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[calgarygary]

Is there any DVC members outside of Ontario? The hubby and I are considering buying into DVC on our trip in August but we can't get information since we live in Quebec...

We're wondering if we will be able to make the financial arrangements when we're back home, or if everything has to be done onsite...
Could somebody also please explain what goes on for the signing? We did the tour 2 years ago, but it didn't make sense to purchase back then...

Thanks in advance!

Unless you are absolutely committed to staying onsite and paying dearly for the privilege, I'm going to risk the wrath of this thread and say don't do it. Also, before you consider purchasing any timeshare, educate yourself about them by visiting a site like tug so that you can make a well informed decision. Also, I would never consider financing a ts purchase as that greatly reduces any supposed savings.

However, if you can only imagine staying on property when you visit Orlando, then DVC might be right for you.

 

[MCFADDEN5]

More / from Mcfadden Family. We got our info pack and figured out our points. Because we are a family of 5 we have to stay in 2 bedroom suite(sleeps 8) to be able to stay in all DVC. Figured out average points for everyDVC at 300-350 points. What would it cost for that many points. Also when new resorts are built can you stay there automatically or add more points? Thanks for helping the QUEST

 

[Alysa]

I thought that you could have 5 in a one bedroom - no? You have to wait for the 7 month window instead of the 12 for resorts different from your own...

 

[yxe dad]

Unless you are absolutely committed to staying onsite and paying dearly for the privilege, I'm going to risk the wrath of this thread and say don't do it.
However, if you can only imagine staying on property when you visit Orlando, then DVC might be right for you.

That's how I feel, I love staying onsite!

 

[yxe dad]

More / from Mcfadden Family. We got our info pack and figured out our points. Because we are a family of 5 we have to stay in 2 bedroom suite(sleeps 8) to be able to stay in all DVC. Figured out average points for everyDVC at 300-350 points. What would it cost for that many points. Also when new resorts are built can you stay there automatically or add more points? Thanks for helping the QUEST

I know the 1 bedroom units at the Animal Kingdom Villas will sleep 5, but will everybody be happy with 1king bed, a pull out couch, and a sleeper chair? The other option to lower the points you might need would be to look at 2 studio's and/or not staying in the DVC unit on weekends. You'll use alot of points on the weekends and I have been getting a cash discount(25%) from member services to save my points for a longer stay.

300-350 points will cost around $96/point, so $28800-$33600 plus closing costs of a few hundred.

Currently you are allowed to book at the other DVC resorts than you home resort, but you can only do so at the 7 month mark. It should apply to the new resorts but you never know???? And yes you can add-on more points at a new resort, the advantage of being able to book 11 months out is very attractive to some.

Shayne

 

[yxe dad]

I thought that you could have 5 in a one bedroom - no? You have to wait for the 7 month window instead of the 12 for resorts different from your own...

Based on a thread I was reading in the DVC area, 5 is correct for a 1 bedroom but only the AKV's have the sleeper chair. So 1 person would not have a bed, plus they(DVC) will not provide extra bedding.

Home resort booking is 11 months, and 7 months for the other DVC resorts.

 

[MCFADDEN5]

Yes AKV can sleep 5, but would be cramped when they are teenagers. 300-350 was 1 week +2 weekdays during dream season.AKV are 100 points less than SSR,WLV ect.

 

[tigger & mickey]

Add us to the list. In Disney now and purchased yesterday at AKV.

 

[LadyKay]

Add us to the list. In Disney now and purchased yesterday at AKV.

"Welcome Home" fellow AKV members . Wish I were there right now .

 

[tink1969]

Yep, we are glad we bought in to SSR in 2004. We have brought friends and family to stay with us. Going on a cruise next month.......can't wait!
Would love more points! I just wish we could get a discount on park passes.

 

[candizfan]

tink1969 - you do get a discount on an annual pass.

We decided to make two trips in 12 months so that we could use the annual pass. Plus you get a discount at DTD and the Disney stores with the annual pass.

The 10 day trip we just took in July was very cheap since we used DVC and the annual passes. Only spending money and airfare.

 

[tink1969]

candizfan - I knew you could get a discount on the annual passes but I just figured that if we only go once a year then we would be better off just buying the passes for the one trip. How much per person is the annual pass?

 

[candizfan]

Hi tink1969 - I paid $370 with the DVC discount and taxes for an adult ticket. It is $100 off the regular price. We used it for 8 days in March, 10 days in July and another 10 days coming up in January.

Also, with the discount it gives you at Downtown Disney - I feel I have gotten my money's worth. This was the first year we bought it.

 

[OvertheRainbow]

Hoping to buy into DVC on our Sept visit. What are the benefits of using a referral and can Canadians use them? We're from Alberta so can't really get any info, that I know of, until we take a tour. Any tips for us? Do you think using points for anything other then WDW stays is a bad idea? I'd be happy with going to WDW regularly but husband isn't as much of a Disney nut as I am He'd be easier to convince to buy if we can use points to do an occasional trip elsewhere. Thanks for any info. I'm new to this forum thing (only my 2nd post).

 

[WDWcanuck]

We just bought last week and were able to use a referral (from Ontario). So, that got us a $500 gift card. I would hope that you'd still be able to get the same.
I know you can use your points for stays other than DVC if you pay a $95 fee; however, you'll want to ask those who are more versed with DVC about this. I love skiing, so I'm hoping to use points next December to stay at a Blue Mountain resort. Point values for the stay seemed really reasonable.
Hope this helps,
Dan...

 

[OvertheRainbow]

Thanks. Hubby would probably be more open to purchasing knowing that he can get a ski vacation in occasionally. From what I understand it's best to use points for wdw tho. I'd be willing to sacrifice a few wdw trips if that's the deal breaker for him.

 

[drag n' fly]

Hoping to buy into DVC on our Sept visit. What are the benefits of using a referral and can Canadians use them? We're from Alberta so can't really get any info, that I know of, until we take a tour. Any tips for us? Do you think using points for anything other then WDW stays is a bad idea? I'd be happy with going to WDW regularly but husband isn't as much of a Disney nut as I am He'd be easier to convince to buy if we can use points to do an occasional trip elsewhere. Thanks for any info. I'm new to this forum thing (only my 2nd post).

We are from Calgary and used a referral from the US to purchase DVC in Disneyland. It got us quite a few incentive points by having the referral. You will always have the hardcore DVC'ers telling you to NEVER use your points anywhere but at the resorts as it is a waste of points. I say use your points wherever the heck you want. We purchased DVC in November in Disneyland and are using our points plus our incentive points to stay concierge at our home resort and do a 4 night cruise. Due to flights costs we will be banking and borrowing and taking a trip every other year. The best tip is to go to the DVC forum and read it thoroughly and book the tour. We researched for almost a year and then rented points from a fellow Dis'er also. We basically used our November trip to tour and purchase onsite. If you have any questions ask away

 

[OvertheRainbow]

We are from Calgary and used a referral from the US to purchase DVC in Disneyland. It got us quite a few incentive points by having the referral. You will always have the hardcore DVC'ers telling you to NEVER use your points anywhere but at the resorts as it is a waste of points. I say use your points wherever the heck you want. We purchased DVC in November in Disneyland and are using our points plus our incentive points to stay concierge at our home resort and do a 4 night cruise. Due to flights costs we will be banking and borrowing and taking a trip every other year. The best tip is to go to the DVC forum and read it thoroughly and book the tour. We researched for almost a year and then rented points from a fellow Dis'er also. We basically used our November trip to tour and purchase onsite. If you have any questions ask away

We would likely be doing trips every 2-3 years as well. We can usually get a good amount of airmiles saved up by then to help out. Also depends on the exchange rate at the time. At least by having a DVC you don't have to worry about that for room rates. The one thing tho I worry about is the impact it would have on the maintenance fees. I've been doing alot of reading on DVC and it seems to make sense for us. As much as I love my WDW holidays it is nice to be able to occasionally go elsewhere on points. From what I understand being from Canada unless you're from Ontario you have to purchase while there, is that correct? I couldn't even get any info from DVC when I sent an email. They couldn't answer any of my questions and said to drop by on our trip. Thanks

 

[drag n' fly]

We would likely be doing trips every 2-3 years as well. We can usually get a good amount of airmiles saved up by then to help out. Also depends on the exchange rate at the time. At least by having a DVC you don't have to worry about that for room rates. The one thing tho I worry about is the impact it would have on the maintenance fees. I've been doing alot of reading on DVC and it seems to make sense for us. As much as I love my WDW holidays it is nice to be able to occasionally go elsewhere on points. From what I understand being from Canada unless you're from Ontario you have to purchase while there, is that correct? I couldn't even get any info from DVC when I sent an email. They couldn't answer any of my questions and said to drop by on our trip. Thanks

That is correct. Disney is only licensed to sell in Ontario. If you want to purchase or need info you need to go to one of the Disney parks to arrange a tour and sign papers while there

 

[yxe dad]

We just bought last week and were able to use a referral (from Ontario). So, that got us a $500 gift card. I would hope that you'd still be able to get the same.
I know you can use your points for stays other than DVC if you pay a $95 fee; however, you'll want to ask those who are more versed with DVC about this. I love skiing, so I'm hoping to use points next December to stay at a Blue Mountain resort. Point values for the stay seemed really reasonable.
Hope this helps,
Dan...

Welcome to the Canadian DVC thread!