Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom At some point in time, I'm going to sit down and spell out ALL the reasons why I changed my mind and now think DVCs are a good idea. I just don't have the time to do this while I am at work. I have to admit, that when your getting points you have a lot of decisions to make around the correct number of points, which resort to select as a home resort. To buy new ie Saratoga Springs or resales. Lots to muster through.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 yeah, was a lot eassier for me-- the first time I bought there was only one choice - the Disney Vacation Club @ Conch Flats ( now OKW ) - and the second time it was just to add points @ Vero Beach...
Originally Posted By schnebs I'm joining this thread a little late, so forgive me for adding my two cents' worth on older posts. I love the fact that DVC is low pressure when you go to a presentation. I've been to two presentations so far, and I fully expected to be tackled and dragged to the table to sign up considering what I've heard about other timeshare presentations. But I guess Disney figures that if you've gone to the trouble of going through the presentation, they've almost got you anyway. I'd probably be a member already if it wasn't for the fact that I'd rather buy via resale (both for the price difference and because I'd rather have OKW as my home resort than SSR) but can't figure out how to manage it. I don't own my own home, so using equity's out for me, and the few financing deals for resales I've seen have astronomical interst rates. But going with Disney and their financing plans means paying quite a price premium and ending up with SSR as my home resort. Kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place here. So, HAS anybody heard anything more about a CA DVC resort? I had my hopes up when they built the preview center, but then they opened it and it was a sample of SSR...
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Welcome to the thread Schnebs. I certainly have not heard anything about the DLR DVC property. At this time the ONLY DVC that Disney is selling ( at least advertising online ) is Saratoga Springs Resort. Apparently, Disney is going to make the "Official" announcement about the Comporary DVC property on October 1st. To be honest with you I really wouldn't care if SSR was my home resort. Of course my preference would be a home resort elsewhere. My line of thinking is that I only visit DTD once maybe twice per trip. Where as I visit EPCOT daily. As far as I'm concerned EPCOT has the best restaurants ( I know I don't get around to the resorts all that much ). I couldn't handle OKW as its looks like its over the top pink. Sure people from elsewhere in the country ( and perhaps the world ) might enjoy your A-Typical Florida home ( think Golden Girls here ). But I'm completely over the white plastic or bamboo furniture and pink or mint green interiors. So check OKW off the list. OK, I untimately love the Wilderness Lodge Villas!!! But for convience you can't beat Beach Club DVC or Boardwalk DVC. And..... Beach Club has the better pool. So that means Beach Club DVC wins! Oh course if Boardwalk DVCers can use the Beach Club / Yacht Club pool? Then I would opt for the Boardwalk DVC.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I also decided against waiting for the Conpemporary DVC. That many people in a tower is going to turn the Compemporary Resort into a "visitors center". I can't imagine how Disney is going to handle the people staying in 900 units. The buses!!! The pedistran traffic!!! Sorry, but I want SOME recreational activities.... like a pool. And the current Contemporary Resort pool is lacking already. There is no way it can handle 900 more units of people. My idea of a vacation doesn't include a stay at "Co-Op City". <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~coopcity/pictures/my_pix.html" target="_blank">http://home.comcast.net/~coopc ity/pictures/my_pix.html</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I couldn't handle OKW as its looks like its over the top pink. Sure people from elsewhere in the country ( and perhaps the world ) might enjoy your A-Typical Florida home ( think Golden Girls here ). But I'm completely over the white plastic or bamboo furniture and pink or mint green interiors< that might explain it...i was wondering how I really never paid attention t the pink all these years-- well spend a few winters in the great frozen north...and anything that reminds one of Florida or the Keys is welcome...I think you nailed it.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom As they say in France, Viva L'Difference! I really like the Wilderness Lodge Villas. Now if your opportunity to convince me that they are the best.
Originally Posted By crazyformickey I own at Beach Club and We love the pool there. There is no pool hopping for storm-a-long bay. I was asked several times for my room key when I stayed at Beach Club when using the pool. I am staying at Boardwalk on our next trip and I know I will be looking at the pool wishing I stayed at Beach Club.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm still waiting for my DVC DVD. Its been two weeks and it still hasn't come in. I'm convinced that Disney doesn't want my money. Yesterday I started looking into other Timeshares in the area such as Fairfield, Marriott. I have stayed at Westgate and didn't really like it that much at all ( I saw some up for sale dirt cheap on ebay ).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 patience KT, it will be worth it.... ;-) remember we said they are not high pressure
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Maybe the people who are selling DVC properties think that everyone is going to wait till 2008 when the contemporary DVC will be available. I wonder if they are going to do any presales?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom OK, the DVD finally came in. I'm sold. But I have a few more questions? Do the studios and one bedroom units have a washer and dryer? When does the 45 year clock start ticking? When I finally make my purchase and sign the contract?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 studios have smaller size stacked units where 1 bedroom and up have full size washers and driers that clock ticks for the property - all units end the same date for each piece of property - so the sooner you are in the more years you get p.s. glad your sold--Welcome Home !
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom If thats the deal I just might wait till 2008 for the new property.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 only caution is $ cost per point-- and that property may have the same end date -- as far as I know there are only 2 end dates as of now 2042 and 2054 -- the Contemporary will likely also end 2054 as all others except SS end 2042 and they were built over a decade.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Valid point. Also the group marketing DVC is offering some deals. I'm not sure what the current deal is? $3,000 off or something. I'm going to have to decide between SS and the new "Contemp".
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Have they officially started selling the Contemporary? I think they ofer "reduced prices to DVC owners".Maybe you should consider just buying some basic points.I have 200 and would definitely add on for the Contemporary or any announcement at DL. Hope you make the decision soon so we can all be Happy for you.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<studios have smaller size stacked units>> Really? Where the heck do they hide them? I've stayed in Studios at Boardwalk, Wilderness Lodge and Old Key West. I've never seen any type of washer/dryer.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 you know I may be confusing it with another place- I have never stayed ina studio so you may be right
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<you know I may be confusing it with another place- I have never stayed ina studio so you may be right>> If I recall correctly (no guarantee), while Old Key West has full size washers and dryers in the 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units; all of the other DVC resorts use the stacked units.
