Do you consider Disney/DVC a hobby?

[kgou]

Definitely a hobby. I'm a relatively new member - bought resale SSR in April '23 followed by direct VGF in August '23 (have successfully beat addonitis since then!) and DVC has quickly become a hobby. Learning membership tips and tricks here on the boards plus planning/thinking about future trips plus looking at the listing aggregators takes up a lot of my brain space these days.

 

[BamaGuy44]

Definitely a hobby. I'm a relatively new member - bought resale SSR in April '23 followed by direct VGF in August '23 (have successfully beat addonitis since then!) and DVC has quickly become a hobby. Learning membership tips and tricks here on the boards plus planning/thinking about future trips plus looking at the listing aggregators takes up a lot of my brain space these days.

Nice! When I get into something, I tend to go deep into it. I spent an embarrassing amount of time here on the boards and on YouTube wanting to understand every aspect of DVC before we took the plunge. It's fun though and I'm still learning.

My addonitis is in remission since we just bought RIV direct a few weeks ago to go along with our original AKV resale. So not trolling the listings any more (as much lol).

DW and I plan to retire in 10ish years so we have a lot of fun talking about how many points we want to have by then, what our travel habits might look like once we don't have those pesky jobs to go to, etc.

Good times my friends!

 

[jo-jo]

Right now while hunting for the rooms I want, it feels more like a job.

 

[Dobermanns]

Not a hobby. It’s therapy.

 

[Tatebeck]

It's gotta be a hobby, since its against the DVC rules to consider it a business

 

[keishashadow]

Disney planning is a hobby for me. DVC is a part of that

It’s grown to the point it’s become more of a lifestyle for us lol.

Find myself now primarily looking for cruises out of PC (sometimes tampa) in order to tack on a few disney days. Now that bright line is an option, should be easier to try to swing past for cruises out of FL & MIA. Most trips that focus on Universal (HHN) also include at least a couple days to see the mouse.

 

[hmsTigger]

Spent a few days in Dublin, then a few in Galway, and ended in Templederry, where my husband got to meet some of his cousins he never met before!

We loved and will go back next year.

What things did you see and do in Galway?

 

[eticketplease]

I'm not sure if I consider it a hobby but it did create a hobby for me.
Seeking out deals on discounted gift cards to pay for all things that go along with DVC lol.

 

[Sandisw]

What things did you see and do in Galway?

We drove from there to KYLEMORE Abbey and then visited the markets along the waterfront!

 

[patm95]

I never thought of it that way, but I think you’re right. I really enjoy keeping up with the news, browsing these boards, and planning Disney stays. I keep checking the site to see if there are any updates on lakeshore lodge.

 

[Skywalker3]

oh yeah, I consider it a very time consuming hobby.....and too addictive. I have no tickets/plans for Disney in the upcoming year, and I told DH after our Oct trip, that I was going to take a break from Disney boards/vlogs, etc. for a while.....and I'm right back on...every day!

 

[Cfabar1]

Sometimes I think the hobby part is at least as exciting as the actual going to Disney part...

 

[Princess Me]

I definitely consider Disney to be one of my hobbies. I love reading about the parks, resorts, and restaurants, and I’m always planning my next trip.

 

[RichVIII]

Hobby, for sure. Stalking, a sport. My DW says DVC is my mistress. Ha ha ha

 

[WDWkristin]

I consider it a hobby but one I can’t find IRL friends to talk about it with.

 

[Kayakc]

WDW is my must have enjoyment. DVC is a nice hobby.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Hobby, for sure. Stalking, a sport. My DW says DVC is my mistress. Ha ha ha

I read this, laughed out loud, read it to DH and he laughed out loud. He agrees DVC is my mistress (mastress? Is there a male equivalent for a straight lady who spends far too much money and energy on her timeshare and timeshare related boards, lol)!

 

[patm95]

I consider it a hobby but one I can’t find IRL friends to talk about it with.

Agree with this! It’s hard to find someone IRL that likes Disney Parks let alone DVC. Most people won’t even give the parks a chance, they just assume it’s only for kids.

 

[Dobermanns]

I read this, laughed out loud, read it to DH and he laughed out loud. He agrees DVC is my mistress (mastress? Is there a male equivalent for a straight lady who spends far too much money and energy on her timeshare and timeshare related boards, lol)!

DVC is our sugar babes.

 

[808blessing]

I started a long multi paragraph, entertaining case study answer. And then realized that in itself is actually evidence of this being a hobby. So short answer, yes.