Any Advice

[lovinjacksparrow]

I grew up on Disney. I really would love to purchase a DVC membership. The problem is my husband is shall we say GRUMPY, and very pessimistic about the whole thing. I told him that it's not a typical timeshare and even borrowed my Mom's(member WLV) DVD's to show him. We go to disney at least once a year. Sometimes we stay on property and sometimes we don't. Does anybody have any ideas or advice on how to get him to change his mind.

 

[cocoswife]

I'm married to Grumpy too!!

This is what worked for me:

Rent a 1 bedroom at OKW for a couple of nights, plan for some down time to spend at the resort, figure out how much you are paying for your vacation now, tour the AKV or SSR models... I guarantee you will end up buying. We bought our first set of points last November and today we are adding on. Grumpy relaxed so much during our OKW trip, that he went from Grumpy to Happy (although, sometimes he is still Grumpy, but, now we are DVC , so, who cares)

 

[DVC Grammy]

ITA with cocoswife, and I'll just add a suggestion or two.............if possible, schedule your trip off-season (non-school holiday time) and try to time it around something he enjoys (F & W, F & G, for instance). If he's a golfer, see if you can arrange something for that (not a golfer myself, I have no idea what type of "arrangements" can be made ).

Figure out which DVC resort would appeal to him the most, and stay there. (Has he always wanted to go to Africa? = AKV; does he like nightclubs and dancing? = SSR; Is he a "Parrothead"? = OKW; etc., etc.) Since each WDW resort is different, at least one is bound to appeal to him (and don't forget VB or HH if those are more his "thing"!)

If you can, don't make the trip about the "rides" but more about how relaxing a DVC trip can be.

And finally, keep your fingers crossed for lots of !

 

[browniemtb]

I agree with both the posters above....Rent some points on your next trip and get a one bedroom. I sure he will understand why there is a passion for DVC. My wife was the same way.....we bought site unseen at BWV and now she can't imagin not being able to stay in a 1 or 2 bedroom unit. $$ wise, it is a good deal to be a DVC member if you usually stay in Deluxe accomodations on site. Do the math and see how it works for you and show him......

Brownie

 

[CarolAnnC]

Is he enthusiastic about your yearly WDW trips? Sometimes one spouse just does not "feel" the magic the same as the other spouse.

If he does enjoy the WDW trips, then definitely get him to take the DVC Tour. You can visit one of the kiosks and they can arrange pickkup and drop off for you at any of the parks or resorts there. They will have a room to occupy the children there during your tour if needed.

Good luck!

 

[ZerasPride]

I don't get a chance to reply on the DVC board too often but this thread struck a cord with me.

I was able to persuade my non-Disney loving husband into a DVC purchase and it's been a source of contention between us. Sigh. I don't mean to be negative but this is a big purchase and you both need to be in agreement. My DH absolutely refused to buy on property. He did reluctantly agree to a DVC Hilton Head stay and after only one day the "magic" happened for him and he was ready to purchase. I'm grateful for that and love Hilton Head but my heart is at Disney and whenever I bring up a vacation where we would stay on proeprty, he wiggles his way out most times. He will go sometimes but usually only if we are inviting another couple or family with us so they can go to the parks with me.

January 2008, I am going with my son and despite my best efforts to get my husband to return to SSR (which he really liked by the way), he just does not want to go. He has agreed to try Vero Beach so that is where we are going for our anniversary in 2008.

I hope this is not a downer of a post for you OP but I wanted to share my experience. I just wished my husband shared my enthusiasm for Disney but he does not. We have been owners for a little over 5 years now and the Disneyworld properties just do not appeal to him. I hope things work out for you and your spouse!

 

[Ed T]

How many years have you been going to Disney. How much was your room rate the first time you went compared to what they are today. Imagine what it will be 50 years from today. DVC basically is going to lock in that room rate at todays prices. If he doesn't enjoying going to Disney then there is no hope but if he likes everything about Disney then get him to take the tour of DVC. Tell him you'll buy him an ice cream after the tour. Good luck

 

[vwlvette]

I sure hate to admitt this, but it seems to be that DWs have the "power" over us DHs, I know mine sure does!!!! but don't tell her, please!!!!!!

 

[crisi]

What motivates him? What discourages him? What scares him?

My husband wasn't an issue - I was. He looked at DVC on a trip (the room flyers) and said "hey, what about this" - I said "Its a timeshare, I don't want to deal with that."

Some things I needed to overcome:

1) Its a timeshare. DVC IS a timeshare, no two ways about it. But its a reputable, flexible, well maintained one that has held its value.

2) Its expensive. I'm really fiscally conservative - so I wasn't comfortable with a DVC purchase until it could comfortably be paid for in cash and I felt certain we weren't going to regret it.

Some selling points:

1) We have two kids - while it isn't "cheap" (my fiscally conservative side) having the kids sleep in a different room adds a lot of value to us and makes vacations more enjoyable. (The nookie perk).

2) Its enforced vacationing. Its easy for both my husband and I to procrastinate on things like getting a vacation in. We are still supposed to take a romantic getaway for our anniversary - it was in June......

 

[Mtnman44]

Here's what I would do with him:

1) Sit down and add up your hotel expenses for the past few years. Try to estimate what you have been spending on the hotel (and will be spending) each year on your WDW vacations

2) as suggested, take a "trial run" at a DVC (or even just a WDW deluxe hotel that has a DVC attached). It doesn't have to be long, maybe just a few nights. Your family will be able to judge, I think easily, if staying on Disney Property is "worth it" for you. Take a DVC tour while you are there so you can see the villa layouts

IF you decide you really do prefer staying on property AND you determine that the annual costs are close or even less than you have been spending on hotel expenses, then your hubby will probably make the decsion to buy on his own!

Remember, you don't have to buy DVC to have great, regular trips to WDW. It's just one of the many ways to do it.

I grew up on Disney. I really would love to purchase a DVC membership. The problem is my husband is shall we say GRUMPY, and very pessimistic about the whole thing. I told him that it's not a typical timeshare and even borrowed my Mom's(member WLV) DVD's to show him. We go to disney at least once a year. Sometimes we stay on property and sometimes we don't. Does anybody have any ideas or advice on how to get him to change his mind.

 

[DisneyMomJen]

My DH was the same way. He refused to buy into DVC. I wanted to buy into the BCV. How I convinced him was by staying there, well really at the YC. He loved it! He loves going there, but what he does not love is running to the parks all the time and being on the Dining Plan. This is when he turns back into Grumpy. We bought 3 resale contracts and would actually make money if we were to sell now. A positive about DVC is Disney's first right of refusal. This keeps the resale price up there in case you need to sell. I do not know of any other timeshare that holds its value the way DVC does. We just got back from 12 nights at the BCV. Total cost for 6 of us (2 Adults and 4 kids) in a 2 bedroom was about $4500 - $5000. This included our maintenance fees which also got us 4 nights in April, tickets, meal plan, car rental and air fare. My cousins were there for 5 of these nights staying at the Caribbean Beach. There were 4 of them and they paid $2800 for airfare, free dining, tickets and room. We stayed for more than double their stay with 2 extra people and at a Deluxe resort. I think DVC really helps out cost wise. Hope this helps!

 

[DMKEDM]

Caution about doing the tour: The tour is excellent, and definitely influenced my decision to buy...BUT...they offer you an incentive that lasts only a short time (in our case it was 3 days; people here on the boards are now posting getting 7 days to make a decision and qualify for the incentive)...and no one's ever heard of Disney extending the incentive time (without some kind of "fault" on Disney's end to justify it)...so, once you take the tour, if you're not ready to buy within your incentive time frame (3 days/7 days/whatever they're currently offering), you forever lose the ability to buy in with that incentive...it's significant money...$1500 in our case...so you don't want to schedule your tour "too soon!"

So...if you think your DH might be persuaded but that it might take some time to "sink in," you might want to defer taking the tour til he's a little more interested than he currently is.

Even after the tour I was nervous about the big investment...despite easy financing, and having savings sufficient to afford it, it was (and is) a big chunk of money! At that point, my DS' promise to go with me at least annually (his idea, not mine!) along with the incentive were what tipped me over the line into buying...(a decision I've celebrated ever since!)

So, I'd echo the sentiments of those who encourage you to rent and stay at a DVC...maybe a couple of times!...then compare the cost of renting to the cost of booking that same space through Disney...the savings will be really impressive! Then, if/when your DH seems to really like it, THEN sign up for the tour...that should tell the tale about whether he'd really like to join DVC or not, and doesn't risk you being able to get the buy-in incentive...

Pixie Dust on you!

 

[TLPL]

I'm married to Grumpy also!

There should be a club for all people who married a Grumpy.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Well, in order to convince my DH..he was not ready to commit...I Knew if he saw his DD having so much fun (she is 14 mths old) in WDW....he would say where is a pen?! lol...We toured, he signed...he is happy and busy planning our Grand gathering with his sister from CA for next June!!
I booked our trip in April..was very subtle abt comments until our trip....had a great stay at the YC...my master plan worked......lol

 

[Disney MAINEiac]

Our very first rip to disney was my DW's idea. (I wanted to go to Vegas). She won, big surprise. then I was the one who had to talk her into the DVC purchase.