Question about DVC

[rpmdfw]

As you can see I flip flop

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

We liked the regular rooms at AKL. The AKV studios (in Jambo house) are fine for us, because they are almost exactly like the rooms. There is no way we could buy enough points to afford a one bedroom every year for 14-16 nights! We use the room for sleeping and showering - we are not "hang out and relax in the room" people. If I am not progressing towards being OUT of the room I get very fidgety.

So we stay in the studio. If DH needs to do laundry he goes to the Member laundry room where you don't pay. I bring enough clothes so I don't have to do laundry. Yes, my luggage fees are scary.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

We are the exact opposite and I think that is one of the other advantages of DVC. You don't have to rush, rush, go, go to see everything b/c you know that you have the opportunity to go back at any time. You have years of Disney (and non-Disney vacations) ahead of you.

Honestly, we could not afford to go on vacation without DVC. I am sure we would find a way, but...

These are some pictures of our 1 bedroom at OKW (Old Key West) last year. We love OKW, it is among the (if not THE) cheapest on points and it is adorable. We stayed for a week last year after our Disney cruise.

The bedroom:

The bath is split. You can see the bedroom through the "window" next to the whirlpool. One side of the bath has a sink/mirror and the whirlpool and the other has a sink/vanity, stand up shower, and the toilet.

I love not going home with loads of stinky, sweaty, dirty laundry!

Kitchen and Dining Area

A patio that we could get to from from the dining area and the bedroom

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Almost forgot the Living Room area

and my favorite part (although, I know it drives some people crazy )

 

[Disney_Villain]

I'd recommend a good primer:

DVC For Beginners

To oversimplify, the cost per point averages around $100 (although you can get them a lot lower than this), the average annual dues per point are around $5, and an average week in a studio in almost any resort is around 100+ points.

You can dig through DVCNews for more specific information than that. It would help if you looked at points charts for resorts you're interested in to see how many points you'd need for your length of stay in specific types of accomodations.

 

[soulmates]

My head is swimming. I feel dizzy and must sit down.

We're actually the type to show up at the parks at 7am and not leave until midnight, never going back to our rooms during the day unless one of us needs to change clothes for whatever reason, like 400% humidity in Florida.

We use our rooms to do nothing but shower and sleep in. Ok, not everything but you get the idea. Although a nicer room might entice us to go back to the room more. But the whole time I would be thinking, "what am I missing out there!!???"

As you can see I flip flop and can never make a decision.

Your like I was..very comando approach. Taking advantage of ALL the amenities of the resort, actually gives you time to relax and enjoy your trip.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Animal Kingdom Villas studio (Jambo house)

 

[soulmates]

WOW!! That was a NICE studio!! Very nice for the money!!

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

WOW!! That was a NICE studio!! Very nice for the money!!

That is a great studio! Like the decor too!

Looks roomy!

 

[zeitzeuge]

Dirty......

We liked the regular rooms at AKL. The AKV studios (in Jambo house) are fine for us, because they are almost exactly like the rooms. There is no way we could buy enough points to afford a one bedroom every year for 14-16 nights! We use the room for sleeping and showering - we are not "hang out and relax in the room" people. If I am not progressing towards being OUT of the room I get very fidgety.

So we stay in the studio. If DH needs to do laundry he goes to the Member laundry room where you don't pay. I bring enough clothes so I don't have to do laundry. Yes, my luggage fees are scary.

You sound like us. I swear I'm like a 5 year old when we have to go back to the room for whatever reason. I pout. I can't wait to get back out there.

Last year Steven made me take a break so we could nap and rest our feet after 3 days of going commando in the park. I lasted one hour.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

WOW!! That was a NICE studio!! Very nice for the money!!

That is a great studio! Like the decor too!

Looks roomy!

Thanks! If we didn't need the sofa pulled out for DS to sleep on it we would have MORE than enough room. As it is, we keep the sofa pulled out the whole time.

The studios at Kidani are actually a few feet bigger. I am waitlisted for Kidani for the first 4 nights this year. After that we move to concierge, which is only available in Jambo.

 

[soulmates]

We're SO excited about staying at the WLV, I wouldn't care if they put is in a tent!!

 

[donald...really]

Go to a sales presentation next time you are on disney property. Just tell them up front that you aren't able to buy at this time, but you want to see what the details are so you can start making a plan to buy in the future. They are VERY low pressure, will explain everything to you, and treat you like a VIP. And the rooms are gorgeous in person (the new villas at the Grand Californian are AMAZING!!!).

 

[soulmates]

Go to a sales presentation next time you are on disney property. Just tell them up front that you aren't able to buy at this time, but you want to see what the details are so you can start making a plan to buy in the future. They are VERY low pressure, will explain everything to you, and treat you like a VIP. And the rooms are gorgeous in person (the new villas at the Grand Californian are AMAZING!!!).

That is my plan!!! How long have you lived in Newburyport? I have family there.

 

[wallyb]

And please, don't use acronyms.

Honey ... I feel ya!
I get all tripped up in the acronyms too.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

We're SO excited about staying at the WLV, I wouldn't care if they put is in a tent!!

Yes, you would care. There are snakes at WL!!!

OK, so FL is teeming with snakes, but WL is the only resort where one went across the sidewalk right in front of me.

 

[zeitzeuge]

Yes, you would care. There are snakes at WL!!!

OK, so FL is teeming with snakes, but WL is the only resort where one went across the sidewalk right in front of me.

Oh see........now THAT's reason enough for packing up and going home.

 

[soulmates]

SNAKES??? Ahhh, we're not paying for snakes!!

 

[zeitzeuge]

I don't like those little Gecko's either. They're everywhere in Florida.

Ok fine, I don't like any sort of amphibian.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

SNAKES??? Ahhh, we're not paying for snakes!!

Don;t worry. You don't have to pay for them. They are free!