What is DVC? Disney Vacation Club

I am NOT a salesperson for DVC.  I do not represent DVC.  I am only giving information about a program that I find value in.  I have saved money by being a DVC member, and you can too.

Many times I have heard people around the parks in Disney World asking what is DVC?  Rather than sending them to a kiosk I carry referral cards, and I also try to talk with them a few minutes.

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DVC… Disney Vacation Club… Many years ago timeshares popped up out of the ground, and companies started making money.  Around 15 years ago Disney saw this, and decided what better way to allow people to vacation, save money, and enjoy themselves.

With @ 10 locations in Disney, and over 500 worldwide locations that the points can be used at you can’t go wrong.  There are even member only functions that you can participate in once you are a DVC member.

Here is something most don’t realize when they look at other timeshares… You get a set week each year.  You own it for “LIFE.”  So what ‘s the matter with the other systems you ask.  Well, nothing is forever, so “LIFE” comes with strings attached.  Set weeks means that you must travel at a specific time each year.  You can trade off your weeks, but there are no guarantees.

I know you are asking… What is the big difference with DVC?  With DVC you purchase a set of points.  Those points come with a point schedule.  Each day of the week has a different point value, and different seasons carry different point values.  If you purchased 200 points you could take 2+ weeks in Disney, or travel somewhere really exotic.

The DVC Resorts are those that are in the Disney Resorts.

The Orlando Disney World Resort area has: The Boardwalk, Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, Animal Kingdom Villas, Wilderness Lodge, Bay Lake Towers, Beach Club Villas, and others.

The Anaheim DisneyLand Resort area has: The Grand Californian.

Another location that has been announced is: Hawaii.

Disney also allows you to cruise on your points.

Currently you can purchase a DVC ownership for @ $17,920 plus closing costs & annual dues.

Do the calculations… If you spent @$1000 a year for a hotel in Disney you would be able to go for 17, or so years.  That is in a hotel venue.  DVC villas are not in the same class as a hotel room.

DVC is fully deedable, and lasts up to 50 years.

Currently those that are DVC members can get a discount on Annual Passes.  This is good for those that go to Disney multiple times in a year.

Make a smart choice, and purchase DVC.  You don’t have to go to Disney only.  You can go almost anywhere.  The price has essentially gone up over the past few years.  This is because there have been changes to the program.  The program keeps getting better.

To be contacted by a DVC representative, and be eligible for referral discounts CLICK HERE.

Here are some of my reviews:

OLD KEY WEST REVIEW

ANIMAL KINGDOM VILLAS REVIEW

BOARDWALK REVIEW

If you found this useful, then please RETWEET this to your friends.  Don’t let them get taken advantage of at other timeshare locations.

This article is strictly opinion.  The views expressed are those of the publisher.

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Additional DVC Referral Savings

Information has come to us about additional savings that are only available if you are a referral. New buyers can save an additional money per point if they are listed in the referral system.

Question:     So what is DVC?

Answer:     DVC is a UNIQUE way to vacation in Disney, and other places around the world.

Question:     How much does it cost?

Answer:     Price varies based on location, and amount of points.

Question:     So how do I get on the referral system…?

Answer:     Click HERE and fill out the referral form.

Question:     So how much can I save additionally…?

Answer:     $6 – $8 per point

Question:     How else can I save money?

Answer:     Attend a Bay Lake Tower preview event.

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DVC Information Request

While I am not a DVC representative, and wish that I could be one, I have implemented a system that will allow you, the user to enter your information into a form that will automatically forward to a DVC Representative. (Kelly Jo)

Upon completion you will receive a packet from her that you can go through, and evaluate.

No need for phone calls to Disney to get the information.  Just one form, and you will be contacted directly.  If you can’t get to Disney for a tour, an online tour can be arranged.

To complete the form click HERE.

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Disney DVC 2010 Point Changes

While I am a loyal Disney Vacation Club member, I must state my opinion on a topic that has seemingly put a lot of DVC members in a rage.

Here is my question… How would a body of people appeal this type of decision? Disney seemingly does everything behind closed doors. Look at what they did with the smokers, and DVC resorts… (read that article HERE)

Disney Vacation Club for many years has had their points schedules structured towards weekday use. (Sunday night through Thursday night) It came to public knowledge that DVC has changed this structure starting in 2010.
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Disney DVC News #4

While DVC has come across as the most economical way to vacation in my mind, the economy is really chopping away at other peoples dreams of taking a vacation.  Here is News Update #4 on DVC.

1. Disney allows purchases of DVC to be financed.  Certain limitations are in place that I never actually knew.  Point purchases under 50 points are not eligible for financing through Disney, while other restrictions apply to other point purchases.

A. 25-49 points = No financing.  Full payment ONLY.
B. 50-99 points = Full financing at Full price.
C. 100 + points = Full financing, and incentive / bonus offers are eligible.

2. Disney had previously eliminated the 25 point add-on in the past.  Disney has fully reinstated the 25 point addon policy.

3. Disney had originally announced that they were going to require 200 point minimum purchase at Bay Lake Towers.  Disney has abandoned this.

4. While it doesn’t just pertain to DVC… Disney Magical Express has made a policy change that is supposed to take effect on March 30, 2009.  Baggage pickup will no longer be handled prior to 5am, or after 10pm.  Guests must bring their luggage to the Disney Magical Express counter with them at time of check-in.

5. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Disney has lost one of their DVC financing sources.  Full article here.

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