Why did you buy DVC?

[Disneywedding2010]

My late husband and 2 year old daughter were killed in 2008 when we were hit head on by a drunk driver. When Josh came home from deployment in 2007 we went to Disney World together for the first time. I had been before and this was Josh's first time. 2 months later he passed away. This was the one and only trip we got to take together and we considered that trip our honeymoon.

In 2009 I went with my then friend and cried as we entered Magic Kingdom. That whole trip I kept having flashbacks of Josh's and I's time there. A few months later we went on a Disney cruise and I went to the informational meeting. I decided right then and there that I wanted to be part of the DVC. I wanted to be able to come back every year as a tribute to my late husband. I still get choked up every time we enter Magic Kingdom. Disney has its sentimental value to me now.

Its been 2.5 years since my late husband passed away and that dear friend is now my fiance. We are planning to get married in December of 2012 and for our honeymoon we are going, you guessed it back to Disney World at using the DVC to enjoy our trip.

 

[Marine Mom]

I just got chills reading your thread. I am sooooo sorry for your loss but glad you found happiness! Hooray for you and I hope you have many happy years together at Disney!!!!!!

 

[CocosMeme]

Wow! What an awesome story. I, too got chills reading it. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and I wish you all the happiness in the world. I can not even imagine how heartbreaking your loss must have been, but I am so happy for you that you have found love again. May you both have many wonderful memory filled DVC trips to come.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I don't want to imagine the pain you went through. The thought of losing my DW haunts me regularly. We've been together 35 years. I hope the rest of your life will be happy and loving.

We joined DVC because we realized it was what we wanted to do after a number of stays in the Disney hotels. It has been the primary reason we have taken regular vacations in a place we enjoy.

Take care DIS friend.

 

[Ellester]

I am so, so very sorry for your loss. It is wonderful that WDW was able to help you through your grief, provide an ongoing memorial to your late husband, and celebrate a new season in your life!

My mother bought into DVC as kind of a "spend your inheritance now" gesture. It has taken the place of major birthday, Christmas, anniversary gifts. We own the points jointly with her but she pays all the fees for now. It was long a dream of mine to buy into DVC, but just wasn't feasible with one income and four kids. But due to my mom's generosity we are now members and she is able to vacation with her grandkids at the most magical place on earth!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

We bought into BLT and have enjoyed each trip we have used our DVC. Our first trip with our DVC points was to Saratoga Springs in July of 2009 with friends. It was the first time I had ever stayed in a Disney resort other then the value ones. Then in February of this year we stayed at Baylake and I was amazed at how huge the 2 bedroom was!

I only had x amount of points left at the beginning of the year and at the time swore we weren't going to do another trip. So I booked a trip for my best friend and her family so they could experience Disney together as a family for the first time.

Well March rolled arounad and I was having a really hard time emotionally. My late husband's birthday was around the corner and I just started thinking about the upcoming holidays and how much I didn't want to be at home. Holidays are the hardest time of year for me. So, I got to talking with my fiance and we decided that we'd use some money we had saved up and my tax refund and we'd pay to go to Disney. I didn't want to borrow points from next year because we already have a trip planned with friends that will tak all of our points. So, then I started looking into dates and discussing it with him and I told him, "You know I've never been to Disney around Christmas. I'd love to go just for the experience and to be somewhere that I know I'm happy and I'm not all upset because Josh and Maddie aren't here." He agreed and so I booked the trip. We'll be at OKW from Dec 23-29th. I know when I ride Dumbo for Maddie (I do it every time we go) she and Josh will be smiling down from Heaven.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

As my 15 month old daughter died in 2001, your story broke my heart as there is nothing worse and compounded with the loss of your DH, it is even more heart wrenching.

i have one question, are you sure you should get married at the place that was dear to you and your husband? i would want to keep that memory as a memory for the two of you vs. creating a new memory there with someone else.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

As my 15 month old daughter died in 2001, your story broke my heart as there is nothing worse and compounded with the loss of your DH, it is even more heart wrenching.

i have one question, are you sure you should get married at the place that was dear to you and your husband? i would want to keep that memory as a memory for the two of you vs. creating a new memory there with someone else.

I actually need to have my screen name changed . We decided to save some money and do the wedding here in our home state but still plan on going to Disney for our honeymon.

 

[walkdmc]

Wow, what a touching story. I'm sorry for your losses.

For us, buying DVC was purely financial. We spent more in 6 months, to vacation at WDW, than a buy in of 200 BLT points. We have very stable jobs and don't anticipate any problems making the annual maintenance fees. And, we like Deluxe accommodations, esp. the kitchen and washer/dryer. We had the cash to make the purchase outright and knew we'd be visiting often (at least every year). We also look forward to renting some Grand Villa and taking family.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

 

[BeesKnees]

I guess I am like others. I don't want to explain why we bought after your story. I think you do what is right for you in these situations. I wish for you all the best.

 

[fupresti]

Sorry to hear about your story. Congrats on your upcoming nuptials.

 

[DisneyTravelers2008]

I am so glad that Dinsey was able to bring you joy through those sad expereinces...and even now as new phases of your life are starting.

We enjoy the joy and carefree spirit at Disney.... DH adn I just let our cares melt away and enjoy all the fun WDW has to offer when we are there. This is why we bought DVC...it is just a happy place for our family. We dont worry about mortages, commutes, deadlines, homeowrk, or laundry while there...we just relax and enjoy. DH had a stressful job so it is good for him to RELAX!!!


Wishing you the best...

 

[parlay]

I'm glad you've found love and happiness again.

We bought in because we love the "magic" feeling we get at Disney.

 

[rentayenta]

I think many of us have emotional ties to Disney and end up buying DVC. For me, it's providing my children with the magic and love for Disney that I was so generously offered by my father when I was a child. My fondest memories of childhood are going to Disneyland with my dad, riding POTC, IASW, and the Matterhorn, having a treat, and ending the night with a Mickey balloon. We lived about 15 minutes from Disneyland we would go weekly.

 

[wildernessDad]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is great that you are continuing to honor your late husband. I hope that you enjoy your future DVC purchase.