july 07

[emmababy]

We are buying into BWV, but there are points in reservation status. So for our first trip we have to stay at a non DVC resort. We are thinking Poly for the end of July. Is that realistic?

Also, why can't I get DDP if I am staying at a disney resort but not a dvc resort? That doesn't make much sense to me.

Thanks!

 

[RobDoc]

You should be fine for July - depending on how soon you are able to make the reservation.

The DDP was originally available only as a package program at WDW resorts and included park admission as one of the components. It was NOT available to DVC members when it first began.

DVC was able to negotiate a similar DP for DVC members- which does not include the need to purchase admission tickets, but does require a stay at a DVC resort. It isn't available for any of the other accommodation options - that's just how the program was set up. The DDP is available for stays at the Poly as long as it's reserved thru CRO - but not when reserved using DVC points.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay. You might want to consider purchasing an AP (if you will be able to go other times within a year) which will allow you access to the DDE card - a plan that many of us have found more beneficial than the DDP.

Enjoy!

 

[emmababy]

Thanks for the info. We will only be going the one time, so the AP doesn't make sense. I guess we just won't eat TS every day. Plus, we don't usually eat apps or dessert, so it should be ok expense wise. We'll just wait until 08 to do the DDP!