Any Regrets?

[Johnnie Fedora]

Don't have any real regrets, but do have some disappointment with the overall program. While we knew when we purchased that staying at DVC resorts is the best use of points, we did want to sample some other options by using points.

In a few short years, Disney has really raised the "point" charges for these non-DVC options to a ridiculous level from when we initially joined in 2001. In some cases they have doubled in less than two years. And, the trend continues. This has diminished the vacation value of the overall program. We have in the past and will in the future rent our points and pay cash for other vacation options with the proceeds. The lack of a DVC discount on annual passes is also a dissapointment, but that was never a perk for members. Don't expect any real perks of the program beyond the great resorts. Most of the recent DVC events come at a cost that exceeds comparable Disney activities and services. However, they do give you the opportunity to interact with other DVCers...you just pay a premium price for the opportunity.

We have enjoyed some absolutely wonderful vacations with family. I know we never would have done them without owning. We also recently added on more points at HH as I feel the offsites are really the best and most affordable vacation options within the DVC program.

Johnnie

 

[Guads6]

I'm looking forward to my first "Trip Home" this May. But with the resignation of Roy from the company I'm wondering if I made the right decision to buy. I really love Disney, but I'm feeling a little unsteady with no "Disney" family members on board. Anyone else?

 

[Granny]

No regrets at all.

Guads6.... Roy had little or no involvement in DVC, so that should have no impact. If none of the other Disney clan wanted to be involved, then it's just as well that they don't do it just to carry on the name.

 

[Simba's Mom]

We have few regrets, no big ones. Wish we'd known about the DVC board before we purchased (never heard the term "resale"). We now wish we'd known to look for an OKW resale instead of buy VWL direct from DVC. Like WolfpackFan, DH loves to golf and loves OKW and HHI. Also, OKW has lower points. But like I said, we didn't know about the whole resale possibility. So I regret not looking for this board to educate myself beforehand. And of course, wish we'd bought sooner.

 

[WOW]

We have been members since 1994 and have NEVER had any regrets. We still love DVC -- it seems more than ever!!!!!!!!!