What I think I will Not Like About Owning DVC.

[PoohNFriends]

I've told a few of the people I work with daily and DBF's mom & stepdad and I think his step brother & wife. His immediated family doesn't "judge" our love for Disney or owning a timeshare and are not the type to expect us to share our points. I have not told anyone in my family for many reasons (I'll save you all from airing out my !) but mostly because they would be more likely to expect more out of me.
I hope someday to have a few vacations over time with parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews but we won't even use our points for the 1st time until next May so want some trips to ourselves before sharing !!!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Many of my friends are supportive (most of them have gone with us to enjoy our DVC). My family however are the judgmental ones and I just blow them off. I bought into DVC because I enjoy the parks and the sentimental reasoning behind it (first and only vacation I took with my husband before he passed away). So I have no issue with going once or even twice a year. I half the time don't even blink when I book the reservations. I've just gotten to the point to where a lot of times I don't even say anything to anyone about an upcoming trip.

 

[Brandis]

I love to bring friends to DVC. Of course they pay for their own trip, food, tickets etc.

We do not ask compensation for the accommodation but they always offered something on their own.

On our next trip we are inviting friends on their honeymoon trip. And next year we are going with family and friends.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Timeshares have had such a bad rap for so long that many people won't even reconsider them. Once I had used a friends points at OKW and began to understand the utter flexibility of DVC, my only focus was on ownership. No, I certainly don't save money with DVC but I've often shared my vacations with friends and family and there's no price that can be put on the fun times and the great memories we've made. I ignore the, "Oh you're going to Disney, again!" comments. I went often even before I had DVC, but now with DVC, it's just that more special. Some people will never understand this and I really don't care~

 

[tgropp]

Yes, I have had a few family members say "if you can't use your points, we'll use them. I just smile and think....."Yeah, right"

 

[fuji]

My whole problem is that certain people don't want to go with you they want you to just give them the points and skip out on vacationing at WDW altogether so they can go. I'm not selfish and I love my family and Friends but when they think that I'm going to invest my money into vacations(I know it's not an actual financial investment) so they can go it makes me not want to invite them at all, ever.

 

[jamie&Greg]

I'm actually always suprised how many people know about DVC and how diffrent (and better) it is then a normal timeshare!

 

[DenLo]

I actually keep a list of these people. There may be a time when we have points we can't use (hasn't happened yet) and these are the folks I'll call with the offer of "pick up the dues and you can have them." I tell them that as well - that if we have "extra" points I may give them a call, but they'll have to pay the annual fees.

Basically, the conversation goes like this "I don't have any extra time or room right now, but if you don't mind, I'll add you to the list I keep. There is a possibility that sometime in the future I'll need to rent out my timeshare, and if that happens, I'll call my friends and see if someone is willing to pay for my dues in exchange for the use. It wouldn't be free, but if it happens, it would still be a good deal."

i.e. I treat them fairly seriously, and tell them the parameters. Most people, treated seriously, say "sure, I might be interested if that happens."

The list contains friends, relatives and coworkers who would all be interested in a "Disney Deal" if one were to fall into their laps.

I like how you think.

I still don't know how to get over the rude comments, like what could you do at WDW for that many days, or why would an adult want to go there without kids? I always reply to these comments that we enjoy going to WDW and there's a lot to do and by staying longer it's more relaxing. But I still feel that I'd just as soon not mention it to them again. I figure they are the types that never understand the magic involved in a Disney vacation. Some people just never see it. Or they think people out grow going to a Disney park. Foolish nonDVC member.

 

[Greysword]

...I figure they are the types that never understand the magic involved in a Disney vacation. Some people just never see it. Or they think people out grow going to a Disney park. Foolish nonDVC member.

This quote reminds me of the message in The Polar Express, and it is very true.

Fortunately, I don't get these sort of statements. That's likely because I'll ususally try to find out what people know about WDW and commence enlightening them on what they don't know (until they visibly indicate they're tired, then I stop the instruction ). The result is that I've become the book of knowledge for those wanting to visit WDW and don't want to look stuff up, and poeple start asking questions on how to get the best vacation on the cheapest dime. I always get a thanks once they get home about some nugget I suggested.

 

[Goofy's apprentice]

I am amazed at the number of "covert" DVC members that appeared after people at work found out we were members. I don't broadcast it and don't really spend much time explaining it.

When I get those questioning looks i just say, "yeah we are addicts what can I say..." and move on to another conversation. Sure enough, before long they are back at my desk asking advice for their own Disney vacation. I help with restaurant choices and give a few of those hints that one-timers don't usually hear....spend an evening at the Boardwalk....watch the fireworks from the Poly beach...dole whips...Yehah Bob at Riverside...etc. They are always very thankful for the advice and I hope as a result have a better vacation.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Yes, I have had a few family members say "if you can't use your points, we'll use them. I just smile and think....."Yeah, right"

I've think that I've got a few of the same family members as you.

 

[fuji]

I wish i had someone at home that gets it, my husband loves it just as much as I do but he don't like to talk about it as much as me Thats why I love coming here, even if I don't say anything it is still comforting to listen to others. I just feel used because the only time family and Friends talk about it with me is when they are looking for an invitation to vacation, maybe this is why it gets under my skin when they hint at going with me (or giving them my points to use).

 

[bringmethathorizon]

when we bring up disney,and this is from family.
we get comments like ( so are you going again to see if they moved any of the trash cans. )
they say as much as we go we should have even the trash can locations memorized.
In true Phineas fashon I just reply Yes yes we are.