, though the latter remains to be seen.

 

[Ty1on]

There are several factors.

First, SSR and OKW are the only DVC resorts that don't really have much of a "location advantage." Most of the others are close to one or more theme parks, allowing you to avoid a bus to get back and forth. AKV doesn't avoid buses, but it does have the animals on site, which many people enjoy.

Second, SSR is one of the resorts using the "2nd generation" resort design that DVC adopted. (The other 2nd Gen resorts are VWL, BCV, and BWV.) This design has too little common area space for the sleeping capacity of the unit, balconies that are barely functional, kitchen appliances that are not full sized, and with other corners cut here and there. In contrast, OKW units are among the largest in the system, with lovely verandas overlooking lush landscaping.

Third, there's a certain snobbishness among TUGgers that if something is easy to exchange into, it must not be worth the exchange. SSR is a huge resort, and the last one to book internally, so it has long been the one deposited most often, though not quite as imbalanced as it is these days. Back when OKW was easier to get into, no one wanted that one either, but now that it's a harder exchange TUGgers are eager to take it. ;-)

I do think SSR is on the upswing. As Disney Springs continues its development, it will once again provide a nice draw for SSR---and I think we are already seeing that with BOATHOUSE, Morimoto Asia, the soon-to-open STK, etc. That draw really faded when Pleasure Island was first gutted, and later closed entirely. Furthermore, when the resort first opened the landscaping left a lot to be desired, as it was a bit of a moonscape. However, over the years, the landscaping has really started to come into its own, making the environment much more pleasant. Finally, the new amenities by the Paddock have improved that area, and the new Preferred/General booking categories may be good news for exchangers, though the latter remains to be seen.

Thanks for the well formulated answer!

 

[Silock]

Not a challenge, but an honest question....can someone please explain the common allergy to Saratoga Springs?

For us, it's simply a matter of location. I'd much rather be a quick walk away from World Showcase, if I could.

 

[bnoble]

If you are specifically asking "What are the chances I will get BWV or BCV" the answer is: almost zero. Non-SSR resorts that might turn up include OKW, and to a lesser extent AKV and VWL. Anything else is a unicorn if you get one given the current deposit patterns.