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Camirae13 · 06-13-2012, 11:07 PM

Hey Everyone!

I am a new member, long time Disney vacationer , very knowledgeable, but unfamiliar with DVC renting! My fiancé and I are looking to disneymoon Oct. 14th-20th, and DVC renting seems like a good option for us to save some money but not skimp on the Disney.
Looking for knowledge, advice, explaining (now of course I understand the basics and have done my homework) so any help is much loved!

ceegibbs · 06-13-2012, 11:10 PM

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

I live in central Texas!

I only rented once. I paid up front for my vacation and it was a great experience.

Which DVC do you want to stay at?

Brian5581 · 06-13-2012, 11:12 PM

Welcome aboard, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Best of luck with the rental.

mouse junkie · 06-14-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Camirae13

Hey Everyone!

I am a new member, long time Disney vacationer , very knowledgeable, but unfamiliar with DVC renting! My fiancé and I are looking to disneymoon Oct. 14th-20th, and DVC renting seems like a good option for us to save some money but not skimp on the Disney.
Looking for knowledge, advice, explaining (now of course I understand the basics and have done my homework) so any help is much loved!

Oooh, we'll be there during that time too! We'll look for the starry-eyed lovers wearing Mickey and Minnie bride & groom ears!

Hello and welcome aboard from a fellow Texan!

bdoleary · 06-14-2012, 12:15 AM

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and your decision to have a Disneymoon. A rental could definitely save you some money over the regular resort rates - you probably already saw that there is a Rent/Trade/Transfer Board - the tab is at the top of this screen and will have listings for people interested in renting out their points. If you haven't already done it you should check out David's Disney Vacation Rental site - he has tools that help you calculate the # of points you need for different resorts/dates and a lot of helpful information - he is also a sponsor of this board, The website is www.dvcrequest.com Good Luck!

Camirae13 · 06-14-2012, 12:53 AM

Awesome!

Thanks so much everyone! Deffanitly going to check out that website...and We are open as far as what type of property, I think WLV or AKV would be ideal.

And yes, despite his hesitance, we will be wearing mickey ears

knateb · 06-14-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Camirae13

Awesome!

Thanks so much everyone! Deffanitly going to check out that website...and We are open as far as what type of property, I think WLV or AKV would be ideal.

And yes, despite his hesitance, we will be wearing mickey ears

Congratulations! I think there is a www.DVCRentalStore.com as well that you may want to check out.

DVCfreak · 06-15-2012, 06:52 PM

You can also look into the Rent/Trade/Transfer Board on here.Since youa re looking for October, you are within the 7 month window so it does not matter what the renters resort is. If the room type / resort is available, any DVC member can book it for October. That said, with such short notice, you may not get your first choice room / resort. I would look for renters that have points that have to be used by end of this year. They will probably be much lower in cost since they are in a a use it or loss it state. Though expect to pay it all upfront due to timing and probably no refund if you back out.

Lastly, do some reading on DVC to make sure you know what you are getting (larger room, nice bathrooms, washer/dryer, kitchen..) and whatyou are not getting (maid service, not a contract with Disney..). You should also have an idea of where you want to stay and the points required. You can get most of that off the Rent/trade/Transfer Board. Good Luck and congradulations!!

06-13-2012, 11:07 PM	#1
Camirae13 Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas / Texoma Posts: 2	New Renter from TX! Hey Everyone! I am a new member, long time Disney vacationer , very knowledgeable, but unfamiliar with DVC renting! My fiancé and I are looking to disneymoon Oct. 14th-20th, and DVC renting seems like a good option for us to save some money but not skimp on the Disney. Looking for knowledge, advice, explaining (now of course I understand the basics and have done my homework) so any help is much loved!

06-13-2012, 11:10 PM	#2
ceegibbs One Bedroom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 323	Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I live in central Texas! I only rented once. I paid up front for my vacation and it was a great experience. Which DVC do you want to stay at? __________________ Cee

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06-13-2012, 11:12 PM	#3
Brian5581 Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15,536	Welcome aboard, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Best of luck with the rental.

06-14-2012, 12:15 AM	#5
bdoleary Studio Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 124	Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and your decision to have a Disneymoon. A rental could definitely save you some money over the regular resort rates - you probably already saw that there is a Rent/Trade/Transfer Board - the tab is at the top of this screen and will have listings for people interested in renting out their points. If you haven't already done it you should check out David's Disney Vacation Rental site - he has tools that help you calculate the # of points you need for different resorts/dates and a lot of helpful information - he is also a sponsor of this board, The website is www.dvcrequest.com Good Luck!

06-14-2012, 12:53 AM	#6
Camirae13 Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas / Texoma Posts: 2	Awesome! Thanks so much everyone! Deffanitly going to check out that website...and We are open as far as what type of property, I think WLV or AKV would be ideal. And yes, despite his hesitance, we will be wearing mickey ears

06-15-2012, 06:52 PM	#8
DVCfreak Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 24	You can also look into the Rent/Trade/Transfer Board on here.Since youa re looking for October, you are within the 7 month window so it does not matter what the renters resort is. If the room type / resort is available, any DVC member can book it for October. That said, with such short notice, you may not get your first choice room / resort. I would look for renters that have points that have to be used by end of this year. They will probably be much lower in cost since they are in a a use it or loss it state. Though expect to pay it all upfront due to timing and probably no refund if you back out. Lastly, do some reading on DVC to make sure you know what you are getting (larger room, nice bathrooms, washer/dryer, kitchen..) and whatyou are not getting (maid service, not a contract with Disney..). You should also have an idea of where you want to stay and the points required. You can get most of that off the Rent/trade/Transfer Board. Good Luck and congradulations!!