I’m Planning Our First Direct Purchase — Follow Along

Thanks for all of this info. I completely understand. Our Guide said he has no control or idea when sold out resorts will come on Flash sale but did offer to put us on a list to call as soon as/if AKV would come back on offer. Maybe it is just a sign to hold off for a bit longer.

If the AKV flash sale really is ending June 8th, I think there is a very high likelihood it will be on flash sale again within the next 12 months. It was just on flash sale in August and September of last year, and if you search dvcnews.com, you'll see it has had flash sales in prior years as well. Just since January, CCV, SSR, and BLT have all had flash sales despite all being "sold out" resorts.

Also, starting July 21st, the "welcome home" week incentive period will start. Last year, those were some of the best incentives on the actively selling resorts for people who were existing DVC members, so that could end up being enticing too.

Excellent. Thank you, @airjay75!

I'll just share that I checked over on the DIS boards, and at least on other DVC member said they also got an e-mail just last week that the AKV flash sale was ending 6/8. So, doesn't sound like it is just you. What isn't clear is whether that was the date Disney was always planing to end it or whether they're ending it earlier than initially planned, which has happened in the past. Definitely frustrating for your situation, but wanted to share that info.

Unfortunately, unless you can somehow get that resale contract fully closed before 6/8, it will be tough to take advantage of this sale. If you have passed ROFR, you could try to work with the title company to get the sale closed this week. If you were to manage to somehow get the purchase closed and the deed recorded this week, then I'd call your guide and tell them your resale purchase closed, you're ready to buy if you can still get the flash sale pricing. That would give you a fighting chance.

And, as I said earlier, if it doesn't work out, I think there are ways you can benefit from this. At a minimum, you'll now have access to member pricing. Another thing to think about if you decided you still want AKV but didn't want to wait for the next flash sale, wait until just before your next UY starts. You'll get all the points from the existing UY (by law, they have to give you the points) that you can either sell back to Disney for $20/point or have them bank the points for double first year points, but because you'll only pay prorated dues, you'll essentially be getting those points without having paid dues on them.

My letter to management got quick attention. They did everything they could to expedite the resale and were willing to push everything along. THEN they called back after realizing that they cannot sell us AKV direct over phone due to the state we live in. They said if everything fell into place I would have to come sign in person June 8th. This is a problem as we are only in town a couple of more days. Everyone on the deed would need to be present. What a charade! Anyways, we have determined we will not be able to take advantage of this flash sale due to these circumstances. They are sending us e-gift cards for the confusion. We will either wait for next AKV flash sale or wait for official DLL info. Never had so much difficulty giving someone money before. Oh well! I just told my Guide this just must not be the right time for us...

Just to be sure I asked if they would just make an exception and honor the add-on discount if we sign while we are in town and that was a clear no-can-do!

Wow. Incredible set of facts aligning, especially the part about not being able to sell over the phone in your state. I did not even realize there were states where that was the case. At any rate, I hope this eventually has a very happy ending for you.

Does seem like things are working against you, eh :(.

Lakeshore Lodge is calling... :)

Man, what a plot twist. Im sorry how this going for you but i know you will get that contract you want soon!