Can't share my love and excitement for DVC!

[vaughan100]

We are Disney lovers, we go to WDW every year and in 2009 we finally bought into DVC. The problem is that I feel like it is something that brings out a negative reaction from people when they find out we are in it. There are a couple exceptions; My family is excited for me and we have brought them along on a few trips. I have one friend who is also in DVC and talk with her about DVC/Disney stuff. We've never told the in-laws. They've criticized us for years about going there. (we've never made snide remarks about their vacation choices) But, I've noticed negative reactions when talking with other Disney fans. We'll be having a great converstion about their trips and things they like to do, then I will mention DVC and share where I have stayed. Not bragging, just as part of the sharing/exchange of trip reports etc. This seems to put a stop to the conversation and my fellow Disney fan seems to be done talking about Disney. Kind of puzzled by the reaction. I mean, I'm excited about it & when I hear of other Disney fans I like to talk with them about their trips. When I did not have DVC I would enjoy hearing about the DVC members experiences. I get the feeling that this is taboo topic with some. Does anyone else notice this? Is there a DVC etiquette thing, where you are not supposed to mention it?

 

[vicki_c]

Well, not knowing the details of the conversations (like maybe you are coming off bragging to THEM even if you don't mean to), I would attribute it more to (a) general timeshare opinions held by many, which are poor and/or (b) a bit of jealousy.

But it's not just about DVC - many people get that reaction from others when they talk about going to Disney often. I know some of my co-workers think I'm crazy to go so often, but I have a few others that are just as Disney-crazy as I am. All that matters is that you are doing what you want. When you get the vibe that people don't want to hear it, I would just change the subject and know that they are not "us"!

 

[thebigman65]

One word "Jealousy".... I think some people just don't get it and others, like perhaps your in-laws and other "Disney" people may just be a tad envyous.

I wouldn't worry about it. Talk about it whenever you please. Who cares what others think!......it's your DVC and you love it! Merry Christmas

 

[Metsoskil]

I've gotten similar reactions at times both talking about DVC and our other off-site TS. I agree that it's probably a combination of jealousy and them being put off by what they see as something extravagant. Kind of like the reaction I would anticipate if someone came into our faculty room (I'm a teacher) and started talking excitedly about the new Ferrarri they bought.

I've also noticed that if I bring up that I bought the off-site 3BR TS for $0.99 on Ebay, the tone of the conversation changes. Now they don't see it as excessive. (Not that I care if other people approve of how I spend my money. I certainly don't care how they spend theirs.)

Most of the time now I don't bring up DVC unless someone asks about it. Actually, the same goes for Disney in general unless it's with one of the small number of people I know that "get it." It's not that big of a deal, though. I don't talk baseball with others who aren't baseball fans or photography with others who aren't interested in photography either, usually.

 

[JEThompson99]

I've gotten similar reactions from people. Some cases I think it is envy, other cases they see it as a bad financial investment. Within the latter group are mostly people who just don't "get it" about Disney. Then there are a couple people who don't understand why I actually take the 4 weeks of vacation I get every year and use it.

Honestly though, for the frequent Disney traveler, DVC is a really good financial decision! You save so much in the long run! I'm amazed at how many annual Disney travelers don't take advantage of it.

 

[jodifla]

We are Disney lovers, we go to WDW every year and in 2009 we finally bought into DVC. The problem is that I feel like it is something that brings out a negative reaction from people when they find out we are in it. There are a couple exceptions; My family is excited for me and we have brought them along on a few trips. I have one friend who is also in DVC and talk with her about DVC/Disney stuff. We've never told the in-laws. They've criticized us for years about going there. (we've never made snide remarks about their vacation choices) But, I've noticed negative reactions when talking with other Disney fans. We'll be having a great converstion about their trips and things they like to do, then I will mention DVC and share where I have stayed. Not bragging, just as part of the sharing/exchange of trip reports etc. This seems to put a stop to the conversation and my fellow Disney fan seems to be done talking about Disney. Kind of puzzled by the reaction. I mean, I'm excited about it & when I hear of other Disney fans I like to talk with them about their trips. When I did not have DVC I would enjoy hearing about the DVC members experiences. I get the feeling that this is taboo topic with some. Does anyone else notice this? Is there a DVC etiquette thing, where you are not supposed to mention it?

Interesting! Most of the people we tell are envious and happy to hint that they'd love to go with us sometime.

Even my friends who don't love Disney are blown away when they walk into a 2 bedroom at OKW.

 

[toniosmom]

I know what you mean. I sometimes feel like people are looking at me like I have a lot of money. I certainly don't. And...I'm sure I probably spend the same or less on my twice-yearly DVC vacations than they spend on their one week at the Jersey shore every summer. My DS5 and I can fly back and forth to Disney TWICE on less than it would cost just to rent a tiny shore house for a week.

We live in a small 2BR condo -- just the two of us. We don't go out to dinner more than a few times a year (partly because my son hates it). I save money all year for our DVC vacations. Yes, the dues add up, but I feel the money is well-spent. I can't put a monetary value on hearing my son say "I can't believe we are Disney!"

 

[dmoore22]

I find that there is no gray area. It seems that people either love or hate the idea of Disney. What I find aggravating are the folks that express negative opinions yet have never ever been to a Disney Resort/Park. Of course they know it all. Just ask them. On the other hand folks closer to my age (retirement) are very supportive and, if they've never been, want to know more. I find them to be more receptive to the childlike wonder of it all, coupled with drinking around the world. With all the uncertainty in the world Disney has been a constant in providing enjoyment in a safe and secure environment with very few exceptions.

 

[Audray]

I get all kinds of comments about it at work... "why bother, the kids won't remember it" or "don't you want to try something different" or the best from my boss "what did you fall for some timeshare scam?".

So I just tell people we are going to Florida and leave out the Disney and DVC part. I honestly could care less about my co-workers' opinions of Disney or DVC. It is where we want to be and how we want to do it.

Both of our extended families dislike Disney and theme parks in general, but they know about DVC and where we go on vacation. Fortunately they don't harp on it.

 

[Pakey]

I hear it too. I own close over 500 points at WDW when I live 3 hours from DLR.

 

[BLTSam]

I get all kinds of comments about it at work... "why bother, the kids won't remember it" or "don't you want to try something different" or the best from my boss "what did you fall for some timeshare scam?".

So I just tell people we are going to Florida and leave out the Disney and DVC part. I honestly could care less about my co-workers' opinions of Disney or DVC. It is where we want to be and how we want to do it.

Both of our extended families dislike Disney and theme parks in general, but they know about DVC and where we go on vacation. Fortunately they don't harp on it.

I definitely use the "we are going to Florida" strategy

 

[psac]

"don't you want to try something different"
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So I just tell people we are going to Florida and leave out the Disney and DVC part.

Wow, same here. We have two go-to places. Las Vegas and WDW. People seem to question the Vegas trips way less than the WDW trips. (Especially as two adults without kids.) Even still, we get that question... but if we wanted to try something different, don't you think we would?

Even had my brother ask "are there enough new things every time?" This past time was our first holiday time trip with the Osborne lights. So that was a big yes. Plus even after many many trips, there are still things we've never done. (The stunt show at HS, the American pavillion show at Epcot (on our next trip agenda for sure), etc.)

ps -- maybe it didn't help on my last trip when replying to a work email from my blackberry, I signed off with "Have a magical day!"

 

[Audray]

ps -- maybe it didn't help on my last trip when replying to a work email from my blackberry, I signed off with "Have a magical day!"

Funny you mention that, last time we were there I responded to an e-mail on my blackberry after riding Small World two times in a row (per my daughter's request/insistance). It was some type of controversy between two of my direct reports over some silly issue that should never have been sent to me on vacation. I ended my scolding response with "It's a Small World After All"

 

[Robin"D"]

We are Disney lovers, we go to WDW every year and in 2009 we finally bought into DVC. The problem is that I feel like it is something that brings out a negative reaction from people when they find out we are in it. There are a couple exceptions; My family is excited for me and we have brought them along on a few trips. I have one friend who is also in DVC and talk with her about DVC/Disney stuff. We've never told the in-laws. They've criticized us for years about going there. (we've never made snide remarks about their vacation choices) But, I've noticed negative reactions when talking with other Disney fans. We'll be having a great converstion about their trips and things they like to do, then I will mention DVC and share where I have stayed. Not bragging, just as part of the sharing/exchange of trip reports etc. This seems to put a stop to the conversation and my fellow Disney fan seems to be done talking about Disney. Kind of puzzled by the reaction. I mean, I'm excited about it & when I hear of other Disney fans I like to talk with them about their trips. When I did not have DVC I would enjoy hearing about the DVC members experiences. I get the feeling that this is taboo topic with some. Does anyone else notice this? Is there a DVC etiquette thing, where you are not supposed to mention it?

Funny you mention that, last time we were there I responded to an e-mail on my blackberry after riding Small World two times in a row (per my daughter's request/insistance). It was some type of controversy between two of my direct reports over some silly issue that should never have been sent to me on vacation. I ended my scolding response with "It's a Small World After All"

We like you, LOVE Disney, and yes finally bought in 2009, what a GREAT feeling, to be part of a GREAT Family (Disney), and yes as you, people, to include my family, can't see and or understand why....most of my family live in FL and don't get it....I told them, maybe it is you who doesn't get it.
"but you bought into a timeshare", I tell tem it is more than a "timeshare" it is a Family like club! with more things to see and do, and opens up the vacation world even more!

I as my DW, feel blessed to be part of DVC, but there is one thing....
we wish that we had join sooner....

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[Brian Noble]

then I will mention DVC and share where I have stayed. Not bragging, just as part of the sharing/exchange of trip reports etc.

You may not intend it as bragging, but the person you are speaking with might take it that way. For a variety of reasons, I've found it useful to be somewhat circumspect about exactly where I stay and how much I paid to do so. For example, while I might mention that I'm staying "at the Boardwalk" on my upcoming solo trip, I might not mention that it will be in a 1BR villa, or how I came to stay there, except in a very offhand way. If someone asks for more details I'm happy to provide them, but that doesn't happen very often.

 

[DVC SSR Owner]

Yeh. Our inlaws act like it is a waste of money and that all timeshares are ripoffs! We do not agree!

 

[vaughan100]

Looks like it is not just me. I was just curious. When I bought in I never thought I would run into some many negative Nancys. I frequent these boards so I can share my excitement. It's just so fun to talk about & I love hearing about other's trip reports. I don't talk about DVC with people normaly, when I do it''s when I think I've found a fellow DIS'er who might enjoy talking about it. It seems that many times others will talk freely about their own Disney vacation. (which I truly enjoy hearing about) I'll ask them questions about what they did, liked or where they stayed etc.. then when they finish talking about their vacation they are ready to move on and don't want to hear about my last trip. I guess that it's like that saying, "Everyone's favorite sound is their own voice." To each his own, I'll just share on here!

 

[Robin"D"]

Looks like it is not just me. I was just curious. When I bought in I never thought I would run into some many negative Nancys. I frequent these boards so I can share my excitement. It's just so fun to talk about & I love hearing about other's trip reports. I don't talk about DVC with people normaly, when I do it''s when I think I've found a fellow DIS'er who might enjoy talking about it. It seems that many times others will talk freely about their own Disney vacation. (which I truly enjoy hearing about) I'll ask them questions about what they did, liked or where they stayed etc.. then when they finish talking about their vacation they are ready to move on and don't want to hear about my last trip. I guess that it's like that saying, "Everyone's favorite sound is their own voice." To each his own, I'll just share on here!

This is why I love the DIS Boards....hope you have a Great Holiday!

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

So far my family has been supportive of the idea. It helps that my Aunt & Uncle already own a timeshare (Hilton) so it's not a foreign concept to everyone.

 

[eporter66]

I dont take it personally, different strokes for different folks. Plenty of people ask me how we can continue to go to Disney year after year - dont you get bored of it is usually the response.

Well - we enjoy it, and that's all I care about. We travel and go different places, so I dont feel like DVC keeps us from doing other things. Honestly, I have a great time every year, and still get excited about going.

Let them have any reaction they wish - as long as you are getting what you want from DVC, that's all that counts