Using points @ DL or nearby...

[Mike and Natalie]

Has anyone used points to stay near or at DL, Just looking for some ideas. Pretty sure we are not going to use our points to stay at a DL resort. Wondered if anyone stayed at a timeshare nearby.

 

[bubbasmom99]

Have stayed at the DL hotel and the GC Hotel on points. This was a few years ago when it was not so hard to swallow but now - well, when you can get a two bedroom villa in high season for the same points, it's just hard to accept that you get just a plain hotel room. We prefer to save our points for the villas. At DL, we will pay cash (and rent out our points to cover...).

 

[FLYNZ4]

If you have the option of using FairField's Dolphin Cove resort... I would suggest that you take a pass.

My son and I stayed there for a couple of nights this past summer using WorldMark points... which are a very small fraction ($) compared to using DVC points. Even using WM points I was disspointed... but I would be really upset if I had done an exchange using any of my DVC points.

In general, DVC is so expensive that I do not think it is a good idea to use DVC to ever trade into other properties. I would much rather buy a less expensive timeshare for trading and save my DVC points for exclusive use of WDW properties. One exception that I might make is an owner-to-owner trade with more equitable terms for the DVC owner (ie: trade 1/2 DVC week for a full week somewhere else).

/Jim

 

[senecabeach]

First may I say that I am an every year, since 71, sometimes twice, visitor to WDW.

I would "Never" use my DVC points for a DL visit.

I went to DL in July for the 2nd time. The 1st time was a business trip to the area and the 2nd a NFFC convention.
The nostalgia of DL was wonderful to see. DTD & DCA were OK (Soarin' ride was great). Guess thats it...I have no desire to go back..its just too small.

I had dessert ressies on the balcony (in Walts old apt) to see Fantasmic which was real neat ..but...the crowds getting in and out were horrible!
Dinner @ Club 33 and Blue Bayou was marvelous

There are many hotels w/suites that border the DL perimeter and most all with jittney busses that run every 20 min or so. Search Aneheim, Garden Grove and the DL site will give you a map of the ...I guess...total 4 block (?) area and adjacent hotels...much cheaper.

And..on site @ DL....IMHO...no way resembles the same magic as staying on site in WDW.

I stayed @ the Marriott Residence Inn which I am familiar with, from my working days. Hot buffet breakfast and jitney to DL included.

Have a Great time in whatever you decide!!