For those of you who have done an exchange of your DVC.

[dianeschlicht]

If you have done an exchange to one of the II resorts, how long did you have to wait for the exchange to come through, and did you get what you wanted right away? We did an exchange to Hawaii, but haven't taken the trip yet. Our friends who plan to go with us have been trying to exchange their timeshare for 2 years and still don't have their exchange! We got ours in 5 days through Disney. Our friends have since purchased DVC and are now thinking of trying to exchange that since they aren't having much luck with their other one.

Disneydiane

 

[TwirlerGirl]

Bump

 

[Anita Williams]

I traded for Hawaii several years ago, and got the
trade in under a week. Last year, I was looking to
go to southern CA and got that one in three days,
at a very good location. I always figured that
Disney is such a good draw because everyone wants
to go there, and that's why my trades come so
quickly. Anita.

 

[Peggy Sue]

We traded for Hawaii in 1998. Exchange came through in 8 days. Very happy with the exchange.

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[LIDisneyFan]

Anita Williams,

We are thinking about an exchange to Southern California next year. Where did you stay? How was it? What were the accomodations like? Were there activities for kids? A kids club? A nice pool (slides?)

Thanks for your time.

 

[brittsmamabwv]

Looking for two studios for November at the Marriott Beach Towers in Ft. Lauderdale for this November, got them on the FIRST phone call. WooHoo, it was great to be able to switch w/ such ease.

When you wish upon a star...DVC will take you far...anything your heart desires....will come your way

 

[Dean]

Your friend may not have enough trade power to get HI. II (and RCI) will let a unit sit and rot rather than give it to someone with lesser trade power. What your chances for trading are depends on when you ask and what you ask for. 2 BR units are not that plentiful and therefore in hight demand. If you ask for Marriott Maui, slim chance, EVER other than maybe a studio. If you look at more than 12-13 months out, you won't get much but will be in line for when the units start coming in. Most confirmations for II come in between 4 and 6 months out. If you want studios at places with lockout feature, you should be able to get them all day long. Just be aware that some of them don't even have a mini kitchen at all and some are nicer and larger than the DVC studios.

I believe Anita stayed in a studio at Four Seasons and I recall her being pleased with the unit and resort but I'm sure she'll answer you directly. Four Seasons is a difficult trade but the studio will be the easiest.

Dean

 

[dianeschlicht]

Dean,
Actually, they are trying to trade a gold crown RCI property. They have until September to bank their DVC, so plan to use that if the RCI trade doesn't come through by the end of June.

Disneydiane

 

[Dean]

Also, if you'll let me know what resort and week your friend owns, as well as what and when they're looking for; I might have some suggestions to help them out. GC doesn't help much, really has little meaning with exchange power.

Dean

 

[dianeschlicht]

I sent you an E, Dean, but I didn't include the week they own since I am not sure, but I think it is the second week of June.

Disneydiane

 

[dianeschlicht]

Just bumping to see if anyone else has an experience to relate.

Disneydiane

 

[penguincruiser]

took a couple of weeks, we'll be leaving in 3weeks for the Marbella, Spain to stay at the Four Seasons resort.

We gave a list of resorts and weren't locked in to any fixed dates.

The first trade came through in about 5 days, but was our last choice so we waited and got what we wanted about 2 weeks later.

JJ Penguin

"The Bear Necessities of life will come to you"

'74 WDW offsite
'96 DLP Santa Fe
'96 WDW offsite
'98 WDW offsite
'98 DLP Sequoia Lodge
'99 WDW Dixie Landings, Wilderness Lodge
'99 DCL Disney Wonder
'00 DLP Newport Bay
'01 WDW first time DVC at Old Key West!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I think not being fussy about when or where is the key. We did that too. Has that been the experience for most?

Disneydiane

 

[dianeschlicht]

I am bumping this up for Mickeyluvscheese.

Disneydiane

 

[downontheBW]

Diane,

We requested an II exchange for a studio in a few spots in Southern CA (coast), San Francisco, Sedona and Scottsdale and nothing came through in 3 months. The request was 9-10 months in advance. We gave up and made reservations in hotels for that time period. I have frequent flyer miles and the seats fill up so early, I didn't have much choice. Hope this helps.

Dixie Landings '94, '96 / Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club '98
Off site (never again) '99 / BWV '00 / HHI '01 / BWV '02

Heid

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks,
Yours is the first long response I have heard of. It seems like you were fairly open too. Did you request a specific month or anything?

Disneydiane

 

[downontheBW]

I put a request in on Oct 26, 2000 for studios in 3 resorts each in a 6-7 week range of dates for Sept/Oct/Nov 2001. During the first week of December, I added 4 more.

One did come up (I had forgotten about this) but it was my very last choice it and decided against it. II was even willing to give us a 1 bedroom in exchange for a DVC studio. At that point I dropped 5 properties from the search - leaving 2. In March, I canceled the remaining 2 searches.

BTW, Diane, I hope you're enjoying your tote bag. I saw people using them down at HHI this week.

Dixie Landings '94, '96 / Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club '98
Off site (never again) '99 / BWV '00 / HHI '01 / BWV '02

Heidi

 

[dianeschlicht]

Yes, very much enjoying it! My old one is worn out!

When we put in our request, we didn't even specify room size. We left everything VERY open. Any size (other than studio), any time after January 1, and any island but Oahu. I figured we would get summer, but was pleasantly surprised to get April!

Disneydiane

 

[dvc_john]

Never traded my DVC, but have traded my other timeshare thru II several times. It's an II
5-star resort, and have always traded for another 5 star resort without much problem. Have gotten Royal Mayan in Cancun, Marriott Cypress Harbor, Marriott Harbour Point in Hilton Head, and Ridge Tahoe.

BTW, has anyone seen this request on the rent/trade board: Someone would like to trade a 1-BR at Marriott Maui Ocean Club for a 2-BR OKW or BW, and are apparently willing to pay for the difference in the point cost between a 1-BR and 2-BR. If I weren't locked in on my plans for next March, I would consider this.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I may have to check that out for my friends! They have been waiting a long time for a Hawaii trade!

Disneydiane