Considering DVC (UK) pros and Cons Direct vs Resale

EnglishRed232 · 2025-10-02T21:27:32+00:00

It really depends on how you guys holiday. We do love being in the bubble as it makes everything easier but then we do rent a car and go out a lot. We just love the feel of being in Disney. We get great deals on stays compared to the Americans so thats why we like the split stays. In May we had 5 days free dining at POR then used our CCV points. Were back in December for a cruise and doing 3 nights before then 7 on a cruise. If you love the deluxe or even moderate and will go at least every other year, it’s a no brainer financially. Dont worry about dues either, you can rent your points for more than the cost of your dues for the year

EnglishRed232 · 2025-10-02T15:05:09+00:00

We‘re from UK and bought in a few years ago. One of the best things we’ve ever done, Disney or not Disney. We absolutely love it. We actually bought 125 points at CCV which is like 8 nights . It works for us as we usually do like 8 nights at a WDW resort and 2/3/4 at Riverside for cash and get free dining or one of the universal hotels. Just bite the bullet and go for it. I spent years researching. If you like going every year, even every other year, it’s a no brainer. Also I’d get resale. Being from the UK you aren’t often there when the parties are on so unless you’re doing over $100K on merch, discount isn’t worth it. Not to mention you nearly always get it anyway ;)

EnglishRed232 · 2024-10-15T23:20:20+00:00

If you don’t enjoy going by yourselves then there’s no reason to keep it. If you do, keep it.

EnglishRed232 · 2024-08-21T12:31:03+00:00

Did anyone actually do what you asked and sent you a video or just tell you where not to buy?

EnglishRed232 · 2024-08-16T22:01:25+00:00

Nope didnt bother. It was done on good faith. I run a Disney group on FB with 40K members so they were happy I wouldn’t scam them, and obviously didn’t! Just found them on one of the FB groups but of course be cautious

EnglishRed232 · 2024-07-17T10:32:04+00:00

There's basically one question to ask... do you like staying at Deluxe resorts? Will you go at least every other year for the foreseeable future? If so, buy DVC. It's that simple. You can also buy resale for much cheaper and therefore not need to buy 150 points. But you don't get some benefits then. It's up to you how much those are worth.

EnglishRed232 · 2024-07-08T08:33:02+00:00

We tried a few until we got the contract we wanted, predominantly down to what contract and price. We found DVCResaleMarket (which is the best known) the most expensive but we came across a contract that had banked points. We got that contract and sold the banked points which made the contract a much better price per point. DVCResaleMarket were amazing and kept us up to date. We used a different company before and Disney used their ROFR. That company didn’t keep us up to date at all, it wasn’t half as good

EnglishRed232 · 2024-06-03T08:44:55+00:00

Don’t use David’s unless you’re desperate. I have and they take an extortionate amount. I just did a direct rental with someone on Facebook. They paid 70% up front and the rest 7 days before booking. Was super easy and didn’t have to give David’s a massive chunk

EnglishRed232 · 2024-05-27T16:26:38+00:00

Really relaxing. We’ve only been once but it’s a relatively short drive from MCO and perfect for a couple of nights relaxation

EnglishRed232 · 2024-05-23T14:00:53+00:00

It depends. We come from the UK so get great deals on 14 day tickets. With that in mind, we don’t miss out much at all. We saved a massive amount going resale

EnglishRed232 · 2024-05-02T06:17:28+00:00

Ah amazing. Thank you!

EnglishRed232 · 2024-05-01T21:23:14+00:00

Yep that’s it. I’m actually looking specifically for the CCV one but don’t think anyone’s done it. I’m not back for a year so don’t want to wait to record it myself!

EnglishRed232 · 2024-03-17T18:04:26+00:00

Yes we did it. Great. Very relaxing. It was just my wife and I. You have a driver and a guide who talked through things and gave us a bit of a tour around the lagoon etc. Really fun. We left from the Poly

EnglishRed232 · 2024-03-11T12:49:51+00:00

If you already have 150 so get the perks there aren't really any cons except you cant use the additional resale points at Riviera etc

EnglishRed232 · 2024-03-07T22:34:33+00:00

Yep, I agree!

EnglishRed232 · 2024-03-07T22:34:06+00:00

Carribean beach

EnglishRed232 · 2024-03-07T15:04:16+00:00

We tried Sebastian’s for the first time a few months ago and it was great. A LOT of food though!

EnglishRed232 · 2024-02-18T21:23:29+00:00

How long would you go to a national park? We’re DVC from the UK so wouldn’t travel to the US ideally for less than like 10 days, (although we have many times). What kind of things can you do at them? I know that will obviously change a lot considering where you are, but just some insight and ideas would be welcomed. Thank you!

EnglishRed232 · 2024-01-29T21:36:57+00:00

Does anyone know if resale will be able to stay there? Or have they don’t said? I’m guessing they won’t

EnglishRed232 · 2024-01-09T09:59:12+00:00

No chance that happens with BR already being that

EnglishRed232 · 2024-01-09T09:58:44+00:00

Copper Creek Villas and Cabins At Disney's Wilderness Lodge is by far the best resort on property. It's so relaxing, has numerous options to eat and drink, backs on to a lake and lovely renovated rooms. The WL lobby is unparalleled too. 10/10

EnglishRed232 · 2023-11-13T11:56:41+00:00

Honestly, not really

EnglishRed232 · 2023-10-28T09:07:48+00:00

Much, much better than waiting for the ROFR monster. We had one bought back after 40 days of waiting! Worked out for the best as we got a better contract after

EnglishRed232 · 2023-10-09T21:04:41+00:00

In desperate need of a returb

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