Any GLBT DVC members here?

[rbthntschl]

My dear friends,

Greetings from Bob and Bruce in Fort Lauderdale. We'll post a more detailed introduction in a separate post.

In the meantime, we are considering buying into the DVC (Disney Vacation Club) and were wondering if there were any GLBT owners either here or that you know personally. Bruce went for the first time this year (Bob's fourth) and we definitely want to go next year and we are considering all options, that is DVC, camping at Fort Wilderness or the regular hotel stay (we were at All Star Sports this year). We would appreciate any input. You can private message us but it might be useful to have a discussion here as well.

Luv 'n' Stuff

 

[Viki]

My dear friends,

Greetings from Bob and Bruce in Fort Lauderdale. We'll post a more detailed introduction in a separate post.

In the meantime, we are considering buying into the DVC (Disney Vacation Club) and were wondering if there were any GLBT owners either here or that you know personally. Bruce went for the first time this year (Bob's fourth) and we definitely want to go next year and we are considering all options, that is DVC, camping at Fort Wilderness or the regular hotel stay (we were at All Star Sports this year). We would appreciate any input. You can private message us but it might be useful to have a discussion here as well.

Luv 'n' Stuff

You know, I'm pretty sure we had a thread about this somewhere. You might want to look back a page or two.

Anyway, yes, there are quite a few of us; we own at BCV and BWV and hope someday to own at AKLV.

 

[Saxton]

Bob and Bruce - there are lots of us! I tried searching for the old thread that Vicki spoke of but the search feature doesn't work too well. I own at OKW, BWV and AKV (yes, it's addicting!). Feel free to ask any questions and I'm sure everyone will jump in with answers. By the way, welcome to our board.

 

[Peepster]

Hi Bob & Bruce,

We're more lurkers than posters, but, yup, we've been DVC owners at VWL since 2001 (with bouts of addonitis following) and never been sorry. Glad to hear you're thinking about it and if we can answer any questions, please ask. We're probably a bit different because we've made all our purchases resale and in small increments (okay, okay so I'm a little frugal).

This board is a great place...largely due to the wonderful moderators and just great people in general! Welcome.

 

[Boston5602]

HEYYYYYY !!!!!! Hi Kids...... yuhp I own DVC too.

After staying at Boardwalk Villa's 8 times , I went ahead and bought points there. Just stayed in a 1 bedroom with friends for Gay Days and we all had a Fabulous time!!!!

Anything specific you guys want to know , go ahead and ask. I sit and think about DVC and a million things come to mind. I couldn't possibly put it all down at once <G> !!

 

[R Dog Walt]

Also more of a lurker than a poster...

DP and I have been DVC members since 2003 (points at BCV and HHI). We owned DVC together before we ever owned a house or car together!

We love DVC and have gone to WDW much more often as a result! Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[dennis-in-ct]

Personally I think it's like buying car. A high end sports car may not be the most sensable purchase but if it makes you happy - then go for it.

I think it's more emotional.





This is according to MOUSESAVERS.COM/DVC.html :


In the following scenarios, DVC purchase beats investing the money (buy-in amount plus annual fees) and paying cash for your annual vacations:

You vacation for 10 nights every year in a Deluxe resort or DVC studio at full "rack rates." In this scenario, you'll start saving money after 9 years or less of DVC ownership. In fact, if this is your vacation style, DVC is still a good deal even if you would only stay those 10 nights in a DVC resort every other year and throw away 50% of your points (though it will take longer to break even -- about 19 years).

You stay 10 nights at a Deluxe resort each year, with a 30% discount (approx. 15 years to break even).

You vacation for 10 nights each year at a Moderate resort, paying full "rack rates" (approx. 20 years to break even).

You rent 150 points from a DVC owner each year, starting at $10 a point, for at least the next 25 years.

DVC purchase is not cost-effective in the following scenarios:

You vacation 7 nights per year at a Moderate resort, paying full "rack rates."

You vacation 10 nights per year at a Moderate resort, with a 35% discount.

You rent 150 points per year from a DVC owner, starting at $10 a point, but you only do this 2 years out of every 3.

 

[dennis-in-ct]

Best Candidates for DVC Membership

DVC membership might make sense if you meet most or all of these criteria:

You have the cash in hand to pay all of the upfront costs of membership without borrowing.

The cost of dues does not appear to present a financial hardship based on your current expectations.

You vacation at Walt Disney World frequently: ideally at least once every two years.

You plan to continue staying at Disney World far enough into the future to make the membership at least break even.

You prefer to stay in Deluxe or DVC accommodations and/or you stay a long time (10 days or more per year).

You are able to plan your vacations well in advance -- ideally 7 to 11 months out.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Yep, that'd be us too. Bet you guessed that already though!

 

[hematite153]

Welcome (I hope) to the DVC family.

Here's the link to the old thread:
DVC Owners Among Us?

 

[StormTigger]

Also more of a lurker than a poster...

DP and I have been DVC members since 2003 (points at BCV and HHI). We owned DVC together before we ever owned a house or car together!

We love DVC and have gone to WDW much more often as a result! Feel free to ask any questions.

This sounds like us! (minus the HHI and the "lurker vs poster" status.)

So yea, rbthntschl ... ask away, and check out the DVC forum on here too. Wealth of information to be found at both locations.

 

[Tony-NJ]

we've been owners since 1999. Interesting facts above. I wonder if that includes discounts of passes etc. We own at OKW, 2 contracts. DVC has definitely paid for it's self. We usually go every year or 2 for 10-12 nights.

If you can afford it then go for it.