Am I crazy?

[Donald is #1]

OK, fellow solo travelers, am I crazy to be thinking about buying into the DVC? I did the math and the costs are actually better than I thought. So now I am debating about whether I should buy in at either SSR or the new villas at AKL. I really haven't thought about it before because I love to go different places and up until a few years ago I only did 1 vacation at most a year. But now, I am getting to 2 vacations a year. So, i could do WDW for one and still go somewhere else. How many of you solo travelers are DVC members?

 

[billybaruch1]

I don't like Disney real estate. I think parks and entertainment available to everyone are more attractive. For the same reason I think rides and other attractions are preferable to retail stores.

 

[travelin' tigger]

OK, fellow solo travelers, am I crazy to be thinking about buying into the DVC? I did the math and the costs are actually better than I thought. So now I am debating about whether I should buy in at either SSR or the new villas at AKL. I really haven't thought about it before because I love to go different places and up until a few years ago I only did 1 vacation at most a year. But now, I am getting to 2 vacations a year. So, i could do WDW for one and still go somewhere else. How many of you solo travelers are DVC members?

After many trips to WDW, some solo, DVC was the best thing I ever did. Bought a small contract at OKW and plan to add-on as soom I get my loan paid off. I ust my points Sun. - Thurs., then stay somewhere else (value or off-site) on Fri. and Sat. nights since points double those nights.

 

[spiceycat]

no!!!

several of us singles and people who are married but their spouses aren't interested in WDW - own at DVC.

I have owned since 93, any particular question you have?

before you decide on SSR or AKV - you are aware that the other DVC resorts can be brought through resale.

there was a single/solo post not long ago asking about other DVCers. do a search for it.

 

[cdn ears]

OK, fellow solo travelers, am I crazy to be thinking about buying into the DVC? I did the math and the costs are actually better than I thought. So now I am debating about whether I should buy in at either SSR or the new villas at AKL. I really haven't thought about it before because I love to go different places and up until a few years ago I only did 1 vacation at most a year. But now, I am getting to 2 vacations a year. So, i could do WDW for one and still go somewhere else. How many of you solo travelers are DVC members?

Actually after doing the math that was why I did it in 2000, after visiting since mid 80's was sorry that I didn't do it sooner. Own at BCV and SSR. Just because you own at a specific resort doesn't limit you to staying only at that resort. Planning is the key. Any other questions PM me and I'll be glad to assist.

 

[Donald is #1]

no!!!

several of us singles and people who are married but their spouses aren't interested in WDW - own at DVC.

I have owned since 93, any particular question you have?

before you decide on SSR or AKV - you are aware that the other DVC resorts can be brought through resale.

there was a single/solo post not long ago asking about other DVCers. do a search for it.

Thanks for the advice, I will check out some of the resale sites. I will probably also check out SSR during my trip in May.

 

[Donald is #1]

After many trips to WDW, some solo, DVC was the best thing I ever did. Bought a small contract at OKW and plan to add-on as soom I get my loan paid off. I ust my points Sun. - Thurs., then stay somewhere else (value or off-site) on Fri. and Sat. nights since points double those nights.

Excellent idea! I was looking at the points required for SSR and even at 150 points, I could stay a whole week, but your suggestion is very interesting. I will definitely think about it.

 

[Donald is #1]

Actually after doing the math that was why I did it in 2000, after visiting since mid 80's was sorry that I didn't do it sooner. Own at BCV and SSR. Just because you own at a specific resort doesn't limit you to staying only at that resort. Planning is the key. Any other questions PM me and I'll be glad to assist.

The funny thing is that I briefly looked at it about 6 years ago and thought how expensive it is! 6 or 7 years later, I'm going... Gee, its not so bad. Of course I have gone from a value/moderate girl to a deluxe girl!

 

[Donald is #1]

I don't like Disney real estate. I think parks and entertainment available to everyone are more attractive. For the same reason I think rides and other attractions are preferable to retail stores.

I can definitely see your point. There always seems to be another way for me to spend money at WDW.

 

[Mokat76]

I think DVC is a great buy. I was a true skeptic until I went with my sister's family and fell in love with their place. Long story short, I'm a proud owner now at SSR and get lots of use out of it. It's not, I'm sure, the cheapest way to do WDW, but it's comfortable, welcoming and a true joy to me.