Any solo DVC owners? I just took the plunge!

[bethgo]

Hello everyone!

I was just at WDW for Star Wars Weekend and after two years of contemplation, I joined DVC by buying into Animal Kingdom Villas or as I now know to refer to them as... AKV

I'm hoping that in such a big community there might be some other folks like me, who would want to spend just about every vacation with Disney. Basically, I'm really a big kid at heart who decided I didn't need a husband and a kids to justify the purchase

Although I'm perfectly content to travel alone and enjoy the idea of a quiet weekend watching the animals from my studio; it would be nice to find other solo DVC members who might be traveling at the same time.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself - It's nice to be among people who feel the same way about having Disney adventures!

Cheers,
Beth

 

[newcomer52]

Welcome Bethgo. I bought into DVC a few years old and love it. Most of my trips are solo because my kids are grown. Haven't met up with any others from here but I know some do. Get you name and dates out there and there will probably be others that would like to meet up.

Jeralyn

 

[Sha]

Hi Beth!

I bought in a couple years ago and love it. I live 90 minutes away from the World but funny thing is, the majority of DVC owners, live in Florida. I own at SSR and VAK. I also own with my mom too at VAK and BLT. There are a few here on the threads that are single and own. I know they can tell you how much they love it too. We meet up every now and then too.

I can send you a couple threads to check out if you like.

 

[DFD]

Great Move Beth... I have taken the plunge for a few back and loving it. And being solo has a big downfall... you get to know how to stretch those points and next thing you know you are going to the World 3-4 times a year ... Well that has been my handicap LOL being solo... But one day... I will try the GV... all those space all to yourself!!! Can you imagine!!!! if there is a GV I would like to try that will be at Kidani!!!!!!! the View by the living room is breath taking!!! So is the BC or the BW !!! HAve not seen the GV at WL though!

Home neighbor!

 

[lovemickeyshouse]

Hello everyone!

I was just at WDW for Star Wars Weekend and after two years of contemplation, I joined DVC by buying into Animal Kingdom Villas or as I now know to refer to them as... AKV

I'm hoping that in such a big community there might be some other folks like me, who would want to spend just about every vacation with Disney. Basically, I'm really a big kid at heart who decided I didn't need a husband and a kids to justify the purchase

Although I'm perfectly content to travel alone and enjoy the idea of a quiet weekend watching the animals from my studio; it would be nice to find other solo DVC members who might be traveling at the same time.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself - It's nice to be among people who feel the same way about having Disney adventures!

Cheers,
Beth

Congrats Beth I wish when I had the chance I took the same leap .Enjoy it and if your ever down there same time as me maybe we could meet up for drinks.

 

[wdw1972]

Welcome home, Beth! I joined as a single mom 12 years ago, but even then did several solo trips each year in addition to the trips with my son when school was out. Now he's 23, I'm 50, and I have a significant other whose work takes him out of state for 5 months each year. So, I still do several solo trips in addition to our trips as a couple.

I also live 2 or 3 hours away from WDW (depending on where I'm coming from), so the frequent trips are easy & cheap - no airfare, no out-of-pocket lodging, and a FL resident seasonal pass means all I need to buy is food.

 

[ToddyLu]

Congrats and welcome to the Dis!

 

[gatordoc]

Yup, I own at VWL, BWV, and GCV. And despite being solo, I still mainly stay in 1-bedrooms - just spoiled by all that space, I guess

 

[suzycute]

Great choice! Although I'm not single, DH is not that keen on Disney and I bought my 100 SSR points with a legacy left to me so I could spend a week in a studio in low season by myself! The only problem is that since I bought in, various family members have invited themselves on my trip!! I dream of owning more points (at either BLT, BWV or BCV) and would LOVE to spend a week in a 1 bedroom on my own!!

 

[bethgo]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and great support on my decision. Yes, Sha if there a couple threads that you'd like to share I'd love to check them out.

I'm thinking of taking my first solo trip in mid-August or so for my birthday. If I do I'll definitely post the dates here to see if anyone wants to meet up and say howdy.

Cheers,
Beth

 

[ahoff]

At the last meet a few weeks ago I thnk more than half of the attendees were in DVC. I love my BW!

 

[TinkDVC]

Welcome Home Beth I am a solo DVC member at SSR and love it. I made the leap two years ago and wish someday to buy an add-on. Somehow the 150 points aren't enough

 

[nutz2notz]

Welcome Home Beth

I'm a single mom and bought in at SSR sight unseen in 2006. One of the best decisions I made!!

The kids and I went in Jan. 07 and Dec. 07 and had a blast. I just booked our next trip for 10 days in January 2010 in a AKV Savannah view 2 bedroom. Another family will be joining us this time. We are all so excited to go back and to share with our friends.

I am so happy I joined and hope to add on in the next couple of years.

 

[jpeppers]

Congrats Beth! I would love to own but living on the west coast it is hard for me to make that commitment. It is good to see some are willing to take the chance. I will say that the last couple of years I have rented points at BWV and SSR and they have been incredible vacations. We also seem to get pretty good airfare out of SeaTac if you are patient. Enjoy your new vacation home.

 

[alamode]

I'm a widowed dad of three kids, and did the SSR tour while at WDW in may. I loved it so much that I just put an offer in for a 130 point contract.

My kids are small now, 9 yr old son and 5 yr old twins, but I'm sure I'll be going still well after they are grown.

 

[DVC Erik]

I am a single DVC owner at Saratoga myself. Most of the time family is with me but im sure i will have my share of the space to myself too. Going in just about a week.

 

[mickeyworld]

Hi! I am a widow wioth two girls, one in college and one in high school and I never seem to have enough points for all that we want to do!!!! I keep wishing I'd meet others who love dis... and DVC has really helped! Welcome Home!

 

[Baloosgirl23]

Congrats -- so jealous, DVC is my DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's to LOTS of Disney vacations - in style

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Welcome home! I bought my DVC as a single mom and have not looked back. I am no longer single but am so happy to have bought my DVC before getting married.

 

[twinklebug]

Another single DVCer here ... if you don't count my kids who think they own the points Been a member for almost a year now, but rented from owners for 3 years prior.

Welcome home Beth! & Welcome to the DIS!