Renting thru "Dave's Points" or something similar

[dtripli]

Good Morning All
I am considering renting a DVC this trip. My question is, if we rent a villa through Dave' Points or something similar are we still afforded the same perks for staying on property...ie no park ressie needed...early hours etc

 

[lanejudy]

The need for theme park reservations is determined by the type of ticket you have, not whether or not you are staying on-site. An AP or other non-date-based ticket will need theme park reservations regardless of whether one is booked cash (regular hotel booking) or DVC or staying offsite.

Other perks of onsite -- early entry, deluxe extended evenings, free theme park parking -- are the same for anyone staying at a WDW resort whether booked as cash or DVC.

 

[Willow Ufgood]

Good Morning All
I am considering renting a DVC this trip. My question is, if we rent a villa through Dave' Points or something similar are we still afforded the same perks for staying on property...ie no park ressie needed...early hours etc

@lanejudy pretty much answered your question but I will add that you will not be afforded DVC member benefits such as access to the DVC lounges, DVC Moonlight Magic events or DVC discounts on dining and merchandise. You will not get daily housekeeping. Your bed won't be made. Your towels will not be replaced automatically but we have been able to request additional towels if needed. Surfaces will not be wiped down except on cleaning days. They will enter your room everyday for a safety check and (maybe) remove your trash and recyclables. A trash & towels visit will be made on Day #4 and a full cleaning will be done on Day#7. If your stay is longer than 7 days, then a full cleaning is done on Day #4 with a trash & towel visit on Day #7. And then the cycle is repeated. Use of the self-service laundry is free but you need to provide your own detergent and softener. You need your room key or MagicBand to enter. 1BR villas and up will have w/d in the room and a small bottle of laundry detergent will be provided. Housekeeping will give you more if asked. No fabric softener is provided.

Good luck matching your dates and resort preferences with an owner. Staying DVC is a great way to get a taste of the deluxe resorts at a fraction of Disney's price.