DVC "Truths"

[AnnaKristoff2013]

and mega renters using web bots ruin the DVC experience.

+1 to this.

The skyliner is far superior to the monorail. Full stop.

And this.

 

[bbn1122]

DVC truth!

We would never had been able to afford our September trip to Aulani, if it was not for DVC. $1550 per night before fees for a 2 bedroom garden view.

We are a family of 5 and whenever we go to WDW, VB or HHI we always get a 2 bedroom. We would never be able to afford to stay in a 2 bedroom Villa for 5-7 days paying cash.

In 2021 we stayed in a 2 bedroom at Rivera in August it was $1650 per night be for fees.

DH and I always stay in a 1 bedroom.

DVC is a guranteed vacation every year!!! Or More!

Plus, you are guaranteed beautiful accomation and great service.

 

[CastAStone]

1) DVC has definitely saved me money *vs what we would have otherwise done*. Yes we’ve spent a ton on our 2 trips so far and will again at Aulani next spring.
But we’ve never been people shy about taking vacations, or frequent trips to DLR/WDW, and I’m pumped to be able to cook in our room in Hawaii this trip; I love Hawaii but it’s not worth going for less than 10 days and eating out 30 consecutive meals isn’t just expensive, it’s lethargisizing.

Without DVC we’d be splitting time at the GH Kauai and some Marriott property and eating 30 consecutive meals out.

2) I have no idea what a vacation points activity sheet is and so far that truth hasn’t seemed to impact my ability to enjoy DVC.

 

[BeachClub2014]

2) I have no idea what a vacation points activity sheet is and so far that truth hasn’t seemed to impact my ability to enjoy DVC.

That is the official name on the DVC member site, which theoretically shows how your points are added/subtracted (by use year) to each contract. It's found under the manage your points tab (I think without looking).

I find it very difficult to follow, but hey, that may just be my truth. I've never claimed (or been accused) to be the sharpest knife in the drawer.

 

[808blessing]

Someone needs to fix that activity statement. It's awful! Someone with a DVC contract and a business degree or at least a partially sharpened knife.

 

[BeachClub2014]

Someone needs to fix that activity statement. It's awful! Someone with a DVC contract and a business degree or at least a partially sharpened knife.

Right!?! I'm glad I'm not the only one with this truth!

 

[MICKIMINI]

Back in the day, we were provided a spiral binder (I still have it) with pages like a bank register to keep track of points. I still have pages from 1996 until computers were invented LOL! Lots of scratch outs, changes from every call...I used a sharpened pencil, not a knife!

 

[DizneyFamof4]

We much rather rent a house then to use DVC points for Hawaii. We rented a couple of great 3 bedroom homes for a lot less than DVC.
Activity Sheet is just plain bad
Skyliner over Monorail especially to/from Epcot.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Back in the day, we were provided a spiral binder (I still have it) with pages like a bank register to keep track of points. I still have pages from 1996 until computers were invented LOL! Lots of scratch outs, changes from every call...I used a sharpened pencil, not a knife!

Amazing

 

[VGCgroupie]

We much rather rent a house then to use DVC points for Hawaii. We rented a couple of great 3 bedroom homes for a lot less than DVC.
Activity Sheet is just plain bad
Skyliner over Monorail especially to/from Epcot.

Totally different experience.

 

[supercarrie]

-We paid over $1000 per night for an ocean view studio at Aulani on our first trip there. That alone was enough to get me to get back to seriously looking at DVC.

-I'm a 1 bedroom person and don't care that they aren't a good value on points. Having the extra space, the kitchen, and the washer/dryer are so worth it to us.

-DVC has forced my anti-planner husband to actually commit to trips in advance. The planning is just as much fun for me as the trip itself, so the psychological value is immense. He is still taken aback that I'm talking about our 2026 vacations right now, though.

-I think the Grand Californian DVC rooms (in current state) are wildly overrated.

-I love seeing the backstage areas when riding the Skyliner.

-I had add-on-itis before my first contract even loaded into my account.

 

[DonMacGregor]

• DVC is not an investment. As @Brian Noble so eloquently offers, it's a toy. Enjoy it as such. And I would add for the spreadsheet crowd, nobody cares about the time value of money when it comes to buying a toy, so please stop trying to convince us that it matters when it comes to buying DVC.

This, 100%.

 

[FreeTime]

Back in the day, we were provided a spiral binder (I still have it) with pages like a bank register to keep track of points. I still have pages from 1996 until computers were invented LOL! Lots of scratch outs, changes from every call...I used a sharpened pencil, not a knife!

I sadly threw mine away last year. I said enough is enough. Time to get rid of the paper. I really miss the nice full color books we would get each year showing the points and floor plans.

 

[808blessing]

I really want to see that book!

 

[PalmettoPath]

The views from the skyliner aren't all great, dumpsters & parking lots--they take you out of the "magic"

Agreed. The current crop of Imagineers seems to have lost Walt's core principle of never allowing guests to see backstage--to break the magic. That used to be a big differentiator compared to other parks etc. Anyway, things change.

 

[tx911]

Agreed. The current crop of Imagineers seems to have lost Walt's core principle of never allowing guests to see backstage--to break the magic. That used to be a big differentiator compared to other parks etc. Anyway, things change.

I have never noticed this stuff. I must be looking in the wrong direction.

 

[Genie+]

I’ve heard Vacation Points Activity Sheets mentioned a few times but never could find them. Anyone have a link? I’m curious

 

[PalmettoPath]

I have never noticed this stuff. I must be looking in the wrong direction.

The one that bugs me most is coming into EPCOT and seeing backstage of France. But I'm an oldschool purist and probably the minority

 

[tx911]

The one that bugs me most is coming into EPCOT and seeing backstage of France. But I'm an oldschool purist and probably the minority

Is that like the backside of water?

 

[kilik64]

I’ve heard Vacation Points Activity Sheets mentioned a few times but never could find them. Anyone have a link? I’m curious

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/home/points

On the right, full statement of vacation point activity