Using points for Disneyland and the Hotel Del Coronado.

[sgtpet]

I know this would be historically an unfavorable use of points. But since they have enforced the restrictions on renting out and transferring I was wondering what my fellow DVC members thoughts are today.

Thanks.

 

[CarolMN]

I think the reduced points required for the Disneyland Resorts make them a much better deal than they have in the past - We used points for a stay there earlier this year and enjoyed it very much.

I do not feel the same way about any other non-DVC options at this time, so I would pay cash if any of hem appeal to me.

But those are my opinions - if you want to use your points for them, just go for it. Even though I would not advise anyone to buy who plans to use the non-DVC options on a regular basis, once you have the points, the equation changes a bit.

Best wishes -

 

[gracelrm]

We used points for just that combination this summer. It was a good use of points, IMO, for Disneyland. And, although we enjoyed the Del and it is a lovely resort; I regret spending all those points for that stay. We had a few problems there, which may have tainted our view of things, but I don't know if I would use points for the resort again unless I just had plenty or was about to lose points.

 

[klaubaugh]

We are planning on a trip to California next summer and are using points for Grand Californian. I think the value of those points is OK.

We also looked at some conciergie hotels, Monterey, SF, Coronado - but when you figure the points x the maintenance fees and then add in the booking fee ($95) and the parking fees we decided Holiday Inns would be just fine!

 

[ACDSNY]

I've used points at the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian. As west coasters we don't always have the time to get to WDW.