DVC Retirement

[patm95]

Hi Everyone.

I was talking to my wife about how neat it would be to get enough points to stay a whole month on property when we retire. Does anyone else do this?

I just thought thought it would be great to get away from the cold and spend time just hanging out and enjoying the parks and atmosphere.

 

[NorCalFanatic]

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[patm95]

We have enough points at Aulani to do this when we retire and the kids are out of the house. We also met a few older couples at aulani who stay 3-4 weeks every year.

That's so cool. Makes me want to add on at Aulani too lol

 

[Simba's Mom]

Although we've never done this, I know that there are a few who do this at Hilton Head for the entire winter. And since you can't say at a resort for more than a month consecutively, once a month, they pack up and head to WDW for a few days, then come back. Staying the winter at HHI is fewer points if you're interested.

 

[JCCalistri]

Its funny you brought this up as we were just talking about it. We have 150 points at VGF and 100 at BLT. I think you could easily do this depending on the resort you want. I know we looked and at VGF points alone we could do 3 weeks at OKW if we wanted depending on time of year. I would study the time of year, the type of room you want and ideal resort location and back into the points you would need. Happy retirement!

 

[patm95]

Although we've never done this, I know that there are a few who do this at Hilton Head for the entire winter. And since you can't say at a resort for more than a month consecutively, once a month, they pack up and head to WDW for a few days, then come back. Staying the winter at HHI is fewer points if you're interested.

Oh my. Wouldn't that be the life?!

 

[patm95]

Its funny you brought this up as we were just talking about it. We have 150 points at VGF and 100 at BLT. I think you could easily do this depending on the resort you want. I know we looked and at VGF points alone we could do 3 weeks at OKW if we wanted depending on time of year. I would study the time of year, the type of room you want and ideal resort location and back into the points you would need. Happy retirement!

That's exactly what I was thinking. I think you could do it pretty easily with 600 points and could do it with much less if only using studios. Great minds think alike!

 

[Mexacajun]

Have been thinking about it a lot. I think I will plan on doing this once retired. 1 month in a one bedroom. Make it a home. Put pictures of the kids on the shelves, bring the extra dishes/pots/pans needed from home and just be there. I think this would be super relaxing and a great way to experience Disney world.

 

[Chuck S]

I have enough points for a studio for a month. But I have animals and rental properties to look after, so I can't really be gone that long.

 

[hhisc16]

Although we've never done this, I know that there are a few who do this at Hilton Head for the entire winter. And since you can't say at a resort for more than a month consecutively, once a month, they pack up and head to WDW for a few days, then come back. Staying the winter at HHI is fewer points if you're interested.

Looks like the month of january in a studio at hhi is about 250 points.
Looks like a great future plan for me!

 

[patm95]

I have enough points for a studio for a month. But I have animals and rental properties to look after, so I can't really be gone that long.

Got to watch out for our furry friends. Several short trips are good too

 

[patm95]

Looks like the month of january in a studio at hhi is about 250 points.
Looks like a great future plan for me!

WOW! That's awesome!

 

[mousehouse23]

We've thought about doing this, too.

To maximize your points, though, you really do have to stick with studios, and I can't imagine how I'd feel eating Disney food for a month, even if I tried including some healthier options. It's tough with only a microwave, though. Laundry would be easier, since there are communal laundry facilities.

 

[Jwaire]

Forget retirement, I've considered working from home for a month and trying this out. I know several people did this during the pandemic.

I was doing the math on staying at SSR in a studio 5 nights per week, with a 1 bedroom two nights per week to catch up on laundry, meal prep, etc.

It's a lot of moving, but doable.

 

[patm95]

We've thought about doing this, too.

To maximize your points, though, you really do have to stick with studios, and I can't imagine how I'd feel eating Disney food for a month, even if I tried including some healthier options. It's tough with only a microwave, though. Laundry would be easier, since there are communal laundry facilities.

Great point about the laundry facilities. I had forgotten about that.

 

[patm95]

Forget retirement, I've considered working from home for a month and trying this out. I know several people did this during the pandemic.

I was doing the math on staying at SSR in a studio 5 nights per week, with a 1 bedroom two nights per week to catch up on laundry, meal prep, etc.

It's a lot of moving, but doable.

Makes me wish I had a remote job!

 

[SpaceMountain77]

I have enough points for a studio for a month. But I have animals and rental properties to look after, so I can't really be gone that long.

Not that we would, but with the dog friendly policy at the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, we could bring our two girls and stay for a month. However, laundry would be a significant issue as I would not want to hike laundry baskets to and from the laundry room.

 

[pinkxray]

I have already told DH I plan on spending either Jan or February in WDW once the kids are in college. I would most likely have to rotate between studios and one bedrooms to do laundry and have some non Disney food.

 

[kboo]

DH and I have discussed this very thing when we are empty nesters and retired, in about 10 years. We'd also need a full kitchen for a bit.

There was an old thread here posted by someone who spent several weeks at DVC in studios - they had a number of imaginative food options using only the kitchenette.... need to find ....

 

[patm95]

DH and I have discussed this very thing when we are empty nesters and retired, in about 10 years. We'd also need a full kitchen for a bit.

There was an old thread here posted by someone who spent several weeks at DVC in studios - they had a number of imaginative food options using only the kitchenette.... need to find ....

Oh would be very interested in that if you find it!