Have you had success trading you HGVC into Disney

[alwysonvac]

One more thing that wasn’t mentioned in this thread....

Disney collects a separate $190 Mandatory Fee at Checkin.
https://www.rci.com/resort-directory/resortDetails?resortCode=DV06

Total cost = 3400 HGVC Points (for a one bdrm) + $239 RCI Exchange Fee + $190 Disney’s Mandatory Fee

 

[Panina]

One more thing that wasn’t mentioned in this thread....

Disney collects a separate $190 Mandatory Fee at Checkin.
https://www.rci.com/resort-directory/resortDetails?resortCode=DV06

Total cost = 3400 HGVC Points (for a one bdrm) + $239 RCI Exchange Fee + $190 Disney’s Mandatory Fee

Yes, but still alot cheaper then buying dvc if you have a hgvc and can trade that hgvc for dvc.

 

[Cyberc]

Yes, but still alot cheaper then buying dvc if you have a hgvc and can trade that hgvc for dvc.

That’s only if you are satisfied with Saratoga springs and occasionally old key west. Those wanting any other DVC resort needs to either rent or buy DVC.

 

[Caligirlfrtx]

I'm confused on Elara. I'm just realizing that RCI has a registry collection. I see that some of the HICV sig units are in this collection. What would one have to own at Elara to stay in a registry unit? And to trade into DVC?

 

[GT75]

What would one have to own at Elara to stay in a registry unit? And to trade into DVC?

Elite Premier allows use of the Registry Collection

 

[Caligirlfrtx]

Elite Premier allows use of the Registry Collection

What does it take to be elite primers?

 

[Mosescan]

What does it take to be elite primers?

A lot of HGVC points purchased from HGVC. although some managed to get their points resale before HGVC changed the rules to not allow that to count towards Elite status.

Elite - 14000 points/year
Elite Plus - 24000 points/year
Elite Premiere - 34000 points/year

 

[hurnik]

A few questions to pile on to the thread:
1) If I login to HGVC and then link to RCI account, and to just a Directory Listing, it appears that Saratoga Springs for DVC can ONLY be had for either 3 nights or 4 nights if using weeks (SEZZ and SDZZ codes)?
2) The DV06 code is for POINTS only (which means no OGS)?
3) Only 1 BR units? I couldn't find out that info on the RCI website (it would be nice to know ahead of time that you can only get 1 BR units)
4) Even though there's lots of choices listed, it seems you can only ever get into Saratoga Springs and once in a blue moon, Old Key West? None of the others are actually available?

 

[alwysonvac]

1) If I login to HGVC and then link to RCI account, and to just a Directory Listing, it appears that Saratoga Springs for DVC can ONLY be had for either 3 nights or 4 nights if using weeks (SEZZ and SDZZ codes)?
2) The DV06 code is for POINTS only (which means no OGS)?

No, the RCI DV06 is used for RCI POINTS and RCI WEEKS inventory.
Note: SEZZ and SDZZ have been rarely sighted. You can use the search function to find all previous TUG sightings in the Sightings Forum.

3) Only 1 BR units? I couldn't find out that info on the RCI website (it would be nice to know ahead of time that you can only get 1 BR units)
4) Even though there's lots of choices listed, it seems you can only ever get into Saratoga Springs and once in a blue moon, Old Key West? None of the others are actually available?

The RCI directory is just a catalog. It provides a complete list of all member resorts and information pertaining to each resort (unit sizes, fees, etc).

Exchange inventory is based on deposits which can change from time to time. As stated earlier in this thread, only one bedrooms have been sighted.

For example, HGVC resorts are listed in the RCI Directory but not all resorts and weeks are deposited. That’s one of the main differences of choosing to be an exchanger vs a owner. As an exchanger, you have to be willing to take whatever is deposited (whatever resort, unit sizes and/or dates that become available). Having the flexibility to pick and choose where you want to stay and when you want to stay is an owner benefit (also a renter benefit too). Ownership definitely has its privileges.

 

[vacationhopeful]

Several years ago, I brought a small DVC points package .. before the stink stunked the re-sale owners at DVC. It could also show you a road map on how to enjoy a DVC stays now.

Do the ongoing RCI searches but for really special times ... use 3 years of DVC points to GET a specific time or event FOR SURE. My 90 AKV points become 270 AKV points for that trip every 3 years ... and you better believe I WANT to stay at my Home Resort at DVC and with a better (costs more points) savanna view. Or stay offsite at another area resort (aka Bonnet Creek).

 

[mj2vacation]

NOTE: There is an existing private agreement between Wyndham and Disney that allows Disney to give inventory directly to Wyndham Vacation owners and I’m assuming vice versa. This inventory is separate and not part of RCI’s Deposit Inventory. Wyndham’s RCI members are having their ongoing search requests fulfilled through this exclusive pool of Disney inventory. So sightings posted by Wyndham owners might not be available via HGVC’s RCI web portal.

Where is this information from? First I have heard, and been involved with DVC for a long time.

 

[alwysonvac]

Where is this information from? First I have heard, and been involved with DVC for a long time.

Yeah I’m assuming there are lots of things from an exchange company perspective that we’re just not privy to.

Here’s the short version of the long story

Two years ago, I thought I had definite proof of a RCI System issue (older HGVC searches were not being fulfilled). So I took my ironclad case (which included RCI emails with their original date of request from both HGVC and Wyndham owners) to a HGVC Senior Director, who has helped me out in the past, in order to get this resolved once and for all. Well, the investigation into the issue lead us down this path. That’s when I was told directly from RCI about this arrangement.

Honestly, I wasn’t happy but I also wasn’t surprised. Especially based on the online RCI availability I’ve seen using my DVC web-portal for RCI vs what I can see with my WorldMark and HGVC timeshares. RCI definitely seems to be bending over backwards to keep Disney happy.

 

[mj2vacation]

Yeah I’m assuming there are lots of things from an exchange company perspective that we’re just not privy to.

Here’s the short version of the long story

Two years ago, I thought I had definite proof of a RCI System issue (older HGVC searches were not being fulfilled). So I took my ironclad case (which included RCI emails with their original date of request from both HGVC and Wyndham owners) to a HGVC Senior Director, who has helped me out in the past, in order to get this resolved once and for all. Well, the investigation into the issue lead us down this path. That’s when I was told directly from RCI about this arrangement.

Honestly, I wasn’t happy but I also wasn’t surprised. Especially based on the online RCI availability I’ve seen using my DVC web-portal for RCI vs what I can see with my WorldMark and HGVC timeshares. RCI definitely seems to be bending over backwards to keep Disney happy.

RCI will do anything that they can to get any DVC inventory that they can. DVC Members did not have to pay exchange fees for the last two years. Why? RCI makes money on those exchanges, and not enough DVC Members use RCI. It’s typically a bad deal. I can rent my points for $17 each. Does not make sense to exchange with RCI.

 

[Cyberc]

RCI will do anything that they can to get any DVC inventory that they can. DVC Members did not have to pay exchange fees for the last two years. Why? RCI makes money on those exchanges, and not enough DVC Members use RCI. It’s typically a bad deal. I can rent my points for $17 each. Does not make sense to exchange with RCI.

If Dvc and Rci on the other hand lowered the point requirements required by DVC owners then maybe it would be worth it to exchange into RCI.

Right now DVC owners pay 150 points for a studio those points would rent for minimum $2500 points.

By lowering the points I think more dvc’ers would use RCI and therefor RCI would make more money and receive more deposits.

 

[mj2vacation]

Right now DVC owners pay 150 points for a studio those points would rent for minimum $2500 points.

By lowering the points I think more dvc’ers would use RCI and therefor RCI would make more money and receive more deposits.

For Gold Crown, It is 130 for a studio, 150 for a one bedroom, and 260 for a two bedroom.

Subtract about 20 points a week for non GC.

Not bad for gc if you can go somewhere nice that has high rental rates. Most cases, however, it’s a downgrade.

 

[littlestar]

Disney is now charging $24 a day for parking so better get it clarified if exchangers are going to be charged the parking fee.

 

[Cyberc]

Disney is now charging $24 a day for parking so better get it clarified if exchangers are going to be charged the parking fee.

My guesstimate is that everyone pays except DVC members.

 

[MikeinSoCal]

Overnight Self-Parking

• Effective for reservations made March 21, 2018 and thereafter, standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out. All parking fees include applicable tax.

Standard Overnight Parking charges per Resort Category:

• Disney Value Resorts: $13 per night
• Disney Moderate Resorts: $19 per night
• Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night

Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Each campsite provides parking space for one (1) motorized vehicle.

Valet Parking
Valet Parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas for $33 per night (sales tax included).

Guests with Disabilities
Designated parking areas are available throughout Walt Disney World Resort for Guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required.
Learn more about services for Guests with disabilities.

Disney Vacation Club Members
Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

 

[icydog]

Several years ago, I brought a small DVC points package .. before the stink stunked the re-sale owners at DVC. It could also show you a road map on how to enjoy a DVC stays now.

Do the ongoing RCI searches but for really special times ... use 3 years of DVC points to GET a specific time or event FOR SURE. My 90 AKV points become 270 AKV points for that trip every 3 years ... and you better believe I WANT to stay at my Home Resort at DVC and with a better (costs more points) savanna view. Or stay offsite at another area resort (aka Bonnet Creek).

Do you mean before the extra perks were taken away? That hasn't affected the market at all. The cost per point has only gone up, and there are never enough points around for people hoping to buy them on the resale market. I don't know what you paid for your AKV points but I would venture that they are worth more right now.

 

[littlestar]

We still don't know whether inbound DVC exchanges through RCI will be charged a parking fee. Maybe someone with a recent confirmation will be able to tell us.

 

[icydog]

Overnight Self-Parking

• Effective for reservations made March 21, 2018 and thereafter, standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out. All parking fees include applicable tax.

Standard Overnight Parking charges per Resort Category:

• Disney Value Resorts: $13 per night
• Disney Moderate Resorts: $19 per night
• Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night

Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Each campsite provides parking space for one (1) motorized vehicle.

Valet Parking
Valet Parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas for $33 per night (sales tax included).

Guests with Disabilities
Designated parking areas are available throughout Walt Disney World Resort for Guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required.
Learn more about services for Guests with disabilities.

Disney Vacation Club Members
Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Wow that will drive a lot of people to use Disney's Magical Express Bus Service (and it will surely hurt the car rental market in MCO). I am very glad they didn't tie this new parking fee to non-developer points purchased after the deadline. Could that be on the horizon? I hope not!

 

[icydog]

If I use my RCI points to stay at Saratoga Springs in a one bedroom--I would have to pay the parking fee.

If I use my Vacation Club points to reserve a studio for those same nights I won't need to pay to park my car.

If I add the DVC studio to the one bedroom (RCI points reservation) I will have a two bedroom lockoff and parking will be included. Just something to think about

 

[Talent312]

We still don't know whether inbound DVC exchanges through RCI will be charged a parking fee.

My reading is that we will be... Deluxe Villas = DVC Resorts.
See Icydog's post above. Only members will be exempt.

This will end my OGS for DVC.

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[tk25]

Its very easy to drive to Disney Springs from very close HGVC properties and park your car in their free ramp and take any of the free disney buses anywhere on Disney property or even ride on free boats to and from Disney Springs to Old Key West and several other of their lodging resorts. Disney Springs is Disney main transportation hub - all free. e.g. from Tuscany takes 5-10' to drive there.

 

[paxsarah]

Its very easy to drive to Disney Springs from very close HGVC properties and park your car in their free ramp and take any of the free disney buses anywhere on Disney property or even ride on free boats to and from Disney Springs to Old Key West and several other of their lodging resorts. Disney Springs is Disney main transportation hub - all free. e.g. from Tuscany takes 5-10' to drive there.

Just remember that there are no buses directly from Disney Springs to the theme parks (would require changing buses at a resort), and the buses from the parks to Disney Springs don't start until 4pm.