Buying direct vs. Resale - How much is DVC annual pass discount?

[dvc lover 1970]

Oh awesome! When I tried online it would only give me the platinum option. Maybe I'll try calling them today, I want to have it in case I decide on a last minute trip in March before my planned on in May. Thank you!

You have to call to renew as DVC - or at least I always do unless i am doing something wrong

 

[Yacht Club Stitch]

You have to call to renew as DVC - or at least I always do unless i am doing something wrong

You do have to call! But I was able to downgrade when I renewed.

Thanks again, I called a couple days ago and downgraded the pass.

 

[KaBoArCo]

We just bought 100 direct points at AKV to beat the increase. We also put our two adult children on the contract
so they have blue cards to get discounts.
Since we do not live in Florida I never paid attention to the DVC Gold pass blackout dates.
Where could I see what dates might be blackout dates? Have these dates changed during the year like the CM blackout dates?

 

[TheTrailblazers]

Gold Pass Calendar

Generally two weeks around Easter and last week of December until Jan. 1.

 

[Sandisw]

Gold Pass Calendar

Generally two weeks around Easter and last week of December until Jan. 1.

Last year, it started about mid December as well.

 

[dvc lover 1970]

We always buy the gold pass, but if we go over Christmas week then we have to change the pass and pay for the upgrade