Question about Use Year

[Rebd40]

I've been thinking about buying into DVC and am wondering what is the right Use Year to purchase? I tend to vacation once or twice a year in WDW between Nov and Feb, with Dec (before XMas) being my favorite time to go. If you were me, what Use Year would you get? Or does it make that much difference? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

 

[jaysue]

Here is a great thread with some amazing answers especially from Disneyberry that will help you - it sure has helped me

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=356691&highlight=+jaysue

thanks
jaysue

 

[JOC]

If you would normally vacation between November and February, looks like an October use year would work for you.

 

[disneyberry]

heh. i just clicked on this thread to see if i could answer any questions, but looks like jaysue already posted a link to some other Use Year advice i gave before.

anyway, i agree w/ JOC, an Oct UY would be best for Nov-Feb vacations.

however right now Disney is no longer offering Oct UYs w/ Magical Beginnings. (i believe they are selling Dec UYs now) actually, they might be offering Oct but it's a bad deal because you probably sell back your Oct 2003 points, and then wouldn't get your first points until Oct 2004, AND you'd have to pay dues from now all the way until Oct '04!

if you don't need MB to help with your down payment though, you could just go ahead and get an Oct UY from Disney just regular price, w/o MB.

if you're looking to buy a resale, it's pretty hard to be picky about Use Years. other factors like home resort, size of contract, and points banked/borrowed/current status will be more important.

basically, don't stress about getting the "perfect" Use Year too much. it's nice to have, and if you have the option, you should go for the most appropriate Use Year. but don't let it limit you unless you know you're likely to cancel ressies last minute. you never know when your vacation patterns will change... and then that "perfect" UY you picked before might not be so perfect any more.

 

[Rebd40]

Thank you all for your responses. They were very helpful!!!

 

[Dean]

Oct would be the best use year. You can still likely buy Oct but will only be able to bank 50% of the points at most. If you can use it this year (before Oct), that would be your best bet.