New DVC Resort?

[azcavalier]

You know, DVC can be pretty inexpensive. My DW and I bought someone else's contract for OKW just a few years ago. We bought 25 points, for something like $2400. What can 25 points a year do, you ask? Well, we've had it for four years, and it's enough so that every other year, we can stay for a week (Mon-Fri) in a studio. The first time we stayed at Boardwalk. This last trip in May we stayed at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge. We basically use it for our anniversary trip every 2-3 years. At least, that's our plan. And with those rooms paid for, and we can fly to Orlando from Virginia for $100/person round trip, then all we have to do is pay for food and park tickets.

We're not rich. We just didn't buy a lot of points, and didn't buy what we do have from Disney. There are a lot of DVC contracts that you can buy resale, for relatively little money.

[Ian]

There are a lot of DVC contracts that you can buy resale, for relatively little money.

Quite true. I've seen some SSR contracts lately going for under $70 per point.

And the thing is, if you believe that DVC is a good value (which I openly admit not everyone does) then buying it is actually a better move financially for those with limited budgets vs. paying cash.

I know that in recent years, with the dismal economy, we've all gotten used to being able to find good discounts and deals on Disney trips, but trust me ... those will be going away sooner rather than later. If you all of a sudden find yourself paying rack rates for rooms, DVC will start looking like a significantly better investment.

[Aurora]

I know River Country is completely unrepairable and I'm not saying they should've rebuilt it (although I do miss it), but if the rumor is true, it's too bad that another resort would go there instead of another attraction. Or if they were to build a resort, it would be great if it were a combination of resort/DVC/new smaller attraction, like Pirate Swamp or something.

[tomatoe pie]

i would like to have another dvc choice. i have been a dvc member for about 7 years now and have never regretted the purchase. we have enough room for all of us to stay together now and before i had to pay for 2 rooms, which gets pretty expensive.

someday i may not be able to afford the expense of park tickets and the signature restaurants, but we can prepare meals in our villa and just enjoy the free entertainment areas. we will always have a room (a very nice room) to stay in.

dtd is free and a very nice entertaining area to walk around, look, and listen to the music. also the animal kingdom lodge does not charge visitors to enjoy their beautiful lobby and the animals. also the garden areas of all resorts are beautiful. all dvc resorts have nice swimming areas that do not cost extra.

at christmas the lobby decorations in all of the resorts make a fantastic tour. a lot of areas charge for tours of special decorated areas, but at disney it is free.

we love the parks but can enjoy the outside surroundings aswell