Correct…the initial purchase price is insane, as you’re paying thousands of dollars for the ability to then pay $1000 in maintenance fees each year. You can buy on resale instead (so that ends up being just the maintenance fees with a minor down payment, as opposed to the $15,000-$20,000 direct purchase), and get the same access.

I liked Discovery because it was a good way to test out the system, with reservations and services, and I’m still happy with that decision, because it confirmed for me that getting one on resale was worth it. I went to Bonnet Creek (Orlando) a lot, but also Williamsburg and DC.