How many points do you have?

[NH Disneyfan]

As a DVC owner, how many points do you have? Why did you buy what you bought?

We have 220 points. We got 220 because of the contract terms in resale. There were 440 at time of purchase and we wanted to book 4 rooms this year. In the long run, it will get us up to 2.85 weeks per year (Adventure Season) at OKW (our home resort) if we want to go that many times. Of course, that's optimistic.

With 220 we can vacation every year using studios and be very comfortable. As the kids get older, maybe we can bank/borrow and take 1 really amazing trip.

What are your plans?

[vizsla]

We have 220 points at OKW also. We usually get a 1 bdr. when we visit WDW and since we could not make it last year and banked the points, we are getting a 3dr. this year and taking some family down with us.

[DVC Mike]

I have 1,250 points spread across six home resorts. I have the most points at BLT, where I own 425 points, and the least points at VGC, where I own just 125 points.

I spend about 32-35 nights a year at Disney in 1-BR villas, which the two of us love.

:cloud9:

[Ian]

We have 360 ... 160 at SSR and 200 at BLT.

[laprana]

We have 445 points total -- 320 at AKV and 125 at BLT. We have a little bit of a cushion built up because we purchased our AKV points in 2008 but didn't use any points until 2009. So, we were able to bank all of our 2008 points, and it has worked out well. This year we're using our points to stay in a 2-bedroom lake view at BLT in May for 11 nights. Can't wait!! :joy:

[DVC2004]

220. 170 at SSR and 50 at Grand Cal.

[TheDuckRocks]

We purchased 220 points at OKW just this past Aug. and my hubby is already talking about buying more.:crazy:

[seanyred]

I feel like a light weight here...but I have only 100 points at AKL. Unfortuantly its all I can afford for now. But it at least gets me 1 week a year in a studio during most seasons. And the next 2 years we might not go and just bank so we can have a one-bedroom on the next trip

[LoriSan]

I have 190

160 at AKLV and 30 at SSR. I plan to pick up more SSR in a few years

[Checkers]

:mickey: My DH & I have 450 pts., 300 at OKW and 150 at BWVs. We usually take family with us and when we don't, we like to stay in a 1br.

[NH Disneyfan]

wow, so many of you have points at multiple resorts. I just don't understand, do you have trouble booking non-home resorts - as I understand you need enough points at the resort to take advantage of 11 month window. No issues booking at 7 months?

I feel like a lightweight too!!!! haha!

[NH Disneyfan]

DVC Mike - are you living the dream or what!? That's just awesome.

[mdhiggin]

600 at BLT, split into three contracts for our three children to inherit.

[DisneyGiant]

I have 385 points all at SSR. We have never stayed there! Always able to switch to BWV or BCV - probably because we want a 2 bedroom.

Because of the 2 bedroom need - I am always running out of points....

BLT was tempting ....... but I held back.

It will be paid off in 5 years (I financed it - please don't judge me!) - looking forward to that day!

[LoriSan]

600 at BLT, split into three contracts for our three children to inherit.

are you looking to adopt? :blush:

[TinksDH]

We have 550 points - 300 at VB and 250 at SSR. The 300 at VB come in handy as we try and get a beach cottage for a week every other year, and without the 11 month window we'd never get it in the summer. We call MS as soon as they open, and even then we've missed out a few times and had to call a week later.

We've never had any trouble booking at any of the WDW-area DVC resorts at the 7 month window, but we are also very flexible and would stay in any of them (we've stayed in them all). We even got BLT back in October for the F&W Fest, but that was just a studio for me and DW.

When traveling with the whole family, we always get a 2BR as we have 5 of us in the family, with two of the kids being teen-aged boys. We need our space, so we need our points!

We even got BLT back in October for the F&W Fest.

[Maleficent's Dad]

...not enough! :plot:

We have 400. Bought initial 150 and have added on twice (during promotions!). I want to add on some more, but DW feels we have enough. Got to work on that one! ;)

[Tinkermom]

We have 550 points - 300 at VB and 250 at SSR. The 300 at VB come in handy as we try and get a beach cottage for a week every other year, and without the 11 month window we'd never get it in the summer. We call MS as soon as they open, and even then we've missed out a few times and had to call a week later.

We've never had any trouble booking at any of the WDW-area DVC resorts at the 7 month window, but we are also very flexible and would stay in any of them (we've stayed in them all). We even got BLT back in October for the F&W Fest, but that was just a studio for me and DW.

When traveling with the whole family, we always get a 2BR as we have 5 of us in the family, with two of the kids being teen-aged boys. We need our space, so we need our points!

We even got BLT back in October for the F&W Fest.

Same as TinksDH. ;) Oh, and did we mention that we stayed at BLT in October for the F&W Fest? LOL! :D

[mdhiggin]

DVC Mike,
Are you retired? It'd be hard for us to get the time off to use 1250 points. Maybe one day.:cloud9:

LoriSan,
Had a pregnancy scare the other day, and our first thought was we'd have to buy more DVC points.:D

[fupresti]

We have 160 points at VGC which nets us two 5 day trips per year. On years we go to WDW, it should net a 10-12 day trip in a studio since we have no need for the amenities in a 1BR. We are looking to pick up a small contract at BWV or BCV so we can get home resort priority at WDW in an Epcot resort.

[NewmanFamily6]

We have 350 points at SSR. Hope to add on somewhere else one day:cloud9:

[okw2006]

140 at OKW

[DVC Mike]

DVC Mike,
Are you retired? It'd be hard for us to get the time off to use 1250 points. Maybe one day.:cloud9:



Nope. My employer gives me 4 weeks of vacation per year.

In fact, I'm at WDW right now.

[NH Disneyfan]

Must be nice to drive there. Long trip from NH.

How does everyone manage with getting home resort priority with various contracts? I still haven't figured that one out yet.

[Ed]

500 ~~ 200 @ Saratoga, 150 @ Animal Kingdom, and 150 @ Grand Californian.

Hoping to eventually add a few for Hawaii.

[SorcererJim]

Newbie here... just bought in with the minimum 160 at BLT back in September before the big price increase. Haven't used our point yet, but we have 3 trips planned in 2010 with our 2009/2010 points!! February, July and just booked the 2nd week in December! Going to be spoiled this year! Hopefully the add-on bug does hit us after getting used to having all those points :thumbsup:

[kwhitt3202]

We bought in at 160pts in December:party:. We have one trip planned for 2010 and possibaly 2 in 2011.

[Mushu11756]

We have 175 SSR and 125 AKV, and always want more lol

[sillyolbear]

We have 210--160 at SSR and 50 at BLT.

[mickkey]

HI We have 635 points in total 200 at WL which we bought resale, 225 at AK which we bought direct from Disney and are in the process of buying 210 at BC (woohoo:party::cloud9::thumbsup:)
Being from Canada I think we have enough now to do us a while. We usually end up renting a 2 bedroom villa at least once and sometime twice a year for 7-10 days. Yes we are very lucky and feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy the Magic as often as we do....now we just have to find some cheap airfares;)

[DonLefNY]

Currently:
OKW: 385
VWL: 200

We sold 70 at VWL a few years ago.

[TheDuckRocks]

Well, my husband did it, we are currently in the process of purchasing 100 points at HHI. Don't get me wrong as I am completely in agreement with this now.

[diz_girl]

210 Points at BLT.

We plan to go every other year. I figured that with banking and borrowing I can get a 1BR or 2BR with a nice view or stay for more days for when it's just me, DH, DS and my Dad. We could then get a second 1BR or 2BR with a lesser view and we would stay for fewer days for when my sister and her family when they join us every other trip (about every 4 years). If there aren't enough points for all of their days, then they can just pay cash for the nights that my points can't cover. If we can't make it to WDW one time, then I'll be happy to use my points at HHI.

Although if they get DVC at the Poly in a few years, I will definitely buy there too, but I'm not sure if I will sell my BLT interest.

[jenperich]

170 @ BLT. We have 340 now banked...so we'll be taking a nice vacation sometime this year. :-) I wish we could "cash in" our points and use them for dining or otherwise. Because right now it's just the two of us...and I'm afraid that we won't be able to use all of them. We'll see.