Anyone won DVC so far?

[Tinkergirl]

IMHO this would be the best wish! Anyone think that there are any left with there only being a few months left?

[Boo Bear]

I wish! That would be completely awesome!

[kadesha]

I would LOVE to win this!!!

I'd be slightly afraid of the taxes though. :scared:

[DeblovesPoohbear]

I would LOVE to win this!!!

I'd be slightly afraid of the taxes though. :scared:

There's is a member of the Dis that won last year
Jessica I believe her name is, and she said Disney paid everything, even all the taxes :wizard:
They ended up not owing a penney

[StaciMc]

I'm going down in 2 1/2 weeks and that would be such an amazing dream. Of course, I'll be happy to even see the Dream Team... I'm not an especially "lucky" person! ;)

[Tinkergirl]

Ever since I married my hubby, he's passed down his unfortunate Irish luck to me as well. :rolleyes: Ahhh, men.........

[cpdwiz]

IMHO this would be the best wish! Anyone think that there are any left with there only being a few months left?

We were the last winners for 2007. We won the DVC membership, by sending in postcards. It was, and is still an amazing dream come true!! We won in March, went in May, it was incredible, going again this december, next may and december again.........

As for the poster about the taxes...Disney sent me a $25,000 check to cover the taxes....Its a totally free prize!!!!

[Charleyann]

We were the last winners for 2007. We won the DVC membership, by sending in postcards. It was, and is still an amazing dream come true!! We won in March, went in May, it was incredible, going again this december, next may and december again.........

As for the poster about the taxes...Disney sent me a $25,000 check to cover the taxes....Its a totally free prize!!!!

AWESOME and Congratulations!!!!

[Tinkergirl]

We were the last winners for 2007. We won the DVC membership, by sending in postcards. It was, and is still an amazing dream come true!! We won in March, went in May, it was incredible, going again this december, next may and december again.........

As for the poster about the taxes...Disney sent me a $25,000 check to cover the taxes....Its a totally free prize!!!!

OMG!!! :woohoo: I bet you NEVER would have thought you would get that! You'd probably be so thrilled just from mouse ears!! I'm so jealous!! I wish I had sent in postcards!! Too late now.... Congradulations on a dream come true!! :wizard:

[OhMari]

I had a box sitting at my door step. I thought of the DVC winners when he said they won with it coming to their door.

It was another box of ears. 3 sets of ears.:rotfl2:

[newbie72]

Is that correct? I am pretty new coming into this forum and knew that the year of million dreams was going on last year, but didn't realize it was still going on? Is that true?

And you can win from sending in post cards?
Is there only one DVC given away?

we will be there in 10 days, is the DT visable? Do you realize who they are or just if someone comes up to you?

Any suggestions on how to get them to notice you?

Unfortunately I have the Irish luck...so I will need all the help I can get!

[Epcot Dreamz]

Is that correct? I am pretty new coming into this forum and knew that the year of million dreams was going on last year, but didn't realize it was still going on? Is that true?

Yes

And you can win from sending in post cards?

Yes

Is there only one DVC given away?

Yes

we will be there in 10 days, is the DT visible? Do you realize who they are or just if someone comes up to you?

The Dream Squad is always around, but if they are giving a prize you probably won't know till they are right on you.

Any suggestions on how to get them to notice you?

Don't try and get their attention or ask for anything, it has no affect on winning a prize as the DS is required to award prizes according to a random computer election.

Unfortunately I have the Irish luck...so I will need all the help I can get!

Just have fun and don't worry about it, then if you win it will be a bonus.

[cpdwiz]

There were 3 DVC prizes for 2007, and 2 for 2008. Have they given them away?

[Cee]

Just be prepared for the annual dues. I'll bet Disney isn't going to pay those!

[cpdwiz]

Just be prepared for the annual dues. I'll bet Disney isn't going to pay those!

They are. Its a totally free prize. They even sent me $25,000 to pay state and federal taxes. Even my fees if I use the points outside of Disney are paid.

In other words, this prize is TOTALLY FREE.

[Cee]

Dues and Maintenance Fees Disney will pay every year? This IS a great prize!

[kadesha]

So is there any way to find out if the 2 for 2008 have been awarded yet?

[cpdwiz]

Dues and Maintenance Fees Disney will pay every year? This IS a great prize!

As well as the transfer fees if we wish to use the points anywhere else.....I was billed $800 for dues about 1 month after we won. I called member services, and they apologized, and poof, no dues...

As my guide said, this is a TOTALLY FREE PRIZE, for you and your family to enjoy Disney FREE for 47 years.

I pay airfare and food....Plus, I will probably spend the $90,000 back at Disney over the years :rotfl2:

[disneyfan55]

That's really a surprize about them being able to pay the taxes. I'm surprised that the taxes somehow aren't considered a gift or prize. I guess Disney found a way. Lucky you!!

[OhMari]

Disney has on their website the winners for Dreams, but it hasn't been updated in a very long time. I think if you write to Disney and ask for the list of winners, they have to give you.

[cpdwiz]

That's really a surprize about them being able to pay the taxes. I'm surprised that the taxes somehow aren't considered a gift or prize. I guess Disney found a way. Lucky you!!

In the YOAMD, Disney pays the taxes on all prizes over $600.

[cpdwiz]

Disney has on their website the winners for Dreams, but it hasn't been updated in a very long time. I think if you write to Disney and ask for the list of winners, they have to give you.

2007 winners are posted because is 2008. Winners will be posted in April of 2009.

[uncw89]

As well as the transfer fees if we wish to use the points anywhere else.....I was billed $800 for dues about 1 month after we won. I called member services, and they apologized, and poof, no dues...

As my guide said, this is a TOTALLY FREE PRIZE, for you and your family to enjoy Disney FREE for 47 years.

I pay airfare and food....Plus, I will probably spend the $90,000 back at Disney over the years :rotfl2:

AWESOME!!!! Too bad they didn't give you AP"S too! Just Kidding! I would love that prize!

[disneyfan55]

AWESOME!!!! Too bad they didn't give you AP"S too! Just Kidding! I would love that prize!

I seem to recall that when the DVC was very new and just being offered there was a free AP until 2000 I believe. I know a little off the subjuct but FYI. It would be a nice add on now (for a few years of ownership not forever)!!

[uncw89]

I seem to recall that when the DVC was very new and just being offered there was a free AP until 2000 I believe. I know a little off the subjuct but FYI. It would be a nice add on now (for a few years of ownership not forever)!!

True that would be a good perk,for a few years!

[westie22]

So I'm just wondering....how many postcards did you mail in?
Is the time to mail those in for this year over?

Congrats on that win!!!

[edamethyst]

i think the winner will be picked on December 15 - that way i'll be there to collect my prize in person!:laughing:

[cpdwiz]

So I'm just wondering....how many postcards did you mail in?
Is the time to mail those in for this year over?

Congrats on that win!!!

2 envelopes a day...one in each name, for about 4 months....stopped after winning lanyards, then started in December again until June.

[DeeDeeDis]

do you have an address or the website to get the address so I can start mailing postcards?

[mkpat]

Yes, I would like to know this as well...

[suzimar57]

wow, how lucky!!

[OhMari]

do you have an address or the website to get the address so I can start mailing postcards?


DISNEY DREAM GIVEAWAY
PO BOX 8650
ELMHURST IL 60126

I turn the card sideways and write
name
address
town, state zip
phone #
DOB

[cpdwiz]

DISNEY DREAM GIVEAWAY
PO BOX 8650
ELMHURST IL 60126

I turn the card sideways and write
name
address
town, state zip
phone #
DOB

Now, this was for 2007....I printed labels for envelopes, with the PO BOX and City/State.

The kids put the labels on envelopes. I used a business card maker program and printed our names and addresses and put one in each envelope. I did not use a return address, and used disney stamps, and mailed 1 in my name and 1 in Jessicas every day, except Sundays....

[heaven2dc]

They are. Its a totally free prize. They even sent me $25,000 to pay state and federal taxes. Even my fees if I use the points outside of Disney are paid.

In other words, this prize is TOTALLY FREE.

I'm so happy for you and your family!! Wow - you definitely should have won given all the hard work you put into it!

[ryanshana]

We were the last winners for 2007. We won the DVC membership, by sending in postcards. It was, and is still an amazing dream come true!! We won in March, went in May, it was incredible, going again this december, next may and december again.........

As for the poster about the taxes...Disney sent me a $25,000 check to cover the taxes....Its a totally free prize!!!!

OMG that's amazing!

[mkpat]

We were the last winners for 2007. We won the DVC membership, by sending in postcards. It was, and is still an amazing dream come true!! We won in March, went in May, it was incredible, going again this december, next may and december again.........

As for the poster about the taxes...Disney sent me a $25,000 check to cover the taxes....Its a totally free prize!!!!


Interesting...:confused3 :cool1: :goodvibes

[CaptHomer]

That's really a surprize about them being able to pay the taxes. I'm surprised that the taxes somehow aren't considered a gift or prize. I guess Disney found a way. Lucky you!!

It is a gift or prize and you pay tax on the original gift and the "extra" they are giving you for taxes.

Lets say you were in a 20% income tax bracket and they gave you $100,000.

You would owe 20% of the $100k which is $20,000. They give you and extra $25,000 to pay the taxes on what is now $125,000. 20% of $125,000 is $25,000.

They gave you $125,000 and you pay $25,000 in taxes leaving you with the original $100,000 that you won and you are not out of pocket any money for the taxes.

[eyenjeff]

What is your home resort that you won? This is sooo coool! Did you win an unlimited amount of points? We just bought into DVC and are excited to be able to use it! Congratulations on your wonderful win!!

[cpdwiz]

It is a gift or prize and you pay tax on the original gift and the "extra" they are giving you for taxes.

Lets say you were in a 20% income tax bracket and they gave you $100,000.

You would owe 20% of the $100k which is $20,000. They give you and extra $25,000 to pay the taxes on what is now $125,000. 20% of $125,000 is $25,000.

They gave you $125,000 and you pay $25,000 in taxes leaving you with the original $100,000 that you won and you are not out of pocket any money for the taxes.

said the $25K covers me in my bracket...Disney gives you enough money if you are in the higher tax bracket.

[cpdwiz]

What is your home resort that you won? This is sooo coool! Did you win an unlimited amount of points? We just bought into DVC and are excited to be able to use it! Congratulations on your wonderful win!!

Our home is Saratoga, and we have 220 points a year....its amazing!!!

[cheerforchelsea]

DVC would be the best PRIZE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I had that I would be there right now!!!:woohoo:

[cpdwiz]

DVC would be the best PRIZE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I had that I would be there right now!!!:woohoo:

we went in may when we won, and we are going in 6 days, and then next may, and then december again :cool1:

[goodmorningirl]

SO how do you do the postcards?? Do you literally buy postcards and write it on there? or do you mail an envelope with like a flash/note card in it? I'm sorry I am usually not this dense I just want to do it right lol

[cpdwiz]

SO how do you do the postcards?? Do you literally buy postcards and write it on there? or do you mail an envelope with like a flash/note card in it? I'm sorry I am usually not this dense I just want to do it right lol

Read the rules, and follow them...thats what we did....nothing fancy, except for mickey stamps.....the winners are picked by computer.

[Mommy_Jen]

can some one post the link to contest information, please... I'd like to send in some postcards even though the contest is almost over.

Thanks!!

[cpdwiz]

can some one post the link to contest information, please... I'd like to send in some postcards even though the contest is almost over.

Thanks!!

Year of a Million Dreams, and it will take yo uto the disney site with the info.

[heaven2dc]

SO how do you do the postcards?? Do you literally buy postcards and write it on there? or do you mail an envelope with like a flash/note card in it? I'm sorry I am usually not this dense I just want to do it right lol

This isn't answering your question but I just read your anniversary TR. I loved it :love: You are such an adorable couple and I loved the interaction with the characters you got - esp Donald when he held the gate closed. That was so funny :rotfl2:

I sent a regular postcard plus I sent a note card in an envelope so hopefully one of the two will get there and I'll win a little something!

Good luck! :thumbsup2

[goodmorningirl]

This isn't answering your question but I just read your anniversary TR. I loved it :love: You are such an adorable couple and I loved the interaction with the characters you got - esp Donald when he held the gate closed. That was so funny :rotfl2:



Thank you so much for your kind words :goodvibes ! I am really happy that you enjoyed our TR. We will be going Jan 10-17 and now I will def. write one for then knowing that you and others have enjoyed it. Our interaction with the characters was phenomenal lol they are always great! Even in our other trips we always do little things and get great interaction. Again thank you :hug: and sorry this is OT :rolleyes1 lol

[TroyE]

Thanks for the info.

Year of a Million Dreams, and it will take yo uto the disney site with the info.