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From previous threads, I've gathered that there have obviously been greater incentives/discounts at some things like the events that were held early in the summer, but I was wondering if there is any precedent for DVC offices to offer discounts if you actually show up in person at one of their offices, either at WDW or elsewhere.
When/If my wife and I decide we have the means to actually invest, it would be very easy for us to drive to the Schaumburg, IL office if it meant receiving any type of additional incentive, but I'd hate to drive up there if I could get the same deal going through the process via mail/phone.
Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be very helpful responses!
I don't think there is any rhyme or reason to DVC discounts. They seem to give better deals at special events, ie, the recent NY event, and on the member cruise.
Are you on their mailing list? You can order the DVD right on the website and you can talk to a rep. Then you should start to get the mailings with the incentives.
When we just purchase at the Doorway to Dream even in Long Island, the CMs told us that offers at these special events are much better than those being offered down in Florida if you go on a tour or if you contact Disney directly. Maybe it was just a sales pitch but I'm pretty sure what we got was a fantastic deal.
Not sure about that, as we went to one in April here at DL. We were thinking about adding on more points, but we didn't do it. After the fact, we wished that we had because of all the awesome incentives they were including, plus we want more points that we could use here. My husband said he was going to call and see if we could still get it, but my guess is that they most likely wouldn't do it, so he never called. We figured we will just wait until next year and see what they have for us then!
I remember someone saying that the only difference in the normal incentive vs NY event incentives was only a $1 savings/point. Yes that is a better deal but it is not a huge difference. Signing in person has a slight advantage, in that DVC takes care of all the paperwork. All you have to do is sign, plus its nice to actually meet your rep. Either way its nice to know that your stays are a whole lot cheaper for the next 50 years
I don't think there is any rhyme or reason to DVC discounts. They seem to give better deals at special events, ie, the recent NY event, and on the member cruise.
Are you on their mailing list? You can order the DVD right on the website and you can talk to a rep. Then you should start to get the mailings with the incentives.
Let us know when we can welcome you home!
I'm with Sue on this one. If there is any rhyme or reason to DVC discounts, I've never worked it out. :
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From previous threads, I've gathered that there have obviously been greater incentives/discounts at some things like the events that were held early in the summer, but I was wondering if there is any precedent for DVC offices to offer discounts if you actually show up in person at one of their offices, either at WDW or elsewhere.
When/If my wife and I decide we have the means to actually invest, it would be very easy for us to drive to the Schaumburg, IL office if it meant receiving any type of additional incentive, but I'd hate to drive up there if I could get the same deal going through the process via mail/phone.
Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be very helpful responses!
My husband and I just went to Disney Doorway to Dreams in Schaumburg yesterday (9/27/09). We are NEW MEMBERS........
We received the 160 points right away for 2009
Annual dues are prorated, so we are only paying for Oct - Dec 2009
also we received $5/point off our purchase price (160 pts x $5 = $800)
they gave away a lot of gifts/prizes for answering questions correctly
also gifts for signing up once they were done
It was there 2nd anniversary at the Schaumburg location. So they were having anniversary party on Sat and Sun. Mickey and Minnie were there at the end
DVC members were there too, I guess they were just getting a refresher course on how it all works.
oh, the price for Bay Lake Tower is about to go up on Oct 5 or 8th, can't remember exactly which date they said.
price is $112/point, but I believe it going up to $120/point starting in early Oct.
I am so excited, we have to wait for our paperwork to come in the mail.
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DVC Members since 2009 - Bay Lake Tower (home resort)
My husband and I just went to Disney Doorway to Dreams in Schaumburg yesterday (9/27/09). We are NEW MEMBERS........
We received the 160 points right away for 2009
Annual dues are prorated, so we are only paying for Oct - Dec 2009
also we received $5/point off our purchase price (160 pts x $5 = $800)
they gave away a lot of gifts/prizes for answering questions correctly
also gifts for signing up once they were done
It was there 2nd anniversary at the Schaumburg location. So they were having anniversary party on Sat and Sun. Mickey and Minnie were there at the end
DVC members were there too, I guess they were just getting a refresher course on how it all works.
oh, the price for Bay Lake Tower is about to go up on Oct 5 or 8th, can't remember exactly which date they said.
price is $112/point, but I believe it going up to $120/point starting in early Oct.
I am so excited, we have to wait for our paperwork to come in the mail.
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