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re: Thoughts on Disney Vacation Club?
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:22 am to pleading the fifth
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:22 am to pleading the fifth
Even without kids, there is a huge difference in a few nights at Disney (which without kids, isn't actually that expensive) and a nice intercontinental trip.
The only two continents I haven't been to Antarctica and Australia (though Africa has only been for work). I want to do Australia next year too. I don't know why that means I shouldn't enjoy an easy Disney vacation.
The only two continents I haven't been to Antarctica and Australia (though Africa has only been for work). I want to do Australia next year too. I don't know why that means I shouldn't enjoy an easy Disney vacation.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 7:23 am
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Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:25 am to TigerGman
It's actually financially much worse to use the points for Adventures by Disney and the Cruise. You want to stick to the resorts although they have them at both US parks, Hawaii, Vero Beach, and Hilton Head Island. What you want to do is rent out your points and use the overhead after paying your dues to finance the cruise or travels. Of course, if you bought resale, Adventures by Disney and the cruise are no longer an option.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:31 am to ell_13
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What you want to do is rent out your points and use the overhead after paying your dues to finance the cruise or travels.
That's good thinking.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:34 am to TigerGman
The point costs for the Cruise and ABD are insanely high. Not that the dollar price is cheap but it's much more manageable and practical from a travel standpoint.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:36 am to cajunatc
I stayed in one recently with family. The resort was nice, but a week with small children and no house keeping kind of sucks.
Pros: You can save a good bit over the years if you tend to stay at deluxe hotels. Points can be used on some other timeshares around the world.
Cons: You need to buy enough points to do what you want. You also get a terrible value during busier times. It's more of a condo than a hotel. Financing through Disney is steep.
Pros: You can save a good bit over the years if you tend to stay at deluxe hotels. Points can be used on some other timeshares around the world.
Cons: You need to buy enough points to do what you want. You also get a terrible value during busier times. It's more of a condo than a hotel. Financing through Disney is steep.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:38 am to Bmath
Being a condo is a Con? You get a washer/dryer, kitchen/living, etc. and you do get mousekeeping just every 4 days. They collect trash and change towels more regularly.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 7:40 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:45 am to OMLandshark
You seem to have a lot of opinions on a wide array of topics
And all of them are terrible
And all of them are terrible
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:45 am to cajunatc
How about buying a condo? Appreciation, rental income, tax incentive and resident park tickets. Seems like a better way to go?
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:47 am to cajunatc
Bring a lot of money with you.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:48 am to INFIDEL
I FTR, we've been two years in a row and will go back next year. My sons 5 and loves it. It's been a great vacation for us. Took the fifth wheel to fort wilderness last year with most of our family (3 campers) and it was an excellent trip.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:49 am to cajunatc
Why would anyone in their right mind go to Disney world
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:50 am to el Gaucho
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Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:10 am to cajunatc
On our first trip as a family I was introduced to DVC and walked away thinking this is a waste of money. Six years later and three more trips, all in deluxe resorts, I finally pulled the trigger and bought in....at resale.
The resale "lack of perks" vs direct really would not affect us much and when comparing the prices one can definitely live without the "perks". You can always add on 50 points direct if one wants to have those other perks.
I compared the price point of buying resale vs the cost of renting points and 30% off deals (the highest I have ever received from Disney) and buying into DVC made the most sense. We purchased enough points for a 1 bedroom villa at Beach Club for 1 full week every 18 months. If for some reason we decide not to go one year, we can always rent the points out or give the away as a gift to family and resale is always an option although prices may soon drop as the contract gets closer to expiration.
By the way, to the Disney hater, I have a 5 & 6 year old and they have been to multiple states along with visits to Scotland, England, Ireland, Australia, and Canada. Up next, Italy and Greece.
The resale "lack of perks" vs direct really would not affect us much and when comparing the prices one can definitely live without the "perks". You can always add on 50 points direct if one wants to have those other perks.
I compared the price point of buying resale vs the cost of renting points and 30% off deals (the highest I have ever received from Disney) and buying into DVC made the most sense. We purchased enough points for a 1 bedroom villa at Beach Club for 1 full week every 18 months. If for some reason we decide not to go one year, we can always rent the points out or give the away as a gift to family and resale is always an option although prices may soon drop as the contract gets closer to expiration.
By the way, to the Disney hater, I have a 5 & 6 year old and they have been to multiple states along with visits to Scotland, England, Ireland, Australia, and Canada. Up next, Italy and Greece.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 8:11 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:18 am to cajunatc
If it really was a good deal for you Disney would not sell it.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:20 am to Radiojones
By that logic, there is no room for any commercial deal. It is entirely possible for it to be a good deal for Disney and a good deal for the individual.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:25 am to Radiojones
quote:They didn't even promote it for the first 5 or 7 years (early/mid 90s) back when it was just 1 or 2 resorts and the contracts lasted 50 years. And again, the "deal" is resale with can be bought for a fraction of what Disney sells the contracts for.
If it really was a good deal for you Disney would not sell it.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 8:26 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:25 am to TigerGman
I have points at Kidani village. I've taken my kids, my parents, my in-laws, and now I'm taking my brother and his family. One day I'll take my grandchildren. It's been worth every penny for us. We bought 9 years ago
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:27 am to Broke
quote:One of the best parts about it. I've done the same. My parents bought in back in 1994. I've owned since 2013.
I've taken my kids, my parents, my in-laws, and now I'm taking my brother and his family.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:28 am to ell_13
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Being a condo is a Con? You get a washer/dryer, kitchen/living, etc. and you do get mousekeeping just every 4 days. They collect trash and change towels more regularly.
For us they dropped towels off once and that was it.
The washer and dryer was nice, and I alse liked to full sized fridge. The condor aspect just depends on what you want out of a vacation.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:28 am to OMLandshark
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OMLandshark
Yea ole miss is the epitome of class.
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