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I want to get a DVC AP for my two trips this year. However, I won't be traveling with my parents, who have the membership card. My drivers license has their address on it, so I am definitely eligible for the discount, but I'm wondering what I need to do when I need to redeem my vouchers at WDW.
I was thinking that there might be a problem, as the membership card name won't be yours. Maybe get your parents to call Member Services to ask if it will be an issue?
Jess, have the folks call MS. Can they add your name to the DVC without a lot of hassle? You'll get your own DVC member card. Either way, your folks need to call and find out the best way for you to get the AP.
Jess, have the folks call MS. Can they add your name to the DVC without a lot of hassle? You'll get your own DVC member card. Either way, your folks need to call and find out the best way for you to get the AP.
It will cost around $250-500 to alter the deed, depending upon how much work one is willing to do (more work = less $$$.) DVC is a personal asset so there can be negative implications for all owners in the event of a marriage, divorce, death or bankruptcy of any single owner. Definitely not something to be undertaken lightly.
Rather than calling Member Services I would probably send an email in order to get a response in writing. The idea behind the AP perk is that the members actually be present when the AP is purchased or voucher redeemed. The Cast Members who issue APs don't have any way of looking up addresses to verify that the residency requirement is met. The typical process is that the owner shows a photo ID along with the membership card. Then any other eligible buyers show their photo ID to prove it's the same as the owner.
It's not a perfect system but it's designed to keep ineligible non-members from taking advantage of the generous perk. Without the photo ID of the member, folks could simply lend their DVC member ID to friends, distant relatives or neighbors who would claim "I'm Uncle Bill and I live in their house."
Ask DVC for written suggestions and see what they say. If they offer a workable solution (photo copy of parent's Driver's License?) take the email along with you when getting the AP.
Can we use our DVC discount to buy our AP's on property or do we have to buy them from Member Services first over the phone and get the vouchers to then turn in for the real tix?
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Can we use our DVC discount to buy our AP's on property or do we have to buy them from Member Services first over the phone and get the vouchers to then turn in for the real tix?
I bought our AP's this summer at the DHS Guest Services window.
Can we use our DVC discount to buy our AP's on property or do we have to buy them from Member Services first over the phone and get the vouchers to then turn in for the real tix?
You can buy them on-site and it will take you about the same amount of time. Whether you have the voucher in-hand or are just paying for the pass on-site, you still need to go to Guest Relations and have them create the actual pass in your name.
Unless you hear of a pending price increase shortly before your trip, there is really no reason to buy the voucher in advance. Keep your money--don't give it to Disney.
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You can be added as an associate member - via the DVC members website. I just added my Fiance - and no deed altering was required. This gets you your own membership card - and all the "rights" of being an owner.
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You can buy them on-site and it will take you about the same amount of time. Whether you have the voucher in-hand or are just paying for the pass on-site, you still need to go to Guest Relations and have them create the actual pass in your name.
Unless you hear of a pending price increase shortly before your trip, there is really no reason to buy the voucher in advance. Keep your money--don't give it to Disney.
Thanks Tim! LOL...I had a brain freeze there for a moment, you had posted to my thread that you linked to above! I will definitely hold on to our $ as long as we can before the trip! Thanks again for the excellent advice!
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You can be added as an associate member - via the DVC members website. I just added my Fiance - and no deed altering was required. This gets you your own membership card - and all the "rights" of being an owner.
PERFECT!! Simple solution and exactly what our OP needs!! Thanks Terri!
You can be added as an associate member - via the DVC members website. I just added my Fiance - and no deed altering was required. This gets you your own membership card - and all the "rights" of being an owner.
Actually, I am an associate member on their account, have been for quite awhile, and have never received a membership card.
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Actually, I am an associate member on their account, have been for quite awhile, and have never received a membership card.
Then I would call to see why you have never received your member card. The only think I can think of it may have to do with age?!? Member cards may only be able to be issues to ppl over a certain age? I would assume, if age were a factor, then either 16 when one gets a drivers license or 18 when one becomes an "adult". Either way worth a call or as Tim suggested an email or written letter.
You can be added as an associate member - via the DVC members website. I just added my Fiance - and no deed altering was required. This gets you your own membership card - and all the "rights" of being an owner.
I'm not sure why that happened but it shouldn't have. DVC has always had a policy against issuing ID cards to Associate members.
And the AP discount is limited to deeded owners and immediate relatives living in the same household. Independent of the above, Associate members are not entitled to obtain the AP discount.
I'm not sure why that happened but it shouldn't have. DVC has always had a policy against issuing ID cards to Associate members.
And the AP discount is limited to deeded owners and immediate relatives living in the same household. Independent of the above, Associate members are not entitled to obtain the AP discount.
definitely agree Tim.
my brother has been an associate member for years and gets hardily any benefits.
he does not get the annual pass discount, nor the discount on rooms.
he does get the things you don't need to show the membership card to obtain. So he does get some discount on restuarants and shows
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I will definitely hold on to our $ as long as we can before the trip! Thanks again for the excellent advice!
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