How old were you when you bought into DVC?

[imgoingtodisney]

I have a birthday in a few days so age has been on my mind. I'll be 85 by the year 2042. I'm turning 44 (yes definately mid 40s) next week and I just bought into DVC. My son will be getting more use out of it then I will.

[KNWVIKING]

Had just turned 39.

[MaryAnnDVC]

42. Now I'm 43. :D

[Patricia]

I was 33 and my husband was 34...

[sgtpet]

I was 31 and my wife was 27 at the time of our purchase.

[drusba]

Was older than all of the above.

[HPotter]

My wife and I just bought in and we are both 28, we'll be using all 42 years...

[DisneyHumbug]

Older than dirt......

[BobH]

I bought at age 48 two years ago. I have tried OKW, Vero and
next May my wife and I will travel to Hilton Head. My kids are 22 and 19. My daughter has gone with friends. I am hoping to use a Grand Villa for a family trip in the next few years. If you have Grandchildren at some point I think you will use your membership
a lot over the next 20-30 years. I have a friend that is taking both his son and his daughter's families down for a big vacation.
Imagine if your parents arranged free accomodations for you for the next 42 years! The possibilites are fantastic!

[MaryAnnDVC]

Originally posted by HPotter
we'll be using all 42 years... Hey! So will we!! :D :D :D

[Lhargus]

Joined this year at age 51...:eek:

[kamgen]

Dh and I bought on our honeymoon.
He was two months shy of his 24th birthday and I was 27. We should get tons of use! :)

Kamy

[Credit Man]

We bought in 2000. I was 47.

[tripletvan]

My mom bought when she was 63. I am the holder of the keys as she says. It was purchased by her to spend more time with her grandkids and for them to have when if ever she leaves us. I make the arrangements for every trip and we live four hours away from each other.We have done Disney, The cruise, Vero and next week we leave to spend Thanksgiving together in HH. This way they are sharing memorable time with their Nana.

Regina Mark TIM liz will
:earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :

jester: Nana:jester:

[Richyams]

In '92, I was 30 and my wife was 29.

[Mic]

I was 33 and DH was younger;) We have 4 children, so we are not concerned that we won't get full use of the 42 years! I actually tried to talk my husband into buying twice the points as most purchasers, because we have twice the kids as most families, but he said no:( , because we have twice the food,clothing, etc. bills as most families. Oh, well, I am REAL good at stretching our points and having twice the fun doing it. :)

[BigLou]

My wife and I were (and still are) 38 when we bought in July of this year.

[Sorcerer]

I was 26 when I purchased in early 2000. I'm hoping for a longer contract at BCV or Eagle Pines! :D

[tinkrbells]

We are still waiting on the Fedex letter to come. (should be here today)

So, I will be 25 and DH-44, when we buy into DVC!

tinkrbells:smooth:

[Ed T]

I was 44 and wife was 43.

In the 7 years we have owned we have gotten every penny back of our investment. Two visits a year along with the 5 years of park passes.

Ed
DVC 1994

[Erin12303]

My husband and I purchased this year---we are 30.
First trip 12/01!!!!

[Margie J]

DVC was a 34th birthday present to myself. :D

[Lesley]

Last year when we purchased, I was 28 and my dh was 30. We wish we could have purchased back in 94...when we were 22 and 24. That's when we first heard of DVC!

[buckylarue]

We bought last year; I was 48 and my partner was 53. We both have health issues that make it very doubtful either of us will see the lease expire (heck, I'm amazed that we've made it this far!), but we plan on enjoying all the time we can get out of it!!

[Denine]

We bought in '95 at the ages of 27 and 29. Looking forward to using every year of our DVC!

[KyBill]

I'm not telling how old I was in 1998 when we bought. But I will give you a clue. 98% of the posters to this thread are old enought to be our children.

Seriously we bought for our kids and grandkids to use. It has turned out that Grandad and Grandmom have become DVC fanatics. 15 days until we get a 1 BR at OKW for four nights of enjoying all the Christmas goings on.

[Towncrier]

I had just celebrated my 40th birthday in 1995 when we purchased our original interest in DVC. We look forward to sharing our DVC with our children and perhaps our grandchildren.

[nydizfan]

We bought in 1994. I was the ripe old age of 30 and my wife was 33. dave:cool:

[rbuzzotta]

I was 37, DH 38. It was an 11th Anniversary present!!!

[firemankenpfd]

My wife and I will close in Dec. We will be 35 and 34 with two kids 5 and 2. I can't wait to start having fun. The kids are all excited. My wife and I can't wait to finally have a relaxing Disney vacation because you are not in a rush to see it all....you know you can come back again and again.....

[tiffany123]

We just purchased and both of us will be turning 53 shortly after the New Year. We researched tons of time share options and decided the flexiblity with DVC was the best for us. We will stay in studio or one bedroom units when it's just the two of us and have the option of renting larger units when we take the kids and grandkids. Also looking forward to travelling throughout the US and taking advantage of the Conceirge Resorts when not visiting WDW, HH, or Vero. We are in no way Disney fanatics--haven't been to WDW since 1990 but feel certain this was the best purchase option for our needs and retirement travels.

[jbthi]

I was 58 and my husband 62 and we intend to use all 42 years of it. We bought at BWV and we're going home in two weeks. Then in Jan. we're going to VWL and we may add on then if its not sold out.

We take out kids and grandkids with us some but they are not going to have it to themselves in these 42 years.:D

[skorpie]

When we bought this past July, my DH and I were both 48. We have an almost 10 yr old, plus a 25 and 24 year old. Especially because of the 10 yr old, we'll be going to Disney a lot over the coming years!!!

[Peggy Sue]

We were 45 and 42 (1997)...we plan to use ALL the years too! We expect to be one of the "senior set" having a grand time at WDW!

[KMarie]

We bought into DVC last year, and we're grandparents -- too shy to reveal exact ages ;)

[SJUGuy]

My Wife and I were and still are 24 when we joined....

:rolleyes:

SJUguy

[pluvc1993]

I bought when I was 29 and the mrs. 27

[Disnydad]

Myself, 48. The wife, 42. Seems to be a lot of 40 somethings doing this.

[Tomskatt]

If only we knew sooner!! We just bought this summer when we had each turned 37. We have 2 kids and one on the way and my dh has 2 teenagers that live in FL so this is a way for our family to be together and we plan on using it for the full 42 years!!!!
Kathy and her boys
:earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsboy:
:wave: one due in June

[Eck45]

I was 26 and my wife was 23 when we bought on our Honeymoon. We figured we would buy each other a honeymoon/wedding present and DVC was the perfect thing.

[MinnieMe2]

I was ** and DH was **. OOOoooooppppss! Sorry, numbers aren't working again. :D :D :D

[Joeblack]

I was 30, and my wife was 22. Almost 2 years and one baby girl ago.

[ErinC]

I am 31, and DH is 28. We closed in August. We have 2 DD ages 5 and 2.

[Halle]

We purchased in '93, DH said it was a birthday present for me. I was 38 and he was 39. We purchased knowing that our kids and grandkids( not yet..PLEASE) will be the ones to fully enjoy it.

[pluto109]

40 years old

[nickglover]

Sounds like DVC will be a senior citizens club near the end of the 42 years!!

We joined last year. I was 44 and my wife was 18 (just kidding - 39!).

We do not have any kids, so we may sell out before the complete 42 years.

[Allan]

Let's see, DW was 38 and I was 41. The next time DW was 39 and I was 42. The last time, DW was 41 and I was 44.:D It's somewhat addictive!:cool:

[OKW91]

We were 51 years young when we signed the papers!!!!

[poppop]

Bought this Year. I'm 36

[Dizzy4Dizney]

We were on our honeymoon when we bought over 2 years ago. I was almost 38 and DH was 43. I got pregnant in Disney and our DD has been there twice already with a 3rd trip for her planned in Feb. DH plans to use all 40 years left!

[jel0511]

Both DH and I were/are 31

[downontheBW]

DH and I were both 46. Kids are in college; they're going to have to fight us for the points:D

[deerh]

Well, If you MUST know, I was 43, and DW was 42 when we bought in at BWV. We just did an add-on at HHI and I am now 45, and DW is 43, so I figure I will be enjoying the Beach\WDW in the golden age of 83 or so........

Hope I am around to enjoy it!!LOL! They DO have wheelchairs at WDW, don't they?

deerh

[Regina]

I was 40 when we joined in '91, and I'm determined to be there when 2042 rolls around.

I can see a lot of requests for "ground floor" from us "senior OKW members in the future.;)

[Cindy72]

My DH and I bought in 1998, when I was 26 and he was 27.

[WiseGirl]

DH and I were 41 when we purchased our initial BWV in '99; 42, 43, and 44 with addons! (Just added HH points on our recent trip). Who says you have to have kids to buy DVC?!? :D There are always nieces and nephews, in-laws, friends... which is one of several reasons we bought!

[TrudyZ]

We bought this May, after our first trip to WDW; I just turned 37 and my DH is 30 (okay, no smart remarks). :D

Main reason: then 2 year old daughter batted her big brown eyes at her Dad. When we got on the plane to go home and those eyes filled with tears and the lip started to quiver; my DH asked her when she wanted to come back. She promply stated, "at 3, after my nap". We purchased an OKW resale the following week.

Trudy

[BillPA]

We joined in '93 my wife says I was like an 11 year old, you know what I still am everytime we go through those gates. I was really 47. (ah... to be young again)

[Granny]

Originally posted by dvcreg


I can see a lot of requests for "ground floor" from us "senior OKW members in the future.;)

LOL, dvcreg....

they might have to put in electric "people movers" (like at the airport) to get us to the BWV elevators! :D

I'm mid-40's (that's close enough), and my DW seems to be stuck at 39. ;)

[DVCDAVE]

Bought on my 43rd B-Day, now I am 44 going on 10 years old emotionaly when it comes to Disney.

[Mickbee]

35 going on 12...

My better half: 31 (shh... don't tell her I told you ;))

[Bennet]

Bought on a trip that was my 40th birthday present

[Luvmyfam3]

Let's see, my husband was 35 and I was 33. (I think.....it seems like my kids are frying my brain lately :D ). Oh well, I'll still be going to WDW, even if they have to bring me in a straight jacket :D :D

Kim

[KarenNY]

I bought in '95 and I'll be enjoying my DVC vacations when I'm 93 in 2042.

[Buzzsgramma]

Bought BWV in 2000, I was 54 and DH was 59....kids and G-kids already enjoying the vacations

[trishy]

me: 34 hubby: 37 (last year) our points are divided into 4 contracts so each of our 3 kids can have one for their family down the road.

[mac_tlc]

1992 Seems like a long time ago but........
Me (31) & DW (32) .....................

mac_tlc

DVC '92

'74, '75, '76, '77, '79, '80, '83 (hunnymoon), '85, '90, '91 off-site
'92 DVC
'93 DVC, DVC
'94 DVC, DVC, DVC
'96 OKW, OKW, OKW, VB
'97 OKW, OKW, VB
'98 OKW, OKW, VB
'99 WL, OKW, OKW
'00 OKW, Magic, VB, OKW
'01 DCA, VWL, BWV, Magic

[wdw4me13]

I was 29. I wanted to buy earlier but I figured I should have a house before I bought a vacation home :)

[dianeschlicht]

We were 49 and 50. Now nearly 5 years later, we are enjoying it even more!

[dopey2]

I was 45 when I purchased DVC.

[DisneyJen]

Dh was 37 and I was 36 when we bought at BWV :eek:

[akghutton]

My husband and were both 27 when we purchased in 1999. We look forward to many, many years of great vacations with our son and any other children we are blessed with in the future

[boudreaux0]

I am 21 and I purchased this past August. I feel very forturnate to be a member knowing the years of enjoyment to come:bounce:

[goofyforwdw]

When we bought in for the first time in 1996 DH was 50 and I was 40 kids were 14, 11, and 9 .Seems like yesterday. We have added four more times since then. I will be 86 and DH will be 96 in 2042 kids will be 60,57,and 55. can't even grasp that though. DH and I if God is willing to keep us alived that long will be draging along with the kids. So we plan on all 42 years. This was the best thing we ever did. Whis we had joined earlier but I didn't want to give up vacaction time for a time share tour. If only I had knowed how much more I could vacation for that one little tour.

[GCM13]

We bought at VWL in March. I'm 30 and my husband is 32.

[SEC]

We closed on the WLV in March when I was 29, my husband was 36. I tell everyone that I bought DVC as my 30th birthday present. I turned 30 in May and it wasn't bad knowing I could go to Disney for several more years!

[imgoingtodisney]

im turning 44 next week so I guess this is the answer to my mid-life crisis!

[pentex]

I was 30, my hubby was 29. That was in 1993, and we always consider this one of our smartest financial investments...what joy it has brought to us and our two daughters!

[NFalzon]

it looks like I'm tied for youngest having purchased, being 21 last summer when I initially purchased. HOWEVER, I remembered that my girlfriend is also on the contract, and she would have been 19 when we signed the paperwork...

Wow... seems strangely young now that I think of it...

Nick

[dvcmomdeh]

1993 was a long time agao. I was 28 and hubby was 29. We had just gone for our first Disney trip (camping in a tent). Had a wonderful time. Plan to do it again and again and again. Camping too!

[mouseclick1]

DH and I were both 36 in August of 2000 when we bought. Our kids were 9 & 11. They will both be in their 50s when DVC ends! Seems weird!

[DJDVC]

My husband and I were both 26 when we bought in 1993 and it was the best investment we ever made.:D

[KaraKW]

My DH and I were both 25. :)

Kara :wave:

[niks81]

Well besides Nick's joint signer, I am the youngest one! I just bought at the ripe old age of 20! I am planning on enjoying my vacations until I turn 61!! :)

[MaryJ]

I was 44 and DH was 47. Wish we would have done it sooner when our DD's were younger. They were 21 and 15 at the time. However, we are looking forward to having a few years to enjoy it together, and later, (we hope) with grandchildren!

[danny1649]

But i'm not brave enough to give wife's age. LOL

[Aurora2000]

I was 38 my DH 41. The children were 8 and 1. We are planning to vacation together for a long time!

[Mama2sean]

Hubby and I purchased last january while on the Magic. Hubby-37 and I was 35. We've already been "home" once, and will be there at Thanksgiving too. Never thought we'd be able to do disney twice in a year! DVC is the best-40+ more to go!!!!

[loribell]

ME-37, DH-38

[Buttercup]

DH an I are 33 and 34. Bought WLV in January this year. Can't wait to go home for the first time in 01/02! And looking forward to years of fun!

[WDWLVR]

Iwas 42 when we bought in. We plan to use it for as long as we can - hopefully for all 42 years!

[Jeanne]

my husband and I were 37, and when my parents joined a year lataer they were 60 and 66. They have gone several times with us, a few times with my brother and many times on their own. Points may be the only thing my brother and I fight over after they are gone.

[Grateful11]

I was 35 and wished I known about it sooner.

[stings]

I was 42 and my wife 35 when we first bought in. I will also be 85 in 2042. I plan on being an old codger screaming my lungs out on RNRC too.

[SimplyMagical]

I was 38 and my husband 40. We will be using it until we are in our 80's!!!!!

[danacara]

I'm 22. My first job's signing bonus just paid for BCV! (whenever they finally get around to SELLING it). :D

[EllenJ]

When we bought last year, I was 38 and my DH was 40. I plan on enjoying it til the end!!!!

[Pluto4President]

3 years ago at the ripe old age of 32, my DW was 30, ds was 6 and dd was 3.

I know a little young to be running for President :)

[diaman]

I am now 30 and wife is 29. Bought in Feb. 2000 so that would make me 29 and wife 28 when we purchased.

Have a great day!

[SquirrelsMom]

I closed in July of this year. I'm 40 and my daughter is 12. We plan to spend a lot of quality vacation time together for a long time to come.

[DISNEY QUEEN CPA]

I was 35, my husband was also 35 and our son was 6 months old when we bought in 1996.
My husband and I plan on getting as much use out of our points as our son.

[BeFortheVols]

I was 24 and DH was 27 when we bought in 1996. We love it, and our next trip is just 14 days away!

Amy

[DISNEY QUEEN CPA]

Our trip is just 4 days away. I can hardly wait. This will be our first time at WDW during Thanksgiving.

[sumessefui]

I plan on going until it ends in 2042. Heck I'll only be 101.

[Beachangel]

Last year...I was 38

[badeacon]

42

[jbthi]

Hey, I think I'm in the top one or two ( for oldest that is). Is there a prize? Or in this category would that be the ****y prize? Oh well.

[DeeP]

I was 44 and my kids were 14 & 16.

[Sneaky3]

27 three years ago and my hubby was 23

[mkkim]

Bought in April 01 at 35 and DH 41. :)

[RAD]

DW and I were both 49 when we purchased.

[PoohBear88]

DH & I bought in August 2000 as a 1-year anniversary gift to each other. We were both 30. :)

[ncligs]

The wife and I were both 43 when we bought 2 yrs ago.:D

[dvcmomdeh]

April of '93. I was 27 DH was 28.

[WDWguru]

Just buying now! DH is 31 and I'll be turning 31 on Dec. 30th! We should be able to use all 40 years!! ::knock wood::

[BobBrazeal]

I bought earlier this year and I was 46.

[Candace]

In '94, I was almost 44. Kids were almost 9 and 14. I'll be 92 in 2042!

[dmadman43]

last year. 43. kids were 14 and 5

[AnnaS]

I was 38 and DH was 40. ;)

[dkellumw]

Bought this Year. I am 36, DW 34, and DD 5 months.:)

[sunking]

just purchased at vwl...i am 33 and my wife is 32....

[jcodespoti]

27 and 24 thank you very much. I act about 6 when at wdw.

[Betty X]

I was 29 and my husband was 26 when we bought a 150 point BWV resale in 1999. We don't have children.....yet!

[BuzzandWoody]

DH and I were both 38 when we bought.

We have two dd's ages 5 and 2.
1 grandson and another on the way in Feb 2002

We'll both be 79 in 2042

[TraciMcRee]

My husband and I were 35 and 34.

[WorknFires]

DH & I were both 33.

Cheryl :bounce:

[slc224]

My wife and I were both 29.

[ZerasPride]

Just purchased on Sunday! DH is "40-something" and I'm 34. We have a 14 year old son. I look forward to using my membership to the full - even have a "sketchy" outline of trips we'll be taking for the next 10 years or so, lol! Plus I have 11 brothers and sisters - some have already asked when they can come along on our trips. Looking forward to it all!!!

Lisa

[QueenAnne]

My DH and I just bought in 8/01. I am 23 and he is 25.

[mickey7861]

I was 39 and DH was 42.

[Jimmac]

In '97 was 43 but it made me feel like 42 again:cool:

[one_cat]

I was 32, DW was 25 when we bought in '98.

[Pete and Tina]

We bought this summer after taking the DVC tour on our honeymoon. I am 25, he's 28.

[mickeysgang]

:pinkbounc
We bought in 1998. I was 39 and DH was 43. We intend to use our years with our boys, extended family and friends. Almost everyone we know has been there with us. We've been to OKW,VWL,VB, HH and our home resort BWV.
:bounce:

[lodgelady]

We bought soon after my 43rd birthday. DH was 44...

[WDWMom]

I was 31 and DH was 34. We will also be using all 42 years left!!!

[crusoemom]

DH and I were 38.