Please help the dumb guy - Disney World

JacksDad · #1 November 9th, 2003, 16:21

Ok Tink. hmmm. (okw tink. ok tink

alright enough amusing myself)
You have gotten me interested in DVC. I've found the answer to one of my questions. It can be resold at any time should I need or want to. (I hate commitments) My big question is that I go there 4, maybe five times a year (even more with all these crazy meets going on) Does DVC acommodate for frequent stays and if so how?

OKWTink · November 9th, 2003, 19:36

The number of points you have, the accomodations you choose to stay in (a studio being the least points) and the time of year that you wish to go all will determine how many points are used for any given stay.

I use my points in the manner that I believe they were intended!

They are there to be used. I own them, they don't own me. That means if I want to use them all on frequent weekend stays (higher point cost for Friday and Saturday) I darn well do!

I've had incredible luck with spur of the moment arrangements too. Nothing to rely on mind, I always make those calls knowing that the chances of my not getting what I want are more likely. (By spur of the moment I mean with less than one month's notice, usually a week or a matter of a few days).

Does that answer your question at all? Remember you can use your points to stay at the resorts also. That really isn't a good use of them (really costly) but I've done it whenever I've felt the urge!

P. S. OKWTink = Old Key West's Tink.

dizzyknee · November 9th, 2003, 20:15

Tink, I'm being a bit nosey here but I'm wondering if you live close enough to visit on Friday nights, to welcome your weekend in... why do you stay onsite?

OKWTink · November 9th, 2003, 21:43

For things like the F&W festival. If I'm going to sample wine, or other alcoholic drinks, I don't drive. So staying there takes care of that problem. Also, WDW is vacation to me,regardless of where I live. I have a driving need to spend every available second of my holiday time, at the place I've chosen to stay. Therefore, Friday night's are usually the beginning of my holidays!

And remember too, I don't always use my DVC points to stay at WDW. I take advantage of the other gazillion places I can use the points.

JacksDad · November 9th, 2003, 22:40

Quote:

Originally posted by OKWTink

P. S. OKWTink = Old Key West's Tink.

I figured that one out a long time ago.

I'm not that dumb. Just don't ask my ex wife.
So basing my points on my last stay for example I'm looking at approximately 400 points per visit? ( 5 days 4 nights)

OKWTink · November 10th, 2003, 01:32

400 points per visit sounds pretty darn high to me! You could spend that, of course, depending upon the time of year and size of villa.

I haven't looked at a point chart in a long time, so am not the best person to figure out your potential point use based on your last stay. I just call member services, book the stay and call it good!

Good heavens man, no one said you were dumb or even a tad bit slow!

I was just being certain you understood the nick. Many folks think it means something other than it does.

And what in the name of G-d would anyone check with an ex for? When I feel the need for creative fiction, I'll write my own.

JacksDad · November 10th, 2003, 01:38

I'm fine with a studio unless I have friends visiting. Can anyone give me an average for a 5 day 4night studio stay?
That is of course if it's OK With Tink.

dcfromva · November 10th, 2003, 02:29

JacksDad,
It all depends on the resort, the room type and the day of the week and the time of the year... (It sounds like a complicated formula, doesn't it?

)

Gee, a 400 point contract would be pretty sweet indeed. (It would cover quite a few visits to WDW if you are only staying in a studio).
For example, if you were staying 5 nights (S-Th) in a studio sometime during the first two weeks in dec at the BCV, it would take 60 points (5X12 in the adventure season) .

On the other hand, if you decided to party-on over New Year's Eve at the Beach Club next year (Dec 28 2004-Jan 1, 2005) in a studio, it would be 122 points (3 X19 for Tu, Wed, Thurs, 43 for Fri --all in the premier season, and 22 for Sat in the adventure season).

Here is a link to the various points charts

Do you have the flexibility in your schedule to stay during weeknights, sometimes?

-DC

JacksDad · November 10th, 2003, 03:16

Thank you so much DC. It is a bit complicated or at least it was. (note the dumb guy references)
Thanks for the link. Now I see how the pre planning comes into play.
I do have the flexability to do weekdays but there will be alot of weekends as well. It may be time to put this one past my accountant and have her give me her usual advice which is NO!
But then she drives an Infinti G35 and I have a Saturn. Hmmmm.
Thanks again for the link. It really helps me find the perspective I was looking for.

JacksDad · November 10th, 2003, 04:39

You must understand that while I'm an engineer I am mathematically challenged. When I use the link I still come up with nearly 400 points! For that I could be driving my accountants G35! I do see how it pays itself off over time but are my numbers correct? I'm planning two 5 day trips and allowing for six weekend trips per year.

November 9th, 2003, 20:15	#3
dizzyknee Super Cast Member Last Online: June 11th, 2009 21:43 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 536	Tink, I'm being a bit nosey here but I'm wondering if you live close enough to visit on Friday nights, to welcome your weekend in... why do you stay onsite? __________________ DiZzyKnEe Offsite spring 1972 Hilton spring 1985 Hilton spring 1989 Poly March 1998 Poly Oct. 2000 Poly April 2002 Poly Dec. 2002 Poly Oct. 2003 DCL Feb. 2004 Y&B Oct. 2005

November 10th, 2003, 01:38	#7
JacksDad Melbourne, Fl Last Online: December 29th, 2007 01:36 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 831	I'm fine with a studio unless I have friends visiting. Can anyone give me an average for a 5 day 4night studio stay? That is of course if it's OK With Tink. __________________ I searched through rebellion, drugs, diets, mysticism, religions, intellectualism and much more, only to begin to find that truth is basically simple - and feels good, clean and right. - Chick Corea Last edited by JacksDad; November 10th, 2003 at 01:50.

November 10th, 2003, 02:29	#8
dcfromva Regular Member :) Last Online: Today 01:41 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 2,584	JacksDad, It all depends on the resort, the room type and the day of the week and the time of the year... (It sounds like a complicated formula, doesn't it? ) Gee, a 400 point contract would be pretty sweet indeed. (It would cover quite a few visits to WDW if you are only staying in a studio). For example, if you were staying 5 nights (S-Th) in a studio sometime during the first two weeks in dec at the BCV, it would take 60 points (5X12 in the adventure season) . On the other hand, if you decided to party-on over New Year's Eve at the Beach Club next year (Dec 28 2004-Jan 1, 2005) in a studio, it would be 122 points (3 X19 for Tu, Wed, Thurs, 43 for Fri --all in the premier season, and 22 for Sat in the adventure season). Here is a link to the various points charts Do you have the flexibility in your schedule to stay during weeknights, sometimes? -DC __________________

November 10th, 2003, 03:16	#9
JacksDad Melbourne, Fl Last Online: December 29th, 2007 01:36 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 831	Thank you so much DC. It is a bit complicated or at least it was. (note the dumb guy references) Thanks for the link. Now I see how the pre planning comes into play. I do have the flexability to do weekdays but there will be alot of weekends as well. It may be time to put this one past my accountant and have her give me her usual advice which is NO! But then she drives an Infinti G35 and I have a Saturn. Hmmmm. Thanks again for the link. It really helps me find the perspective I was looking for. __________________ I searched through rebellion, drugs, diets, mysticism, religions, intellectualism and much more, only to begin to find that truth is basically simple - and feels good, clean and right. - Chick Corea

November 10th, 2003, 04:39	#10
JacksDad Melbourne, Fl Last Online: December 29th, 2007 01:36 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 831	You must understand that while I'm an engineer I am mathematically challenged. When I use the link I still come up with nearly 400 points! For that I could be driving my accountants G35! I do see how it pays itself off over time but are my numbers correct? I'm planning two 5 day trips and allowing for six weekend trips per year. __________________ I searched through rebellion, drugs, diets, mysticism, religions, intellectualism and much more, only to begin to find that truth is basically simple - and feels good, clean and right. - Chick Corea

November 9th, 2003, 19:36	#2
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	The number of points you have, the accomodations you choose to stay in (a studio being the least points) and the time of year that you wish to go all will determine how many points are used for any given stay. I use my points in the manner that I believe they were intended! They are there to be used. I own them, they don't own me. That means if I want to use them all on frequent weekend stays (higher point cost for Friday and Saturday) I darn well do! I've had incredible luck with spur of the moment arrangements too. Nothing to rely on mind, I always make those calls knowing that the chances of my not getting what I want are more likely. (By spur of the moment I mean with less than one month's notice, usually a week or a matter of a few days). Does that answer your question at all? Remember you can use your points to stay at the resorts also. That really isn't a good use of them (really costly) but I've done it whenever I've felt the urge! P. S. OKWTink = Old Key West's Tink.

November 9th, 2003, 21:43	#4
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	For things like the F&W festival. If I'm going to sample wine, or other alcoholic drinks, I don't drive. So staying there takes care of that problem. Also, WDW is vacation to me,regardless of where I live. I have a driving need to spend every available second of my holiday time, at the place I've chosen to stay. Therefore, Friday night's are usually the beginning of my holidays! And remember too, I don't always use my DVC points to stay at WDW. I take advantage of the other gazillion places I can use the points.

November 10th, 2003, 01:32	#6
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	400 points per visit sounds pretty darn high to me! You could spend that, of course, depending upon the time of year and size of villa. I haven't looked at a point chart in a long time, so am not the best person to figure out your potential point use based on your last stay. I just call member services, book the stay and call it good! Good heavens man, no one said you were dumb or even a tad bit slow! I was just being certain you understood the nick. Many folks think it means something other than it does. And what in the name of G-d would anyone check with an ex for? When I feel the need for creative fiction, I'll write my own.

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