DIS DVC 1000 Point Club (post #1 updated 02/10/2023)

[tomandrobin]

We've decided not to incease until we see what direction DVC will go with a new leader. Wonder if she has something to prove and maybe we'll all pay the price.

Seven months ago we spent all 2011 and 2012 points so have a log wait for our 2013 points

What ever happened to the bennies for the 1,000 point members? Haven't heard a peep since she took over, anyone else?

I am in the same place as you. Just waiting to see where everything is going to fall.

When I was on the Members Cruise, I talked to two of the DVC Executive Committee member that was working on the DVC perks based on number of points owned. Basically, they are hard pressed to find a solution that will make everyone happy.....and not really cost Disney anything.

I gave them a couple of suggestions, based on my Starwood timeshares. Like extended banking deadlines, we have a lot of points to use....why not give us more time to use all those points. I also suggested a early non-home resort booking period...1 week.

 

[jimmiemcinpa]

And with last years add on in Aulani we are up to 1058 Points. We too would like some perks for being 1000 point members.

Jim and Chris

 

[JimC]

And with last years add on in Aulani we are up to 1058 Points. We too would like some perks for being 1000 point members.

Jim and Chris

Got you on the list. Congratulations on Aulani add on

 

[DVC Mike]

I'm waiting to see if a DVC at the Grand Floridian comes to pass. If not, it will be time to buy more BWV.

 

[jekjones1558]

I'm waiting to see if a DVC at the Grand Floridian comes to pass. If not, it will be time to buy more BWV.

Glad to know that the official DIS photographer is still in the market for points!

 

[lah3hh]

The minute they announce that DVC is now at the Grand Floridian is the exact minute I call my guide to purchase my next add on.

I think the direction DVC will go under new leadership is only going to be upward. But then again most of you know by now I am a 'glass half full' type person and live life as if...the best is yet to come!!! Bring it on....love to see the perks/incentives based on points information released.

I also spoke with some of the DVC leadership folks on the 2011 Members Cruise and they would not commit but hoped the tiered benefits would be released this year. I just hope they have the ability to meet that 'no promise but hopeful' timeframe.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We pulled the trigger, 50 more BCV points! It's a Christmas present to each other.

 

[jekjones1558]

We pulled the trigger, 50 more BCV points! It's a Christmas present to each other.

Congrats, Bobbi! More time for you and Megan to enjoy SAB!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Congrats, Bobbi! More time for you and Megan to enjoy SAB!

You are so right, Jean! This morning I was looking at a 5 night stay through a weekend in October next year, so the DGC can enjoy a MNSSHP and adults can enjoy some F&W time. I would be borrowing nearly all of my 2013 BCV points to get the villas we need, so this way, we get the trip and I still have some 2013BCV points to use in 2013. DSis and I have a F&G BCV stay already booked as well as (hopefully) a Star Wars Weekend for DGS!
I've been looking at BCV and SSR (for the treehouses) resales, but nothing fit our needs. So, like all of our BCV points, these were bought direct.

 

[a742246]

Who in the 1000 point club spends their winters (6 weeks min) at WDW?

Where do you stay?
Best advice you can give?
What do you feel is the best months to go?
Any regrets?
What do you do with pets if you have any?
Would 2 (3-4 weeks stays) be better than one 6 -8 week stay.
Do you get stir (mouse) crazy?

 

[jekjones1558]

Who in the 1000 point club spends their winters (6 weeks min) at WDW?

Where do you stay?
Best advice you can give?
What do you feel is the best months to go?
Any regrets?
What do you do with pets if you have any?
Would 2 (3-4 weeks stays) be better than one 6 -8 week stay.
Do you get stir (mouse) crazy?

I will be interested in answers to this question also. We had planned to stay 5 or 6 weeks in a one bedroom when I retired 7 years ago. But we have never done it because we seem to get more joy from planning multiple trips in fall, winter and spring and bringing friends. It seems like planning and anticipating is part of the thrill for me. Maybe someone here will post and change my mind.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Who in the 1000 point club spends their winters (6 weeks min) at WDW?

Where do you stay?
Best advice you can give?
What do you feel is the best months to go?
Any regrets?
What do you do with pets if you have any?
Would 2 (3-4 weeks stays) be better than one 6 -8 week stay.
Do you get stir (mouse) crazy?

I have decided to skip teaching this winter quarter and spend from December 29th to January 27th using DVC points. Since DH doesn't have the freedom of so much free time just yet, (he plans to retire after the first quarter of '13!)I'm spending it in different DVC resorts, with different people and have various special events planned. We do have reservations for the 5K for much of the extended family during Marathon weekend.

I'm interested in reading these answers from people who have already done it, but for me, I have already talked to DSis who is willing to take care of my pets when the time comes for DH and I to spend at least 4-5 weeks together.

I've a 6 night stay at VB during this time, and I know that we will definitely do at least 2 weeks there when it's time for DH and I to have the experience of wintering using DVC.

Bobbi

 

[JimC]

We pulled the trigger, 50 more BCV points! It's a Christmas present to each other.

Congratulations Does that put you at 1272 total points?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Congratulations Does that put you at 1272 total points?

Yes that's our total, for now. Thank you.

 

[Bellecruiser]

Who in the 1000 point club spends their winters (6 weeks min) at WDW?

Where do you stay?
Best advice you can give?
What do you feel is the best months to go?
Any regrets?
What do you do with pets if you have any?
Would 2 (3-4 weeks stays) be better than one 6 -8 week stay.
Do you get stir (mouse) crazy?

We are interested in the answers to these questions also. We intend to spend the winter months at DVC, but haven't retired yet. We are trying to figure it all out. Based on the lack of answers, this is an idea whose time hasn't come yet. Guess we-all will be the ones to figure it out.

 

[JimC]

Yes that's our total, for now. Thank you.

Got it

 

[joksten2000]

We are leaving Jan 6th for our third winter in Florida, and we have a mini poodle. I found a 4 br 2 bath house in Davenport (about 9 miles to Disney) a nice easy drive, we purchase season passes and visit WDW 4 or 5 times a week. Have a private pool, wifi, grill and can host our kids and grandkids and some friends. So much better than staying on site. We got a great deal for four months, less than $6K for the winter. We now sell our points. We pay cash for our cruises. It use to cost me 2.5 years worth of points to take the family on a cruise. I just booked while on board for 2013 and it was $13K plus we got $1,500 in OBC. Seems to work perfect for us. The only problem is the drive down. We drive 670 the first day and the final 340 on the second day. My poor 68 yo body takes a few days to recover. We leave on a Saturaday morning, 4am so we contend with next to no traffic. Much cheaper to prepare most our meals at home. Eat out once or twice a week.

 

[AnnaS]

We are leaving Jan 6th for our third winter in Florida, and we have a mini poodle. I found a 4 br 2 bath house in Davenport (about 9 miles to Disney) a nice easy drive, we purchase season passes and visit WDW 4 or 5 times a week. Have a private pool, wifi, grill and can host our kids and grandkids and some friends. So much better than staying on site. We got a great deal for four months, less than $6K for the winter. We now sell our points. We pay cash for our cruises. It use to cost me 2.5 years worth of points to take the family on a cruise. I just booked while on board for 2013 and it was $13K plus we got $1,500 in OBC. Seems to work perfect for us. The only problem is the drive down. We drive 670 the first day and the final 340 on the second day. My poor 68 yo body takes a few days to recover. We leave on a Saturaday morning, 4am so we contend with next to no traffic. Much cheaper to prepare most our meals at home. Eat out once or twice a week.

Not sure if you can post it here - may I ask who did you book your cruises with?

TIA

 

[adminjedi]

Took a last minute cruise....bought more Aulani before the price increase in December. You can put our total up to 1533!

 

[suzysharp]

We just bought our 5th contract so we are now also proud owners at Boardwalk which brings us up to a mighty 1050 pts!!