How many pts do you own?

[ultramickeymouse]

I was wondering how many points everyone owns. I own 1980 pts(1550 SSR, 280 BWV, and 60 VWL)

[HockeyKat]

Holy cow!! No offense intended, but how long do you stay per year? You are my hero.

We just bought 210 BWV points, my first contract. Passed ROFR, waiting to close.

[disneynutz]

We own 4000. 2000 BCV and 2000 AKV. :cool1:






Not! 200 BCV and 250 AKV. :)

[monami7]

We only own 50. I wish I had 4000. You never have to worry about having enough! We plan a lot and try not to stay at DVC on weekends. It is kind of a pain, but better than nothing.

[ultramickeymouse]

We own 4000. 2000 BCV and 2000 AKV. :cool1:



Not! 200 BCV and 250 AKV. :)

You had me going for a second:rotfl:

As for what I do, I have used them to stay at the Dorchester in London (17 nights @ 100 pts a night:scared1: ) last Sept. Use Concierge Club and will stay 40 nights in 13 months at WDW.

Our plan in 9 yrs is to spend Dec 1 to April 1 at WDW instead of the snow in Winter. The only snow I want to see is at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas:santa:

Wish I had more!

["Got Disney"]

We own 400 pts..two contracts each worth 200 pts for SSR..we are wanting at least 600 total bt the next 5 years...

["Got Disney"]

You had me going for a second:rotfl:

As for what I do, I have used them to stay at the Dorchester in London (17 nights @ 100 pts a night:scared1: ) last Sept. Use Concierge Club and will stay 40 nights in 13 months at WDW.

Our plan in 9 yrs is to spend Dec 1 to April 1 at WDW instead of the snow in Winter. The only snow I want to see is at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas:santa:

Wish I had more!

Hmmm do I know you..do you live in Ca.???? Did we meet on the 10 day Christmas cruise??:)

[ultramickeymouse]

Hmmm do I know you..do you live in Ca.???? Did we meet on the 10 day Christmas cruise??:)


Nope. I live at Lake Tahoe(NV) and haven't done a cruise. Too small space for 10 days for my DW and I:)

[ScottOKW2K]

400 points for us. 250 at Old Key West and (soon-to-be) 150 at AKV.

[ultramickeymouse]

Do you know when the point charts and reservations are being taken for AKL?

[BroganMc]

We own 320 points = 200 & 120 contracts at SSR.

It's good enough for about 11-13 nights a year in our chosen one bedroom.

We had figured 200 to start with and just do 5 day add-on stays to our Marriott timeshares a couple times a year. Then we wanted to stay in one bedrooms and take family with us, so needed the extra 120 for 2 bedroom stays.

I'm at the point now where I'm point hording so I can always be ahead of the game. But still I booked 8 days in May in a 1 BR, 6 days in oct in a 2 BR, and 3 days New Year's in a Studio. I'm still hording 80 points for next year. Then I'll do 3 days in a studio at one of the other resorts and 8-9 days at SSR. And I'll do two weeks in April at my Marriott resort. Cheaper and easier that way. I still figuring out the best way to use my timeshares.

I wouldn't mind adding another 100-130 points in future though. Mostly so I can get a full two weeks or so a year. But i think it'll wait for a CRV add-on. Maybe AKV, but I'm souring on that.

[disneynutz]

Do you know when the point charts and reservations are being taken for AKL?

AKV point chart, February 1, 2007, reservations for non AKV owners June 6, 2007.

[jemiaule]

Total we have is 750

AKV: 150
BCV: 200
BWV: 150
OKW: 250

[Uncleromulus]

350. JUST enough for 2 7-day stays a year at a one bedroom in OKW.

[DisneyDVCdad]

We have 160 right now. Eventually we will add on another 160 at either AKV or maybe CRV. Or maybe both!

[nisiemouse]

We own 402 points (232 at OKW, 70 at BCV and 100 at AKV).

[edk35]

300 points at SSR.....three 100 pt. contracts.

[tomandrobin]

You had me going for a second:rotfl:

As for what I do, I have used them to stay at the Dorchester in London (17 nights @ 100 pts a night:scared1: ) last Sept. Use Concierge Club and will stay 40 nights in 13 months at WDW.

Our plan in 9 yrs is to spend Dec 1 to April 1 at WDW instead of the snow in Winter. The only snow I want to see is at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas:santa:

Wish I had more!

I like the way you think kid! :thumbsup2

[Viki]

300 points, 150 at BWV and 150 at BCV.

We'll add more at AKV in the near future and our goal is 500, one contract at a time!

[Starr W.]

650, 400 SSR & 250 VB(for Spring Break)

[DisDaydreamer]

650, 400 SSR & 250 VB(for Spring Break)

That's just too many points to be healthy. :sick:

If ever you just feel at the end of your rope with those points, I offer you my one and only transfer per year to assist in your points addiction interdiction. No matter how many years it takes :hippie:


We have 200 BWV.

[Starr W.]

That's just too many points to be healthy. :sick:

If ever you just feel at the end of your rope with those points, I offer you my one and only transfer per year to assist in your points addiction interdiction. No matter how many years it takes :hippie:


We have 200 BWV.


I assume you would be talking about the VB points? If I did forget to bank or something, you would be the first person I would get in touch with.:flower3:

[Pluto,]

455 points total
305 at ssr in two contracts
150 bwv

[magicmommy]

We have 800 points. 750 @ SSR and 50 @ AKV.

[JerJan]

WOW! I can't believe how many points some of you have....I'M JEALOUS!!!!
We have a measley 270 at SSR :goodvibes

[summergolf]

I officially now have "point envy"

We only own 160 at SSR

[abk96]

Boy, I'm feeling short on points too. We have 200 SSR points. I hope in the future we can add on.

[Hollymom1229]

We have 290 points - 185 at SSR and 105 at AKV. It's enough for us for now, but I really want another 10 points to make for an even 300.

[ScooterL]

Do you know when the point charts and reservations are being taken for AKL?

The AKV point charts are currently available on the dvcmember.com web site.
There's *four* classes of "view" for AKV - though as far as I'm concerned, Savannah view is the only one that matters!!!

[dianeschlicht]

449 total
Okw-230
Okw-150
Akv-69

[tobidisney]

We own 160 at SSR and are adding on another 50 AKV,

still wont be enough, but a bit at a time.....:thumbsup2

[disneymagic316]

We have 640 pts.
320-SSR
220-BWV
100-VB
I'd love to add on at HH and CRV ( if it's built).

[DVC-Don]

Recently sold 70 and have 410 left.

[gortman65]

We have 200 points at SSR. Sure would like to add some more down the road...maybe at GCV if that becomes reality!

[tufenuff]

We have 200 at SSR. I hope to add more.

[n2mm]

We have 580. 450 SSR and 130 BWV. We will add on at the CRV when that happens.

[Maistre Gracey]

1400 total
800 VWL
300 VB
300 AKV

May sell some VWL, but the wife won't let me. :)

MG

[MinMouse]

450 total; 300 BWV (divided in two 150 point contracts) and 150 at SSR. Hoping that if CRV ever comes to fruition to add 150 there. We're willing to wait though! Need to keep saving for more! UltraMickeyMouse---love your "snow avoidance" plan! I think I'll have to share it with DH!

[wingkng]

I have a total of 375 points.

150 pts at SSR
75 pts at VWL
150 pts at AKV :banana:

I just cannot imagine having over 1000 points. The initial investment would be insane, and the annual dues would be a little steep for me. However.... the idea of spending your winter months in WDW, almost as a second home sounds appealing. For those snowbirds out there, maybe owning so many points is still cheaper than having a second home in Orlando (No utility bills and no worries about maintanence). Does anybody buy points as a second home alternative?

[TenThousandVolts]

I have 160 at SSR. Fingers crossed that CRV happens- if so I will add-on 3 50-60 point contracts there-that I can enjoy with my family and then leave to my 3 kids.

[aprince&princess]

250 pts at SSR, 150 pt contract and a 100 pt contract. Would love more points! (Hoping for CRV)

[magicmommy]

I officially now have "point envy"

We only own 160 at SSR


Bet you don't have annual dues envy..:goodvibes

[TenThousandVolts]

Bet you don't have annual dues envy..:goodvibes

:rotfl2:

[TDC Nala]

400, 300 BCV and 100 SSR.

[kimpossible]

Boy...I have 170 at BWV and trying to convince DH to add-on 50-pts. He doesn't see why we need more:confused3

[summergolf]

Bet you don't have annual dues envy..:goodvibes


lol that I dont have :rotfl:

[Anal Annie]

We just bought 250 SSR points in Dec....already wish we could add some more at AKV...but will have to wait & see how these "spend" for a few years first! I'd love to have 135 at AKV (enough for 7 n in a Savanna studio in the Magic season). Maybe when I win the lottery...:laughing:

[ScubaD]

We have 325 points with two contracts at SSR. We will be adding another 75 when GCV is available. DW and I will be using points when grandchildren are around so we can experience the "Disney" firsts with them.:thumbsup2

[barlitz]

300 SSR and 150 AKV, We just got back from SSR and supposedly an announcement will be made tomorrow, almost 100% sure its the Californian.

[ultramickeymouse]

I have a total of 375 points.

150 pts at SSR
75 pts at VWL
150 pts at AKV :banana:

I just cannot imagine having over 1000 points. The initial investment would be insane, and the annual dues would be a little steep for me. However.... the idea of spending your winter months in WDW, almost as a second home sounds appealing. For those snowbirds out there, maybe owning so many points is still cheaper than having a second home in Orlando (No utility bills and no worries about maintanence). Does anybody buy points as a second home alternative?

Yes, the dues are scary:eek: but being able to stay without any issues of maintaining(and cleaning) a place on Disney property for basically the rest of my life is nice. We have 12 different contracts so it wasn't all in one shot. We have had 3 feet of snow the last few days and 9 years seems like a lifetime away:sad2: I don't think there are many crazies like my wife and myself. The only thing I will miss is my altitude traing for the Goofy:rotfl:

[Mickey'sApprentice]

We own 100 points at Boardwalk.

["Got Disney"]

Yes, the dues are scary:eek: but being able to stay without any issues of maintaining(and cleaning) a place on Disney property for basically the rest of my life is nice. We have 12 different contracts so it wasn't all in one shot. We have had 3 feet of snow the last few days and 9 years seems like a lifetime away:sad2: I don't think there are many crazies like my wife and myself. The only thing I will miss is my altitude traing for the Goofy:rotfl:

You are wrong...there is another crazy couple out here in Ca.:rotfl2: they have I believe a little over 2000 pts and are planning on doing the same thing as you...spending 6 months out of the year at WDW on there pts...maybe you will hook up some day:)

[Cruelladeville]

It takes more than 2000 pts to stay at Disney for 6 months, even in a studio. And you would probably end up staying twice during premium season. If your goal is just to use your timeshare as a means of avoiding winter, you could do that more cheaply thru II, by getting their getaway weeks at places like Liki Tikki. Even better, rent a condo by the month, or buy one off eBay!:happytv:

[littlestar]

Stayed at 340 points for a long time. But in the last year we've reduced it down to 205. Probably will keep it at 205 unless DVC tempts us with CRV - ;)

Thinking more and more about retirement and wanted to lower those annual dues - so a downsize was in order. Plus, we've got other favorites in Orlando - Marriott Horizons, Marriott Cypress Harbour - so we didn't need quite as many DVC points because we like our Marriott, too (own a timeshare with Marriott also).

[tfc3rid]

550 Total
250 at BWV (2000)
150 at BCV (2002)
150 at SSR (2007)

[speakupjc]

500

[pogopossum]

550 points - 275 HH, 125 VB, 150 AK. got the call today that the paperwork was there and will close soon for AKV.
dw said that we are through. but we decided that we needed to have a wdw resort for the 11 month window.

[Ms. WDW]

600 total - 300 at SSR and 300 at the Boardwalk.

[memeyers]

375 all at BWV

[Cruelladeville]

Stayed at 340 points for a long time. But in the last year we've reduced it down to 205. Probably will keep it at 205 unless DVC tempts us with CRV - ;)

Thinking more and more about retirement and wanted to lower those annual dues - so a downsize was in order. Plus, we've got other favorites in Orlando - Marriott Horizons, Marriott Cypress Harbour - so we didn't need quite as many DVC points because we like our Marriott, too (own a timeshare with Marriott also).

I am beginning to downsize, too, selling points while I can get all my cash back, and buying Marriott for a fraction of the price. We had 926 pts, and have gone down to 775 pts so far, and purchased an additional week at CypressHarbour. I can access II's getaway weeks for less than the cost of the dues, so I am planning to go that route for Marriott from now on, and eventually I want to get down to about 270 DVC points, thereby lessening my risk in case the point value should tank within the next 10 years. That's what you have to do when you retire.:sad1:

[littlestar]

I am beginning to downsize, too, selling points while I can get all my cash back, and buying Marriott for a fraction of the price. We had 926 pts, and have gone down to 775 pts so far, and purchased an additional week at CypressHarbour. I can access II's getaway weeks for less than the cost of the dues, so I am planning to go that route for Marriott from now on, and eventually I want to get down to about 270 DVC points, thereby lessening my risk in case the point value should tank within the next 10 years. That's what you have to do when you retire.:sad1:

Yes, retirement thoughts have definitely made a difference for the long term on how many points we wanted to keep.

[bluslag]

600 total

BWV-150
BCV-150
OKW-300

[allforpooh]

We have 470, which I thought was more than enough. We started out with BCV 225 (2002), then added 100, then another 50, then 120 at SSR. (Can you say addicted) With all of those points I figured we would always be banking our points, well no such luck we just go more. As of right now we have borrowed all of our 2008 points.

Denise

[3DisneyKids]

Count me in the "point poor" club. We have 160 at SSR and know that we want and need more, but we paid cash and will only pay cash for add-ons.

I have the cash on hand now for a 75-point add-on that we have been planning, BUT....we also want to buy into something with direct II access, so....now I am thinking and waiting and thinking some more...

[dwelty]

You are wrong...there is another crazy couple out here in Ca.:rotfl2: they have I believe a little over 2000 pts and are planning on doing the same thing as you...spending 6 months out of the year at WDW on there pts...maybe you will hook up some day:)

Yeah, that San Diego winter weather is a killer!

[JudyTL]

I have 296 OKW, 50 VWL ..in ROFR is HHI 25 and BCV 25. Then I want some SKL.I want 600 points within the next couple of years.

[kathy carleton]

260 total- 160 SSR that we just closed on 2/12, then 2/14 did an AKV 100 point add on. that will have to do for us for a while!:wizard:

[eyeheartgoofy]

100 at VWL. My short term goal is to increase the total to 175 ...

[jade1]

500, (BCV/VWL) sort of.

We own 250 and DSIL owns 250-we travel together a lot.

[goofydiz]

I'm feeling a little inadequate - I only have 190 at SSR

[ebenmax]

We have 200 SSR and a 50 pt. add-on at BCV. For the future we are planning 50 pt. at VWL and 50 pt. at BWV. Then we are leaving the door open for future DVC resorts, yet to be known. ;)

Ellen

[mbw12]

Wow......some of you have alot of points.....I am jealous!!!

We have 200 total. 150 at VWL and 50 at SSR. My husband mentioned that he would like to add on at AKV, but now we are maybe thinking of buyin a cheap resale timeshare strictly for trading purposes, and use the DVC strictly for DVC vacations. We shall see.....but I agree, the points can be addicting!!!!

[rie'smom]

We currently have 300 pts at BWV but we want to add another 150. After that add on, come on Contemporary!!

[L8blumr2]

200 at SSR

[mikron]

I was wondering how many points everyone owns. I own 1980 pts(1550 SSR, 280 BWV, and 60 VWL)


We own 1,410, 900 SSR and 510 OKW. We live 80 miles from Disney, visit about 6 times a year, family and friends use up the balance.

ONLY IN AMERICA

[hbg4]

Do the DVC members who own close to 1000 or more points use them for extended family/friends or rent them out ?
Or are they as selfish as I am and just use them for themselves and immediate family .
I own 450 total. Initially purchased 210 at BCV, then 110 at BWV, then 130 at SSR. Got to stop now.:teacher:
Point's haven't gone to waste as yet still borrowing and banking since I had to cancel the 2006 DVC member cruise and use those points for the repo instead.
I also own an RCI timeshare. But no way will I rent out or give away my DVC points to anyone else.:eek:

[edk35]

Do the DVC members who own close to 1000 or more points use them for extended family/friends or rent them out ?
Or are they as selfish as I am and just use them for themselves and immediate family .
I own 450 total. Initially purchased 210 at BCV, then 110 at BWV, then 130 at SSR. Got to stop now.:teacher:
Point's haven't gone to waste as yet still borrowing and banking since I had to cancel the 2006 DVC member cruise and use those points for the repo instead.
I also own an RCI timeshare. But no way will I rent out or give away my DVC points to anyone else.:eek:

I was told today by the MS person that made my ressie that there are people with huge amts. of points that do rent them out. She said that is one reason it is sometimes hard to get into certain resorts.
She said they will make ressies and then rent them out for certain weeks.

[ultramickeymouse]

I have never rented or until this year ever banked any of my 1980 points. I like to play way too much:banana:

[dianeschlicht]

I have never rented or until this year ever banked any of my 1980 points. I like to play way too much:banana:

That would be me too, if I had that many! No way do I want to "waste" them on someone else!:lmao:

[dwelty]

1,000 points seems like alot but you have to remember it depends on the size of the family. We are a family of 5 who like to go 3 times a year for a week. Our youngest is 8 months, so right now a 1 bedroom is fine for us (We own 500 points). However, when she is over 3 years old, we will have to upgrade to a two bedroom. This will require us to have about 900 points a year. That is alot of points if you stay in a studio, but not alot if you use a two bedroom.

[ultramickeymouse]

As I mentioned, I like to travel. Last year I used 1700 pts for 17 nights in Londaon. I go to London every other year(for the last decade and a half). Also last year we stayed 4 nights at Sonoma and 5 nights at Monterey. I also stayed at the GC Concierge at DL 8 nights in October. That was on top of a at 10 night WDW Goofy trip. Points go fast with that many trips.

07 holds 4 trips to WDW in 13 months for a total of 40 nights. I am also planning another trip to Sonoma and Monterey. 08 might be an Adventures by Disney trip to Italy on to of 2-3 trips to WDW.:)

[dwelty]

As I mentioned, I like to travel. Last year I used 1700 pts for 17 nights in Londaon. I go to London every other year(for the last decade and a half).


I was intrigued by your use of points outside of WDW. (when I do the math, based on Maintenance fees at SSR, you paid $412.00 per night for your 17 day London stay, thats over $7,000.00 for the entire stay, That would be about 17 weeks in a studio at SSR during the value season! not much of a bargan IMHO) But hey they are your points!:)

[allforpooh]

We usually use all of our points, this is the first year we have ever rented out and it was to family. The only reason we decided to rent was so I could use the money to go to Ireland with Adventures by Disney.

Denise

[ultramickeymouse]

I was intrigued by your use of points outside of WDW. (when I do the math, based on Maintenance fees at SSR, you paid $412.00 per night for your 17 day London stay, thats over $7,000.00 for the entire stay, That would be about 17 weeks in a studio at SSR during the value season! not much of a bargan IMHO) But hey they are your points!:)

Have you stay in London? One of the most expensive cities in the world to stay at. Little lone stay at a 5 star hotel. I went to the hotels website and put in the dates and the deluxe Hyde Park view room, it would have cost me $21,000 with VAT:scared1: To give you an idea, Nicole Kidman was staying there while we were their. Her room was $6000 a night! Breakfast at the hotel as almost $60(32 pounds) per person:eek: Internet access was $35 a day.

I did pay a lot if you figure dues but would never been able to afford the hotel.

[dwelty]

Have you stay in London? One of the most expensive cities in the world to stay at. Little lone stay at a 5 star hotel. I went to the hotels website and put in the dates and the deluxe Hyde Park view room, it would have cost me $21,000 with VAT:scared1: To give you an idea, Nicole Kidman was staying there while we were their. Her room was $6000 a night! Breakfast at the hotel as almost $60(32 pounds) per person:eek: Internet access was $35 a day.

I did pay a lot if you figure dues but would never been able to afford the hotel.

All I can say is WOW.

[MomWith2Cinderellas]

We have 200 points. We just closed this week (SSR). One day we will add on another 200 points, but until that time this works out just fine for us!

[Slakk]

160 SSR
50 BCV
100 VWL

I would like to sell my BCV and get another VWL or AKL someday although IF CRV shows up it would be convenient to commute to VWL :cool1:

[Figment56]

250 here-200 at SSR and a 50 add-on at AKV-yeah! We are happy with our amount. There are just the three of us and DD will be leaving soon for college. DH and I can stay in a studio with that amount of points anytime of year, even a one-bedroom for the most part. We only go once a year and with airfare going up, up, up, it is getting more difficult to get decent prices from Massachusetts! I'm not envious, just glad for what we have! Yes, we even share our points with family!

[DubDeDubBug]

Wow! 1980 points- you must live at WDW. I have 170.

[ScottNBecky]

We own 160 points @ SSR