Disney's continuous price raising, cut backs, and just nickel and diming in general was not the reason I sold my DVC, not at all. But I feel as though I sold at an awesome time now because the market might just become a little more saturated with listings in the next year or so because of the rising cost.
So, still own DVC. Still have our AP. I have been frustrated this past year as park attendance seems to be up, at times way up. Very long lines for rides, and at times limited fastpass options for last minute scheduled trips.
Was pleasantly surprised on our last week long trip two weeks ago. With good plans, and well thought out fastpasses, we made out very well. Crowds were nowhere what we had encountered in our weekend trips in November and January, nor our overnight midweek trip in December.
Mostly due to my oldest child’s wedding, and my youngest two being freshman and seniors in High School, along with the expected rush or people due to the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, my plan was to forego the AP this year. My current ones expire in about two weeks.
However, the recent increases in food, snacks, and now even the APs have me even more convinced that I made the right move. My current Platinum Plus Pass cost me $580 with a special deal from DVC. That same pass costs about $1,300 now, although with my DVC discount it would be about $1,100. Still almost double what I paid. I think I will take the year off, and maybe take the kids to universal next summer.
