This definitely shouldn't have been its own thread AND I’m a loser who fell out of love with Disney so I’m outta here

[Jaymarkm]

Enjoyed having DVC for a bunch of years but am all nickel and dimed out…just not a good enough value anymore. Got my money back and that’s all she wrote. Later sk8ers.

 

[emchen]

Detail is at rhe heart of good narrative.

More detes please!!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Enjoyed having DVC for a bunch of years but am all nickel and dimed out…just not a good enough value anymore. Got my money back and that’s all she wrote. Later sk8ers.

If you got your money back, DVC is the ultimate timeshare.

 

[pzw90]

Direct vs resale is always a tough one…I bought resale because it was really cheap and I love AKV Savannah, and now even what I paid for resale is a bad price. But that’s OK because I don’t plan to sell! And the discount isn’t a big deal because cast members almost always give it anyway even with my uncool dvc digital card

But yeah, the one best piece of advice is buy where you want to stay. I want to spend time in AKV (love Jambo, love Kidani) chilling and drinking coffee while watching the Savannah…and while I’ve used my points at SSR/OKW/BC/Poly/BLT/VGF/one of the wilderness ones, can’t remember which haha/probably one or two others I’m forgetting/etc I like AKV best. If you like Polynesian best and can afford it, heck I’d just buy the new offering direct and never look back! You’ll be able to stay elsewhere and you’ll never be disappointed to end up there!

Quite the turnaround from May

 

[tx911]

Quite the turnaround from May

Didn't qualify for MMB?

 

[AstroBlasters]

Enjoyed having DVC for a bunch of years but am all nickel and dimed out…just not a good enough value anymore. Got my money back and that’s all she wrote. Later sk8ers.

Bye, Felicia.

 

[AstroBlasters]

August 2nd 2022 post from OP:

“I’m a 48 year old guy who loves Disney and if other people don’t like it, they can (censored).

You do you.”

 

[Smugpugmug]

This forum isn't an airport. No need to announce your departure.

 

[VandVsmama]

May you get a good price on selling your DVC contract.

 

[fflmaster]

Sing it.

Bye bye bye

 

[ClaraOswald]

I'm curious about how the value has changed for you now vs. earlier this year.

 

[atthebeachclub]

I'm curious about how the value has changed for you now vs. earlier this year.

Same, since it appears to be a 180 degree about face. Hope all is ok.

 

[DonMacGregor]

May: "I can't believe all you direct buyer suckers! I saved so much money by going resale, that all the so-called "perks" mean absolutely nothing to me. I saved $357,000 on my 150-point VBR contract and couldn't be happier! You can have your discounts and your silly "Blue Card". I get discounts anyway! I saved thousands!"

December: "So just because I'm a resale buyer, I can't attend Moonlight Magic, buy a Sorcerer Pass, or visit the lounge in Disney Springs? Now I have to show my DVC card just to get a discount? And I can't book a room at Riviera or Disneyland Hotel? That's just ridiculous. DVC obviously really doesn't care about me. I pay dues just like everyone else, so why can't I do those things? Don't my dues pay for them too? It's discrimination and Disney is creating a two-tiered membership and I'm tired of being nickel and dimed to death. I'm out of here."

 

[Kailunkat]

Trogdor strikes again!

 

[RivShore]

I saved $357,000 on my 150-point VBR contract

I would love to see the post where that gigantic savings is detailed. LOL (tried searching but it did not come up)

 

[Tatebeck]

VB contract? That would be the reason I got out as well if I had to pay those dues every year!

 

[bakerworld]

Something tells me Jaymarkm isn't going to answer our queries. However the posting underlines why we always bought direct. I have to say, we didn't join DVC for any other reason than to save $$$ on a hotel room. If we were still happy with moderate/value resorts we'd've continued that way but we wanted that walkable location. We're happy with saving $$ on a hotel room and have drifted into the 2DPH zone.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I bought resale and I'm quite happy with it. Of course, I did research beforehand to know I wouldn't be getting the "direct benefits" so I'm fine with it.

 

[CVG]

I bought resale and I'm quite happy with it. Of course, I did research beforehand to know I wouldn't be getting the "direct benefits" so I'm fine with it.

Same, but some benefits are available as a result of lax policy.

If a CM asks if you are entitled to a discount then you should honestly answer "no". However, if they ask if you are a DVC member then you can honestly answer "yes" and show them your DVC Member number in the MDE app. Nothing on that screen indicates your status.

It's not for you to guess whether they are making an error or offering some extra Pixie dust. I assume the latter because that's the way TWDC rolls.

 

[intamin]

Same, but some benefits are available as a result of lax policy.

If a CM asks if you are entitled to a discount then you should honestly answer "no". However, if they ask if you are a DVC member then you can honestly answer "yes" and show them your DVC Member number in the MDE app. Nothing on that screen indicates your status.

It's not for you to guess whether they are making an error or offering some extra Pixie dust. I assume the latter because that's the way TWDC rolls.

I feel like most of the time they say "do you have any discounts like DVC or annual pass?" which technically you should respond no but regardless the onus should be on Disney to be verifying whether or not people are eligible for discounts. Once Disney cares about it being enforced, they'll train the cast members appropriately.