Hi, everyone! I used to have an account here ages ago, but since I can't remember that old e-mail or password to save my life, I've started a new account to ask about DVC!
My husband and I love WDW (okay, I'm the main obsessed one - but he likes it too and doesn't mind that I never want to vacation anywhere else), and everyone I've talked to who is a DVC member says they wish they'd signed up sooner. We are just trying to figure out if it financially makes sense for us. I've been browsing the boards and see that most members generally feel that it's worth it if you go every year (we've gone twice in the last three years - skipped this year because we're expecting a little one soon), are okay with committing to going to Disney for your vacations for the long future (I will go every year for the rest of my life if I can!), and like to stay at deluxe resorts. That last one is kind of the sticking point for me - I love staying at the deluxe resorts, but we tend to only stay at them every few trips. Often we stick with All Star Movies, Pop, or POFQ to save some money. Considering that, do you think it would still be worth it financially?
I've been trying to crunch the numbers on my own, but I've been struggling a bit to make sure I understand how all of the fees work. I realize you pay so much per point, then there are dues, the actual buy-in cost, etc., but I keep feeling like I'm missing something. Any advice on a good website or something to figure it out, or just advice in general?
My husband and I love WDW (okay, I'm the main obsessed one - but he likes it too and doesn't mind that I never want to vacation anywhere else), and everyone I've talked to who is a DVC member says they wish they'd signed up sooner. We are just trying to figure out if it financially makes sense for us. I've been browsing the boards and see that most members generally feel that it's worth it if you go every year (we've gone twice in the last three years - skipped this year because we're expecting a little one soon), are okay with committing to going to Disney for your vacations for the long future (I will go every year for the rest of my life if I can!), and like to stay at deluxe resorts. That last one is kind of the sticking point for me - I love staying at the deluxe resorts, but we tend to only stay at them every few trips. Often we stick with All Star Movies, Pop, or POFQ to save some money. Considering that, do you think it would still be worth it financially?
I've been trying to crunch the numbers on my own, but I've been struggling a bit to make sure I understand how all of the fees work. I realize you pay so much per point, then there are dues, the actual buy-in cost, etc., but I keep feeling like I'm missing something. Any advice on a good website or something to figure it out, or just advice in general?