Not sure we qualify for a timeshare presentation

[janinca]

We are going to Orlando next month (November) and would love to check out Disney as we have never been. My sister was there in August and went to a timeshare presentation and got a great deal on tickets. I know all the risks but would be prepared to give up morning/day to go to one if it made it a little more affordable for us to go to Disney for a day or two. Anyway I recently heard that you can't go to a timeshare presentation unless you are staying in a hotel. We will be staying in a friend's house this visit but when I go back in February will be staying in a hotel. Does anybody know if there is anyway we would be able to take part in the timeshare presentation? How strict are they on this rule?

 

[seashoreCM]

Each timeshare presentation has its own rules about having stayed in a hotel the previous night.

If you don't meet all of the requirements or don't follow all the rules then you might not get the prize or gift.

Note that Disney tickets given out at timeshares are usually not upgradable. If you will be in the theme parks for more than three days the timeshare tickets will likely reduce your ticket budget by only twelve dollars per day compared to not going to the timeshare.

 

[janinca]

Thanks, I am completely aware of the fact that the tickets are not upgradable. I would not be upgrading and after everything I have learned about timeshare presentations I feel that this could work for us besides that little not qualifying detail

 

[crisi]

If the rule is there, expect them to be very strict. In fact, even if you qualify, you can expect the less reputable operations to do everything they can to not give you those tickets. Those tickets cost them money, money they only get back if you buy - and since you have no intention of buying, they'll make you jump through every hoop before you get the tickets.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Most timeshares will state a 90 minute requirement to get whatever they are offering

However... When you get there you will be invited to go into a lounge for snacks, coffee, etc.

When you are finally taken to the salesperson is when the clock starts. You will be invited, after a movie or something, to tour the property. Ths will be in a golf cart. You will be far from the sales office when the 90 minutes is up.

Once you get back you will still have more to go through, possibly a "manager" coming in to offer a better deal than the original salesperson.

Actual total time from arrival to departure will be closer to 2.5 hours rather than 90 minutes. Add in travel time both ways and how much time will you be spending?

Calculate your vacation time and hourly cost.

Take the total number of hours from the time you leave home until the time you return. Then subtract out the time sleeping or otherwise spent in your room. This gives you actual vacation time in hours.

Then take the total cost of your trip, transportation, tickets, lodging, meals, etc. Divide this by the number of hours. This gives you a cost per hour for your actual vacation time.

Now look at what you are getting, and consider how much it is really costing you.

BTW, almost any Disney ticket you get from a timeshare promotion (especially if you get a voucher) cannot be upgraded or modified in any way.

 

[LadyBeBop]

When you mean "we" do you mean spouse (or significant other) and you?

Keep in mind, if you're married, your spouse has to accompany you on the timeshare presentation.

 

[peyjax]

I have not seen these since I was a kid/teen in the 90's. I did not think that they still offered the Disney tickets for these tours. Out of pure curiosity what is the offer? 1/2 day tickets and yes we now know they are not upgradeable.

 

[rock_doctor]

Gee, i would just pay for the tickets and skip the timeshare deal... They are not fun and imho not worth the money. Plan for them to suck up most of the day and you walking away angry or maybe even having to call the Police. There are reports of being taken to the timeshare location and them refusing to take you back unless you buy...in that case they were staying at the Beach Club and called the Beach Club Concierge who then called them a cab... We did it once and i had to get in the guys face to make him take us back, outweighing him by 200lbs helped... It is your choice but bring a charged cell phone, money and if you need to leave the site with the "salesman" insist on taking your own car and following him. Good luck....

 

[HM]

I'm not sure I've heard the "have to stay in a hotel overnight" thing before.
Most do say that both members of the couple must be present. A married person can't just do a presentation on their own, their spouse needs to be there.

 

[crisi]

I'm not sure I've heard the "have to stay in a hotel overnight" thing before.
Most do say that both members of the couple must be present. A married person can't just do a presentation on their own, their spouse needs to be there.

They do that because anyone who is can stay with relatives isn't really a great mark - and they don't want to be giving away tickets to locals either.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

Most timeshare presentations don't actually give out Disney tickets anymore. They give you $100 or if you are lucky $150 AmEx gift cards. Which is not even enough to buy 2 one day tickets. But the presentation will end up lasting close to 4 hours not 2.5.

I know at Wyndham (I am a Wyndham timeshare owner) they put you under such high pressure sales tactics you may end up saying JUST KEEP YOUR GIFT just so you can leave.

But we DID NOT buy our timeshare FROM WYNDHAM RETAIL we bought resale for pennies.

 

[MSSANDRA]

My DN and her husband went to one in Orlando last month, but I am not sure of the name. They were told two hours and they were there six and ended up buying, something they swore they would not do and were not in a position to do. I was amazed they were approved but they were. They got a 100.00 gift card for their time.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

TrustTheScupper:

1) Go to any area Holiday Inn or Radison, and go to the Orange Lake lobby desk.
2) You do not have to stay at the hotel.
3) They want almost ANYBODY from out-of-state to take a tour.
4) You can buy more than 1-or-2 park days.
5) In fact, you can buy up to 7-day discounted tix.

 

[swilshire]

My DN and her husband went to one in Orlando last month, but I am not sure of the name. They were told two hours and they were there six and ended up buying, something they swore they would not do and were not in a position to do. I was amazed they were approved but they were. They got a 100.00 gift card for their time.

I hope they realized their mistake and rescinded the purchase within the legal timeframe. They can likely buy the same thing, if timeshares are really a good idea for them, for a fraction of what they paid.

As for the OP, most presentations also have minimum income requriements.

Sheila

 

[lauradis]

Op run far away. Most people get suckered into time shares. People come in for goodies. Promise them selfs that they will not buy, next thing they know you have timeshare that you don't use.

Ever been to one of the DVC resale sites they have tons listed.

The only timeshare I would ever in million years think of buying is DVC, because I know for sure that we are going to Disney every third year.

Plzzzzz don't go!

 

[tvguy]

Gee, i would just pay for the tickets and skip the timeshare deal... They are not fun and imho not worth the money.

Same here. The basic issue is, Consumer Reports has yet to find a timeshare that is worth buying. Why waste your vacation.

 

[crisi]

Op run far away. Most people get suckered into time shares. People come in for goodies. Promise them selfs that they will not buy, next thing they know you have timeshare that you don't use.

Ever been to one of the DVC resale sites they have tons listed.

The only timeshare I would ever in million years think of buying is DVC, because I know for sure that we are going to Disney every third year.

Plzzzzz don't go!

Even there - unless you are a fan of Deluxes and don't care about "free dining" DVC won't SAVE you money. It is a good value for a certain type of traveler - the same way my husband's Mercedes was a good value for a certain type of driver.

 

[Eastern]

I remember about 20 years ago, we went to a time share presentation in Aruba. It was about 1 1/2 hours long, low pressure. We got a free dinner for our time, which was really excellent. Good times.

Just reminiscing

 

[Marionnette]

We are going to Orlando next month (November) and would love to check out Disney as we have never been. My sister was there in August and went to a timeshare presentation and got a great deal on tickets. I know all the risks but would be prepared to give up morning/day to go to one if it made it a little more affordable for us to go to Disney for a day or two. Anyway I recently heard that you can't go to a timeshare presentation unless you are staying in a hotel. We will be staying in a friend's house this visit but when I go back in February will be staying in a hotel. Does anybody know if there is anyway we would be able to take part in the timeshare presentation? How strict are they on this rule?

My brother recently did a timeshare presentation at the Hilton Parc Soleil Orlando. He got it for the low-priced accommodations, but I believe he also could have purchased tickets at a discount through them. He said that the sales presentation was very low-pressure, however he was not their ideal customer ( divorced, owns DVC, travels for business, has a ton of HiltonHonors points). He was out in less than 45 minutes. He did say that the place was beautiful, although not completely finished. He would definitely stay there on HHonors points if he was short on DVC points.

 

[Robinrs]

I've been to plenty of them. But I'm their worse nightmare, a person who wouldn't buy a timeshare if my life depended on it and canNOT be sold anything she doesn't want.

Most are 90 minutes. I set my watch and let them know when the 90 mins are over. They can b and moan all they want but that's as long as I stay.

I have worked with salesmen all my working life, I know how to handle them

I've gotten a week at several resorts, $75 to $100 dollars, meals, whatever. I never opt for the tickets because I have an annual pass.

They NEVER ask for proof of income, btw, who carries that around on vacation, anyway? They just want to know if you have a valid credit card. Whatever the qualifications are just say yes.