Does It Pay For Me To Buy??

[Valentine]

Hi there... I have been reading and reading away here... With all the snow around.. haven't been doing much of anything else I am sad to say!! Anyway... I have a question for all you experts over here. I (as you can see by my tag) have started a nasty little habit called travelling Solo! In the past 2 years I have been to Disney 6 times. A few days each time. I am in the process of planning my next quick journey down. Now.. I tend to stay Deluxe... or Moderate... for my stays. I am an AP holder.. so I usually get AP rates... but even if I don't... I like for my stays to be comfortable.. and I don't often do sit down meals when alone.. so... a kitchen area would be great for me.... I am seriously considering buying into DVC (and like most everyone I am kicking myself for walking past the stands years ago when they first came out!!) But Oh well.... So.. Here's the deal. I am hesitating only because I am single.. no prospects.. and I travel solo most of the time. Most DVC owners seem to be families or couples.. or a couple of family members..... Does it make sense for me to buy into DVC??? I really dont' see any downsides? but maybe someone else will... Opinions???

Thanks!
kathy

 

[DebbieB]

You should rent points for a stay to see if it's for you. I thought a friend was nuts for buying into DVC until I stayed with her on one trip in an OKW 1 bedroom. Six months later I signed up.

 

[gjw007]

Valentine

I wouldn't let being single stop you. I am single and I will heading to Orlando for a week from May 20 to May 27, August 26 to September 9, and December 10 to December 24. As you can see, I will there for about 5 weeks and I travel alone. I have a timeshare at Orange Lake that I stay at mostly and I don't always go to the theme parks but I also have points at SSR for my "Disney" vacations where I spend my time at the theme parks. I don't go to restaurants. The money I saved on that I figure I applied to more upscale lodgings.

 

[Valentine]

Cool... I didn't think it would really be a problem.. but I wanted some regulars to maybe point out a downfall that I was being blind to. Always best to ask! Thanks!

Kathy