Any DVC TS w/ Theme Rooms (Disney Princess, Marvel, etc.)

[Grammarhero]

My wife won't let me blow 20k (5 percent of our net worth) on Wyndham VIPG. However, she will let me blow 10k (3 percent of our net worth) on DVC TS, if there are Disney-themed TS rooms, such as Disney Princesses or Marvel. Anybody know?

 

[paxsarah]

They're Disney themed, but they're not DISNEY THEMED, if you know what I mean. Each resort follows its own theme and you'll find subtle Mickeys in the decor and Disney-themed artwork on the walls, etc, but you're not going to find, say, the type of theming you see in the Art of Animation at the DVCs.

 

[dioxide45]

Not sure what the percentage of your net worth the purchase has to do with the discussion of what resorts have themed rooms???

 

[Shankilicious]

Not sure what the percentage of your net worth the purchase has to do with the discussion of what resorts have themed rooms???

I think he's depicting his wife's willingness to spend twice as much just for the mouse.....?

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[paxsarah]

I think he's depicting his wife's willingness to spend twice as much just for the mouse.....?

Except it's half as much. Given that DVC will hold a good deal of resale value, though, it would make more sense to spend twice as much on DVC than on Wyndham gold VIP (which will hardly have any resale value at all).

 

[Grammarhero]

Not sure what the percentage of your net worth the purchase has to do with the discussion of what resorts have themed rooms???

Its to show my wife and I could reasonably afford a DVC TS. The question is should we though. After all, YOLO.

 

[Shankilicious]

@paxsarah Paxsarah has a good point about resale value when you eventually want to offload it.


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[bnoble]

How much travel time each year do you realistically have? Are you sure it’s YOLO not FOMO?

 

[Grammarhero]

How much travel time each year do you realistically have? Are you sure it’s YOLO not FOMO?

That is true. Unless I deedback all my 451k Wyndham via Ovations, no point picking up another TS.

 

[Grammarhero]

How much travel time each year do you realistically have? Are you sure it’s YOLO not FOMO?

South Bend is where my wife, my sister, her husband, and my niece TS every summer. Williamsburg is my work-relating TS vacation. Wyndham is just wherever I want to go. I should not pick up another TS unless I divest my 451k Wyndham first, preferably through Ovations.

 

[Pathways]

My wife won't let me blow 20k (5 percent of our net worth) on Wyndham VIPG. However, she will let me blow 10k (3 percent of our net worth) on DVC TS

Not sure what the percentage of your net worth the purchase has to do with the discussion of what resorts have themed rooms???

IMHO, if you even have to bring up a net worth calculation to the DW, let alone to the rest of us, there is NO timeshare that should be under consideration. Timeshares are a luxury item which may eventually (some already) have a negative asset value. IOW - throwaway money only should be considered. (IOW, Ready to buy a boat? Then you might be ready for a timeshare.)

 

[heathpack]

IMHO, if you even have to bring up a net worth calculation to the DW, let alone to the rest of us, there is NO timeshare that should be under consideration. Timeshares are a luxury item which may eventually (some already) have a negative asset value. IOW - throwaway money only should be considered. (IOW, Ready to buy a boat? Then you might be ready for a timeshare.)

Lol we have a boat... and five, no wait, six timeshares. But who’s counting???

We just listed the boat for sale. And really should give up at least one timeshare.

Somethings gotta give.

 

[heathpack]

Oy I just recounted. It’s seven timeshares.

No wonder we’re selling the boat.

 

[dioxide45]

Its to show my wife and I could reasonably afford a DVC TS. The question is should we though. After all, YOLO.

You don't have to prove it to us. Seems a personal discussion between you and your spouse. Just seemed like an odd statement to make considering the actual question.

 

[Grammarhero]

Oy I just recounted. It’s seven timeshares.

No wonder we’re selling the boat.

I have six right now. Might divest four next year.

 

[AnnaS]

My wife won't let me blow 20k (5 percent of our net worth) on Wyndham VIPG. However, she will let me blow 10k (3 percent of our net worth) on DVC TS, if there are Disney-themed TS rooms, such as Disney Princesses or Marvel. Anybody know?

You can pay cash and stay at Art of Animation or one of the moderate resorts - I think one of the moderate have themed rooms. Pay as you go and don't have to commit.

If you enjoy going to Disney often and love staying in the bubble like many of DVC owners (not just owners ) - you might want to consider a resale contract. Maybe drop one of your other TS?

 

[chalee94]

I think you are better off just paying cash for these types of hotel rooms if you want that sort of theming:

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/royal-rooms-port-orleans-riverside-review/

Animal Kingdom Villas has some nice African Lodge theming but it's doesn't sound like that was what you were aiming for...

 

[bnoble]

I stayed in one of those Royal rooms on a night that got tacked onto an RCI exchange. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, and I usually don't care much about theming in the room.

 

[cbyrne1174]

I am honestly never going to make a Wyndham retail purchase either, but when I am financially better off and done having kids, I will probably buy into DVC. Unlike Wyndham, you can bank and borrow at no cost, so you can combine 3 years of points into one vacation. Unless you are in love with one specific resort, you are financially better off owning Saratoga Springs or Bay Lake Tower. Anything below 100 points has a high cost per point, so I would honestly just stick with 100 points so you can use it for a week in a one bedroom every other/third year.

 

[presley]

The rooms are nothing special. If you want special themeing in the rooms, you need to pay out big bucks for special rooms at the major hotels. I don't know what the cost is per night in Florida, but in California they run from about $1500./night to $6,000./night and they are amazing. I've never stayed in one, but have seen plenty of videos and pictures of them.

The DVC rooms strike me as very bland.

 

[louisianab]

South Bend is where my wife, my sister, her husband, and my niece TS every summer. Williamsburg is my work-relating TS vacation. Wyndham is just wherever I want to go. I should not pick up another TS unless I divest my 451k Wyndham first, preferably through Ovations.

You guys could probably buy a house in SB, use it all summer and then rent it out to students/football weekends. They aren't that expensive unless you are right in Eddy St Commons. Then use that money for DVC

 

[elaine]

Although rooms might not have much theming, the lobbies in many of the DVC resorts are pretty awesome, but not Mickey Mouse. We get transported to a fantastic destination the moment we walk into AKV, OKW, etc. We don't get that at a Marriott, HGVC, etc. (despite being very nice and maybe even "better" furnishings, etc. than DVC). And though nothing is guaranteed, with the new Star Wars, etc., I don't see the resale pricing of DVC going down any time soon. DVC is about the only TS that I'd hold and somewhat "expect" to get most or all of capital outlay back, esp. if purchased resale. Riviera with new restrictions is too early to tell.
As far as % of net worth. it's a luxury purchase. I'd advise to only spend what you can afford to lose from your net worth and not lose any sleep over. Net worth is relative--does it include house, which one needs to live in, and cannot liquidate quickly, does one have a pension, free or very affordable medical care, etc. in which case, one "needs" less net worth in retirement, etc.

 

[ljmiii]

Although rooms might not have much theming, the lobbies in many of the DVC resorts are pretty awesome...

To second what elaine said, it isn't the villas at DVC that are special so much as the resorts. But the themeing isn't Disney so much as Magnificent Mountain Lodge (aka Ahwahnee Hotel) (BRV/CCV), African Safari House (AKV), Atlantic Coast Resort (BCV), etc. We're staying at BCV right now and the resort at Christmastime is nothing short of magical. As is the adjacent Yacht Club and the themeing in oft overlooked places like the solarium. And the ability to walk to and from EPCOT and HS is priceless.

Well...not exactly priceless since we do pay a pretty penny for the privilege. We have stayed off property in nearby MVCI resorts which have villas that are arguably nicer and inarguably far less expensive. But after our last off-property stay I found myself channeling Scarlett O'Hara, "As god as my witness, I'll never book 30 day fastpasses at 7:00AM each and every morning of my length of stay again!" Or have to choose who will be the designated driver instead of having to choose whether to dine in France, Italy, Japan...or one of the many nearby seafood restaurants.

 

[TheHolleys87]

To second what elaine said, it isn't the villas at DVC that are special so much as the resorts. But the themeing isn't Disney so much as Magnificent Mountain Lodge (aka Ahwahnee Hotel) (BRV/CCV), African Safari House (AKV), Atlantic Coast Resort (BCV), etc. We're staying at BCV right now and the resort at Christmastime is nothing short of magical. As is the adjacent Yacht Club and the themeing in oft overlooked places like the solarium. And the ability to walk to and from EPCOT and HS is priceless.

Well...not exactly priceless since we do pay a pretty penny for the privilege. We have stayed off property in nearby MVCI resorts which have villas that are arguably nicer and inarguably far less expensive. But after our last off-property stay I found myself channeling Scarlett O'Hara, "As god as my witness, I'll never book 30 day fastpasses at 7:00AM each and every morning of my length of stay again!" Or have to choose who will be the designated driver instead of having to choose whether to dine in France, Italy, Japan...or one of the many nearby seafood restaurants.

Every word is true!

 

[CPNY]

Its to show my wife and I could reasonably afford a DVC TS. The question is should we though. After all, YOLO.

If you buy developer RESCIND! LOL all I know is people are generally happy with a DVC purchase