need the "how to's" of getting from Blue/Green to RCI to DVC....

[KelseyLaPerle]

What are the ins and outs, what do I need to know and how much will it "cost" (ie, actually cash out of pocket) me in the end?
Thanks so much!
~Kelsey

 

[RobDoc]

I'm sure Dean or Brian will provide some additional information, but if you already own a Blue-Green resort you will need to join RCI (unless you have a membership thru the resort) - which runs about $90 per year (depending on the membership plan you choose) and an exchange will cost about $179. Availability will be based on the trading strength of your resort, the dates of your stay and the type of villa you will need. There is also a $95 exchange fee charged by Disney.

 

[auntsue]

Speaking of costs, we just traded DVC for a week at the Grand Waikikian in Oahu. I already paid the $95 fee so when I get there, what will I have to be pay, hotel tax, transient fee, housekeeping, etc? I just have no idea as to what costs to expect since this is our first ever weekly trade. TIA.

 

[chalee94]

Speaking of costs, we just traded DVC for a week at the Grand Waikikian in Oahu. I already paid the $95 fee so when I get there, what will I have to be pay, hotel tax, transient fee, housekeeping, etc? I just have no idea as to what costs to expect since this is our first ever weekly trade. TIA.

other than parking charges of $25-30 per day, i wouldn't expect any other fees...but dean and bnoble are the experts.

 

[bwvBound]

Speaking of costs, we just traded DVC for a week at the Grand Waikikian in Oahu. I already paid the $95 fee so when I get there, what will I have to be pay, hotel tax, transient fee, housekeeping, etc?

From RCI's website for exchanges into Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village: This resort enforces the 1 in 4 year rule for regular weeks exchanges. Guests must pay a state enforced transient accommodations tax in Hawaii. This state tax ranges between $20 and $40 per interval confirmed. There is a $24 per day parking fee. Valet parking is $29 per day. Unit number will be assigned upon arrival.

 

[bwvBound]

... how much will it "cost" (ie, actually cash out of pocket) me in the end?

Adding to the costs identified by WebmasterDoc:

• DVC charges a $95/week fee to inbound exchange guests
• (Optional) Internet $9.95/day
• (Optional) Dining Plans (~$40 per person per day???)
• (Optional) Theme and/or Water park tickets; activity fees, etc.

Included:

• Magical Express ground transportation (from airport to resort and back)
• Use of WDW transportation (bus, boat, monorail)
• Free parking for one car at the destination resort