This is why Disney is so expensive

[TravelTime]

We bought into DVC for some kids we were planning to adopt. It fell through at the last minute. I was thinking of selling our points but for some odd reason, I have not yet. So my DH and I have been visiting. We went to WDW last summer and stayed at AK, BW and Poly. Then we went to Aulani. In the Spring, we are going to BLT, AK and VGF. We are in our 50s. Never in a million years would I imagine I would be going to Disney. I have been to Hawaii 8 times. I have traveled all over the world to amazing upscale places. Yet I am loving Disney. The customer service and theming are really high quality. I actually like Aulani better than anywhere I have stayed in Hawaii and that is saying a lot since we have stayed at places like Grand Wailea and Fairmont Orchid. Aulani is the most Hawaiian resort I have stayed at in the islands of Hawaii. Disney knows how to create an “authentic” experience that the Hawaii resorts do not know how to do.

 

[Panina]

Panina,
What does a resale week cost these days in DVC? Just a rough guess if you would please.

Last time I looked $95 to $160 for each point in Orlando depending on which resort, that was a few months back. For example if you wanted a standard one bedroom in Saratoga for a week that would cost you between 164-304 points based on the week.

 

[TravelTime]

Last time I looked $95 to $160 for each point in Orlando depending on which resort, that was a few months back. For example if you wanted a standard one bedroom in Saratoga for a week that would cost you between 164-304 points based on the week.

Panina is reporting the buy in cost. MFs for 2019 at WDW/Orlando are about $7 a point on average. 2019 MFs are here: https://www.dvc resale market.com/blog/proposed-2019-disney-vacation-club-annual-dues/ so you can compute the cost to stay for a week in a villa depending on the size unit you rent.

Keep in mind that DVC is one of the few timeshares where you may breakeven or possibly even get an increase on your buy in costs. That is why I am not so concerned about how much I paid, other than the opportunity cost of money.

 

[Cyberc]

Panina,
What does a resale week cost these days in DVC? Just a rough guess if you would please.

Disney dont sell weeks (except for the few fixed they have sold) they mainly sell points and then you go book whatever type of room and view you want. You would also pay your annual dues according to the number of points you have.