I was looking at a WLV resale for 350 points. Where dues are now $5.34 per point for that property, does that mean every year we're looking at $1,869 in dues alone (not including increases)?
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Is my math correct?
- Thread starter captainkidd
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Sadly, for us, it's not a ton of points. We have to go in July, at least for the next 6 or 7 years. For 10 nights in a 1 bedroom, we'd need 357 points. We could stay 13 nights at a Moderate every year at rack rate just for the cost of yearly dues. Granted, not apples to apples.
I look at DVC at least once a year, and even on the resale market, it still doesn't make sense for us.
Old dvc member
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Dues can go the other wayor get higher if comparing dvc resorts to value you can save money if you compare to moderate you will see a savings.The difference in the rooms are well worth the expense over time
Pioneer Hall
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That's the problem, you're not comparing apples to apples. As you know, a 1 BR villa offers much more than a moderate room does and is at a deluxe resort. It's hard to really compare pricing to a moderate resort when the two are so different.
We could do that, but then it's not vacationing the way we like to. Not to mention, we'd be forking over $2,000 on years that we didn't go for nothing.
Their point was you could get away with less points, and therefore less dues, but bank points between years to go less often.
I understand it doesn't fit your style.
Have you looked into Saratoga resale points? They are the cheapest through Disney right now and would surely be cheaper in resale than other resorts. That would keep more pennies in your pocket on the initial purchase.
I guess you are looking at WL point cost per night for your stay? Look into AKL for one year since it is cheaper on points and roll the left over to the following year.
I guess you are looking at WL point cost per night for your stay? Look into AKL for one year since it is cheaper on points and roll the left over to the following year.
Hi, not to push you one way or the other. it's a big decision.
but if you want to compare it properly, you should be comparing 1 room at a moderate ( and even then it should be a deluxe ), to 1 studio. A studio is about the same size as a regular moderate room. 1 bedroom is almost like 2 rooms at a moderate ( space wise ).
hope you find what you are looking for.
Most moderate rooms are 315 sq ft. Many sites report CBR at 340 sq ft.
Villas at Wilderness Lodge
- A Studio is 356 sq ft
- A 1-bedroom is 727 sq ft
1-bedroom villas have a full kitchen, studios have a kitchenette.
Maybe that's the issue for us. None of that stuff is important. The kitchen, the huge space. I mean, we like staying at the Polynesian and the large rooms are nice, but given that we'd be just as content in a standard room at the WL (344 sq ft), I think we'd make do in Moderate. Of course, only Riverside would work right now, as there are 5 of us. However, that is only for the next 7 years, then our oldest will be off to college or working and not wanting to vacation with us anyway.
I am aware of that. My post was not directed toward DVC room offerings. :brick:
Watch how you say that. Once he hits college and sees the college lifestyle of Ramen noodles than odds are he weill be foaming at the mouth for a good famly vacation.
In that case, I wouldn't consider DVC an option then for you.
disneyeater
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Because there are 5 of you, DVC is not financially advantageous because you would have to move up to a 1 BR to fit your family.
That's what I was afraid of and had kind of assumed was the issue.
disneyeater
Active Member
I will say it is way better to stay in a 1 BR than a regular hotel room, but like I said, the financials will not likely be in your favor.