Reservations for 18 year olds

[roadtripper]

Couldn't find this answer anywhere, and you're the experts! Can I reserve a DVC unit for my 18 year old daughter and her friends as a graduation present? We will not be there. Any help is appreciated!

 

[VG9493]

interested in the answer as well.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

Yes you can make a reservation for your 18 year olds......we did the same thing when my now 20 and 23 year olds graduated.......treated them to a trip to Disney.....now in 3 weeks were off to Disney this time with my daughter and friends celebrating her 21st birthday at the food and wine festival ......your daughter will have a wonderful time

 

[com_op_2000]

Just ensure that the lead person on the reservation is 18 and you will have no problems. I have booked DD who was 18 with two 17s and one 16 in a studio.

 

[goofy4tink]

Just did that for my dd and two of her friends for a stay this June. Dd will turn 18 next month, and I have also made her an associate on our DVC membership. One of her friends will also be 18 by the time they check in and the third girl turns 18 the month after they get there. I asked Member Services when I booked it for them...they said that as long as the lead person was 18 when they got there, it would be no issue. I was also told to try and avoid having all three girls having room charging priviledges. She said give it to my dd and then let the other girls pay for everything on their own...much less trouble.

 

[Massillon Dad]

...did I miss a memo? what is this "associate membership" that you/potentially others get for 18-year old kids? Cost involved?

 

[dianeschlicht]

...did I miss a memo? what is this "associate membership" that you/potentially others get for 18-year old kids? Cost involved?

No cost. We have our adult children listed as "associate members" on our contracts as well. That means they can book reservations if they want to.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...did I miss a memo? what is this "associate membership" that you/potentially others get for 18-year old kids? Cost involved?

Associate members who do not live at the same address as the owners, don't get discounted APs. No associate members get member cards for discounts and perks.

 

[magicaldisney]

If something happens to you does the contract then belong to the associate member?

 

[Chuck S]

If something happens to you does the contract then belong to the associate member?

No. The DVC Membership is a legal deed and falls under real estate rules. If you are listed ON THE DEED as a joint tenant, with right of survivorship, the survivor will get the membership. If you are listed on the deed, but are not listed as joint tenants, the deed will need to go through probate court. I am probating my deeds now, as my mother and & were owners, but were not listed as "Joint Tenants." If you are not joint tenants, you may each will the deeds to separate people, if you wish. Fortunately in my case, there are no other heirs, but I just need to be named as executor by the court and then probate the deeds showing I am the sole heir.

 

[roadtripper]

Thanks for the info, everyone! She will be so thrilled!