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[lilmissie]

I'm hoping this is the right spot to post this. we are planning our next trip (date to be decided still) and considering renting points. Would we still be able to get on a dining plan and such if going through renting a dvc? Is there any other differences between renting a dvc vs. staying at a disney hotel?

 

[DebbieB]

I'm hoping this is the right spot to post this. we are planning our next trip (date to be decided still) and considering renting points. Would we still be able to get on a dining plan and such if going through renting a dvc? Is there any other differences between renting a dvc vs. staying at a disney hotel?

You can add the dining plan but only at regular price, no free dining. The main difference from a CRO reservation is you will not get daily housekeeping included (see below). All other resort priviledges will apply, such as DME, room charging, free theme park parking.

Housekeeping

Trash & Towel Service
For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:

•Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
•Provide fresh bathroom linens.
•Replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap.
•Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
•Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.
•Replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service
For stays of eight or more nights, Full Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Full Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:

•Change the bed linens.
•Vacuum and dust the Vacation Home.
•Clean the bathroom(s).
•Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

Pay As You Play
All accommodations offer daily housekeeping service with a 24-hour notice and an additional fee.

Pay As You Play
With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more for the following fees:

•Toiletries Package, $5.00 - 1 facial soap, 1 bath soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel
•Coffee Package, $3.00 - 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
•Towel Package, $6.00 - 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
•Laundry Detergent (only in One-, Two-, and Three-bedroom Vacation Homes), $1.00 - 1 box

Additional Full Cleaning Rates:
Studio/Inn Room - $30.00 per day requested
One-Bedroom - $45.00 per day requested
Two-Bedroom - $60.00 per day requested
Three-Bedroom - $75.00 per day requested

Additional Trash & Towel Rates:
Studio/Inn Room - $15.00 per day requested
One-Bedroom - $20.00 per day requested
Two-Bedroom - $25.00 per day requested
Three-Bedroom - $35.00 per day requested

Note: Rates are subject to change

 

[lilmissie]

Thank you for this. For park tickets I would also just buy them separately at regular rate right?

 

[DebbieB]

Thank you for this. For park tickets I would also just buy them separately at regular rate right?

Yes, you would be on your own for tickets, you would not purchase them through the member, there's no ticket requirement to purchase the dining plan with a points reservation.

 

[disneynutz]

Thank you for this. For park tickets I would also just buy them separately at regular rate right?

You should buy them through a discount ticket broker using a discount code.

 

[Deb & Bill]

The biggest thing to remember is that you are not getting a reservation from Disney. You are purchasing the reservation from an individual who made it using their DVC points. So if there is a problem, Disney doesn't get involved in any way.

If there is free dining, buy four/get three free or some other special going on, you won't get that with a DVC reservation. If you do purchase the dining plan, all the same rules apply ( everyone on the reservation must get the plan for the entire length of stay), but you can't pay for it before you go. You must pay for it when you check in.

What you will get is very nice accomodations at a less expensive price.

You should still be able to use DME and purchase the dining plan (unless they change the rules for DVC members).

Other things to know about DVC reservations:
Cancellation may not be an option. Think of it as a Priceline-type reservation. It's yours and cannot be changed or sold.