Current Incentives/Prices from DVC

[DVC Mike]

Here are the current incentives and point costs when purchasing from DVC. This is based on information currently available and is subject to change (please send me a PM if your guide offers new incentives). Please verify the current pricing and incentives with your DVC sales guide. All initial purchases must be a minimum of 160 points (except the minimum buy-in for BLT will be 200 points as of 1/15/09). Existing DVC members can add-on a minimim of 25 points (if paying cash/credit card) or 50 points (if financing). The minimum add-on at BLT will be 100-points as of 1/15/09.


BLT (New Members)

BLT = $112 - $5 incentive = $107
Equal # of points that can be used only at SSR, DLR or Interval International (can't be banked and expire after Oct 2009)
Dues don't start until your unit's occupancy date (currently 9/1/09)
BLT points can't be used until Sept 2009
BLT (Member add-ons)


add-on less than 100 points and you don't get any incentives ($112/pt) - this option disappears on 1/15/09
add-on 100 or more points, get matching developer points, and the $5 off per point ($107/pt)
AKV (New Members)

AKV = $104 - $6.25 incentive = $97.75 (Note: Base price for AKV is rising to $112 on 1/15/09)
Equal # of points that can be used only at SSR or Interval International (can't be banked and expire after 12 months)
Dues don't start until your unit's occupancy date at Kidani Village (currently 5/1/09)
AKV points can't be used until May 2009
AKV (Member add-ons)


add-on 100 points, get 100 developer points, and the $6.25 off per point
add-on 200 points, get 200 developer points, and the $6.25 off per point
There are sometimes different incentives depending on where you buy (WDW, DLR or the Chicago store). DLR, for example, sometimes also throws in two free AP's when you purchase onsite, and you are eligible for a special advance purchase period on the new Villas at the Grand Californian.

Current Cost per point:

BLT = $112 - $5 incentive = $107 (100 points min add-on for incentive)
AKV = $104 - $6.25 incentive = $97.75
SSR = $104
BCV = $104
BWV = $104
VWL = $101
OKW = $101
HHI = $92 - $5 incentive = $87 (Min 50 points)
VB = $92 - $5 incentive = $87 (Min 50 points)

Most resorts are available for less via the resale market.

BLT expires in 2060. AKV and new OKW contracts expire in 2057. SSR contracts expire in 2054. All other resorts (including most OKW resales) expire in 2042.

2009 Annual Dues (per point)

BLT = $3.67
AKV = $4.86
SSR = $4.34
BCV = $5.00
BWV = $5.21
VWL = $5.04
OKW = $4.73
HHI = $5.36
VB = $6.41

As noted above, even though VB may have a low purchase cost, the annual dues are the most expensive of all the resorts. Below is the history of annual dues at each DVC resort.


Year OKW BWV VB VB/sub HHI VWL BCV SSR AKV BLT
2009 4.73 5.21 6.41 4.97 5.36 5.04 5.00 4.34 4.85 3.67
2008 4.56 5.04 6.04 4.71 5.16 4.87 4.80 4.21 4.71
2007 4.40 4.85 5.63 4.39 4.98 4.73 4.63 4.12 4.62
2006 4.24 4.69 5.27 4.12 4.34 4.61 4.48 3.98
2005 3.86 4.41 4.87 3.84 3.86 4.35 4.27 3.83
2004 3.68 4.25 4.67 3.67 3.70 4.22 4.18 3.80
2003 3.49 4.11 4.37 4.37 3.69 4.05 3.97
2002 3.22 3.92 4.17 3.33 3.49 3.80 3.77
2001 3.13 3.83 3.98 2.70 3.32 3.63
2000 3.16 3.94 4.07 2.87 3.25 3.62
1999 3.16 4.02 3.99 2.82 3.18
1998 3.17 3.94 2.76 3.20
1997 3.14 3.84 2.90 3.16
1996 2.99 3.70 2.82 3.16
1995 2.84
1994 2.70
1993 2.63
1992 2.56
1991 2.51

[Bruce]

Just to update this a little, I added-on last week at SSR and the deal was as follows:

100 pts @$104 less $10 and $500 gift card - Therefore $89 a point.

As we are a Dec UY this was back dated to Dec 07, and we got 07 points with NO Dues.

Hope this helps.

[administrator]

Just to update this a little, I added-on last week at SSR and the deal was as follows:

100 pts @$104 less $10 and $500 gift card - Therefore $89 a point.

As we are a Dec UY this was back dated to Dec 07, and we got 07 points with NO Dues.

Hope this helps.

If you read Mike's post again, you'll see that that information is already incorporated:


SSR = $104 - $10 incentive = $94 (100 point minimum)
plus a $500 gift card (160 points) or $1000 (320 points)

[Bruce]

There are two slight differences:

1. The $500 gift card was for 100 points - Not 160 as per Mike
2. The backed points from 07 with no dues for 07

[goofyguy1958]

Hy Mike, First off, thanks for keeping us all updated on current incentives. Secondly, I understand (due to a mailing direct from DVC this past week) that the current incentive is expiring "soon" and we need to "act now" but we are not ready just yet; however, we will be ready in about a month to add 100 more points. Have you heard about any upcoming offers? We are most likely simply going to add on to our SSR points. Thanks in advance for any updates.

Another Mike (but a Goofy one:fresh:)

[DVC Mike]

Have you heard about any upcoming offers? We are most likely simply going to add on to our SSR points.


Unfortunately, I don't have a crystal ball. I just report the current incentives offered by DVC as they are reported by my guide or other DVC members.

I don't think you'll have much of a problem adding on at SSR.

[MadHatter's House]

Can I just start with saying this site is great. I've been lurking for a LONG time so I feel like I know all of you. By far the best Disney forum (without the politics) by far! :worship:

We are SO close to purchasing and may be over the edge if I'm understanding this incentive correctly. Our biggest issue has been trying to decide where to buy at... so we keep putting off the purchase and missing great deals. We have a guide down at WDW, however we live close enough to the Doorway we could purchase there too.

I want to make sure I have this straight. We can buy 100 points for AKV, and will get 100 points that can be used within 12 months at SSR and we will get 100 points for 2008 that can be banked. Then we would get our 2009 points that can actually be used at AKV (in the 11 month window) after Kidini is finished. Oh and no dues until 2009. Sums it up right?

DH and I are considering this and immediately doing a vacation (well, within the the first 11 months) and checking out the other resorts while down there. We already know 100 points will NOT be enough (family of 6), but aren't exactly sure where to buy the extra. So we could use the "matching" 100 points + the 2008 banked points, stay at SSR determine the best place to do add ons. This way we could get in immediately to be able to buy add-ons (we really think we (our kids) would like BCV and stormalong bay) without waiting months on end for resale. We weren't planning on going back down until 2009 anyhow, and we aren't keen on renting since we know we will purchase, just a matter of where.

Now for DH's question - if we like another resort much better, if we end up buying add-on contracts, can you eventually sell your "master" contract and keep the smaller ones? Would this be a good way to get into a sold out resort for someone too impatient to waitlist for a large number of points at one time.

My bet is we would keep AKV anyhow because the younger children would love them. But we also intend on 4 short vacations a year - 1 with younger kids, 1 with older kids, 1 without kids and 1 with everyone. Only thing missing is the vacation with the dog.;)

TIA!

[administrator]

Can I just start with saying this site is great. I've been lurking for a LONG time so I feel like I know all of you. By far the best Disney forum (without the politics) by far! :worship:

We are SO close to purchasing and may be over the edge if I'm understanding this incentive correctly. Our biggest issue has been trying to decide where to buy at... so we keep putting off the purchase and missing great deals. We have a guide down at WDW, however we live close enough to the Doorway we could purchase there too.

I want to make sure I have this straight. We can buy 100 points for AKV, and will get 100 points that can be used within 12 months at SSR and we will get 100 points for 2008 that can be banked. Then we would get our 2009 points that can actually be used at AKV (in the 11 month window) after Kidini is finished. Oh and no dues until 2009. Sums it up right?

Well, you've almost got it right. The 100-point initial purchase supposedly only happened in CA(purchasing through the DVC there). So, you'll probably have to go for a 160 point initial buy-in. However, you can always call/take a ride to DtD to check.

DH and I are considering this and immediately doing a vacation (well, within the the first 11 months) and checking out the other resorts while down there. We already know 100 points will NOT be enough (family of 6), but aren't exactly sure where to buy the extra. So we could use the "matching" 100 points + the 2008 banked points, stay at SSR determine the best place to do add ons. This way we could get in immediately to be able to buy add-ons (we really think we (our kids) would like BCV and stormalong bay) without waiting months on end for resale. We weren't planning on going back down until 2009 anyhow, and we aren't keen on renting since we know we will purchase, just a matter of where.

I'm not quite sure when you want to travel, so I don't exactly know how to answer your question. So I'll just go over a few points for the record. Whether you can use the AKV points depends on whether you purchase Jambo points or Kidani points. If you buy Jambo points, you can use those immediately (or you can bank them). If you purchase Kidani points, however, you absolutely cannot use them until the resort opens. And remember -- those SSR developer points expire in a year: they can't be banked.

Now for DH's question - if we like another resort much better, if we end up buying add-on contracts, can you eventually sell your "master" contract and keep the smaller ones? Would this be a good way to get into a sold out resort for someone too impatient to waitlist for a large number of points at one time.

Yes, you can sell a master contract as long as you buy the add-ons first. I don't think it's the best way to do things, though. When you try to sell your master contract, you'll be paying a 10% commission to get rid of it, and thus, may wind up losing money as a result.

Good luck with your decision, and welcome to MO!!

[Eveningsong]

If I purchase 50 AKV add on points, do I get 50 developer points to use at SSR, or do I have to purchase 100 AKV add on points to get 100 developer points to use at SSR?

Does the 50 point AKV add on only get the $8.00 off per point?

Thanks

[DVC Mike]

If I purchase 50 AKV add on points, do I get 50 developer points to use at SSR, or do I have to purchase 100 AKV add on points to get 100 developer points to use at SSR?

Does the 50 point AKV add on only get the $8.00 off per point?

Thanks

A few months ago, you would not get the extra SSR points with just a 50-point add-on; you had to add-on at least 100 points. However, I've heard a few unconfirmed reports that folks who do a 50-point add-on at AKV now get 50 SSR points. I've not confirmed this with my guide. Perhaps someone who has added-on in the past 30 days can confirm.

[Peg Leg Pete]

The mouse may need to be a little more flexible especially with the softening economy.

[Alladin]

A few months ago, you would not get the extra SSR points with just a 50-point add-on; you had to add-on at least 100 points. However, I've heard a few unconfirmed reports that folks who do a 50-point add-on at AKV now get 50 SSR points. I've not confirmed this with my guide. Perhaps someone who has added-on in the past 30 days can confirm.


We are in the middle of the purchase of 100 points at AKV. My guide telephoned today to say that 160 point contracts get the DPs, not 100. She recalled discussing the DP's during our visit. I don't If I understand your post the discrepancy could be due to the timing of the incentive.

I was hoping Disney would apply the incentive to us retroactively since our purchase date was June 14th. The chance of that happening through our guide now stands at slim and none. Any suggestions?

We are planning to complete the purchase agreement on August 5th. Yes we are still AKV fans.

[Eveningsong]

We are in the middle of the purchase of 100 points at AKV. My guide telephoned today to say that 160 point contracts get the DPs, not 100. She recalled discussing the DP's during our visit. I don't If I understand your post the discrepancy could be due to the timing of the incentive.

I was hoping Disney would apply the incentive to us retroactively since our purchase date was June 14th. The chance of that happening through our guide now stands at slim and none. Any suggestions?

We are planning to complete the purchase agreement on August 5th. Yes we are still AKV fans.

I would be phoning my guide and voicing my dissatisfaction, do you have time to cancel and rebuy to get all the new incentives for the 100 point purchase at AKV. $8.00 off per point, 100 SSR points and a $500.00 prepaid visa card. If not get another guide. If you are interested in my guide name and 800 phone number, pm me.

[Eveningsong]

The mouse may need to be a little more flexible especially with the softening economy.

I agree.

[DarkSoldier]

those were my thoughts exactly. I plan on calling today about the $500 gift card, and if they say they cant do it, I will just cancel, and rebuy. :burn:

[wdw_forever]

NOTE: DVC is offering a unique 100-point AKV buy-in for new members.

I guess there's no way to know for how long it will last... hoping it's still gonna be this way next year when we go to WDW again

[goofyguy1958]

I killed a thread about this earlier today so I might as well go ahead and kill this one;). I really feel foolish and taken advantage of with just having purchased and paid for completely 100 points at AKV on 05-Jun-2008. Guide told us that he did not know or think the gift card incentive was going to be available again and low and behold less than 2 months later here it is. I sent him an e-mail this morning but am not holding my breath - I really hate feeling taken advantage of:rant:.

[thehypnotist]

do the insentives differ for each area of the country selling them?
Does buying in Disneyland offer anything better then buying when in Disney World?

[mountainjourno]

do the insentives differ for each area of the country selling them?
Does buying in Disneyland offer anything better then buying when in Disney World?


There are often different incentives. For example, Chicago had a few really cool incentives recently. When friends of mine bought at Disney Land a year or two back, they received the same incentives I did in Florida, plus two annual passes.

BUT - with you in Canada, you can't access any of these unless you travel to those places. And you won't know what is on offer until you get there. Sometimes, there aren't any incentives at all, so you'd be better off with resale in those cases.

Unless you want to buy into AKV though, your best bet is to check out resales right now, as there are some great deals and hard-to-get-into resorts.

[thehypnotist]

That was what they said when we did the tour on our last visit. I was hoping somebody on here would know the current offer for buying when in Disneyland as we are debating a long weekend trip down at the end of August.

[bamacbat]

I'm considering buying 200 AKV points. Could I buy 100 points to get the 100 SSR points and the $500 gift card then buy 100 add on points to get the 100 developer points and another $500 card? Are there any fees associated with the process which would make this approach not make sense? Note this would be a cash purchase.

[tomandrobin]

I'm considering buying 200 AKV points. Could I buy 100 points to get the 100 SSR points and the $500 gift card then buy 100 add on points to get the 100 developer points and another $500 card? Are there any fees associated with the process which would make this approach not make sense? Note this would be a cash purchase.

For a new member, I think the minimum buy-in is still 160 points. But I would ask them to break into two 100 point contracts and ask if they'll double up the gift cards. It can't hurt to ask. This link has the latest offer.

http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16708

EDITED - I just realized that for AKV purchases, you can buy-in at 100 points. But the new incentive for new owners says 160 point purchase. I would still ask for it, since you are buying 200 points.

Tom

[wmm4379]

We have played with the idea of adding additional points and the current incentive has really sparked our interest.

- Does anyone know if you get better deals adding points in person rather than over the phone? We can drive 12 hours round trip to Doorway to Dreams and will if it is a better promotion, but don't want to waste the gas if it will be the same.

For those of you considering the promotion it does expire on the 20th. This last year we weren't able to use all of our points and ended up renting them. Within four days of posting them for $12 a point we had rented all 400 of them out and we turned away many people. We had two families rent them who will be traveling in October and one family during Christmas. I later realized that I saved them more than 60% due to the events occurring at that time of the year. Great deal for them and it worked well for me.

[disneylover27]

I would call DDD directly (847) 969-4150 and talk to someone before you drive here. I'm only 10 min so going isn't an issue to me. Or better yet if you already have someone you talked to down in WDW I would call them. Just be straight and ask if the incentives are the same whether you buy in person or have everything sent to you. I can't see why they wouldn't give you the same incentives over the phone. If you need a rep from WDW, I can give you the name of our guy, he's great! Hope this helps.

[MickeysChicagoPals]

This is a bit like buying a car, how do you know about all the incentives unless you'reon MO:worship:thank you, thank you, thank yu!

[2nd Star]

Any info about new incentives?

[jrbdad]

OK - I'm new to this forum, but already appreciate everyone's insight -- thank you. We purchased AKV direct from DVC back in July -- had the benefit of all previous mentioned incentives + our guide through conversation learned that we had a Chase Disney Visa. He left for a moment came back and asked for our Disney Rewards Membership # -- left again and came back telling us we were eligible for 500 bonus Disney Reward points just because we had that Visa. Those points just showed up on our credit card statement (took approx. 3 billing cycles). We are headed back to SSR over Thanksgiving to burn our remaining developer points. We used a bunch to add onto our previously booked vacation. Honestly, I already have "addonitis!" and we haven't even used any of the points we purchased yet. Thanks again for all the great info -- thought you might want to know about the Disney Visa bonus!

[SSRFred]

New members now are getting $1000 off a 160pt contract. That equates to an incentive of $6.25/pt instead of $8.00. Current members still get the $8 for 100pt. add-ons.

[jrbdad]

Prices going up? Seems like that would be a tough sale in this economy? If I'm looking at it right, and please correct me if I'm not (as I know you will): Break-even between a direct DVC add-on vs a re-sale is about $92/pt re-sale vs. the current $96/pt DVC add-on (at current incentive levels). This would be due to closing costs on the re-sale vs no closing costs on the add-on. The only other real difference would be the Developer Points being offered for AKV at SSR.

We bought this past July. Using our remaining Developer Points over Thanksgiving -- couldn't believe I could make a reservation this close! But, we are already considering adding on. Guess you can never have too many points.

Anyone have any insight on when past incentives were offered? Just wondering if there is a chance something new could come up around Christmas or the first of the year -- particularly if the economy doesn't improve.

Thanks!

[salmoneous]

Disney is still "ahead of the curve" and selling units that aren't even built yet. It might be a good time to dial down the sales projections, increase the profit-per-sale and give the construction side of the house a little breathing room to catch up.

[jrbdad]

Excellent point.

BTW -- I just talked to my Guide. The extra Chase Disney Visa Rewards points are not currently available.

[Bork Bork]

This just came through on DisneyLink:

When you purchase a minimum real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort before January 15, 2009, receive a *free Disney vacation getaway plus a $1,000 Gift Card that you can use during your trip.

*The complimentary Disney vacation includes accommodations for 5 nights in a one-bedroom accommodation at any Disney Vacation Club Resort, is available only to first-time purchasers, and requires the purchaseof 220 or more vacation points. For purchases equal to 160 or more vacation points, purchasers receive a 3-night stay in a one-bedroom accommodation at any Disney Vacation Club Resort. Reservations must be booked by and stays must be competed by October 3, 2009, or the offer expires.

It appears there's no gift card for a 160 point purchase. Did other recent buyers get the gift card deal?

[trinity2359]

I think the current BLT promo is a better deal: $5 off points ($1100 for 220 sale OR $800 off 160 contract) and equal DP points at SSR (lowest 3 season - 1B for 7 nights at 220 point level OR 5 nights at 160 points).

...Still making up my mind ;)

[Ktech]

I think the current BLT promo is a better deal: $5 off points ($1100 for 220 sale OR $800 off 160 contract) and equal DP points at SSR (lowest 3 season - 1B for 7 nights at 220 point level OR 5 nights at 160 points).

...Still making up my mind ;)

That was the promotion that we got when we bought in at the end of November. The gift card was applied toward the down payment in addition to what we put down.

-Kate