Is DVC for me?

[Dean]

Yup, and dont buy a new car until you have the $35K in your checking account.... oh wait....?

I'd go further than that on the new car but that's a different board. It's my opinion that one shouldn't finance a luxury purchase, ever, but even if one were inclined to make a different decision regarding financing, this is not the situation to do so.

 

[MJ6987]

With all due respect, if you're not a DVC member, you are whole-heartedly unqualified to make this recommendation. Sorry. A spade's a spade. Your response sounds almost bitter. I don't know where it comes from but you are, through your own admission, not one that should answer this question.

I was just using common sense. Like staying at a value resort, spends most of their time away from the resort (Park Commando), likes daily housekeeping, doesn't like cooking their own stuff. They only needed to say that they don't plan trips 'til last minute and you'd have your classic case of a person who shouldn't buy into DVC. Why does my response sound bitter - I was just trying to help. I am actually seriously looking into buying DVC, so I've done a lot of research!

 

[wulfekamp]

We started at the values. But on one trip we stayed at a moderate. once you get a taste its had to go back. When we bought DVC it was studios then we tried a 1 bedroom and can't go back. Buying Dvc was the best money we ever spent. We love it. But we were in a place where we could afford it.

 

[twinklebug]

I was just using common sense. Like staying at a value resort, spends most of their time away from the resort (Park Commando), likes daily housekeeping, doesn't like cooking their own stuff. They only needed to say that they don't plan trips 'til last minute and you'd have your classic case of a person who shouldn't buy into DVC. Why does my response sound bitter - I was just trying to help. I am actually seriously looking into buying DVC, so I've done a lot of research!

A number of folk, as well as I, have agreed with you. The OP likes the values, doesn't really need the luxury of DVC and wants their daily housekeeping. It seems they might feel DVC is a waste of money. I'd suggest they rent a unit through an owner and try DVC as a member would experience a stay before going any further into it. They might take to it, they might not. It's not for everyone.

I will point out that I have had fantastic luck booking DVC units within 30 days of arrival (renting through owners in the past). There are also many dvc owners who don't use the kitchen facilities for more than a place to store their beer and wine.

PS - I also agree with you that many non-owners have done their research and know considerably more than many owners. I'm in awe over the lack of knowledge some co-workers who've owned DVC for years have on the concept of banking and borrowing alone. (Letting unused points expire all the time! eek!)

 

[wulfekamp]

Something else you will find is that as you continue to go to disney you and your family will evolve. We were park comando's too. But now we sleep in show up at the parks around ten and just stroll though the parks. Are days now revolve around food. We love eating high end. You are where we were ten years ago. Enjoy the ride

 

[itsreally4mommy]

I think consider how your family dynamics will change in the future? Are you planning on kids? Our first trip a value was fine, and then our girls got older with more stuff and bathroom time became a valuable commodity. Clashing of growing personalities also warrants more space, LOL.

 

[3guysandagal]

With all due respect, if you're not a DVC member, you are whole-heartedly unqualified to make this recommendation. Sorry. A spade's a spade. Your response sounds almost bitter. I don't know where it comes from but you are, through your own admission, not one that should answer this question.

And yet a DVC owner and, I assume (but you know what they say about "assuming") a Disney fan, did not know that POP was a value resort, with stays less than $90/night at times.

Hmmmmmmm

With all due respect, many non-DVC owners are better versed in the DVC program than actual owners! Just because someone does not own, does not mean that they have not crunched the numbers to determine if DVC fits their familly, finances, and vacation lifestyle. And, more importantly, just because someone is an owner does not mean that they have done their homework!

Blahnde

I was just using common sense. Like staying at a value resort, spends most of their time away from the resort (Park Commando), likes daily housekeeping, doesn't like cooking their own stuff. They only needed to say that they don't plan trips 'til last minute and you'd have your classic case of a person who shouldn't buy into DVC. Why does my response sound bitter - I was just trying to help. I am actually seriously looking into buying DVC, so I've done a lot of research!

AGAIN....

To the OP.
I, as a lowly NON-DVC owner rolleyes1 ), agree with the consensus so far that you are probably not a prime candidate for DVC.
But that does not mean you couldn't look into it a bit more and, as time goes by, those commando ways and the big rush to see everything will get a little old, and a more relaxing, comfortable stay may be in the cards.
Although not an owner YET rolleyes1 ) our stays in a moderate (POR) had us wondering about upgrading and DVC is definately a deck worth shuffling!
One night of being moved into a 2bdrm SSR lock-off (we had 5 that trip as a friend joined us) due to room problems at POR got us hooked!
2 boys 10 and 5 will have us going back for quite a while.
Take the tour, see the options and do LOTS of homework and # juggling.
Then decide.

Good Luck!!