Should I confirm Vistana Resort?

[AgelessTravel]

I am looking for a second week at Disney in July. I just closed on another week at the resort I already own and put in an ongoing search for a 2 bedroom at Disney or Bonnet Creek. Vistana Resort is currently available in RCI which I put on hold. Should I confirm Vistana? Is Vistana always available in RCI? I'm worried if I don't confirm Vistana Resort I won't have many choices available if I don't get a match.

How does Vistana compare to Disney or Bonnet Creek? My biggest concern is the transportation. I have two teenagers who get up late and like to go to the parks on their own.

 

[DeniseM]

Vistana Resort has just been completely renovated and redecorated and is probably as nice or nicer than the other two resorts, but I don't know about transportation.

Sheraton Vistanta Resort Renovation Brochures:
Cascades Phase
Courts Phase
Falls Phase
Fountains I Phase
Fountains II Phase
Spa Phase
Springs Phase
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[AgelessTravel]

Thanks Denise. The units look very nice. I probably should just save my points and skip the second week at Disney. July week at Disney will take 52 TPU, more than double Vistana.

 

[Gophesjo]

From Vistana Resort to Downtown Disney is an easy journey - quite close. The traffic can get a little hairy, but still, it is not hard,

 

[bnoble]

July at Bonnet has already come and gone. At this point you'd be hoping to catch a cancelation.

The July window at DVC is rapidly closing, except possibly the larger resorts, and even those---it's getting late.

I was in a refurbished Vistana unit a couple years ago. It was great. You can tell in some parts of the complex that it's a little older, but it is very well kept and the unit refurbishments are lovely. The location is a good one for easy WDW access. I also notice that they got their Gold Crown back. I think that's well deserved. I'd go for it. You can always add cancel protection if you want to try to trade up later.