All-Inclusive resorts for DVC trade

[mufasa0505]

I'm interested in knowing if any resort trades available to DVC members are all-inclusive. Please post if you know of any.


Thank you!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Not sure what you mean by that. If you mean, are any of the trades available at stand alone timeshares, the answer is a resounding YES. If you mean hotel type accommodations, the answer to that is also yes. Both are limited to Disney approved sites though.

 

[spiceycat]

sometimes an all-inclusive resort will require you to pay more fees.

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

We happened to stay at Franklyn D. Resorts, in Jamaica, in 1/05. We were a family of 5 in a 2BR condo-style accomodation. It was all-inclusive. We were not DVC memebers at that time, but we spotted the name on the list of accepted resorts (we're in the process of buying in). So, I can tell you about that specific resort, but I'm not sure what the question is. Are you just wondering if there are all-inclusives? Are you wondering what the accomodations are like? Curious if they meet the Disney standard? I don't know if I can help or not. I'm happy to try answering any questions, but I haven't yet stayed at DVC.

 

[mufasa0505]

Sorry I wasn't very clear. I was wondering if any of the trades were all inclusive resorts, meaning all of your meals/entertainment are included with the "cost" of staying there.

Kind of like how a Sandals resort, or a cruise would be.

 

[Dean]

Sorry I wasn't very clear. I was wondering if any of the trades were all inclusive resorts, meaning all of your meals/entertainment are included with the "cost" of staying there.

Kind of like how a Sandals resort, or a cruise would be.

Other than the one mentioned above, I can't think of any that are. There are many AI timeshares, just not that much on the DVC list. The trouble is you have to go through the info for each resort to try to find which ones are. You might be able to call DVC and find out. As a rule look for AI resorts in MX, DR and Jamaica. A number of other resorts will offer a Meal Plan or optional AI option. For Mx and Aruba, the AI options are frequently in the range of $80-95 per person per day and many times are per LOS with a minimum of up to 6 days. The only places I'd get an AI are those I don't want to leave the resort at all like Jamaica and DR. All the rest tend to be not the best resorts and/or in areas which have great restaurants. If on wants and AI it's likely best to look for a package.

 

[CarolAnnC]

Well you might consider the Disney Cruise Line all inclusive since it does include all meals, snacks, entertainment on board and such. Very enjoyable..

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

FDR was definitely similar to Sandals--we had looked at Beaches (Sandals for families), but FDR was lower in price. I felt the accomodations were more spacious than we would have gotten at Beaches, and with more of a "home"/less of a hotel "feel".

CarolAnnC, I know what you're saying about the DCL, but in looking at the points requirements, it seemed to be very high point cost for a family. Of course, I have 4 kids now, nothing's gonna be cheap, but it just seemed to eat up points. Again, I'm just looking and dreaming at this point.

OP, MS may be able to help you sort through the choices if all-inclusive is what you'd like. One of the things that did stick with me in Jamaica was, their idea of gourmet food is definitely NOT what would pass for that at Disney (or any decent American restaurant). The food wasn't terrible, just not fancy--for example, the "fish fingers" typically had bones in them. No biggie, but not what most Americans would feed their kids. Similarly, the chicken pamesan was with a quarter chicken (thigh/leg), bone-in. Not what you'd get in an Amercan restaurant. The food was tasty and fresh, though.

 

[CarolAnnC]

CarolAnnC, I know what you're saying about the DCL, but in looking at the points requirements, it seemed to be very high point cost for a family. Of course, I have 4 kids now, nothing's gonna be cheap, but it just seemed to eat up points. Again, I'm just looking and dreaming at this point.

Not always (though sometimes) the case. I just booked the 10 day Mediterranean Cruise on DCL and the point cost was very close to $10 per point had I rented them out. I have no desire to rent though and booking through MS is so easy, that of course I went that route.

 

[wintergreen]

If you are interested in horseback riding, the Tanque Verde Ranch, which is part of the Concierge Collection, has all meals, horseback riding (including lessons and trail rides), a kids' program, guided hiking, and mountain biking included. We spent a few days there two years ago, and liked it so much, that we will be going back again in April. The points cost is relatively high, (306 points for three nights for our family of four), but I personally think that it is a great value for what is included.

 

[dunkie7557]

Can someone expalin to me how it works if you own a DVD and you want to go to another DVC in another state for example/ How do you know how many points
these resorts cost ? I am wondering what the average points are for a one bdr somewhere else in the US except Orlando as i doubt 160 will do it for like 5 days?

How do you do this trade? Do you call your rep? Is it hard to do for availablilty reasons and hard to get what you want/ They tell you when they sell you property in orlando that it's not hard but i read somewhere in posts that it is hard and not worth it. Any comments?