DVC SSR Owner
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2010
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We own 200 ssr points bought via resale July 2010. Our first trip is this may/ June to vb and bcv.
1. Where is your home resort? VWL
2. How long have you been a DVC member? Since 9/17/2001
3. How many points do you have? 200
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc). We take one trip most years, but have skipped a few times to cruise DCL instead. We book studio, one or two bedroom depending on how long we are staying, who we are going with, and whether we have points banked from a skipped year
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale? bought from Disney
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member? the flexibility
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite? BWV, VWL, BCV, OKW, SSR, BLT, HHI- VWL is my personal favorite
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now? nope, I love my home resort
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation? we would not stay onsite as often, or as long if we were not DVC members
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points? would have done it again, my DH would not go for the free dining promos, not with my very picky eater son, and not with having to be tied to so many table-service meals. DVC just fits our lifestyle and attitudes much better than booking on promotions yearly
I saw this survey on another board and thought I would post it here for fun, although I changed it up a little. I'm curious and DVC is always in the back of my mind.. I was wondering:
1. Where is your home resort?
BLT
2. How long have you been a DVC member?
2009
3. How many points do you have?
160
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc).
Well, we banked our 2009 points and used both 2009 and 2010 to spend 2 full weeks in a LV Studio at BLT for our Disney Wedding and Honeymoon! We are going again for our Anniversary but this time for 8 days in an MK view Studio. 2012 we will do two 5 day trips (planning on staying at AKV in may 2012 and BWV in October)
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale?
Disney
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member?
The continuous planning of a vacation. I just love the planning and researching! Oh and the access to member services totally beats waiting on hold forever on the regular line.
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite?
Well, so far just BLT so I guess that is our default favorite!
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now?
Not at all. I love BLT because of the location and easy access to the monorail and MK.
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation?
Like someone else said, it no longer allows us to give excuses NOT to vacation. I like to think of it as a giant vacation savings plan. lol. If for some reason we can not go one year, we can bank the points and make up for it the next year!
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points?
Well, so far, I would definitely do it again. It just makes sense for us and was the right decision at the time so I will never regret it.
Have fun and Thanks
I saw this survey on another board and thought I would post it here for fun, although I changed it up a little. I'm curious and DVC is always in the back of my mind.. I was wondering:
1. Where is your home resort?
BCV and SSR
2. How long have you been a DVC member?
2003
3. How many points do you have?
200 SSR/ 300 BCV
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc).
I usually go every 6 months to WDW (2 bedrooms), but I use my points on Cruises and Concierge Collection
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale?
Disney for both contracts
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member?
Flexiblity and ability to stay on Disney property. The location can not be beat
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite?
I have stayed at SSR, BVC, BWV. Will be staying at OKW for 1st time in May. My favorite is BCV.
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now?
The only thing I wish is that I would have bought all my points at BCV versus 200 at SSR. I love BCV and if they said tomorrow me could only stay at our home resort I would be ok with that since I Love BCV and the THV at SSR.
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation?
It has enabled me to vacation more often and go to places I never would have gone otherwise
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points?
I would still buy DVC and buy all my points at BCV. I don't enough for free dining and I am too much of a control freak to trust renting points from anyone. I like being in control of my reservations and vacations and do not want to rely on someone else calling and making arrangements for me
1. Where is your home resort? Bay Lake Tower
2. How long have you been a DVC member? Since January 2010
3. How many points do you have? 200 at first with 2 addons I'm up to 450...weeeeee
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc). We have been there for several short visits this year and one week long trip with friends in a 2BR...we are quickly learning the convenience of having a 1BR for the 4 of us, even though I know a studio si just fine for short trips
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale? We bought from Disney
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member? Knowing that I can be planning the next trip the minute I get home....I'll be back and even though my kids are 10 and 6 now, I have the sense that one day I will walk down Main St. with my grandkids and I love that feeling! I guess it gets down to all the memories we are making!
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite? I have stayed at SSR and BLT so far. My home resort of BLT is winning out of the 2 for me for its sheer convenience. We are staying at AKV-Jambo house for spring break and I can't wait!
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now? No! I'm glad I listened to my hubby who has always wanted to stay at a monorail resort....I'm glad to be able to do that for him (and me too)
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation? I feel like I've really been drinking the Disney kool aid, but I know that I will be perfectly happy to go to Disney for any and all vacations for many many years to come....whether I go to parks or not, though right now you can't keep me from the parks. My 1st annual pass this year has created a monster in me I'm constantly trying to find ways to get down there for one more use on the passes!
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points? My only regret is not figuring out how to do this sooner!
I saw this survey on another board and thought I would post it here for fun, although I changed it up a little. I'm curious and DVC is always in the back of my mind.. I was wondering:
1. Where is your home resort? BLT
2. How long have you been a DVC member? Since 2009
3. How many points do you have? 210
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc). For the most part, it will be one a year, but hoping to squeeze in a long weekend with just DH and I every other year.
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale? Both. I started with resale, added on through Disney a week after closing, and then sold the resale contract.
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member? Just knowing that my Disney trips are taken care of for a long, long, long time. It gives me something to always look forward too!
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite? BLT is our favorite and the only reason we bought. I have also stayed at BWV, BCV, and VWL. I loved BCV and am giving BWV another try. We have BW view this time so it may move it closer to the top.
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now? Nope! We didn't buy in to DVC prior to 2009 because we didn't want to stay anywhere other than within walking distance to MK. Owning BLT was relaly the only option for us.
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation? It has made it more relaxing and we don't worry about going to the park for just a few hours. We also don't feel guilty if we spend time at the resort for longer periods in the afternoon. We know we will be back year after year so its not as hectic.
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points? Definitely would do it again and no, having to wait for Disney deals was way too nerve racking. Now, I have my discount and don't have to stress. I could never have gone the renting route as I could never give up control of my reservation nor am I comfortable getting in to a rental that has such restricted cancellations policies.Have fun and Thanks
I saw this survey on another board and thought I would post it here for fun, although I changed it up a little. I'm curious and DVC is always in the back of my mind.. I was wondering:
1. Where is your home resort? AKV
2. How long have you been a DVC member?2007
3. How many points do you have?480, 3 contracts of 160 (3 kids at purchase time, surprise 4th guest so will need to add on someday)
4. How do you and/or your family use DVC? (how many trips do you take a year? what accommodations do you use (studio/1/2 bedroom etc).Every other year so we can get GV & bring g'rents
5. Did you buy from Disney or Resale?direct
6. What is the best thing about being a DVC member?guaranteed vaca's! I would never get my husband to go if not!
7. Which resorts have you stayed at and which is your favorite?Caribbean Beach, All Star Resort, SSR, AKV-Jambo
8. Looking back, would you have picked a different home resort than the one you have now?No!
9. How has being a DVC member changed the way you vacation?Yes, we are able to go at least every two years, bringing 4 kids, g'rents, friends, etc.
10. Do you feel you would do it all again or do you think you could have saved a ton of money by doing the free dining when it is available or by renting points?I would do it again, we usually eat 1 meal a day in villas, I think this year I am trying the disney gift cards to give to everyone for food to see if we spend less than the dining plan.
Have fun and Thanks