Considering adding on...some questions...

kellyf2626

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Ok...DH and I are considering adding on to our DVC membership. Currently, we own 150 points at Vero. We are thinking of adding on 50 points somewhere on Disney property. Here are my questions....

1. Should we go through Disney or resale? What are the pros/cons to both?

2. Does it really matter which resort we choose? We like them all....but are we missing something?

3. If we want to pay for it all at once (no financing), will Disney still give us credit back on points, and any other deals they have going on?

4. Is it cheaper at any certain resort (even those off-property?)?


Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! The 150 points right now just aren't getting us through our yearly vacations!! :sunny:
 
kellyf2626 said:
Ok...DH and I are considering adding on to our DVC membership. Currently, we own 150 points at Vero. We are thinking of adding on 50 points somewhere on Disney property. Here are my questions....

1. Should we go through Disney or resale? What are the pros/cons to both? :

WDW Pro's: Can get the exact size of contract you are looking for. Can add-on at multiple resorts. Is Quicker. Add-On Incentive at SSR (AP's). No fretting ROFR! No waiting for a contract to become available (smaller contracts are snapped up quick!).

Reseller Pro's: Price (but, remember you have to add on a few 100 for Closing Costs (depending upon size of contract).


kellyf2626 said:
2. Does it really matter which resort we choose? We like them all....but are we missing something? :

Absolutely! If you have read other posts - it is getting more and more difficult to get ressies at 7 months! So, I would definately add-on at the resort you want!

But, lets say you also are very interested in BWV and VWL and cannot make up your mind. And, lets assume you are set to buy 150 more points. You may think about getting 75 point contracts at each. With banking and borrowing you could: Go to BWV one year, VWL one year and VB one year. Each year you would have 225 points to spend at BWV and VWL and 450 at VB!

That would give you tons of flexibility!

kellyf2626 said:
3. If we want to pay for it all at once (no financing), will Disney still give us credit back on points, and any other deals they have going on?:

No, the incentives should apply regardless of payment method.

kellyf2626 said:
4. Is it cheaper at any certain resort (even those off-property?)? ?:

Through DVC I think everything but SSR is $92 - and SSR is $102 (12 more years though). That is close - but someone will correct me!

Through resellers the prices vary widely. OKW is in the low to mid 70's range and BCV is in the mid 90's! Check out the timeshare store at top of board.

Of course the Membership Dues vary at each resort as well.
 
kellyf2626 said:
We are thinking of adding on 50 points somewhere on Disney property. Here are my questions....

Wooops - I missed that you were only going to add 50! Well, I love the 75 / 75 / 150 contract tip! I cannot take credit for it either - smarter people then me on these boards clued me in to that!

My DW and I are just squaring some bills away so we can add on 75 pts at OKW. Then, wait a year or 2 and add another 75 at either VWL or any new resort they build!

You could do it with 50 / 50 / 150. But, the 150 points (for the add-ons) you get every third year may not allow you to stay a week at some of the resorts.

I have no idea how combining points from 2 resorts works - especially if the contracts have different use years! That someone else will have to clarify - and - I am interested as well!

Good Luck!
 
kellyf2626 said:
3. If we want to pay for it all at once (no financing), will Disney still give us credit back on points, and any other deals they have going on?
If you purchase points at the "sold out" resorts, Disney does not offer credit back on points. I think they are offering this at SSR for 150-point purchases but I don't know that you would qualify if you are only purchasing 50 points.

4. Is it cheaper at any certain resort (even those off-property?)?
I don't know if this offer is still valid but recently they were offering points at VB and HHI for $87/point. Points at the other "sold out" resorts are $92/point. SSR lists for $98/point, and as I mentioned already, I don't know if they offer any discounts for 50-point purchases. The price/point for all resorts has just increased for new members and the rumor is that it will go up for existing members (doing add-ons) within the next 2 months or so.
 






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