Mama Steph
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- Feb 26, 2009
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I begged dh to go to the tour while we were at WDW this week. I wanted him to see what it was all about hoping that one day we could look into it and so that he'd know what I was talking about when I said DVC. He agreed to do the tour since I promised him it was no pressure. We took the kids who played in the clubhouse and we met with a sales rep. We had ressies for Teppan Edo at 2:30 so I told them that when we made the appt as well as when we met with her. This made dh feel a bit better too since it only gave us an hour before we had to leave.
So we did the tour and we both asked lots of questions. We took our info with us and went to have lunch. After we were seated, I noticed the family at the table across from us. I heard the dad ask if they had a DVC discount and mom was wearing a DVC hat. Dh suggested I follow them out and ask about their experience with it. I had a great talk with them and their biggest comment was the same as I have heard many people here say before, "We wish we had bought sooner." Dh and I were sitting on our patio at OKW that evening and he was asking me questions. I asked if he was actually considering it and much to my surprise he said yes!!!!
We called our salesperson the next day and had her run some numbers for us. BLT and AKV were the properties offered but we had more interest in OKW since it really fits what we look for in a vacation.
When we got the numbers, we chatted about it for a bit and actually decided BLT was a better use of the money. Even though the price per point was more, when we factored in the maintenance fees and location desirability should we ever need to rent points or, God forbid sell, we decided to go with BLT. I am not concerned about being able to get a ressie at 7 months out since we usually travel during slower times. I am also ok with trying different reorts.
We went back over that afternoon, signed our papers and were out of there (after our ice cream and picture of course)!! We are so happy with our decision. During this trip we decided that we really are resort snobs and would not be happy at a value. Dh especially, really needs more space and a private balcony. Add that to the fact that we are a family of 7 and need at least 2 rooms wherever we go.
So we have 1 trip planned already. Since we got 2009 pts that we need to use by Sept of next year, we are taking an adults only trip next August with some other disnut friends of ours. Then in summer 2012, we plan to use pts from 10, 11 and 12 to book a grand villa and take dh's youngest brother and their 3 kids who have never been to Disney.
Our goal right now is to pay off this contract and use cash to keep buying additional. We would love to have enough to spend a month there when dh retires.
So we did the tour and we both asked lots of questions. We took our info with us and went to have lunch. After we were seated, I noticed the family at the table across from us. I heard the dad ask if they had a DVC discount and mom was wearing a DVC hat. Dh suggested I follow them out and ask about their experience with it. I had a great talk with them and their biggest comment was the same as I have heard many people here say before, "We wish we had bought sooner." Dh and I were sitting on our patio at OKW that evening and he was asking me questions. I asked if he was actually considering it and much to my surprise he said yes!!!!
We called our salesperson the next day and had her run some numbers for us. BLT and AKV were the properties offered but we had more interest in OKW since it really fits what we look for in a vacation.
When we got the numbers, we chatted about it for a bit and actually decided BLT was a better use of the money. Even though the price per point was more, when we factored in the maintenance fees and location desirability should we ever need to rent points or, God forbid sell, we decided to go with BLT. I am not concerned about being able to get a ressie at 7 months out since we usually travel during slower times. I am also ok with trying different reorts.
We went back over that afternoon, signed our papers and were out of there (after our ice cream and picture of course)!! We are so happy with our decision. During this trip we decided that we really are resort snobs and would not be happy at a value. Dh especially, really needs more space and a private balcony. Add that to the fact that we are a family of 7 and need at least 2 rooms wherever we go.
So we have 1 trip planned already. Since we got 2009 pts that we need to use by Sept of next year, we are taking an adults only trip next August with some other disnut friends of ours. Then in summer 2012, we plan to use pts from 10, 11 and 12 to book a grand villa and take dh's youngest brother and their 3 kids who have never been to Disney.
Our goal right now is to pay off this contract and use cash to keep buying additional. We would love to have enough to spend a month there when dh retires.
We went to our local mall on Long Island, and toured the actual BLT rooms. May I say we are resort snobs, too? 
