Buying DVC while on DCL?? - The DIS Discussion Forums

amystevekai&bump · 05-18-2009, 02:57 PM

Hi, I just read a thread on the main DVC site, which (assuming I read it correctly!!

) said that if you buy into DVC while you are on the cruise ship, you get great incentives including free cruises!!

Is this correct?? And if so, is it open to UK residents??

Finally, we aren't cruising until Christmas 2010 - do you think BLT will still be available to buy at that time, and do the cruises offer these type of incentives all the time or is it likely to be a very limited offer??

thanks for any info!!

tink,too · 05-18-2009, 03:40 PM

Anybody buying in (or adding points) at the moment can get a free cruise - provided they buy at least the minimum requirement.

We bought our DVC on DCL and we received a discount per point (which was a common offer at the time), and decent OBC to be spent during the cruise we were on at the time. About 3 weeks after we got home, we received a lovely model of the ship, too.

Offers change every so often though, so it's hard to tell what will be offered when you cruise in 2010.

amystevekai&bump · 05-18-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tink,too

Anybody buying in (or adding points) at the moment can get a free cruise - provided they buy at least the minimum requirement.

We bought our DVC on DCL and we received a discount per point (which was a common offer at the time), and decent OBC to be spent during the cruise we were on at the time. About 3 weeks after we got home, we received a lovely model of the ship, too.

Offers change every so often though, so it's hard to tell what will be offered when you cruise in 2010.

thanks ever so much for replying!! Fingers crossed for some good offers next Christmas then!!

JimC · 05-18-2009, 06:48 PM

When we last cruised (Sept 08) the incentives were extraordinary and much better then waiting until returning home. Like most DVD sales programs they are geared to overall sales conditions.

natalielongstaff · 05-21-2009, 11:42 AM

i had no idea you could buy into DVC whilst on DCL.....oh dear

CustardTart · 05-21-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by natalielongstaff

i had no idea you could buy into DVC whilst on DCL.....oh dear

Oh yes, Nat!!!

I'm hoping that after our 3 nights at BLT, DH will feel a little add-on is in order when we cruise in September...

natalielongstaff · 05-21-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CustardTart

Oh yes, Nat!!!

I'm hoping that after our 3 nights at BLT, DH will feel a little add-on is in order when we cruise in September...

im sure he will

CustardTart · 05-21-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by natalielongstaff

im sure he will

I'm not so sure. The other resorts we have points at have Villa in the title - VILLAs at Wilderness Lodge; Animal Kingdom VILLAs... I might have been in with a chance if they'd called them VILLAs at the Contemporary... Maybe if they're painted claret and blue...?

DonaldDaisyDani · 05-21-2009, 08:04 PM

There is agroup presentation on the ship, just about an hour if not less. You can then meet with a guide one on one to personalize. Generally there are better incentives the more points you buy and generally the best ones are if you are referred by a member.

05-18-2009, 02:57 PM	#1
amystevekai&bump DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Posts: 3,422	Buying DVC while on DCL?? Hi, I just read a thread on the main DVC site, which (assuming I read it correctly!!) said that if you buy into DVC while you are on the cruise ship, you get great incentives including free cruises!! Is this correct?? And if so, is it open to UK residents?? Finally, we aren't cruising until Christmas 2010 - do you think BLT will still be available to buy at that time, and do the cruises offer these type of incentives all the time or is it likely to be a very limited offer?? thanks for any info!! __________________ Amy x NEXT TRIPS: Back to Back DCL Med cruises - August 2013 / New Years 2013 at Portofino, BLT & AKV / October 2014 - Discovery Cove & DCL Southern Caribbean cruise Between Oct 1979 & Oct 2012 - approx 26 trips (including Bay Lake Towers, Polynesian, Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo & Kidani, Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs, All Stars Sports, off site hotels (inc Royal Pacific, Hard Rock hotel!!) and villas) PLUS - Disney Cruises x 4, Disney's Vero Beach resort, DLP x 10 visits & Disneyland California x 1 visit - And our 1998 Disney Wedding at the Wedding Pavillion!!

05-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
JimC DVC Co-Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida DVC (AKV, BCV, OKW, VGC) Posts: 5,860	When we last cruised (Sept 08) the incentives were extraordinary and much better then waiting until returning home. Like most DVD sales programs they are geared to overall sales conditions. __________________ WDW - All Star Movies (Fantasia), Animal Kingdom Lodge (3), Animal Kingdom Villas (Jambo House-2, Kidani Village-4), Bay Lake Towers (6), Beach Club, Beach Club Villas (7), Boardwalk Villas, Contemporary (2), Caribbean Beach (Aruba-2, Jamaica-2), Coronado Springs (Casitas-3), Dixie Landings (Bayou), Disney Institute (Villas-3), Grand Floridian (Sago Cay), Hilton Head, Old Key West (5), Polynesian (Figi), Port Orleans, Saratoga Springs (Congress Park, Grandstand-3, Paddock, Springs), Vero Beach (6), Villas at Wilderness Lodge (4), Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club, Other (Cypress Harbour-5, Doubletree Castle, Renaissance WorldGate, Village [Royal Plaza, Pickett Suite]) DCL - Dream (2/11 4, 10/11 3, 2/12 4), Magic (6/99 4, 5/05 Panama Canal, 9/08 5, 11/10 Eastern, 10/11 Western), Wonder (12/06 4, 9/09 4, 5/12 7 Alaska) DL - Grand Californian (4), Villas Grand Californian (2), Marriott

05-21-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	i had no idea you could buy into DVC whilst on DCL.....oh dear __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

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05-18-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
tink,too DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,597	Anybody buying in (or adding points) at the moment can get a free cruise - provided they buy at least the minimum requirement. We bought our DVC on DCL and we received a discount per point (which was a common offer at the time), and decent OBC to be spent during the cruise we were on at the time. About 3 weeks after we got home, we received a lovely model of the ship, too. Offers change every so often though, so it's hard to tell what will be offered when you cruise in 2010.

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DonaldDaisyDani Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 41	There is agroup presentation on the ship, just about an hour if not less. You can then meet with a guide one on one to personalize. Generally there are better incentives the more points you buy and generally the best ones are if you are referred by a member.