DVC “Confessions”

[Lumpy1106]

I was a firm believer in the value of owning DVC until all the pay-for-line-cutting programs were introduced. Now you are better off staying off property and the stagnation of the DVC resale prices is a reflection of that.

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I’m not crazy about Storm along bay either.

For sure it wasn’t enough of a reason for us to buy BC over BW. Add in that we often visit in cooler months where we may get 0-2 pool days over a week, I’d much rather have the ability to occasionally book BW Standard.

What’s better: a few hours in SAB or a few extra days added on the trip

My thoughts EXACTLY!!

 

[petrola]

1.. Thought I wouldn't like HH and surprisingly LOVED it!
2. While I really enjoyed Beach Club Resort (club level) I don't like BCV.
3. I don't want to go to Disney without adding on a stay at DVB...
4. Even though we own at VGF my favorite resort will always be Wilderness Lodge

 

[BeachClub2014]

Tangental question: can someone really "like" or "dislike" a resort if they've never actually stayed at it to get the whole experience ?

For instance, I have an aversion towards BLT and thumb my nose at it, without ever having stayed there. I suppose that would be another DVC confession.....I'm bougie.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Tangental question: can someone really "like" or "dislike" a resort if they've never actually stayed at it to get the whole experience ?

For instance, I have an aversion towards BLT and thumb my nose at it, without ever having stayed there. I suppose that would be another DVC confession.....I'm bougie.

It's an excellent point. It's not going to stop anyone from giving an opinion, but it's an excellent point!! Although, you've probably seen BLT, and perhaps that still qualifies you to dislike it!

 

[JOLT]

We go to the campfire just to get free untoasted marshmallows .

 

[zackiedawg]

I think its fair to not like a resort without staying there - depending on what you're basing that on. For example, I generally prefer the 1-4 story buildings, or the individual walkup type buildings, as they feel more like condos or vacation homes than 'hotels' when I stay DVC. So I tend to favor OKW, Saratoga, Beach & Boardwalk, Boulder Ridge which either have separate buildings or smaller, lower units. The tower type accommodations I don't prefer in general, though I can still stay in them - so BLT, RIviera, and the new Island Tower are already farther down my list just because of the design...even if the resort grounds are lovely or the rooms are beautiful.

 

[Pens Fan]

The monorail is my least favorite form of Disney transportation.

Feet > Boat > Skyliner > Bus > Monorail

 

[tx911]

This seems to have turned into a "dump on other resorts" thread!

I haven't stayed anywhere yet that I truly disliked.

My confession is that I go to the DVC website every day and look up various room reservations, for no particular reason, I guess just to check availability and dream about going

 

[Simba's Mom]

My confession is that I go to the DVC website every day and look up various room reservations, for no particular reason, I guess just to check availability and dream about going

No need to "confess". I thought we all do that!

My confession is that 22 years ago I might have given DH the impression that in order to stay at the DVC resort at Hilton Head, we had to be members of DVC, knowing that as a golfer, he'd always wanted to go there.

 

[nicole88s]

I like the Boulder Ridge lobby, but the hallways have extremely bad vibes. I don't know why, but I felt such a weird energy that I will never stay there again.

 

[kgou]

ditto!!

My confession is that I go to the DVC website every day and look up various room reservations, for no particular reason, I guess just to check availability and dream about going

 

[tx911]

No need to "confess". I thought we all do that!

My confession is that 22 years ago I might have given DH the impression that in order to stay at the DVC resort at Hilton Head, we had to be members of DVC, knowing that as a golfer, he'd always wanted to go there.

lol, I know! My confession is weak, but I swear it’s all I got!

Yours OTOH, requires some serious absolution

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I like the Boulder Ridge lobby, but the hallways have extremely bad vibes. I don't know why, but I felt such a weird energy that I will never stay there again.

I know what you mean - the lobby is stunning but it’s eerily quiet otherwise.

 

[lowlight]

I love the DVC rooms, but no longer love being a DVC owner. If I could go back in time I’d just rent when I want to go.

 

[stevelle]

I look up available contracts almost weekly in case I win the lottery and can add on more points.

 

[tx911]

I look up available contracts almost weekly in case I win the lottery and can add on more points.

Similar, but daily

 

[stevelle]

Similar, but daily

I admit it's more than weekly...

 

[TCRAIG]

I have another dark DVC secret - I always take home the kitchen sponges (love those sponges) and I always bring my own toilet paper - I’m old and I know what I like and life is too short to use cheap scratchy 1ply TP!

 

[MagicalDaze]

My family of 4 stayed in a dedicated 2 bedroom this summer and I have no intention of ever going back to smaller rooms. RIP bank account. IYKYK.