May 2nd, 2023 - DVC The Villas @ Disneyland Hotel

[cloudnut220]

I'm so torn. We are east coasters with 360 points in Florida (blt and akv) but I love Disneyland and after staying at the gc on abd last fall I'm ruined for harbor drive hotels. I was hoping they would let me buy a bit less than 50, but no go on that right now.

Buying this month would put me over the top of next year's a list and companion pass though...

 

[JackArchie]

We pre-planned this and opened up 4 new credit cards to pay with. The purchase of 60 points was split unevenly between them with no issues.

CC BONUSES:

+50k AA miles
+75k AA miles
+65k Delta miles
+5 x 50k Marriot Certs

Chase posted as TRAVEL while AMEX has not. Citi and Barclays have not posted a designation yet.

any update if Citi has coded your purchase as travel? I'm planning on using Costco Citi Visa (3% on eligible travel).

 

[KPeterso]

Just spoke with my guide and bought 55 points for VDH. Am going to be awaiting my paperwork. My guide says that they are in a backlog for that and it may not come today, but I am in. Very excited as we love staying there.

 

[NVDISFamily]

Speaking of Disney/ DVC IT - anyone else have their VDH UY disappear from their online booking page on the DVC website? I just noticed last night and it seems like still today I can’t select my DEC UY for checking inventory or booking.

 

[The_MT]

Speaking of Disney/ DVC IT - anyone else have their VDH UY disappear from their online booking page on the DVC website? I just noticed last night and it seems like still today I can’t select my DEC UY for checking inventory or booking.

I know a few others who are having that same problem The points show on their dashboard but when they go to search for nights the UY doesn't show in the dropdown menu

 

[FFMickey]

I know a few others who are having that same problem The points show on their dashboard but when they go to search for nights the UY doesn't show in the dropdown menu

Could it be that the points are not active until the Sept opening?

 

[NVDISFamily]

Could it be that the points are not active until the Sept opening?

Sure. But I have other points/home resorts in that UY. Well thankfully I don’t have any urgent booking needs between now and mid May

 

[Sandisw]

Sure. But I have other points/home resorts in that UY. Well thankfully I don’t have any urgent booking needs between now and mid May

I still had access to my Dec UY when I added on at VGF last year but I do remember it may have been missing for a few days after I added on…

 

[elenex]

Is there a minimum number of points for the 22pp magical beginnings buy back offer?

 

[Kidguile]

Is there a minimum number of points for the 22pp magical beginnings buy back offer?

150

 

[BlueIsis]

I have no will power. I said I wouldn't do it after pulling the trigger on the AKL deal this weekend...but after incentives, Magical Beginnings and military developer credit, I did four 50 point contracts at $183.25 PP. I am done. I don't need any more points!!

 

[Tarheel girl 1975]

Just purchased 80 points. We're East Coasters hoping to go every 3 years. We probably could have bought less, but I'm sure we'll use them all.

 

[Kenito]

Will VDH guests be able to access the Paradise Pier entrance to DCA?

 

[The_MT]

Will VDH guests be able to access the Paradise Pier entrance to DCA?

yes! any DL resort guests can access that entrance with their room key

 

[DLR70]

Just bought 50 points. I would've liked 150, but I'll take what I can get!

 

[Heroes_or_Villains]

West coaster here! Waffled back and forth, did lots of spreadsheets and ended up pulling the trigger today on 160 points, split between two contracts. They were able to confirm that I could still get Magical Beginnings even by splitting the two since I was buying the points at the same time, so the math was less off-putting, even considering the TOT.

My guide indicated it could be a bit before I see contracts as they've had a huge amount of interest. I tried to see if he would tell me how many contracts have been executed so far but he said Disney won't let them share that. I'm excited to be part of the initial buy-in group!

 

[noisycricket]

West coaster here! Waffled back and forth, did lots of spreadsheets and ended up pulling the trigger today on 160 points, split between two contracts. They were able to confirm that I could still get Magical Beginnings even by splitting the two since I was buying the points at the same time, so the math was less off-putting, even considering the TOT.

My guide indicated it could be a bit before I see contracts as they've had a huge amount of interest. I tried to see if he would tell me how many contracts have been executed so far but he said Disney won't let them share that. I'm excited to be part of the initial buy-in group!

Congrats, first of all! If you split the 160 points between 2 contracts, do you still get the $20 pp incentive?

 

[casualmuppet]

Congrats, first of all! If you split the 160 points between 2 contracts, do you still get the $20 pp incentive?

Yes, I did 100 / 50 split, and got the 20 pp incentive on both.

 

[dvchousley]

I have no will power. I said I wouldn't do it after pulling the trigger on the AKL deal this weekend...but after incentives, Magical Beginnings and military developer credit, I did four 50 point contracts at $183.25 PP. I am done. I don't need any more points!!

what was the military credit? Can’t find any info about the actual discount on the DVC website and wasn’t sure if it’s worth the hoops.

 

[DVChris]

what was the military credit? Can’t find any info about the actual discount on the DVC website and wasn’t sure if it’s worth the hoops.

https://dvcexplorer.com/fin/wm/VillasatDisneyland_Member_MilitaryDiscount.pdf