duck_widow
newbie
Hi,
I've recently returned from my Disneyland vacation with my kids, 8, 2, 2 (twins). I wasn't a Disney fan before, but am now. We would like to do an annual trip there for the next 5 or so years at minimum. I've been reading this board until my eyes blur, watching eBay TS auctions etc.
Please help me choose the best TS for my family of five. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. We stayed on the cheap at the Marriott NCV and loved it, but even resale it's pricey and they only have a few locations in CA. Love the Marriott quality though. Should I just go for the Marriott quality?
Right now I'm leaning to either WorldMark or Shell. Both seem to have most CA choices than the others and are reasonable in price. There isn't much choice in TS near Disneyland as far as I can tell. WorldMark has Dolphin's Cove and Shell has Peacock Suites. We've stayed at the Shell Kona Coast as a guest and loved it there.
Are there other TS systems I should consider? If I go Shell do I need a home resort, or just be in the CA club? I've seen both weeks and points for both Shell and WorldMark. Which is better? I see some Shell eBay auctions going for $1 for points and $100 for a week at Kona Coast. Kona Coast has one of the highest points requirements so I wonder if buying a week there and then doing an internal Shell trade for points would be a good idea or allowed. I know there's a Shell thread, but mainly want to know if there are other better options for someone in CA wanting to timeshare in CA, a bit in HI and later on a few trips to Orlando.
Anyway, please help a newbie in California choose a good TS system that has a resort near Disneyland and other locations in CA and HI.
Thanks so much! You are all so knowledgeable here!!!
I've recently returned from my Disneyland vacation with my kids, 8, 2, 2 (twins). I wasn't a Disney fan before, but am now. We would like to do an annual trip there for the next 5 or so years at minimum. I've been reading this board until my eyes blur, watching eBay TS auctions etc.
Please help me choose the best TS for my family of five. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. We stayed on the cheap at the Marriott NCV and loved it, but even resale it's pricey and they only have a few locations in CA. Love the Marriott quality though. Should I just go for the Marriott quality?
Right now I'm leaning to either WorldMark or Shell. Both seem to have most CA choices than the others and are reasonable in price. There isn't much choice in TS near Disneyland as far as I can tell. WorldMark has Dolphin's Cove and Shell has Peacock Suites. We've stayed at the Shell Kona Coast as a guest and loved it there.
Are there other TS systems I should consider? If I go Shell do I need a home resort, or just be in the CA club? I've seen both weeks and points for both Shell and WorldMark. Which is better? I see some Shell eBay auctions going for $1 for points and $100 for a week at Kona Coast. Kona Coast has one of the highest points requirements so I wonder if buying a week there and then doing an internal Shell trade for points would be a good idea or allowed. I know there's a Shell thread, but mainly want to know if there are other better options for someone in CA wanting to timeshare in CA, a bit in HI and later on a few trips to Orlando.
Anyway, please help a newbie in California choose a good TS system that has a resort near Disneyland and other locations in CA and HI.
Thanks so much! You are all so knowledgeable here!!!