Hello from Seattle Suburb
Hello Everyone. I have been going to Disneyland all my life, and I am forturnate to continue going with my daughter. I am not a DVC owner, always told myself it was throwing away money, but after some education from friends and DVC Fan Podcast I am fully onboard with getting under contract at some point. I am hoping this forum can help further my understanding and one day I can come in here and post Welome Home!
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Hello and welcome to the DVC Fan Forums! You have come to the right place to find crazy DVC people like myself to push you into buying a contract. We will be a terrible influence for you. Enjoy your research. Oh and hurry up and buy!
Welcome @DisneyMom, from a fellow suburban Seattle family! Like you, never saw this DVC turn of events coming but this group’s enthusiasm is infectious. Husband grew up doing Disneyland, I got to once in college years. Recent trip to WDW for 5 days was supposed to be our one and done. Now with two trips more under our belts, we’re addicted to DVC, and have an elaborate spread sheet of planning for points! Can’t wait to get back to Orlando and stay DVC for the first time ever next month. Take the leap and don’t look back! Nothing but good people and good times ahead!
Happy to be home at DVC!
M n B + J too
Thank you @starsaber25 and please be a terrible influence =). @Paws4trts NW did you end up buying direct or resale for your first contract? Also, with living out in the PNW I know our travels look a little different compared to those who live close by. If I can pick you brain and feel free to answer all or none of the following questions. Were the Disneyland Villas and Grand CA a consideration in your DVC purchase? How many points did you feel you needed to start off with?
Thank you @starsaber25 and please be a terrible influence =). @Paws4trts NW did you end up buying direct or resale for your first contract? Also, with…
CA not a real consideration for us because we really benefit from the bubble effect in Orlando. Have some challenges moving around in Anaheim city vibe with our adult son on the spectrum. First ‘one and done’ trip to Orlando showed us some added resort relaxation was possible for all 3 of us (husband, son, and I) and we were hooked! First DVC contract Boardwalk resale for 210 to get us a start on that 2 wk stretch. Thought was it would have to be every other year. Then purchased 160 resale, again at Boardwalk to get to an annual trip.
Happy to be home at DVC!
M n B + J too
Thank you @starsaber25 and please be a terrible influence =). @Paws4trts NW did you end up buying direct or resale for your first contract? Also, with…
You are absolutely right that travel looks different from out here. Priority for us was home resort booking window at 11 months. Had to get us in at where we want to be. Airfare early is cheaper than airfare late in this game! Same mind set led to adding resale at VGF and BLT once we learned we LOVED MVMCP. Addonitis is a real thing!
Happy to be home at DVC!
M n B + J too