My wife and I are looking into DVC and have a few questions.
I've looked at the points charts here: http://www.dvc-resales.com/DVC-point-charts.htm
I've looked at the dates we like to travel - boy is late June thru early July expensive... At least since we enjoy 2 weeks travel at that time of the year in DisneyWorld.
I've looked at the cost breakdown for us (and yes, we like to stay off-property in cheap hotels) and this seems like a good buy in the long run - plus it forces us to live a bit better on our vacations.
But we are still undecided.
Our main reasons for being undecided are these:
1. We want to buy into the Boardwalk Villas. How long is the wait?
2. We would really want to buy into the Contemporary resort, but we are looking at going in 2010 with a big family get together for the 4th of July and are wondering if anyone thinks the facility will be done by then? I know it's scheduled for 2009, but will they be selling early? Like by 2008 so we could accrue 2 years points?
3. We have 2 children (4 yrs and 7 weeks) and are hoping that the other facilities in other countries continues to grow over the years. Does anyone know how much the selection of hotels/countries has grown over the years?
4. One more: When we were looking at HGVC a few years ago, they had a program where you could stay at ANY Hilton for $40 a night. Is there any type of discounts that DVC members receive? Not just for hotel stays (even though that would be cool at the other Disney owned hotels).
Just a few of our questions.
BTW - we are coming from a family of owners of HGVC.
Thanks.
I've looked at the points charts here: http://www.dvc-resales.com/DVC-point-charts.htm
I've looked at the dates we like to travel - boy is late June thru early July expensive... At least since we enjoy 2 weeks travel at that time of the year in DisneyWorld.
I've looked at the cost breakdown for us (and yes, we like to stay off-property in cheap hotels) and this seems like a good buy in the long run - plus it forces us to live a bit better on our vacations.
But we are still undecided.
Our main reasons for being undecided are these:
1. We want to buy into the Boardwalk Villas. How long is the wait?
2. We would really want to buy into the Contemporary resort, but we are looking at going in 2010 with a big family get together for the 4th of July and are wondering if anyone thinks the facility will be done by then? I know it's scheduled for 2009, but will they be selling early? Like by 2008 so we could accrue 2 years points?
3. We have 2 children (4 yrs and 7 weeks) and are hoping that the other facilities in other countries continues to grow over the years. Does anyone know how much the selection of hotels/countries has grown over the years?
4. One more: When we were looking at HGVC a few years ago, they had a program where you could stay at ANY Hilton for $40 a night. Is there any type of discounts that DVC members receive? Not just for hotel stays (even though that would be cool at the other Disney owned hotels).
Just a few of our questions.
BTW - we are coming from a family of owners of HGVC.
Thanks.