Understanding using points every 3 years

[Buffman]

Perhaps when you stay a DVC resort next year, you can spend more time at the resort, go to the pool, rent some boats, dine at other resorts, or if he plays golf, do a round, and use the spa or workout facilities. And then perhaps he'll realize that buying at DVC is more than just going to the parks. It can be a relaxing vacation. Many DVCers don't spend everyday at the parks. Often they will buy a 10 day ticket and use it over three or four years.

Good Luck. I hope it works out for you. It is a big decision that both you and your spouse will need to agree on.

Agree here. It may not make sense on its face (what, go to Disney and not go to the parks???), but use the pools, maybe see something else in Orlando, go to Hilton/Vero, or maybe checkout Disneyland....change things up!

 

[Imagineer5]

Perhaps when you stay a DVC resort next year, you can spend more time at the resort, go to the pool, rent some boats, dine at other resorts, or if he plays golf, do a round, and use the spa or workout facilities. And then perhaps he'll realize that buying at DVC is more than just going to the parks. It can be a relaxing vacation. Many DVCers don't spend everyday at the parks. Often they will buy a 10 day ticket and use it over three or four years.

Good Luck. I hope it works out for you. It is a big decision that both you and your spouse will need to agree on.

Built into every itinerary I come up with includes large blocks of time every day listed under "relax" in bright pink so that he can see we WON'T be running around like crazy. Then in fine print I state that relax time = pool time, boat rentals, golfing, downtown disney, etc etc... No, I don't relax. But, I also told him that I have no problem going to a park alone if he wants to spend the day at the pool. It's really helping him come around to the idea that Disney does not only equal parks. We're also getting the DxDP for the first time - we enjoy eating out and so I think he'll really like this bit of "relax" time each day too.

 

[MomBird]

That's a great tip!! That's right up there with strategies for making it to Wishes, Illuminations, and Fantasmic all in one night!

Not to confuse you just when you are getting the hang of things, but there is one other trick that even DVC does not talk about. Using up to 4 years worth of points...to do this you have to have your vacation straddle your Use Year.
If you had a August Use Year that would mean vacation starts at the end of July and extends into August...then use any amount up to 3 years worth of points before August 1 and then tap into the 4th year starting on Aug 1. Or use one year's worth in July and then on AUg 1 up to 3 more years.

 

[Imagineer5]

Oh and that is an interesting idea for every 4 yrs but I think 3 years between trips is definitely my max!! I'm hoping to lure him in with the "every 3 year" idea and then buy more points pretty soon afterwards...

 

[Crystal_27]

I'm hoping to lure him in with the "every 3 year" idea and then buy more points pretty soon afterwards...

LOL - that's a great plan. My DH was also not into the thought of going to Disney every year until we actually started doing so. Now, in three year, we have vacationed at Disney three times, went on two cruises, and have bought into DVC...not bad for someone who didn't think he would be into Disney. Good luck with your "convincing."

 

[DVCGeek]

But, I also told him that I have no problem going to a park alone if he wants to spend the day at the pool.

That works very well w/ my DW. I like to at LEAST close down parks every night, but she wants to sleep in and isn't interested in some of the attractions I am. So heading back to the room for her to chill is a great thing (she loves couches in the DVC studios as opposed to a second double bed like in most value rooms!)!