AP sales…

[cm8]

Doesn't matter. The documents we signed at purchase say that DVC ownership does not qualify us to receive Florida resident discounts.

And yet some of these DVC owners hang their hats on their purchases as if They ARE indeed owed the opportunity and rights to purchase an AP!

 

[lowlight]

And yet some of these DVC owners hang their hats on their purchases as if They ARE indeed owed the opportunity and rights to purchase an AP!

I’m sure some feel that way, but I’d reckon the majority of us didn’t buy DVC, at least initially, because of the AP, we bought the AP because of DVC. Once you hit a certain amount of points, not having an AP means adding on more points is a tough proposition. Nobody is buying 1000 DVC points without an AP unless they really love Disney and are supremely bad at finances. So it’s not that I feel owed an AP, it’s that my usage of DVC requires it and I won’t keep my contracts without it.

 

[Mexacajun]

I’m sure some feel that way, but I’d reckon the majority of us didn’t buy DVC, at least initially, because of the AP, we bought the AP because of DVC. Once you hit a certain amount of points, not having an AP means adding on more points is a tough proposition. Nobody is buying 1000 DVC points without an AP unless they really love Disney and are supremely bad at finances. So it’s not that I feel owed an AP, it’s that my usage of DVC requires it and I won’t keep my contracts without it.

I bought 950 points this year. I assumed we would get them back. I am bad at math. . I will stick it out another year or two and then I am gonna sell if I can’t get an AP. I am not blaming anyone or saying Disney owes me one, I am just saying that the value proposition for me with that many points and No AP is just not there.

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

I bought 950 points this year. I assumed we would get them back. I am bad at math. . I will stick it out another year or two and then I am gonna sell if I can’t get an AP. I am not blaming anyone or saying Disney owes me one, I am just saying that the value proposition for me with that many points and No AP is just not there.

I think you will be ok.

 

[MalorieA]

I bought 950 points this year. I assumed we would get them back. I am bad at math. . I will stick it out another year or two and then I am gonna sell if I can’t get an AP. I am not blaming anyone or saying Disney owes me one, I am just saying that the value proposition for me with that many points and No AP is just not there.

We’re in the same boat as you except not nearly as many points purchased. But I never would’ve bought a second contract if I knew APs weren’t coming back. Just made the assumption. We have a kid who spent his first 2 years of life in and out of the hospital, mostly in. Now that life is getting better for him we’re in that “Life is too short” mode. And we have several members on both sides of our family that want to join us for trips in the next year and celebrate some normalcy…hence the second contract.
But honestly I wouldn't have wanted to play the wait and see game any longer anyway because of my kids’ ages ….1 and 3….everything is amazing to them right now. And I know it’ll evolve as they get older. I’m staying optimistic. But I do have a plan for every scenerio it’s annoying

 

[New Mouse]

And yet some of these DVC owners hang their hats on their purchases as if They ARE indeed owed the opportunity and rights to purchase an AP!

Do you think as many people would have purchased DVC if the sales guides told them hey by the way there's a good chance you will have to pay full price for tickets every time you visit and tickets will go up exponentially over the years?

 

[Mexacajun]

I think you will be ok.

I think so too. Just waiting not so patiently.

 

[cm8]

Do you think as many people would have purchased DVC if the sales guides told them hey by the way there's a good chance you will have to pay full price for tickets every time you visit and tickets will go up exponentially over the years?

Yes, we did. Not once was having access to AP and or discounted tickets on our radar? But maybe it was because we were already paying full price for them before other ticket offers came about? Everything will go up in prices as the years progress.

Our Maintenance fees have risen sharply and that was also factored in. People still purchased even after being told their purchase was separate from park access and availability of certain perks. That fault lies with them, not DVC or Disney. Does it make sense to locate DVC next to parks and not expect to go? Maybe not, but most people use their ownership to visit around town and or do resort stays only. End of the day it’s still just a Timeshare that’s just so happens to be located next to a well known Theme Park.

 

[Nabas]

Yes, we did. Not once was having access to AP and or discounted tickets on our radar? But maybe it was because we were already paying full price for them before other ticket offers came about?

How many times a year do you visit WDW?

We visit 4-6 times per year, usually only staying at a park 3 hours or less on days we visit them. (We spend a lot of time at the DVC resort and elsewhere.)

For us, spending full price for tickets would be insane.

Btw, we would love a cheaper “after 4 pm” or “weekdays only” annual pass ticket. We could make either of those work.

 

[cm8]

How many times a year do you visit WDW?

We visit 4-6 times per year, usually only staying at a park 3 hours or less on days we visit them. (We spend a lot of time at the DVC resort and elsewhere.)

For us, spending full price for tickets would be insane.

Btw, we would love a cheaper “after 4 pm” or “weekdays only” annual pass ticket. We could make either of those work.

April (Spring Break ) (7 days) June /July (10 days)

October (4 days) Long weekend usually same weekend every year for MNSSHP.

Christmas Break (15 days)

and maybe a quick 2 day weekend if we’re doing a Preview of some sort.

 

[lowlight]

Actually we have a good bit of points and travel there a lot. How I spend my money is none of your business and you’re not in the position to tell me I’m wasting MY money.

You attacked an entire segment of DVC owners because they are upset about AP’s. What was the purpose of your post? It’s not my fault I am good with money, it’s probably because I work hard for it.

 

[cm8]

You attacked an entire segment of DVC owners because they are upset about AP’s. What was the purpose of your post? It’s not my fault I am good with money, it’s probably because I work hard for it.

Audacity must be on sale this morning. I didn’t attack any one and this will be my last response to you.

What was the PURPOSE of your post?
I work just as hard as you do for what I have and how I choose to spend my money is still none of your business.

What I won’t spend my time doing is going back and forth with someone so bent on attacking others and then turning around and accusing them of said attack and mismanagement of THEIR own money.

 

[TraderStitch]

Seems like a good place to jump in. LoL

I leave you with this: when it comes to Disney, absolutely no one is entitled to anything. Everything they allow us to buy is because someone crunched the numbers and they make money. If it doesn't add to the bottom line we ain't getting it.

 

[jo-jo]

Does it make sense to locate DVC next to parks and not expect to go? Maybe not, but most people use their ownership to visit around town and or do resort stays only. End of the day it’s still just a Timeshare that’s just so happens to be located next to a well known Theme Park.

I'll like to see a poll of how many use their points for resort stays only. Or just a room to go elsewhere. I'm sure there are some,and I'm sure there are many that may go off site to eat a meal or visit another attraction for a day or two. But I can't believe most visit without going into disney parks.

 

[lowlight]

I'll like to see a poll of how many use their points for resort stays only. Or just a room to go elsewhere. I'm sure there are some,and I'm sure there are many that may go off site to eat a meal or visit another attraction for a day or two. But I can't believe most visit without going into disney parks.

It’s the age old argument “you just bought a room”. Everyone knows it’s disingenuous, but people still make the claim. It’s especially common for people who have owned DVC for a long time and whose children are grown past the park going age, and aren’t affected by loss of AP’s or other such changes.

 

[TraderStitch]

Ask an ye shall receive. Just put a poll up on the DVC Misc board.

 

[DeeBee3]

This thread is getting much too snarky. Life is short. We are on a Disney message site. Let's act "magically" with one another.

That's my Mr. Rogers for the day.

Now, go, FIGHT on the Internet.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

It’s the age old argument “you just bought a room”. Everyone knows it’s disingenuous, but people still make the claim. It’s especially common for people who have owned DVC for a long time and whose children are grown past the park going age, and aren’t affected by loss of AP’s or other such changes.

I certainly think most DVC owners go to the parks. And it is true that you only bought a room. DVC, however, should also know that many would be unsatisfied with that answer and I hope they're working hard to get some form of ticket discount back for the membership.

 

[jo-jo]

Ask an ye shall receive. Just put a poll up on the DVC Misc board.

Thank you. I had no idea how to do one.

Now can I ask for a million dollars????

 

[TraderStitch]

Thank you. I had no idea how to do one.

Now can I ask for a million dollars????

I'm looking for an answer to that question myself. Lol