Those of you who do not have young children?

[littlestar]

Our kids are grown and married now. They want to use our points as much as we do. They call DVC "escape from reality." My youngest daughter called me on her lunch break a few days ago and let me listen (car radio) to the Radio Disney station reading a Winnie the Pooh story on the air. It was so funny. She said, oh, mom, I can't wait until we get there (we leave in a few weeks for another Disney trip).

I can just imagine how much fun we'll have when the grandkids come along.

 

[La2kw]

Realistically, are you still enjoying and using your DVC points? Is it crazy to think of buying in when you are a boomer with a teenager, knowing that in 3 or 4 years it will be just you and DH, and in 20 years or so, you'll probably be giving the points to your kids (if they want to pay the maintenance fees.) (DD14 is all for it!) We just experienced BWI and fell in love with it, and are considering a resale at BWV. Really, I know we could just rent points or reserve a villa every year, but we're still toying with both options. Any opinions are welcome!

I didn't buy my points for my kids, I bought them for my wife and myself. In fact, I don't go to WDW for my kids either, my wife and I enjoy it more now than my grumpy teenagers do. There is so much more to do than just go to the parks and DVC allows us to do that. Great golfing, relaxing boating, shopping, dining, PI, etc. We love our DVC and look forward to spending many future vacations at WDW without our kids after they have left the "nest".

 

[DrTomorrow]

We bought in in 2003 - in our 40's with DS(25). We've taken friends, taken DS for an early Christmas holiday and gone several times just the two of us and we LOVE it! Of course, we anticipate decades of further use....

 

[Johnnyfairplay]

Our situation is a little different. I bought in in 1992 at the age of 23. I had no kids and was single. I enjoyed the single life at WDW with various women. Fast forward to 2006. I am now married with a 5 year old son. I now get to enjoy the years of family. It has been great for me! My belief is that you are never too old or to young to enjoy the world.


johnny

 

[MdmMim]

I purchased DVC when I was very close to 50. Kids were grown and on their own. I love my DVC!!

Both kids are given a small allotment of points to use each year (Sun-Th ONLY! Studio. No holidays.) and DH and I use the remainder! I often visit solo (retired), and DH flies down for a "visit" when he can get away. It IS like our "home away from home."

 

[Dennyha]

We just joined, and our children are 21 and 18. We've always enjoyed going to WDW as a family.

I anticipate going often with my wife, going sometimes with our kids, maybe at some time going with our kids and their spouses, and maybe, at some point unforeseen in the future, going with our grandchildren.

We will have gone full circle from making our first trip to WDW on our honeymoon, to going there with grandchildren (possibly).

It's just a nice way to prioritize family time away in an enjoyable enviroment.

 

[SEC]

My husband and I purchased DVC in 2001 primarily for use at the Food and Wine Festival. We love DVC and have exchanged to other places when we needed a change from Disney. We usually go to Disney 3 times a year and at least one other place to vacation. My husband loves the Food and Wine Festival but the deal was when we bought DVC we would go someplace else in the year also.

 

[whiplash]

All our "kids" are grown, they have kids, we have 8 Grandchildren. Our oldest daughter "dragged us there in 2002". We fell in love with the place!! We purchased in 05 after a couple of more trips. Our first trip "alone" was back in September. WOW, we had a BLAST! On June 11th. our whole family will be at the Beach Club for a week, all 18 of us. You talk about quality family time, can't wait! We have another trip planned in December with Brother & Sister-in-law, this will be all adult stuff. At DW you can be whatever you want to be and do whatever you like to do. The great thing is, when were gone, the kids and grandkids have something special and all they have to do is pay the yearly fees and enjoy! In the meantime, Grandma & Grandpa are going to have some FUN!!!!

 

[Figment2]

Another single person - no kids, mid 50's. I go down by myself or with friends (who also own DVC) 2-3 times a year. Friends of mine who own at OKW and do have grandkids still haven't taken them down.

I love my DVC!

Cyn

 

[DVCLiz]

I purchased two years ago - I was 46 and the children were 10 and 15. I'm divorced, so it's just the three of us. I really think DVC will work for me for the entire time. I love to take solo tips to WDW, and when and if I get tired of that, Hilton Head is just 6 hours away, and I don't think I'll EVER get tired of just sitting on a beach or a balcony looking out over the marsh. HH is a nice alternative for me - I'll always be able to "use up" my points there!!! I like to solo travel, so a weekend at The Grove Park Inn or in NYC would be another way to use points on a non-Disney year.

 

[soozer52]

Age 52 and 54 here. Kids are grown and DVC is gift to each other. It started as a way to force vacation on us---use it or lose it. Well, its now considered our "blessing". Its been used for an anniversary, a honeymoon, and a much needed getaway for a grieving family. Each child (4DD) will get an allotment for special considerations. Naturally we did an add on when the price was right and plan on eventually getting 400 to 500 points total. It will be a big part of our retirement and obviously a big part of future family get togethers.
BTW-We went to VB last month for 2 days and absolutely loved, loved, loved it! Had a 14 year old nephew with us and even HE loved it. We will be going back fer shur.......

 

[bsusanmb]

DH and I have 5 kids, and when they were young, we visited WDW once a year. We could not afford DVC at that time. As our kids got older, they didn't want to accompany DM and DD to WDW, and so we started to go alone, and this year, at 55, we bought 600 points. We LOVE WDW. We are using some points to have a family gathering with our children and 3 toddler grandchildren in 2 of the two bedroom villas in OCt. Grandchildren change your life and you will want to share all of it when you have one or two or more. I will be going to WDW as long as I wake up every day and have the ability to live!!! I will pass my points onto which ever kids want them - so yes, it is well worth it to us. My parents live in Myrtle Beach, so we can do that anytime we want, but WDW is an escape from reality for us - a return to childhood innocence.
My DH has been all over the world with the USAF and he feels that there is no cleaner, safer, and fun place than WDW - just one couple's views.

 

[gppnj]

I have no children of any age and never will. I bought my DVC membership for myself. I'm quite happy with it.

 

[RealMickey]

My wife and I have no kids, are in our 40's, and bought DVC in 02. It has been great for us, we do trips with just us, but we also do trips where we take family members. I believe DVC can work for anyone who is a disney lover. With kids, without kids, with adult kids, the fleibility of DVC lets you tailor your stays to almost any situation.

 

[Debbie Jean]

I'm also single in my early 50's with one DD (19) but really bought DVC for ME! Went for my first trip home solo last month and had an absolute blast!

Although DD enjoys the World and we are going together in August, she's has other interests and will, I'm sure, be going off on her own in the next few years. What I love is the ambiance of being able to laze by the pool or on the balcony, go for a nice meal, take in a bit of the parks in a comfortable and safe environment. In my mind, this is a perfect place for a single!
I bought at SSR so I have many, many years on my contract, all of which I intend to use! I've already told DD that I'm planning to clebrate my 90th birthday at my DVC!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Our college aged DSs talked us out of buying DVC in '96. They said that they were "too old" for WDW, and we should not buy it expecting them to go there on honeymoons, vacations, whatever. We still had a few years of college tuition to pay, so we just "let it go."

In the 7 years between that and the time we bought in fall '03, we made no fewer than 7 trips to WDW, and in '01 (2 trips that year) the gang included both sons, daughter in law and friends and relatives. When we asked DMom how she would like to celebrate her 85th birthday, coming in December '04, she didn't miss a beat, "Take me to WDW" and that was when we looked into DVC again and bought. We were both closer to 60 than 50 years old at the time.

We bought for ourselves to enjoy and share with others, and it's worked out even better than we had imagined. DH and I have gone ourselves, and our next "couple trip" will be for a week in June, we're trying a 1 bedroom at OKW, we want to see what the fuss is about as far as that resort goes. If we like it, we just may want to rent a GV for our next 4 generation trip, (this time we have 1 2 bedroom and 2 studios) whenever that can be. In October we have a short GG trip, for my DAunt's family when we'll be celebrating her 80th birthday.

We both enjoyed the '05 Member Cruise. We've been on 15 cruises, all different cruise lines, but this was the best time we've ever had. The DVC members and families are special, friendly and a great bunch to get to know. We found the activities that were geared to people who like Disney very informative and interesting.

Mom, who is now 86, spent 4 nights at VWL last December with us. One morning we were at the outside whirlpool and she was just brimming with happiness, and asked if she could buy some points. She wanted us to know that she appreciates what we have done for her. She paid for 25 (VWL)points to be added to our total, we called Michelle, our guide and they were available - we didn't want her to change her mind! Mom has 3 trips planned for this year with us, Mother's Day weekend, the trip in August with the whole family (Including her 3 DGGC (ages 1, 2, 3)) and she's coming to the birthday party in October.

We love our DVC!!

Bobbi

 

[pod2314]

We bought a resale 4 years ago when our son was just 13. He is now graduating from high school and going off to college next year. He is at the age where he generally doesn’t want to be in the same town with us, let alone in the same place on vacation...that is until it is revealed that we are going to WDW. Then he can’t wait to help us plan and wants to be part of the trip.

As far as when he leaves for college, my wife and I are looking forward to trips for just the 2 of us. There are many things for adults to do without kids, many without even entering the parks. These trips will be our time.

 

[Didney Daddy]

It has been said many times already. We purchased DVC for DW and me. We love Disney so it is just a part of our life. Our DD also loves Disney but if, God forbid; she should change that attitude the DVC membership is about us and we intend to keep it for the next 42 years.

 

[Lasrnw]

We purchased after years of taking DS, 19 now, and a bunch of friends year after year after year......we LOVE going by ourselves! We have found a whole new world, no pun intended - great restaurants, wonderful shows and lots of relaxation by the pool. We stay in a 1br villa, even on the weekends, and enjoy the space - it's like our own little vacation condo....and the best part....IT'S DISNEY! FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY - down the road DS can take his kids as often as we took him!!

 

[Montana Minnies]

Another great thread to give "older" sister (Montana Minnies 2) incentive to buy DVC!
Thanks