DisneyDadC
Dis Dad Member #187 Keep calm and Dole Whip
- Joined
- Aug 10, 2007
I figure I see others doing some threads so I thought I would throw this one in the mix. I know there is always some talk about DVC so we can have it here in one place now.
I'm in on this one. We own at AKV, SSR, VGC and Aulani. We'd love to add on at VWL and even OKW... but those have to wait a while.
I knew you we're looking to add on at VWL. I really would like to add on there but DW wants BC or BWV. I see you bought at Aulani. Have a trip planned?
Question for you DVC Dads....Are their any additional yearly fees besides the maintenance for your points? I.E. Taxes etc...
Trying to budget this out...to monthly payment and yearly expenses.
Thanks!
NON-DVC guy here....but have DVC envy....
My wife is all for it which is a huge plus.
My main debate is - do I purchase a smaller point contract (i.e. 200 points at SSR) and only go over other year to the world (since we always go during high peak season due to mine and the DW's jobs.).
Or do I save money until I can afford that 400 point contact?...
Another DVC owner checking in. We bought at Boardwalk the day it opened.
200 isn't a small contract. We first bought 250 points which we found was a good starting point. Spent a lot of time in Studios. We wanted more stays in 1 BRs so I added 50 more.
If you know you are going to buy and you think DVC works for you, I would take the 200 point plunge now. You can always add on smaller contracts. Besides, the one thing we have found is that point prices keep going up.
Question for you DVC Dads....Are their any additional yearly fees besides the maintenance for your points? I.E. Taxes etc...
Trying to budget this out...to monthly payment and yearly expenses.
Thanks!
Scott, the Annual Dues cover all maintenance costs and property taxes. The only additional fees you would be looking at are transportation costs, food (if you plan to eat), and entertainment (park tickets or whatever you choose to do while using your accomodations).
not "emminent", but, I can see me slowly wearing down, so, your questions aren't JUST for you.
I'm not looking for tax advice per se, but,
If DVC is real estate, is it something you have to claim on your federal taxes at the end of the year, or is that also covered by maintenance fees?
(thanks)
Can someone who is a DVC member explain to me about the different membership perks...i.e. discounts on dining plan and park tickets or AP's?
Oh and has anyone actually bought a DVC without first touring it? I'm thinking that if I do this, I'm going to try to find a resale contract with some booked points to use for my vacation next year so I won't be privy to a tour prior to purchase.
Thanks guys and sorry again for the thread hijacking!