OK. First of all, I've tried to do a search on the DVC stuff on here that has already been mentioned, and a few other sites/forums online. I think I have a pretty good idea what it is and how it works. However, I'm still going to be annoying and ask those who know what you think of it, especially if there are things I need to pay attention to.
After being a passholder for the past 3 years and going to WDW more times per year than I care to admit <grin>, I am finally going to seriously consider enrolling in the DVC. On our upcoming trip (in 7 days - yea!), we are going to talk to the DVC rep. and consider the amount of points that would suit our needs, etc.
One issue I have is if this is really a "money-saving" option. While I can certainly afford it, I'm not exactly rolling in dough either. I've had good deals staying at WDW, especially with the non-Disney hotels but on Disney properties (example: the hotels on Hotel Blvd.). Just to give an example, on this upcoming trip, I'm staying at the Grosvner for $89/night on Sat, and then it drops to $69/night after that. On top of that, they're running a special where you stay 5 nights, and get the 6th night free.
Now, while those kinds of deals are not available all the time, I find that in most cases, I can get close to that rate ($60 - $110) most of the time with hotels in that area. My concern here is if I might end up with paying a lot more with the DVC program. I know that there are other perks with it, such as my ability to use it elsewhere in the country.
In any case, I would appreciate some input on this matter before I leave for WDW. At the very least, I'll have more intelligent questions to ask the DVC rep.
Cheers!
Zz.
After being a passholder for the past 3 years and going to WDW more times per year than I care to admit <grin>, I am finally going to seriously consider enrolling in the DVC. On our upcoming trip (in 7 days - yea!), we are going to talk to the DVC rep. and consider the amount of points that would suit our needs, etc.
One issue I have is if this is really a "money-saving" option. While I can certainly afford it, I'm not exactly rolling in dough either. I've had good deals staying at WDW, especially with the non-Disney hotels but on Disney properties (example: the hotels on Hotel Blvd.). Just to give an example, on this upcoming trip, I'm staying at the Grosvner for $89/night on Sat, and then it drops to $69/night after that. On top of that, they're running a special where you stay 5 nights, and get the 6th night free.
Now, while those kinds of deals are not available all the time, I find that in most cases, I can get close to that rate ($60 - $110) most of the time with hotels in that area. My concern here is if I might end up with paying a lot more with the DVC program. I know that there are other perks with it, such as my ability to use it elsewhere in the country.
In any case, I would appreciate some input on this matter before I leave for WDW. At the very least, I'll have more intelligent questions to ask the DVC rep.
Cheers!
Zz.