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I didn't do much homework and just bought in at Saratoga Springs because that was all Disney was selling. I wasn't even aware people were selling other DVC resorts as resales. Keep in mind that SSR and AKV have the longest contract life until 2054.
Walt Disney World Trips:
April '91, '93 Magic Kingdom with HS Band
November '93, '03, '04, '06, '10
January '08, December '08
Fall '11 New Central Florida Resident
February '10: Disney Wonder Cruise
November '12: Disney Dream Cruise
DVC Member since 2006
Annual Pass Holder
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I bought into the BCVs because that was what Disney was selling at the time. I also was unaware of resales. I've been perfectly happy with my choice though! (And I bought in sight unseen!)
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We bought BWV because that's what was for sale at the time.
We bought SSR due to a promotion they had in '04 and the fact that the points would last an additional 12 years!
Now, if DW will just agree to more points at the AKLV...
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Before we made our decision to buy into the DVC we stayed at most of the resorts, and the ones we did not stay at we visited them several times to come to a decision. We decided on OKW to be our home resort since we liked the theme, room sizes, resort layout, and how the resort is spread out. We made our purchase through resale and got exactly what we were looking for as far as points per use year.
A few things to take into consideration when buying into the DVC is to make sure the "Home Resort" you choose to buy is where you would prefer to stay on all trips if there is no availability at other resorts, cost per point, dues and maint. fees.
Vince
aka. Vizsla
INTERCOT Staff: Mousellaneous and Disney Vacation Club
DVC Member 10/11/04
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Originally Posted by vizsla
Before we made our decision to buy into the DVC we stayed at most of the resorts, and the ones we did not stay at we visited them several times to come to a decision. We decided on OKW to be our home resort since we liked the theme, room sizes, resort layout, and how the resort is spread out. We made our purchase through resale and got exactly what we were looking for as far as points per use year.
A few things to take into consideration when buying into the DVC is to make sure the "Home Resort" you choose to buy is where you would prefer to stay on all trips if there is no availability at other resorts, cost per point, dues and maint. fees.
BINGO!!!! Hence the straw poll question.
2008 @ VWL Turkey Day 8 day Adventure
2008 Oct. @ BCV can we not get rained out of MNSSHP?????
2008 Easter @ BCV & AKV 8 Days of Joy!
2007 Nov. DVC going home to VWL & MVMCP gotta do it twice!
2007 Sept. DVC going home to BCV & 1st MNSSHP boo!
2006 DEC. POLY MKV. Concierge & MVMCP
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Originally Posted by Donald A
Keep in mind that SSR and AKV have the longest contract life until 2054.
Actually AKV will expire in 2057 and it goes on sale to the GP 3/5. OK, well today technically!
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We bought into Saratoga Springs because of the longer contract.
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"Here You Leave Today and Enter the World of Yesterday, Tomorrow and Fantasy!"
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When we attended the sales presentation in 2003 Disney was selling BCV. We didn't buy then. Almost a year later we bought into SSR. The biggest draw for us was the longer contract term.
Trips: Too Many to Count! Last Trips: April 2013 CSR; July 2013 Aloha Aulani, The Sequel, Hawaii. Multiple trips to WDW, DL, DCL!
Coming up: September 2013 "Scary September" at Disneyland/DCA/Universal Hollywood.
Proud DVC Members since 2004!
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Originally Posted by PolyGirl40
We bought into Saratoga Springs because of the longer contract.
Ditto for us, too.
DVC Members @ SSR
19 Trips since 1996:
Caribbean Beach Resort-2x's, Dixie Landings-2x, POFQ-2x's, POR-3x's All Star Movies-4x's, Pop-1x, Saratoga Springs-2x, BWV-1x, OKW-2x
Just got back: August 17th-22nd POR
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Also looking at buying DVC. I really want AKL, but I was also wondering how difficult is it to stay at a resort that is not your home resort. I mean I would like to try them all if I buy into DVC.
"Welcome, Foolish Mortals..."
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We bought at BWV because of the location. It rocks to be that close to Epcot & MGM. The shorter contract never even entered into the decision. I believe that as DVC membership continues to grow, your home resort will be more and more important. I just can't see myself at SS or OKW every trip. I like DD alright, I guess, but I'd rather be close to the parks.
Also, at BWV, there is a micro-brewery.
Tom
DLR '76, '81-2x, '85-2x, '01, '03, '04, '05-2x, '07-3x All off-site
DLR '02 PPH
DLR '07, '13 GCH
DLR '08, '12 DLH
DLR '09, '10 GCV
WDW '82 Royal Plaza
WDW '98 ASMu
WDW '06 POR
WDW '08 POP
WDW '08, '09, '11 BWV
WDW '14 OKW, DCL, BLT
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When I bought OKW was DVC - there was nowhere else! I am glad it has been such a success and that they have done / are doing other resorts because I do like trying them out sometimes but the sheer amount of space in a one bed at OKW wins out for me every time.
Mikki
INTERCOT staff - DVC, Characters, Collectibles and Games
2017 Feb WDW Festival of Art and hopefully winter sunshine
2017 Aug Disneyland bound
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Originally Posted by Speedy1998
Also looking at buying DVC. I really want AKL, but I was also wondering how difficult is it to stay at a resort that is not your home resort. I mean I would like to try them all if I buy into DVC.
Really not difficult at all. You can reserve at your "home" resort(s) 11 months ahead of your desired vacation date, and at other resorts seven months ahead. Usually it's just a matter of calling to book EXACTLY that many months ahead of your desired arrival date.
Ed
Senior Imagineer Emeritus
Welcome to the INTERCOT forums !
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We took a short trip at the end of January '07 where one of the main purposes was to decide if we wanted to buy DVC, and if so, which resort.
We began with renting points to stay in a studio at OKW to be sure that we would be okay with the "cheapest" option. We ate at BCV and walked around. We ate at the BW and toured BWV, as they have a model open that you can walk through, right next to Big River Grille. DH had stayed at WL and we had eaten there a few times before, so we knew that wasn't where we wanted, and we had done the tour at SSR in October so had already ruled that out as well. The term of the contract didn't matter to us (no kids and no plans for them).
OKW and SSR are very "moderate" feel resorts to me. Spread out and very much like a CBR or POFQ, albeit with better and bigger rooms. We are not fans of WL theming, just a personal preference, although the resort is very nice and has good proximity to MK.
ISo, it came down to to a choice between BWV and BCV for us. BCV was tempting due to the pool and the small size and therefore limited availability, but BWV just felt like home.
So, we came back from the Jan trip, and promptly found and bought a BWV resale.
Kat
DVC Member, home resort BWV
1985, 1991, 1993 Off-site
September 2006 Coronado Springs
October 2006 POFQ/CSR
January 2007 CBR/OKW
May 2007 CSR/VWL
Sept 2007 CSR/BCV/BWV
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It seems we are in the minority...
We own at both Vero Beach and at SSR. We purchased Vero because it was cheaper than the WDW DVC resorts and Disney had a really great deal to buy into Vero. Both of these made it affordable for us at the time. Also, we are beach lovers. We usually book a beach cottage (there are only 6) right at our 11 month window. Beach cottage photo #1 Beach cottage photo #2 We are told the only people who get the cottages are Vero Beach owners so this is a huge plus for us!
We bought into SSR later for both the longer contract and to own at one of the WDW resorts. We feel we have the best of both worlds.
~Lisa aka Tinkermom
DVC Member since 05/01
Most Recent Trips:
12/28/12-1/4/13 OKW to watch our son and his HS marching band on Main Street on NYE!
7/13/12-7/17/12 Vero Beach & 7/17/12-7/23/12 WLVs
Next up: 5/28-6/12 Vero Beach (Beach Cottage!)/Fort Myers/Treehouse Villas
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We own VWL. We bought because it reminded us of Yosemite. DH's father was a park ranger there during the summer when he was off from the teaching at the Police academy.
Being from NE Beach & Yacht club really didn't appeal to us.
74 Off Site
98 Contemporary & DCL inaugural cruise
99 Dixie Landings
00 Dixie Landings
01 POR & DCL
02 AKL & DCL
03 VB
04 DL GC
05 ASSp, VWL, GF
06 POFQ, CSR, OKW
07 ASMo & VWL
08 Pop VWL
09 BW, POR, VWL, CSR
10 WL
12 VWL, AKL Club
13 VWL, WL Club
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Originally Posted by c&d
We own VWL. We bought because it reminded us of Yosemite. DH's father was a park ranger there during the summer when he was off from the teaching at the Police academy.
Being from NE Beach & Yacht club really didn't appeal to us.
c&d,
Just wanted to comment that we are right down the road from you in Medford.
Bethie aka BethieTink
DVC Member 2006 - BCV
Upcoming - Oct 09 - 1 night at AKL, 7 night Eastern Carribean Cruise on the Magic, 3 nights at BCV
Last Trip - Jan 09 - MLK Weekend at WLV
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Ssr
We bought SSR during the 15 year special. I would LOVE to own at AKL as it is my FAVORITE place so far to stay. DH takes some convincing and his plan is to stay at a different place each time we go, anyway.
Then: #runICOT 1/16
GC Disneyland 10/15
#runICOT 1/15
OKW 7/14
BWV #runICOT 1/14
VBR and BCV 7/13
AoA 10/12 iCOT 15th!
VBR, OKW, Magic, & AKL 5/12
BCV, BLT, Dream 8/11
BWV 9/09
AKV & DCL Magic 5/09
POR 11/08 (no KIDS)
BWV 6/08
SSR 11/07
AKL - 5/06
Offsite 6/05
ASM 7/99
Offsite 3/97
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