Where would you otherwise stay?

[PKS44]

In a Rumors and news thread I raised the question about the effect of the growth of DVC on hotel occupancy...In a nutshell my point was that as DVC grew, the number of people wanting to stay in WDW resorts (non-DVC) has shrunk...Werner Weiss, whom I consider an absolute fountain of wisdom and a gentleman and a scholar, countered that he doubts this somewhat- in his own circumstances he says if he were not in DVC he would be off site...what about you?

If DVC did not exist (perish the thought, I know!): where would you otherwise be staying?

 

[ncligs]

If we were not DVC members, we would definatley stay on WDW property in a moderate. Traffic is a nightmare outside WDW property, even if you are only 5-10 miles away ,it could take you an hour to get to WDW during peak times.

 

[Raysplus1]

We would also stay in a moderate. We really have no preference to which one. We have stayed at the cheaper ones All Star Movies and would not do that again.

 

[nezy]

Although I would miss the magic of being on-site, I would prefer the larger setting of a 2BR/1BR condo w/ kitchen & washer facilities. Although Fort Wilderness does have the cabins!

 

[Johnnie Fedora]

Would split our stay between one offsite and one deluxe.

 

[Lesley]

Probably a little of everything.....except off site condos. We like trying all kinds of things from camping to deluxe resorts....but never would have gotten spoiled to the point of needing a villa if it weren't for DVC.

And I don't think we'd visit nearly as often.

 

[MdmMim]

I would stay at a deluxe, as I did in the past--pre-DVC days. When I really looked at the $ I was spending just on hotel rooms, DVC made so much sense!

 

[DVC-Don]

We started out staying Deluxe resorts. After a few years of yearly trips, we downgraded to Moderates so that we could go more than once per year. Since we joined DVC we have continued to go more than once per year.

 

[sandieb]

I would definately choose the Fort Wilderness Cabins. They are the main reason I hesistated about buying into DVC. I loved the privacy of our own place, the grill, the deck, and the terrific activities. I liked parking right outside the cabin. It was great for the kids to be able to play outside. On the other hand, for the size group we usually bring (grown kids, grandkids) we can't fit comfortably in a cabin. While the theme is nicely carried out, the DVC units are definately nicer. Sandie

 

[dianeschlicht]

WE would either stay in a deluxe or a moderate. I voted deluxe.

 

[vernon]

I voted for the "condo option" as it's the closest to what I'd really do, which is stay in a private villa. Cheaper than a suite/hotel and far more room.

 

[WDWLVR]

I voted for Deluxe because we've stayed in those more often, but if there were not DVC we'd stay in any different Disney resort we haven't stayed in.

We honeymooned on the Grand Plan at the Grand Floridian back in Oct. '90 and stayed at All Stars during our January 2000 trip when we bought into DVC. In between we have stayed at about 80% of the other on site resorts.

I love what the DVC resorts offer and a hotel room can't compare. Having said that we have booked a room at the Contemporary for next (2003) December. We didn't want to borrow into 2004 points and really wanted to do a holiday trip to the world (after two Disney cruises next year). I've never stayed at the Contemporary and DH did only as a child. Can't beat the location when it comes to the Magic Kingdom - the thought of being able to walk back to the room after the night time Christmas Party made it worth it for me.

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

The first place we ever stayed on site was Dixie Landings. If we weren't DVC members, we would love to go back to this resort (and other moderates).

 

[Regina]

Before DVC, we'd either stay in a Disney Institute villa or a deluxe. With 5 of us, moderates are not an option.

We stayed offsite twice in the 17 years that we've been going annually. We didn't care for it. We missed the magic of Disney, and we don't like driving when we're on vacation.

 

[HookdonWDW]

We'd probably really stay in a combination of Moderates and Deluxes. I couldn't vote for that option though, so I chose Moderates.

 

[jel0511]

With the exception of one "lapse in judgement", I've always stayed at a Deluxe at WDW. I'd probably just continue doing that. I like the larger rooms and the ammenities at the Deluxes. One of the reasons I joined DVC, larger rooms and all the ammenities of a Deluxe!!! I still combine my DVC trips with a short stay at other Deluxes just to experience different hotels at WDW.

 

[new_yawka]

Don't make me think of such a thing. It's too painful!

Actually I voted that I'd stay at a moderate (I really love magnolia bend at dixie landings - PO - Riverside). However, since my parents are now retiring to the area, I'd likely stay with them.....or maybe just buy a house at Celebration and NEVER leave

 

[GraceDVC]

Life before DVC??

Started at Contemporary in 1980 and, after 4 visits there, eventually had to rethink the cost. So, we went to the CBR one year, and then went to the Lake Buena Vista Palace suites. On one of our anniversaries, we just had to visit WL during its opening week and, on that visit, purchased into DVC so that we would be able to exchange to a deluxe in the future. Since owning DVC, we have only exchanged out to the Contemporary on one occasion because the DVC units are so lovely.

 

[mb168]

I'd definitely be in a deluxe, just wouldn't go as often...

 

[crisi]

I think you have a point, Disney has about 10% of their hotel rooms into DVC now, which is a bunch of people not staying at the hotels.

However, it probably isn't a one to one correlation. Some of us would go far less frequently without DVC.

(Our last trip had been in a Deluxe and it would have been Deluxes moving forward).