DVC Discount for Cash Room

[cruisehopeful]

Just thinking ahead. If I were to book Aulani through DVC for a cash room, would it be seen as a DVC stay? I'm specifically thinking about needing to pay for parking and if they charge a resort tax separately from TOT. I was looking at the 30% off rooms (which aren't availble when I can go this time) and the pricing seems lower than the going rental rate. Paying for things like parking and resort fees, additional tax would maybe push it over the edge.

 

[nanoburd]

Just thinking ahead. If I were to book Aulani through DVC for a cash room, would it be seen as a DVC stay? I'm specifically thinking about needing to pay for parking and if they charge a resort tax separately from TOT. I was looking at the 30% off rooms (which aren't availble when I can go this time) and the pricing seems lower than the going rental rate. Paying for things like parking and resort fees, additional tax would maybe push it over the edge.

When I did it, the reservation showed up on the DVC website and I had to link it to the WDW site.

It doesn’t directly answer your question but I would imagine its treated as a DVC stay. Ask member services when you inquire about the discount, as the discounted rooms are not always available and depends if members have “traded-out” their points from that resort.

 

[Cfabar1]

and they seem to be unable to match rates...

I don't understand how I can book WDW.com cash rates with a 40% AP discount, but DVC Member Services can't get me a rate at least as good, as a member/owner...

I mean I do understand logically, but emotionally it makes no sense...

 

[Genie+]

I’m not too familiar with Aulani. It might make a difference if you book cash through Disney vs cash through Member Services. Like the DLH Villas when booked through Disney for cash do not include parking costs, but if booked through Member Services then parking is included because you used your membership to book it.

 

[Cfabar1]

I’m not too familiar with Aulani. It might make a difference if you book cash through Disney vs cash through Member Services. Like the DLH Villas when booked through Disney for cash do not include parking costs, but if booked through Member Services then parking is included because you used your membership to book it.

I thought DLH DVC did not include parking even when staying on points? hopefully I am wrong.

 

[Genie+]

I thought DLH DVC did not include parking even when staying on points? hopefully I am wrong.

It’s not easy to keep track so I’m always going back to check lol

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/faq/resort-reservations/parking-charges

“Q: Will Disney Vacation Club® Members be charged for parking at a Disneyland® Resort in California hotel?

A: All Members staying at The Villas at Disneyland® Hotel or The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa receive complimentary self-parking for up to two vehicles per reservation when booked through Member Services or online at DisneyVacationClub.com.

• Members must present a valid photo ID at check-in to receive complimentary self-parking.
• Members wishing to valet park their vehicle will be charged the standard overnight valet parking charge.
• Guest of Member reservations must present a valid photo ID at check-in to receive complimentary self-parking.”

Parking is definitely included when points were used to book it.

Less clear is when booked cash via Member Services. I see people saying that also includes parking but can’t find the find print stating that on DVC site.

 

[Genie+]

We’re staying at VGC on points this fall and I’m so happy to see parking is included and there is no ToT!

 

[Sandisw]

and they seem to be unable to match rates...

I don't understand how I can book WDW.com cash rates with a 40% AP discount, but DVC Member Services can't get me a rate at least as good, as a member/owner...

I mean I do understand logically, but emotionally it makes no sense...

Because its two different divisions....DVC only offers 25% off DVC villas if they are still available.

 

[Girlstar30]

Yes free parking in Cali on DVC points

 

[VGCgroupie]

I thought DLH DVC did not include parking even when staying on points? hopefully I am wrong.

Yes that’s wrong. I have stayed at VDH numerous times and have never paid for parking.

 

[nyy]

Because its two different divisions....DVC only offers 25% off DVC villas if they are still available.

We are new to DVC and I did not know this!
I don't suppose you can combine that 25% with other WDW/DL discounts....?

 

[kes601]

Just thinking ahead. If I were to book Aulani through DVC for a cash room, would it be seen as a DVC stay? I'm specifically thinking about needing to pay for parking and if they charge a resort tax separately from TOT. I was looking at the 30% off rooms (which aren't availble when I can go this time) and the pricing seems lower than the going rental rate. Paying for things like parking and resort fees, additional tax would maybe push it over the edge.

As somebody else answered, yes to free parking. TOT is simply a tax, it would be added to the room price whether you are paying tax or staying on points. In other words, no matter how they "package" the tax you are paying it.

 

[nanoburd]

We are new to DVC and I did not know this!
I don't suppose you can combine that 25% with other WDW/DL discounts....?

No they cannot be combined.

 

[Sandisw]

We are new to DVC and I did not know this!
I don't suppose you can combine that 25% with other WDW/DL discounts....?

No and the ability to even book DVC room with the cash discount via MS is not allways available.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Just thinking ahead. If I were to book Aulani through DVC for a cash room, would it be seen as a DVC stay? I'm specifically thinking about needing to pay for parking and if they charge a resort tax separately from TOT. I was looking at the 30% off rooms (which aren't availble when I can go this time) and the pricing seems lower than the going rental rate. Paying for things like parking and resort fees, additional tax would maybe push it over the edge.

I missed the tax part. When booking cash the tax is added to the total upfront there is nothing extra added at checkout. What you see at the end of the booking screen is what you will pay its inclusive of all fees except parking.

 

[D-Trick]

I thought DLH DVC did not include parking even when staying on points? hopefully I am wrong.

Yes that’s wrong. I have stayed at VDH numerous times and have never paid for parking.

Both are correct.

The very VDH first point chart included the line "A per vehicle parking fee may apply to all stays at this resort." in the footnotes.

VDH is the only DVC where free parking is not a guarantee, as no new parking lots/facilities were built with the tower. Thankfully, DVC has elected not to charge for parking on VDH point stays so far, but maintains the ability of charging in the future.

 

[nyy]

No they cannot be combined.

That would be too good to be true! lol Thanks!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Both are correct.

The very VDH first point chart included the line "A per vehicle parking fee may apply to all stays at this resort." in the footnotes.

VDH is the only DVC where free parking is not a guarantee, as no new parking lots/facilities were built with the tower. Thankfully, DVC has elected not to charge for parking on VDH point stays so far, but maintains the ability of charging in the future.

I think when we talk about this is where people get confused.

As it is right now and the future until otherwise made aware of parking is free at VDH when staying on points.