Just listed our last two contracts...

[dwdeb]

Decided to sell our BWV points (sold 3 contracts 2 years ago).We have been members since 97 and still love WDW, DL, DLP, and all the resorts, but have been vacationing differently.

More time at spent at Indian Rocks Beach or Sanibel over Feb and April vacations and summer trips to England or France.

I do still believe no other resort has the quality and theming of a Disney resort, however, imho, the parks are too crowded and the dining plan has ruined what used to be good restaurants.

Will still vacation at Disney once in a while... will never give that up; will have to do it the old fashioned way, book a room through CRO!!

Definitely made good use of our points and would say got more than our money's worth..

So.. farewell DVC, but not farewell WDW, DL, DLP..
Deb

 

[littlestar]

Time does change things, that's for sure. We don't own as many DVC points as we used to.

Good luck.

 

[funatdisney]

That is the nice thing about owning DVC. You can sell your contracts easier than other timeshare properties. One of the considerations I made when deciding to buy into DVC. 50 years or so is a longtime, and vacationing habits will change.

Glad to know that you still love to visit the Mouse.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We sold two of our five and made money on both. Still debating whether or not to sell another. Maybe after our son heads to college.

We've also vacationed in other places, Marco Island (we like it better than Sanibel) and the national parks.

 

[justloveit]

I understand, we have been doing the same thing. We just sold 2 small VWL contracts and are considering selling more, but don't want to sell too many too fast. But our vacationing has definitely changed and the parks have changed. The parks have been very crowded for the past couple years, even when it is low season, and the dining has been ruined. This has affected how we feel about the parks. We have owned since 2002, and have definitely gotten our moneys worth out of DVC, and I think we will keep some points just to be able to vacation there occasionally, or to give our children the opportunity to continue to enjoy WDW the way DVC enables us to do.

 

[TLSnell1981]

OT...a little.

I wish Disney would wake up concerning the decreasing quaility of WDW dining. At this point, we aren't selling our DVC, but we don't dine in the parks like we did in the past.

 

[Sammie]

OT...a little.

I wish Disney would wake up concerning the decreasing quaility of WDW dining. At this point, we aren't selling our DVC, but we don't dine in the parks like we did in the past.

As long as they can keep they restaurants busy they don't care who is in them. They have so many first time guests that do not realize how much it has changed.

PS: if anyone is booking ADRs at your 90 day mark; just an FYI, the booking system is letting you book at 3am eastern lately rather than the official 6am, not sure how long the "glitch" will last.

 

[SamSam]

OT...a little.

I wish Disney would wake up concerning the decreasing quaility of WDW dining. At this point, we aren't selling our DVC, but we don't dine in the parks like we did in the past.

I agree, we are foodies and the dining in WDW has been a large part of our Disney Experience............no longer, the quality of the food, even the dining experience itself has deteriated with the dining plans and the free dining offers. We're not ready to sell yet, but are definitely dining more offsite.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

And they need to bring back the Adventurers Club, or better yet all of Pleasure Island. I was close to selling some DVC when the AC closed.

MG

 

[toniosmom]

I agree with you regarding the dining. We did the DDP in 2008 and the food quality was so disappointing. Since we now own DVC and have a kitchen in room, I'd much rather eat there and have more time to swim or go to the parks.

 

[Tink6]

We also started having our meals in our villa. We bought easy meals to fix and found it saved us a lot of time. A lot more convienient and easier on the children.

 

[ToddyLu]

We still enjoy Disney Dinning---we don't have as much available to us yet in Katrina Land...so we are not picky. I must say the only really bad meal I have ever had there was the first and last time I ate at the Rose and Crown. We are doing DDP this year so my MIL and BIL can try it out. It was also beneficial for my parents last year...to "prepay for nice meals" helped them have a more relaxing trip. Us too since we didn't hear my Dad complain about the prices. We are new to DVC and just bought in June....we have always done value up til this trip. We will continue to go to Disney every year...my DH is addicted, too. Luckily our families really enjoy our time there so we see it helping with our vacations for years to come.

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

I was so sad to read your post; we will officially become DVC in the next week or two. We travelled to WDW in 08 and 09 and enjoyed the dining, but wasn't "wowed" by it. I wish we had been, but I guess would have been disappointed if we recognized the slip in standards like so many of you.

Happy vacationing out of the "world"

 

[kaelarad]

many of the reason listed is why we chose not to add. Our next trip is December and not a Disney table service in the plan. Also the benefits of ownership have changed.

 

[robinb]

Sorry to hear that Deb. I hope that you get a good price for your contracts! We sold our OKW contract right before the bottom fell out at a profit.

 

[dwdeb]

Thanks, we probably won't get top dollar, but aren't looking to make a killing... will definitely net more than we paid.

If contracts don't sell within a certain amount of time we will hang on to them and try again at a later date.

Deb

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Thanks for posting Deb.

Your post confirms that it is totally ok for us to just have the one small contract!

 

[tvwalsh]

I think, under the influence of addonitis, many DVC members, like myself, added on more points than they needed. I was up to 550 points and have sold off enough points that I am now down to 340.

That number still is enough, especially considering the fact that DVC has gutted the Concierge Collection (we used to go to the Grand Hotel, the American Club, and the Plaza Hotel).

I think many members do not know how easy it is to sell excess points, and hang on to more than they actually need.

The reduction in member dues has truly been a delight.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Things change and you are doing what works best for your family and that's wonderful! From your post, DVC has served you well but it's time to move on!

I bought 210 points and have constantly fought the urges to add on for the simple fact that we do love to vacation elsewhere. It's a big world and there's a lot to see!

Good Luck!

 

[Checkers]

We are in the process of adding another contract and that will make 3 -- one for each grandchild eventually. Our family thoroughly enjoys WDW and I don't see that decreasing in the future. We do agree on the dining, however. It is not what it used to be. Since my DH & I traveled extensively before we purchased DVC we are just content to relax and enjoy the resorts more as we get older.