Is Disney's Vacation Club For Everyone?

If you haven't noticed, and, let's face it you have, Disney World is pretty proud of their Disney Vacation Club (DVC for short). You truly can't miss their numerous advertisements inside the Walt Disney World Resort for it with the dedicated television channel, as well as the abundance of billboards, stickers, kiosks, pin, and even bus sides. Unfortunately, Disney, in an attempt to maintain their motto short, sweet, and to the point, has led to most of these ads telling you absolutely nothing other than that the Disney Vacation Club is just for you - but is it? Here are a few ways to tell.

Is it something you can pay for?
First thing's first - are you able to afford the membership price? Disney claims that they will save you up to 70% with this program, but if you read all the fine print and such, it might not be accurate for you personally. Without any doubt, it's a very bad idea to fund a Disney Vacation Club membership if you end up going into financial debt just to do so. The interest alone will negate any kind of savings that you might earn as a DVC member. Disney won't know this, nevertheless, so this is completely up to you.

Is the upgrade in accommodations worth it?

This truly depends upon personal preferences. You may already be satisfied with your current Walt Disney World Resort lodging, and as they say, if it isn't broke, why fix it? If you are only going with a buddy, chances are you'll get lots of room, . The upgrades might end up being a blessing, nonetheless, if you're going in a large group or even with your family simply because all of you will be able to enjoy the in-room Internet, laundry amenities, and also the kitchen. If you like the idea of vacationing at a home away from home, then you will most certainly find the upgrade in lodging really worth your money.

Planning Ahead

You'll need to plan your own vacations well ahead of time to maximize your DVC membership. For example, most hotels tend to be booked solid 6 - 7 - 8 months ahead of time. Also, to make the most from your DVC membership price, you'll need to go to the Walt Disney World of Disneyland at least every 3 years for the next 40 years or so of your life. It would even be one holiday a year, if it was not for the DVC's integrated banking and credit system. The investment won't be worth it, if this is something you can't agree to.

At the end of the day, it's still your choice. You do get access to special activities for DVC members only that occur several times a year, along with the other plan perks. You also enjoy a discount when you get the Annual Pass. Keep in mind that DVC is a program whose goal is to make Disney vacations more appealing to Disney fans - partially pre-paying for Disney vacations for practically the rest of your life. As foolish as that might sound, there are numerous people that support this program wholeheartedly. It is therefore smart to seek information just before deciding whether the DVC program is for you or not. Take the time to speak with the Disney staff manning the DVC kiosks, or even better, ask people who are currently DVC members for their experience. What you discover might surprise you.

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