Resale = No DVC Perks?

[Ben E N]

Supposedly not but I think someone had posted they were able to.

Yeah I'm pretty sure you can. Tables in Wonderland is one of those "perks" that actually makes Disney money because it gets you to dine more. They are very likely to let you "sneak under the table" to purchase it as it benefits them for you to have it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Planning to this coming June, but still don't think I would have the desire to pool hop.

Remember that you cannot pool hop on a cash reservation. You must be using your points at a WDW DVC resort to pool hop.

 

[Ben E N]

Remember that you cannot pool hop on a cash reservation. You must be using your points at a WDW DVC resort to pool hop.

How do they know the difference? Do you have to scan your magic band upon arrival at the pool?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

How do they know the difference? Do you have to scan your magic band upon arrival at the pool?

Generally, yeah.

 

[Ben E N]

Generally, yeah.

Thanks. Visiting Poly this summer and heard that the GF splash pad is pretty good. Could give this a shot.

 

[jarestel]

Though some may be tempted to bemoan the inequity of small direct add-on purchases being eligible for "perks", I'd point out that a major perk for direct purchasers is the ability to sell their interest at reasonable prices if the need arises. And of course there would be no resale market without the original direct purchaser deciding to sell. It turns out to be a good thing for everyone that DVC has such an active resale market.

As far as pool hopping goes, I've never given two hoots about the shape of the container my pool water comes in, so pool hopping would never be a consideration. Pool bar hopping, on the other hand, might be a great perk!

 

[CraigInPA]

And some may flame me for saying it, but as someone that bought all contracts from Disney, with our original purchase being over 2 decades ago, it doesn't seem equitable for someone to buy as little as 25 points direct and get the discounts, access to member events like the Moonlight Magic events, etc.

Since you haven't added on any direct points in 20 years, you're the one reaping the greatest reward of DVD's continuing to pay for direct member benefits. The profit from your direct purchase has been spent, and you haven't bought again, so you aren't worth anything to them. How would you like it if DVD announced that only those people who bought contracts direct in the last 2 years were eligible for the direct sale perks? You'd consider yourself treated like a second class citizen, much the same as you want to treat people who have only a 25 point direct contract and a resale contract with many more points.

 

[CarolMN]

Just noticed this on the Members' Website:

Membership Extras Eligibility
Effective February 25, 2018, to be eligible for Membership Extras, Members must own and maintain a minimum of 75 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc.

All Members who are eligible for Membership Extras as of February 24 will not be impacted by the 75-Vacation Point requirement, as long as they continue to meet the previously implemented eligibility requirements. For more information, visit Important Membership Documents.


So resale purchasers will need to buy at least 75 points directly from Disney if they want the Membership Extras (most perks).

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Just noticed this on the Members' Website:

Membership Extras Eligibility
Effective February 25, 2018, to be eligible for Membership Extras, Members must own and maintain a minimum of 75 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc.

All Members who are eligible for Membership Extras as of February 24 will not be impacted by the 75-Vacation Point requirement, as long as they continue to meet the previously implemented eligibility requirements. For more information, visit Important Membership Documents.


So resale purchasers will need to buy at least 75 points directly from Disney if they want the Membership Extras (most perks).

You should almost start a thread on this. Kinda major

 

[CarolMN]

Already did.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/e...embership-extras.3663779/page-4#post-58804333

 

[Ben E N]

You should almost start a thread on this. Kinda major

It is worth mentioning here as well, though, as it does change the equations used to argue for a resale +25 method of purchasing.

 

[southerngirl528]

Since you haven't added on any direct points in 20 years, you're the one reaping the greatest reward of DVD's continuing to pay for direct member benefits.

I have added on multiple times since purchasing in the early 90's.

 

[southerngirl528]

You'd consider yourself treated like a second class citizen, much the same as you want to treat people who have only a 25 point direct contract and a resale contract with many more points.

I must respectfully disagree here. Check out any other TS company out there as to their restrictions for resale owners. DVC was just really, really slow getting to this point. Other TS companies pretty much allow only usage within that same company for utilization, or exchange through whatever TS exchange affiliation they use (II or RCI). The same arguments were given over and over when DVC made the resale restrictions a couple of years back. Buying resale anything does not have the same benefits as buying "brand new" for just about anything one might purchase.

I DO understand people's frustration, but the fact that DVC is again grandfathering folks in, and giving a couple of weeks warning, is something positive. And if anyone reads this forum or other TS forums, the rumblings and rumors about this have been going for some time.

 

[diznee princess]

Tables in Wonderland is only offered to Florida residents and DVC members. I do not think the discount offered to DVC members would be available to you if you bought resale. At least going forward.

I think I can get TIW with my annual pass.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I think I can get TIW with my annual pass.

Yes, AP holders also can buy it.

 

[diznee princess]

You should almost start a thread on this. Kinda major

Ah! So the guide was telling me the truth. I had asked this question after my tour and then again on here when he told me that you no longer could buy only 25 extra points and the min was now 75 because Disney "caught on" to this loophole.
I still think I'd rather buy resale at a significant savings and forget about the extras.

 

[Ben E N]

Ah! So the guide was telling me the truth. I had asked this question after my tour and then again on here when he told me that you no longer could buy only 25 extra points and the min was now 75 because Disney "caught on" to this loophole.
I still think I'd rather buy resale at a significant savings and forget about the extras.

I think Disney is completely happy with that decision of yours. People still buying resale keeps that market high enough to justify direct sales prices, and they only need 1/3 of people to buy direct to make the move worth it for them.