Onsite DVC Tours?

[disneylandtour]

If you don't want to be sold to, why go to a sales presentation?

For me, it was the only way to see the Poly Tower model rooms before the Tower opened. Otherwise I wouldn't have gone on it. But, in general, I think there are many people who are curious about DVC who are thinking through a possible big purchase and who also don't want to be high pressured into making a decision on the spot. For many people, good decisions are made with thought and reflection, not with some commission-based sales person rattling off various reasons to buy right now. And with some of the new on-site guides, that's more of the feel of DVC now, compared to, oh, ten years ago. My general sense is that if you have a good product that is priced right, you don't need high pressure tactics to close deals. It's still a good product, IMO, but it's the pricing of it that's a problem. Since 2015 in the US inflation has pushed prices overall up about 32%--DVC direct prices, though, have risen 68%. Ten years ago (2015) Poly was $160pp when it opened; now it's $235. That point prices have risen significantly over the rate of inflation is the problem, IMO, hence more high pressure tactics to close contracts.

 

[eticketplease]

As mentioned above there are a number of ways of arranging a tour. I booked one in May by popping into the DVC place in Disney Springs and they arranged for me to visit their DVC location in the Canada pavilion in Epcot. They have a mock up of a Poly Tower 1 bed there but I would have a think about whether there are any specific locations you're interested in and ask what your options are.

I’m curious did they offer to show you the rooms that are right there in Disney Springs?

 

[eticketplease]

Whatever you do just don't sign anything while you're there. Say you want to think about it then just come here and ask us all your questions

Noooo don’t do this!!!

You will find us more convincing then the guide on why you should buy!!

 

[muppets3d]

For me, it was the only way to see the Poly Tower model rooms before the Tower opened. Otherwise I wouldn't have gone on it. But, in general, I think there are many people who are curious about DVC who are thinking through a possible big purchase and who also don't want to be high pressured into making a decision on the spot. For many people, good decisions are made with thought and reflection, not with some commission-based sales person rattling off various reasons to buy right now. And with some of the new on-site guides, that's more of the feel of DVC now, compared to, oh, ten years ago. My general sense is that if you have a good product that is priced right, you don't need high pressure tactics to close deals. It's still a good product, IMO, but it's the pricing of it that's a problem. Since 2015 in the US inflation has pushed prices overall up about 32%--DVC direct prices, though, have risen 68%. Ten years ago (2015) Poly was $160pp when it opened; now it's $235. That point prices have risen significantly over the rate of inflation is the problem, IMO, hence more high pressure tactics to close contracts.

I discussed this on another post here but I've never experienced a high pressure sales pitch from a DVC guide.

 

[disneylandtour]

I discussed this on another post here but I've never experienced a high pressure sales pitch from a DVC guide.

I'm not saying that they're all like this. Some of the longtime guides, I think, are great. But I certainly have seen some high pressure tactics post-pandemic.

 

[Lumpy1106]

@leebee When you do sign up, think about where you want your tour. DVC will pick you up and drop you off wherever you want on property. You can basically use this as a free rideshare before and after the presentation.

SSR has the preview center where you can view Riviera, PVB Island Tower, and SSR two-bedroom lockoffs (a studio connected to a one-bedroom). This may be easy with your husband when you stay there. If you want a feel for the entire resort (i.e. looking at Riviera's lobby, the Skyliner, a grand villa, etc) you may want to request the sales presentation there.

Epcot does have a PVB IT model, but it's a modified layout so be mindful of that.

Just got back from a stay at Riviera. They have each of the room types, including a studio tower room, set up for tours there. I would definitely recommend seeing the units there over the mock-up at SSR. I'll admit that I was prejudiced against Riviera due to the resale restrictions and the high MFs and points charts, but the resort totally won us over.