So here's an idea on Disneyworld

[Anonemous]

You really don't want to buy a timeshare knowing you're paying for all those people to get free trips...

Don't need to buy you can just sit through a couple and get enough cash and tix. I remember you could also Craigslist the park passes since they sell them pretty cheap.

 

[OverVolt]

I was thinking since I love six flags so much but can't really afford to buy a house right next to six flags and go there everyday that I would sit at the front gate and play the guitar or something and leave the case open and once people donate enough money to me I'll get a ticket. Its brilliant.

 

[SAWYER]

Six Flags>DW

 

[Craig234]

Why the fuck would I want to visit Disney World when Disneyland is much closer...and has much better weather?

I'm an awfully loyal fan of Disneyland, grew up with it, and I resisted Disneyworld a long time.

But sorry. Disneyworld has amazing resorts, and great restaurants, and World Showcase. Incredible things that Disneyland does not have.

Disneyland can really be enjoyed in a day, two with a return and California adventures.

Disneyworld is not hard to enjoy for a week IMO. Have you been?

 

[Craig234]

You actually enjoy Disney world so much you would consider buying a house near it to save on hotel costs?

I didn't even want to go to Disney world as a kid, the rides were all way to boring compared to Cedar Point or any of the other top parks for coasters. I guess it would be good if you like people walking around in costumes but I am pretty sure there are conventions for people that are into that which would be cheaper and involve less travel.

I have no use for people in costumes.

Things I enjoy:

- World Showcase, shops and restaurants, I think there are nine pavilions.
- Resorts - wilderness lodge with its ranch cooking, Grand Floridian with Albert & Victoria's that I have yet to eat at, etc.
- Occassional activities can include renting a motorboat (though once was about enough of that), Cirque Du Soleil, House of Blues, Downtown Disney, MGM park, and more.

Some of the special events and even things like the close-up magician who wanders the England pavilion. I don't care for a lot of the rest, parades, light shows, etc.

 

[kaerflog]

A lot of British people do this.
The buy a house around the Disney area and have someone manage the properties for them.
You an buy a decent house ~1500 sqft in the Davenport area(<10 miles) for $120-$150K and that area is zone for short term rental.

 

[quikah]

why not just buy dvc? it is a good deal if you actually plan on going to disney regularly.

 

[Anonemous]

why not just buy dvc? it is a good deal if you actually plan on going to disney regularly.

He doesn't like timeshare.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Buy dvc resale.

 

[Craig234]

I was curious so I just looked up DVC, and it showed $24,000 puchase and $907 dues this year (goes up later), and for that you get 3 nights at Contemporary Resort.

Other offerings were longer, 4 nights here, 8 there.

That barely seems better than just paying hotel rates.

 

[Vdubchaos]

Things that people to do go to a overpriced, over hyped and overpopulated amusement park.

I have never been there and have 0 desire to do so (mind you I can even get employee discounts etc as they are my client).....still REMOTELY not worth it.

It's actually a big turn off to even think about going there. I prefer peaceful/relaxing places and amusement parks are usually the opposite of that.

 

[alkemyst]

The drawback to timeshares is the maintenance fees. Depending on the location and the size of the timeshare they can run from $1200 to $2500+ per week. It's quite the scam. You can stay on-property cheaper than that.

Usually the maintenance fees are much less than the same level of accommodations.

The main problem is timeshares are for a niche market and the average Joe just doesn't benefit.

 

[dainthomas]

That's a fantastic idea! A house would easily pay for itself in 396 years.

 

[Craig234]

That's a fantastic idea! A house would easily pay for itself in 396 years.

Really?

So it's impossible that you might spend $40,000 on a property, use it for 5 or 10 years, and sell it for $55,000?

Great point.

 

[Craig234]

Things that people to do go to a overpriced, over hyped and overpopulated amusement park.

I have never been there and have 0 desire to do so (mind you I can even get employee discounts etc as they are my client).....still REMOTELY not worth it.

It's actually a big turn off to even think about going there. I prefer peaceful/relaxing places and amusement parks are usually the opposite of that.

Kind of makes your opinion irrelevasnt to the topic. Now why don't you go post how in threads about Ford cars, a good steakhouse, a goog gym how you hate those things?

 

[momeNt]

Rent the house out, not to tenants, but to people looking for vacations. Your rental income can probably pay most of the costs of owning the home, and you just have to hire a management company to handle bookings, maintenance, and cleaning while you are away.

Lots of people do this around Pebble Beach because it's such a tourist destination for golfers. During the pro-am, they'll add a 0 to the rental price, and when they get a US open, they add 00 to the rental price.

 

[Craig234]

Actually, glancing at the DVC stuff, the better deal looks like buying the 'points' from people who have DVC, that you can get about half off a stay.

 

[Craig234]

Rent the house out, not to tenants, but to people looking for vacations. Your rental income can probably pay most of the costs of owning the home, and you just have to hire a management company to handle bookings, maintenance, and cleaning while you are away.

Lots of people do this around Pebble Beach because it's such a tourist destination for golfers. During the pro-am, they'll add a 0 to the rental price, and when they get a US open, they add 00 to the rental price.

Oh, that's what I looked into, that didn't look viable, though it'd be nice if it was.

Wouldn't make much sense as a long-term rental - you couldn't stay there.

 

[momeNt]

Oh, that's what I looked into, that didn't look viable, though it'd be nice if it was.

Wouldn't make much sense as a long-term rental - you couldn't stay there.

Are we talking about the same thing? I'm saying YOU own the house, and rent it out when you aren't there. You could stay there whenever you wanted, your booking company would just have it as unavailable.

 

[quikah]

I was curious so I just looked up DVC, and it showed $24,000 puchase and $907 dues this year (goes up later), and for that you get 3 nights at Contemporary Resort.

Other offerings were longer, 4 nights here, 8 there.

That barely seems better than just paying hotel rates.

Where did you look this up? That sounds pretty bogus. Disney is charging $150/pt now I think, so $24k is ~160pts. A WEEK in a studio at Bay Lake Towers (attached to Contemporary) is 102 - 240 pts depending on time/view.

Actually, glancing at the DVC stuff, the better deal looks like buying the 'points' from people who have DVC, that you can get about half off a stay.

keep researching. if you actually plan to go regularly it is a very good deal. My parents have had it for 10+ years now. They go multiple times a year, usually around the various events. I tag along with the kids when I get a chance.

Resale is a much better deal as Disney current pricing is kind of nuts. I strongly recommend you head over www.disboards.com and read the DVC forums. Current resale seems to be around $60-$90/pt.

 

[xalos]

The DVC is interesting too because you can use it at all of the Disney resorts. You could go to the EuroDisney and only have to pay for airfare if you have enough points. I kind of thought that a Disney resort would be nice homebase for some European exploration.

 

[quikah]

The DVC is interesting too because you can use it at all of the Disney resorts. You could go to the EuroDisney and only have to pay for airfare if you have enough points. I kind of thought that a Disney resort would be nice homebase for some European exploration.

There is no DVC properties in non-USA Disney parks, so you would need to use a point exchange to stay at the Disney Hotels. This is restricted to only people who bought directly from Disney, so you have to pay that premium. Additionally the various exchanges they offer are almost never a good deal. It is better to just pay out of pocket for the hotel then rent out your points to someone else.

 

[Craig234]

Where did you look this up? That sounds pretty bogus. Disney is charging $150/pt now I think, so $24k is ~160pts. A WEEK in a studio at Bay Lake Towers (attached to Contemporary) is 102 - 240 pts depending on time/view.

I got it directly from the DVC sales site:

http://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/about/cost/

keep researching. if you actually plan to go regularly it is a very good deal. My parents have had it for 10+ years now. They go multiple times a year, usually around the various events. I tag along with the kids when I get a chance.

Resale is a much better deal as Disney current pricing is kind of nuts. I strongly recommend you head over www.disboards.com and read the DVC forums. Current resale seems to be around $60-$90/pt.

I'm just not quite clear how it's a 'very good deal', but I can guess it is a good deal for some specific situations.

 

[Craig234]

The DVC is interesting too because you can use it at all of the Disney resorts. You could go to the EuroDisney and only have to pay for airfare if you have enough points. I kind of thought that a Disney resort would be nice homebase for some European exploration.

That's valid, but note EuroDisney is about an hour ride outside Paris as I recall (I went once). So not ideal for 'exploring Europe', which needs local hotel stays in places.

 

[silverpig]

How about you buy a house in every city in the world so you can save on hotel fees?

Oh, and a private jet so you can save on airfare!