Timeshares

Originally Posted By scammermom

People talk about using their timeshare for lodging.

I would appreciate any information about what to look for, how much, good idea? Husband doesn't like taking time to do that since we are usually there so briefly.

Honest information please, no salespeople!

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

Go on ebay, rent some points from a Disney Vacation Club member, stay there, see if you like it. If you do, buy in to the Disney Vacation Club. It has flexibility that few other timeshares have, and it is faaarrrrr from the most expensive. I recommend pool view or lagoon view at Boardwalk. I own at Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Saratoga Springs. I prefer Old Key West, but I think Boardwalk is the most impressive.

If you really want to know the details and costs I'll post em, or you can visit the web site or call 1-800-800-9800. They are NOT pushy at all, and they will explain everything to you honestly without spinning it.

But before you buy, check out all other options. I did, and have no regrets whatsoever. Also, I am yet to find a single other DVC Member that has regrets. I am sure there are some as I see people selling their timeshares on ebay and other places all the time. But I am yet to speak to or meet any members that say they made a bad decision. In fact most of them I meet feel the same way I do.

Good luck.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

The best thing about Disney vacation Club(not Timeshare) is that you are not locked into a specific week year in and year out.

What you purchase is points, usually starting at 150. These points are used to book the times that you wish to visit. If you go at peak times (Christmas), you will use more points. The type of accomadations you choose also determine the amount of points you use. The key word is flexibility.

The only negative I find is that if you have 150 points you will use about half of them if you stay on a Friday and Saturday night. If you plan on more than one visit, you're better off with a Sun-Thurs visit, which will leave you with at least enough points for another visit of that length if you stay in a studio.

 

Originally Posted By crazyformickey

DVC one of the best things I could have bought. Not only do I get to stay at great resorts, but I get discounts both at WDW and at home. Last summer we went to summer block party in DTD and this christmas I went to a party in Chicago just for DVC members. I love it i'm even looking to buy a second interest!

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

<and this christmas I went to a party in Chicago just for DVC members. I love it i'm even looking to buy a second interest!<

and yet no one called me !!!

 

Originally Posted By thalor

I have a timeshare with The Palms resort off property (by about 3 miles) and I'm not locked into my week either. No points. It's a VERY nice place. In general don't give into high pressure sales. If they have the amenities you like get it, if not don't. It's worth it to us to have one there.

 

Originally Posted By crazyformickey

next time I will make sure to let you know vbdad

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

I know approx 20 DVC owners here...could have had a blowout ! - LOL !

and one new one...I convinced my sister to buy in also, she made her deposit today

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

I am in the process of trying to sell my Beach Club points, and am already on a wait list for some OKW points to come up for sale. I have been waiting a long time. When I went on the Boardwalk list, some points became available in a month. Those old school DVC'ers don't seem to wake up one morning wanting to sell out. I am getting frustrated not being able to get what I want. I would like to eventually move all of my points to OKW and Boardwalk 50/50. *sigh* Oh well... there's always Saratoga Springs I guess.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

>I am in the process of trying to sell my Beach Club points, and am already on a wait list for some OKW points to come up for sale<

I don't understand your objective, since you can use any of the points at any DVC location. The only difference is how far ahead you can book. I own 250 Boardwalk points and have never had a problem using them at the Beach Club when I felt the urge to book there so I can swim in that awesome pool at high peak times when no pool hopping is allowed.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

... and there is certainly never a problem booking at OKW. It seems like it's always available.

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

I have reason to need a three bedroom villa plus a studio or additional 2 BR, for a 5 day stay every Halloween weekend, OR the first weekend in November. We always take wife's extended family with us on this one and It takes a lot of points. Now, as you know, unless you own where you want to stay, you can only book 6 months out. If I owned at OKW I could book 11 months out to the day, booking 1 day at a time for 5 days which would INSURE I get what I want. I have 700 points, which is plenty to get more than 2 full weeks a year plus a couple long weekends, if we don't take anyone other than our immediate family, which is about to be a family of 8 if you count JUST US CHICKENS.

NOW:

If I were to move some around, end up with say 500 at OKW and keep the 200 I have at Boardwalk, I would accomplish my goal. Right now I am somewhat limited and I keep getting bumped on the 3 BR due to not having enough at a SINGLE resort to SNAG it before someone else does. I own at Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Saratoga, but if I had MY way I would be 80/20 ... OKW/BoardWalk.

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

NO matter, no one will EVER see 500 for OKW come up for resale. I actually have given up on the whole idea.

 

Originally Posted By t1lersm0m

^^Can you adopt me?

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

DVC Dad - hand in there, my wifes cousin bought a block of 450 points at OKW about 6 months ago after waiting for about 6 months on a list...

OKW rocks...

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

My sister just joined 2 days ago ( Saratoga Springs) - and I put my name on a list to add 200 Vero Points

 

Originally Posted By scammermom

Does it in the long run pay off by being cheaper?? Or you get nicer places to stay? How much $$ do I need to invest initially? Thanks.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

DVC dad- That's understandable. I forgot that you have so many in your family. Your needs are way different than mine.Have you tried purchasing OKW from a timeshare resller. I see there are some points available on ebay from time to time.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

^^ Although not in the quantity you need. You may have to buy the points piecemeal in order to meet your goal.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

>Does it in the long run pay off by being cheaper?? Or you get nicer places to stay? How much $$ do I need to invest initially? Thanks.<

If your used to staying at nicer resorts it is well worth it. If you are happy staying at value resorts I'm not so sure, since the annual dues are over $600 a year for the minimum 150 points DVC will sell you which is roughly the cost of a week stay at a value resort.