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tobidisney · 03-26-2007, 12:28 PM

We love our DVC and as corney as the adds may sound....we too"wish we had done it sooner". We have used our DVC to the max, I have borrowed so many points, my sister ( also a memeber) has transferred points to me and now I am adding on more points.

I think as canadians the "yanks" don't appreciate the exchange rate that we have to pay and the major expedition to "get down there"

We recently stayed at HHI and loved it and will return. Flying from Buffalo is the best bet ( if you are not driving) but I always laugh to myself when I hear of people "driving 7 hours just to get there!!!" ( dont we wish)

welcome.

murcor · 03-27-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tobidisney

I think as canadians the "yanks" don't appreciate the exchange rate that we have to pay and the major expedition to "get down there"

Your right

Its not cheap to fly with a family to get down there so we try to have enough pts for at least 10 - 12 days. This year we are going for 16

I cant wait...too bad its not until Jan !

yxe dad · 03-30-2007, 06:04 PM

Hey, can anyone help with adding on points? I'm live in Sask so I had to purchase into the AKV while in Florida on my last trip. My question is now that I'm a member can I add-on points from home or do I still have to be in Florida.
Thanks,
Shayne

Kurby · 03-30-2007, 06:34 PM

Count us in on the Canucker list.

WE love disney and are brainwashing our daughter (18 mths) already

we purchased 210 at AKV and can't wait until next year when we can book our first DVC trip.

I guess the only problem I have so far is the financing we get as Canadians. I am not impressed that just because we don't live in the US and therefore don't have a credit score in the US we get standard rates.

so we'll be taking out a personal loan next year and paying it off and get the lower rates here - plus we won't be subject to the flexing dollar.

other then that - we're good to go.

dhluvsDisney · 03-30-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yxe dad

Hey, can anyone help with adding on points? I'm live in Sask so I had to purchase into the AKV while in Florida on my last trip. My question is now that I'm a member can I add-on points from home or do I still have to be in Florida.
Thanks,
Shayne

Very Very likely you can only add-on while in Florida. We are in Manitoba, and we can only add on while in Florida. The only province I know of that can add on from home is Ontario, and that is because the population, and the number of people they have buying, warrents them to do the proper real estate registration thing. Sorry.

mackeyapp · 03-30-2007, 06:44 PM

Hi to all from another DVC owner. We had our first trip home Dec/Jan and it was wonderful. We split our 2 week stay between SSR and BCV.

We are so happy we decided to take the plunge and look forward to TWO TRIPS coming up, but not soon enough.

walkena · 03-30-2007, 07:20 PM

....our second DVC trip home is coming up in 30 days...

a.little.goofy · 03-31-2007, 06:08 AM

Welcome Home

We purchased SSR in December 2006, looking forward to our first trip "home" on April 28th. We have already booked BCV for Oct/07

ont/ohana · 03-31-2007, 06:19 AM

We love our DVC too

. Have had stays at SSR, OKW and BCV with another SSR trip coming soon. Spoke to our guide yesterday to add on another 100 points.

TLPL · 03-31-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by surfer_ed

Wlecome aboard. We bought in 2005 as well and have gone the SSR, BCV and recently Vero.

I have the bug too and am thinking hard about AKV.

What's the best way to get to Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island? How far are they from here? ( I live in Niagara Falls)

I like taking the plane from Buffalo to Orlando when I visit WDW, but I have no idea how to get to the other two locations.

cslittle999 · 03-31-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TLPL

What's the best way to get to Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island? How far are they from here? ( I live in Niagara Falls)

I like taking the plane from Buffalo to Orlando when I visit WDW, but I have no idea how to get to the other two locations.

Vero Beach is around 160 km southeast of Orlando so flying to Orlando and renting a car is probably the simplest. Hilton Head is around 1500 km from Niagara Falls. The closest major city is Savannah, GA. It's about 60 km drive.

Disney Kim · 03-31-2007, 06:42 PM

We are going in Sept and are taking a tour of the resorts they are selling, I was considering cancelling our trip and using that money to buy some points but decided to go anyways, We got the 40% code for Ploynesian and I figure when we buy DVC we probably won't end up staying there as it isn't one of the resorts...

So, I was wondering to people who have already bought,
Did you find that with disney because you don't have a US credit score its unlikey to get perferred financing??

I was thinking of buying a small contract so I would not have to finance (don't really want 14.5%).. But I would like SSR or AKL which don't really go for resale as often...

cslittle999 · 03-31-2007, 07:29 PM

We financed our purchased with our secured line of credit. It is currently at 6%. Canadian interest rates are much lower than American ones.

hematite153 · 03-31-2007, 08:14 PM

Also a Canadian DVC member. We purchased SSR about a year ago. We'd love to add on at AKV, also, but can't find the money at the moment. (We'll just have to hope for cancellations at 7 months.)

dsneygirl · 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Disney Kim

We are going in Sept and are taking a tour of the resorts they are selling, I was considering cancelling our trip and using that money to buy some points but decided to go anyways, We got the 40% code for Ploynesian and I figure when we buy DVC we probably won't end up staying there as it isn't one of the resorts...

So, I was wondering to people who have already bought,
Did you find that with disney because you don't have a US credit score its unlikey to get perferred financing??

I was thinking of buying a small contract so I would not have to finance (don't really want 14.5%).. But I would like SSR or AKL which don't really go for resale as often...

There are a tonne of SSR resales out there. Check the link on the DVC page for The Timeshare Store. AKL just started selling so I doubt there are resales for that yet.

If you can try to secure your own financing such as a line of credit. You'll have a much lower interest rate and don't have to deal with a fluctuating exchange rate.

03-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#16
tobidisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 145	Another fellow canadian DVC'er here...alos adding on.. We love our DVC and as corney as the adds may sound....we too"wish we had done it sooner". We have used our DVC to the max, I have borrowed so many points, my sister ( also a memeber) has transferred points to me and now I am adding on more points. I think as canadians the "yanks" don't appreciate the exchange rate that we have to pay and the major expedition to "get down there" We recently stayed at HHI and loved it and will return. Flying from Buffalo is the best bet ( if you are not driving) but I always laugh to myself when I hear of people "driving 7 hours just to get there!!!" ( dont we wish) welcome.

03-30-2007, 06:04 PM	#18
yxe dad DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,003	Hey, can anyone help with adding on points? I'm live in Sask so I had to purchase into the AKV while in Florida on my last trip. My question is now that I'm a member can I add-on points from home or do I still have to be in Florida. Thanks, Shayne __________________ Disneyland84,88,02,03,08 Disney World98ASMu,00ASMo,06ASMo,06WL,06AKL/CSR,07POFQ,07SSR/AKL,08AKV/SSR,08AKL-CL/WL-CL,09AKV/SSR,09AKV,09AKV,10AKV,11AKL,11AKL,11AKV, 12AKV/WBC, 12WBC, 13AKV Disneyland Paris10 SL upcoming - Jan 2014 - WDW Wedding

03-30-2007, 06:34 PM	#19
Kurby All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ~Walt Disney Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning Posts: 10,624	Count us in on the Canucker list. WE love disney and are brainwashing our daughter (18 mths) already we purchased 210 at AKV and can't wait until next year when we can book our first DVC trip. I guess the only problem I have so far is the financing we get as Canadians. I am not impressed that just because we don't live in the US and therefore don't have a credit score in the US we get standard rates. so we'll be taking out a personal loan next year and paying it off and get the lower rates here - plus we won't be subject to the flexing dollar. other then that - we're good to go. __________________ Summer 2010 Trip Report Our "WONDERful" Cruise May 2009

03-30-2007, 06:44 PM	#21
mackeyapp DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cape Breton, Canada Posts: 631	Hi to all from another DVC owner. We had our first trip home Dec/Jan and it was wonderful. We split our 2 week stay between SSR and BCV. We are so happy we decided to take the plunge and look forward to TWO TRIPS coming up, but not soon enough. __________________

03-30-2007, 07:20 PM	#22
walkena Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 100	We love our DVC... ....our second DVC trip home is coming up in 30 days... __________________ ME DS(10) DH AKL May 2004 AKL May 2005 BWV May 2006 VWL/BCV May 2007 and looking forward to VWL/BWV May 2008

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03-31-2007, 06:08 AM	#23
a.little.goofy Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada Posts: 16	Welcome Home We purchased SSR in December 2006, looking forward to our first trip "home" on April 28th. We have already booked BCV for Oct/07

03-31-2007, 06:19 AM	#24
ont/ohana Proud SSR owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 700	We love our DVC too . Have had stays at SSR, OKW and BCV with another SSR trip coming soon. Spoke to our guide yesterday to add on another 100 points. __________________ DD15 : DD12DH DW DC1 Max DC2Minnie : CBR-1993, POR-2003, POP-2005, POR-2006, SSR-2006,OKW-2007, BCV-2007, SSR-2007, VB-2008, SSR 2008, SSR 2009, BWV 2009, AKV 2009,HHI 2010, SSR 2011, VB2011, SSR 2012, VWL 2012, SSR 2012, SSR 2012,BWV 2013

03-31-2007, 06:42 PM	#27
Disney Kim Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 297	We are going in Sept and are taking a tour of the resorts they are selling, I was considering cancelling our trip and using that money to buy some points but decided to go anyways, We got the 40% code for Ploynesian and I figure when we buy DVC we probably won't end up staying there as it isn't one of the resorts... So, I was wondering to people who have already bought, Did you find that with disney because you don't have a US credit score its unlikey to get perferred financing?? I was thinking of buying a small contract so I would not have to finance (don't really want 14.5%).. But I would like SSR or AKL which don't really go for resale as often...

03-31-2007, 07:29 PM	#28
cslittle999 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orangeville, ON Canada Posts: 1,424	We financed our purchased with our secured line of credit. It is currently at 6%. Canadian interest rates are much lower than American ones. __________________ Chris CBR November 2003 WL December 2005 First Trip Home - BWV August 2007 MNSSHP - VWL October 2008 BWV and AKV Kidani August 2009 BWV November 2009 - 20th Wedding Anniversary BWV/HHI August 2011

03-31-2007, 08:14 PM	#29
hematite153 DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,592	Also a Canadian DVC member. We purchased SSR about a year ago. We'd love to add on at AKV, also, but can't find the money at the moment. (We'll just have to hope for cancellations at 7 months.) __________________ AKV, ASMus, BCV, BWV, DCL, Off-Site, OKW, POP, POR, SSR, VWL

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