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Six People Who Shouldn't Buy Disney Vacation Club | DVC Show | 03/15/19

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Editorial Summary

In this episode of the DBC Show, host Pete Werner and guests Jackie Kelly and Jerry Saito discuss specific demographics that may find Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to be a poor investment. The creators identify six primary groups that should avoid purchasing membership: those only seeking studio accommodations due to limited availability, occasional tourists who do not visit Disney frequently enough to recoup costs, last-minute planners who struggle with availability, active military members who benefit more from existing discounts, those buying solely for non-guaranteed perks, and impulse shoppers who have not conducted sufficient research. The discussion also includes an honorable mention regarding long-term financing, noting that high interest rates can significantly increase the total cost per point. The hosts conclude by emphasizing that DVC is a long-term commitment akin to a marriage rather than a casual relationship. They advise potential buyers to perform extensive research and manage their expectations, as many benefits are not contractually guaranteed. Ultimately, the show suggests that while DVC is a robust asset with a strong resale market, it requires careful mathematical planning and a consistent travel schedule to be worthwhile.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

six people who should not by Disney vacation club

these are the first one the the first units - and it doesn't matter really with the sole exception maybe of Saratoga Springs Animal Kingdom does typically have some availability even studios but it's the standard view forget about it

if you're not going to Disney World every year or every other year at the most don't don't buy DBC because it's just not gonna be worth it for you

never ever buy DBC because of the perks that are currently being offered they are those perks are not contractually guaranteed and they change all the time

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Research Disney Vacation Club for at least six months before purchasing
βœ“Only buy DVC if you plan to visit Disney World every year or every other year
βœ“Do not buy DVC primarily for perks, as they are not guaranteed and can change
βœ“Consider financing only if you can pay it off quickly, as long-term financing is costly
βœ“Manage expectations about benefits and remember the contract guarantees only points and dues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how many points are needed β€” Sit down and figure out where you want to stay and how many points you need based on family size and travel frequency
Impulse buying due to excitement β€” Take time to research and think about the decision outside of the Disney environment

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho should not buy Disney Vacation Club?
QWhat types of people are not a good fit for DVC?
QWhat are the common pitfalls when considering DVC purchase?

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