Thinking about renting DVC Points

[PIXIEDUSTLISA37]

Hi !

Ive been reading this board for years, you guys are wonderful!!
Always booked our vacations through AAA and are really interested in
renting DVC points for a * trip...Never did this before so I really dont know where to start...Lots of questions though...How do I go about doing this? Do I need to get references? Can I still get the dining plan? Do I order tickets seperately? So many questions, sorry!
Thanks!
Lisa

 

[Perditamarie]

Welcome to the DIS!!! Check out the faqs on the rent/trade board to get started:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

 

[Lynne M]

And keep in mind that availability may be very limited at this point. Most owners book at 7-11 months.

Good luck!

 

[castleri]

Good luck with your plans

 

[jmpurdy]

We have rented often. First go to the DVC Point Charts at the top of the page and figure out when you are going, where you want to stay and how many points you need. # of points x $$ per point (between you and owner) x # of nites. Then go to the Points for Rent area and match up with an owner who has what you need. PM them and begin a dialogue to see if it feels like a good 'fit'. Then they will make the ressie for you and a contract will be signed by everyone and you finalize the transaction. You can purchase get Magical Express (tell the owner) and you can get the meal plan (tell the owner) and you can purchase tickets right at the resort or through Undercover Tourist or whatever or at the parks of course. We have had no problem whatsoever and it really is a trust factor between you and the owner. If you want a time that is popular, be prepared to watch the boards and jump on it as soon as you see it. You may get some feedback on this board that some owners are very against renting, but for those owners that do rent, it has been wonderful for us. We take care of the villas as if they were ours and it is a win-win for all of us.

 

[chalee94]

Can I still get the dining plan?

yes - it has to be added at least 48 hrs in advance by the member. there is no requirement to buy tickets to get the dining plan.

Do I order tickets seperately?

yes - i would use undercover tourist or mapleleaftickets to save a few bucks.

here is a good link to basic renting info to get you started.

 

[PIXIEDUSTLISA37]

Thank you for all your advice!