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[Brian5581]

Originally Posted by TishMiles

We are soon to be new (resale purchase) DVC members. I have spent so much money at Disney over the years (three cruises, annual passes at Disneyland, etc) before I finally went to a DVC presentation to figure out what it was all about! Fortunately, after hearing Disney's pitch, I went online and found this forum and learned that there was a resale market! I feel so much better starting with a small resale purchase. Mostly, I will use DVC for lodging at WDW. I rarely need to stay onsite at DisneyLand since I know where all the deals are down there. Once I get the hang of DVC, I will purchase some points from Disney (just to have what I need to go on cruises and Vacations by Disney, etc --- every couple of years).

If anyone reads far enough to see this --> I do have a Question? Once I am a DVC member, can I purchase smaller (e.g. 25 or 50) amounts of points from Disney than they pitch to new members? They won't care that my original DVC membership came about via resale -- right?

Glad to be soon into the Mouseowners Club. I have kids age 8 and 12 -- we've been avid Disney consumers since Leigh was age 4 (8 years)...what took me so long?

Welcome aboard, glad to have you here. And yes, once you are a member, I do believe you can purchase smaller amounts of points direct from Disney if you so desire. Though of course you'll get many opinions as to whether this is worthwhile as many do not believe that non-WDW/Disneyland DVC resort options are a wise use of points. Of course, that decision is completely up to you.

[janet1106]

Originally Posted by TishMiles

We are soon to be new (resale purchase) DVC members. I have spent so much money at Disney over the years (three cruises, annual passes at Disneyland, etc) before I finally went to a DVC presentation to figure out what it was all about! Fortunately, after hearing Disney's pitch, I went online and found this forum and learned that there was a resale market! I feel so much better starting with a small resale purchase. Mostly, I will use DVC for lodging at WDW. I rarely need to stay onsite at DisneyLand since I know where all the deals are down there. Once I get the hang of DVC, I will purchase some points from Disney (just to have what I need to go on cruises and Vacations by Disney, etc --- every couple of years).

If anyone reads far enough to see this --> I do have a Question? Once I am a DVC member, can I purchase smaller (e.g. 25 or 50) amounts of points from Disney than they pitch to new members? They won't care that my original DVC membership came about via resale -- right?

Glad to be soon into the Mouseowners Club. I have kids age 8 and 12 -- we've been avid Disney consumers since Leigh was age 4 (8 years)...what took me so long?

WELCOME TO MO

[AnnaS]

Originally Posted by TishMiles

We are soon to be new (resale purchase) DVC members. I have spent so much money at Disney over the years (three cruises, annual passes at Disneyland, etc) before I finally went to a DVC presentation to figure out what it was all about! Fortunately, after hearing Disney's pitch, I went online and found this forum and learned that there was a resale market! I feel so much better starting with a small resale purchase. Mostly, I will use DVC for lodging at WDW. I rarely need to stay onsite at DisneyLand since I know where all the deals are down there. Once I get the hang of DVC, I will purchase some points from Disney (just to have what I need to go on cruises and Vacations by Disney, etc --- every couple of years).

If anyone reads far enough to see this --> I do have a Question? Once I am a DVC member, can I purchase smaller (e.g. 25 or 50) amounts of points from Disney than they pitch to new members? They won't care that my original DVC membership came about via resale -- right?

Glad to be soon into the Mouseowners Club. I have kids age 8 and 12 -- we've been avid Disney consumers since Leigh was age 4 (8 years)...what took me so long?

Originally Posted by mommag

Hello everyone! DH and I bought into BLT October 2010 and I have been lurking here since, utilizing much of your wonderful advice; including adding on via resale at BCV. We looked into DVC back in the beginning, but the kids were young and I was stay home mom, so the $ part was intimidating. We still managed to go every other year or so.

Noticed a few fellow Delawareans here so wanted to join and say "HI!"

Sheila

Welcome you both to MO!!!!!!!!!

[babbs098]

WELCOMe

[mouse junkie]

Originally Posted by mommag

Hello everyone! DH and I bought into BLT October 2010 and I have been lurking here since, utilizing much of your wonderful advice; including adding on via resale at BCV. We looked into DVC back in the beginning, but the kids were young and I was stay home mom, so the $ part was intimidating. We still managed to go every other year or so.

Noticed a few fellow Delawareans here so wanted to join and say "HI!"

Sheila

Howdy from Texas! We also bought into BLT in 2010!
Welcome to the boards!

Originally Posted by TishMiles

We are soon to be new (resale purchase) DVC members. I have spent so much money at Disney over the years (three cruises, annual passes at Disneyland, etc) before I finally went to a DVC presentation to figure out what it was all about! Fortunately, after hearing Disney's pitch, I went online and found this forum and learned that there was a resale market! I feel so much better starting with a small resale purchase. Mostly, I will use DVC for lodging at WDW. I rarely need to stay onsite at DisneyLand since I know where all the deals are down there. Once I get the hang of DVC, I will purchase some points from Disney (just to have what I need to go on cruises and Vacations by Disney, etc --- every couple of years).

If anyone reads far enough to see this --> I do have a Question? Once I am a DVC member, can I purchase smaller (e.g. 25 or 50) amounts of points from Disney than they pitch to new members? They won't care that my original DVC membership came about via resale -- right?

Glad to be soon into the Mouseowners Club. I have kids age 8 and 12 -- we've been avid Disney consumers since Leigh was age 4 (8 years)...what took me so long?

Welcome! And yes, I believe you can purchase smaller contracts even if your first purchase was resale.

[PCM82]

[Monorail Red]

Hello! It's good to be here!

In 1980 when I was 9 years old, my parents took my sister and I to Disney World for the first time. We stayed in the Contemporary with a view of the Magic Kingdom. I have never gotten over that most perfect vacation, and I have been to Disney World 23 times since. In 2009, my wife and I purchased our DVC membership at Bay Lake Tower. The first night we were there, my wife and I stood on the roof with a glass of wine and watched the fireworks. Right in the middle of the festivities, my wife looked over at me and there were tears rolling down my cheeks. She asked me what was wrong, and I simply told her that at that moment, seeing the Contemporary to my left, the Magic Kingdom to my right and my best girl at my side, I was never happier in my life... and I finally felt "home".

I hope sharing this story means that I'm among friends and y'all don't think I'm a 41-year old weirdo

[jrbdad]

Nope - you've found another "home"

[mouse junkie]

Originally Posted by Monorail Red

Hello! It's good to be here!

In 1980 when I was 9 years old, my parents took my sister and I to Disney World for the first time. We stayed in the Contemporary with a view of the Magic Kingdom. I have never gotten over that most perfect vacation, and I have been to Disney World 23 times since. In 2009, my wife and I purchased our DVC membership at Bay Lake Towers. The first night we were there, my wife and I stood on the roof with a glass of wine and watched the fireworks. Right in the middle of the festivities, my wife looked over at me and there were tears rolling down my cheeks. She asked me what was wrong, and I simply told her that at that moment, seeing the Contemporary to my left, the Magic Kingdom to my right and my best girl at my side, I was never happier in my life... and I finally felt "home".

I hope sharing this story means that I'm among friends and y'all don't think I'm a 41-year old weirdo

Howdy from Texas!

Love the story! We own at BLT too. Glad to have ya as neighbors!

[Brian5581]

Originally Posted by Monorail Red

Hello! It's good to be here!

In 1980 when I was 9 years old, my parents took my sister and I to Disney World for the first time. We stayed in the Contemporary with a view of the Magic Kingdom. I have never gotten over that most perfect vacation, and I have been to Disney World 23 times since. In 2009, my wife and I purchased our DVC membership at Bay Lake Towers. The first night we were there, my wife and I stood on the roof with a glass of wine and watched the fireworks. Right in the middle of the festivities, my wife looked over at me and there were tears rolling down my cheeks. She asked me what was wrong, and I simply told her that at that moment, seeing the Contemporary to my left, the Magic Kingdom to my right and my best girl at my side, I was never happier in my life... and I finally felt "home".

I hope sharing this story means that I'm among friends and y'all don't think I'm a 41-year old weirdo

Welcome aboard, neighbor, from a fellow BLT owner. Wonderful story, hope to have a similar one to share sometime.