My fiancee and I just vacationed at the Yacht Club and fell in love with Disney all over again. Now, as I look at the prices for membership, it will clearly be a large savings to join DVC. However, we are extremely adventurous and probably would not be content to go to Disney every year, as fun as that might be.
Do any of you use the member getaway resorts (non-Disney hotels) more than the WDW hotels? Would that still be cost-effective, or do you lose point value by not staying in Disney.
Also, we tend to be pretty spontaneous. Is it nearly impossible to book a room two months in advance? I see a lot of people who are trying at the 11 month window.
Any advice? How many points do you think we should buy (we'll probably want to take 8-14 nights vacation a year, and how much does that usually cost? I know 150 points are 11250 right now, but I'm not sure how many nights that would cover.
To buy a resale or directly from Disney... is it less expensive usually to do a resale? Do you loose perks or ease if you do it that way?
Finally, which propery would you recommend? I really liked the Wilderness Lodge when we were there, but I've heard OKW is Gorgeous! Does your choice of Home Resort really make a difference if you don't book far in advance?
Thanks all for your help... we're looking forward to being your neighbors!
Do any of you use the member getaway resorts (non-Disney hotels) more than the WDW hotels? Would that still be cost-effective, or do you lose point value by not staying in Disney.
Also, we tend to be pretty spontaneous. Is it nearly impossible to book a room two months in advance? I see a lot of people who are trying at the 11 month window.
Any advice? How many points do you think we should buy (we'll probably want to take 8-14 nights vacation a year, and how much does that usually cost? I know 150 points are 11250 right now, but I'm not sure how many nights that would cover.
To buy a resale or directly from Disney... is it less expensive usually to do a resale? Do you loose perks or ease if you do it that way?
Finally, which propery would you recommend? I really liked the Wilderness Lodge when we were there, but I've heard OKW is Gorgeous! Does your choice of Home Resort really make a difference if you don't book far in advance?
Thanks all for your help... we're looking forward to being your neighbors!