The Real Cost

[dvc-NE]

2)Purchased annual passes. Planned a few additional trips to "maximize" the use of them (this saves money, right?)

WOW, you've just explained DW's philosophy. She thinks you need to spend money to save money.

 

[DVC Grammy]

Oh nooooo! I've been telling DH that the best way to "save" on the room costs is to go as often and stay as long as we can, thereby making the cost of the villa cheap, cheap, cheap.
Please, Dis-folks, don't tell him I've got it wrong!

 

[Fitswimmer]

It's absolutely true, you can stay in a moderate for less than the cost of buying into DVC.

But, I bought DVC because I didn't want to stay at moderates. I'm a deluxe resort girl, through and through. Now I stay in deluxes for about the cost of staying in a moderate.

Seriously, if your primary reason for looking into DVC is saving money, and you're perfectly happy at a moderate, then DVC isn't going to make much financial sense. The break-even point will be a long time coming. DVC is about getting better accomodations.

Me too! I just got back from 3 nights at SSR in a 2 bedroom and it was great!!! Luxury all the way!

I joined DVC because I love WDW and this way I can go more often and stay in the kind of resort that I would like to become accustomed to.