My partner and I just got back from our second trip in two years to Aulani. We have 2 daughters (4 and almost 1). We're likely to go on many more Disney trips (DL next year, DCL in 2020 when the youngest is 3, DW in the future).
My partner went through the DVC talk and was moved toward buying, but we need to make the numbers work. I shop aggressively for Disney rates and tend to find quality discounts (Mousesavers and the like), which means the DVC pitch of you'll pay it off in 6-8 trips doesn't line up with the prices we pay.
Here are some facts of us...
-in Seattle, so DL is much closer
-love 1BR accomodations
-likely want to bounce around to different locations
-appreciate flexibility in planning
-totally willing to book early/ plan ahead (at 11 or 7 month windows)
-we tend to travel at offpeak times
I was a member of DVC with my ex back in the day. I loved BWV, but don't think I'd want to buy in there with the relatively shorter contract. I like AKL, but it's remote. Used to stay at Wilderness Lodge a ton pre-DVC, but felt it was getting crowded for what it had set up for amenities.
DVC is giving us a pitch, but the price per point is so high relative to resale...especially for Aulani. I'm also not sure that I want to lock in there given their escalating fees and the risk of being beachfront.
At this point, I'm thinking we look at resale or wait until after a future DW trip to decide, but I'd love feedback/guidance/knowledge based on the wisdom of this board. I've read a ton of threads and appreciate any help y'all can offer!
My partner went through the DVC talk and was moved toward buying, but we need to make the numbers work. I shop aggressively for Disney rates and tend to find quality discounts (Mousesavers and the like), which means the DVC pitch of you'll pay it off in 6-8 trips doesn't line up with the prices we pay.
Here are some facts of us...
-in Seattle, so DL is much closer
-love 1BR accomodations
-likely want to bounce around to different locations
-appreciate flexibility in planning
-totally willing to book early/ plan ahead (at 11 or 7 month windows)
-we tend to travel at offpeak times
I was a member of DVC with my ex back in the day. I loved BWV, but don't think I'd want to buy in there with the relatively shorter contract. I like AKL, but it's remote. Used to stay at Wilderness Lodge a ton pre-DVC, but felt it was getting crowded for what it had set up for amenities.
DVC is giving us a pitch, but the price per point is so high relative to resale...especially for Aulani. I'm also not sure that I want to lock in there given their escalating fees and the risk of being beachfront.
At this point, I'm thinking we look at resale or wait until after a future DW trip to decide, but I'd love feedback/guidance/knowledge based on the wisdom of this board. I've read a ton of threads and appreciate any help y'all can offer!