Originally Posted By vbdad55 mine was until 2042 (joined in 1993) -- today they run thru 2055 yes monthly maintenance fees/tax bill is only out of pocket -- nothing when you arrive etc. also currently $100 off AP $125 off Deluxe AP -- my first 7 years gave me free parks admission ( used that for 11 trips) - offers vary at varous times- doubt we'll ever see one as good as the first one though -- I had free park admission for 11 trips 106 days total used for 4 people equiv 424 admissions.... my initial investment was easily recouped before 2000
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I have a hard time saying no because I enjoy Disney so much myself. My wife and I have << Mickey is counting on that. After a few trips to WDW overpriced stuff back home does start to seem like a normal price. I believe the average person thinks that WDW is very expensive.
Originally Posted By Socrates I visited WDW in November around Thanksgiving with a family with two daughters ages 7 and 6. We spent two days at theme parks (Magic Kingdom and DHS) and one day exploring resorts. The girls are just getting old enough for thrill rides, and we all had a great time. So for us on that trip, the answer was definitely yes. Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living."
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad vbdad55, that does sound great after the initial fee. If only I had 16000 laying around.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, I think it depends on your circumstances. For us, the answer is a no way jose. Disneyland in California offers us a cheaper price and IMHO a better quality experience (all in inc flights) than WDW despite being 3000 miles further away. DLP is more expensive per night, but overall including travel is cheaper and preferable to going to the MK. I think for a once in a lifetime, or if you can drive there, it is worth it. Otherwise not IMHO. FWIW, my Marriott Vacation Club membership is more expensive than DVC to buy into and in maintainence fees(about $140 a month), but the experience is so much better in my mind, and our deeds are good for 75 years.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>I visited WDW in November around Thanksgiving with a family with two daughters ages 7 and 6. We spent two days at theme parks (Magic Kingdom and DHS) and one day exploring resorts. The girls are just getting old enough for thrill rides, and we all had a great time. So for us on that trip, the answer was definitely yes.<<< Hmmm, I would have prefered DL and DCA with resort time instead. You missed the only two parks worth going to Florida for.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^ DVC is absolutely not a one size fits all offering -- nor is Marriott. Each family needs to put pencil to paper for what they want - what they believe they will use - for what period of time - and make the decision that way. For me I made the decision NOT to extend my deed from 2042 to 2055 when offered. I would be 100 at contact end. I decided I could spend the same money - buy more points at a resort that already expires in 55 and I get more use while I can- and my kids still have use also --just not as much. <y oldest will; be 73 in 20055 -- part of the decision for me and some others I know it was perfect - for others it would not be a wise investment at all.
Originally Posted By dshyates I think DVC was a much better deal, when you jumped in. You know with free park tix and all. Now it is just very expensive. To make DVC work you have to want to go to WDW a lot. For me, who really wants to go about once every 3 years or so, it really isn't a choice. And if Disney had focused as much attention on what I use at WDW as they have on DVC I wouldn't be complaining about the parks OR DVC. But now, and for the past several years, if you don't want to tour DVC there has been little new to entice.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<To make DVC work you have to want to go to WDW a lot. For me, who really wants to go about once every 3 years or so, it really isn't a choice.>> I agree. In my opinion DVC only makes sense if you go at least once a year. For me DVC was an excellent value... good enough that we bought points at Saratoga Springs in addition to our original purchase of Boardwalk points.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It's true, but when I see the degradation of WDW, I am glad I chose a vacation club that offers properties around the globe, as well as at Disney resorts and not cost me a huge amount more to trade.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 To make DVC work you have to want to go to WDW a lot. For me, who really wants to go about once every 3 years or so, it really isn't a choice. agree -- might be able to make every other work if trips were longer ( more points) with banking and at-- every three years the plan is not built for you
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think visiting WDW is worth it. But some of the pricing is way out of whack. I work hard to make the money I make.. I just can't throw it to the wind. During our last trip we stayed in a Downtown Disney Hotel and mostly ate off property. We normally eat one meal on property in a park per day and we did that.... but lets face it WDW is surrounded by descent place to eat. We always drive to WDW so its easy for us to hit a restaurant. And when your staying in DTD its easy to just jump in your car and drive accross the street to literally dozens of eateries.
Originally Posted By MPierce After all this time my wife pointed out to me we didn't arrive in WDW until the 24th. How embarrassing. Dementia is a horrible thing to live with.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Yeah, but you forget your mistakes so quickly! So who cares. << What mistakes are you talking about?
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad That's what we all end up wishing for eventually, BM and RM....(better memory and regular movements) ha ha.....
