As promised, here are a few of my thoughts on the DVC properties we have stayed in. I wont go into the nuts and bolts of how it works, only to say that it seems to be one of the most sought after timeshare programs in the world - probably because its one of the most flexible. We have had trips that lasted around 4 days to around 14 during most months in the year.
The Villas at Wilderness Lodge - Our first and favourite resort. Bought into DVC because we used to stay at WL and seen the Villas being built. This is probably one of the smallest DVC resorts but is, in our view, the best. Close to Magic Kingdom (around 6 mins by boat), and beautifully themed. We have stayed there 6 or 7 times and hope to be back before the end of the year.
Old Key West - The first of DVC's properties and used to be the biggest, but now surpassed by Saratoga. Being the first, the rooms are huge, with the studios being around 40% bigger than everywhere else and the one bedroom and above being around 35% bigger. Stayed here twice, but not overly convinced. Although its the oldest, its just undergone an update inside which keeps it looking great, but it just seems to be a little to spread out for us and unless you are into golf, its not really within a walkable distance from much.
The Villas at Beach Club - Only been here once, but a great location, right next to Epcot. Everything was very new when we went and actually convinced me to part with cash for some more points. The pool is a big draw for some.
Saratoga Springs - Been twice here (including this one) and is definately growing on us. It's going to be huge when finished (actually huge just now but only on phase 2 of 4) This seems to be a resort that you either love or hate - seems to provoke the most reactions amongst DVC'ers but wonder if this is more of a size thing - reading between the lines I think it is more that fact that it seems to be bringing more and more people into DVC and that, for "some" people is spoiling the whole system. Saratoga is literally across the lake from Downtown Disney and is probably no more that a 10 min lesurely stroll away. Its also great for the shopaholics in that it's probably around a 5 min drive from Premium Outlets.
And of course, because its the newest, there is barely a thread out of place. (its very easy to walk to Pleasure Island and not have to worry about how you will get home )
Boardwalk Villas - will be there in 4 days time for the first time, but again location is the big winner being a short stroll from both Epcot and MGM.
Hope this helps, will be interested to hear other views (spidey etc).
Thanks
David
The Villas at Wilderness Lodge - Our first and favourite resort. Bought into DVC because we used to stay at WL and seen the Villas being built. This is probably one of the smallest DVC resorts but is, in our view, the best. Close to Magic Kingdom (around 6 mins by boat), and beautifully themed. We have stayed there 6 or 7 times and hope to be back before the end of the year.
Old Key West - The first of DVC's properties and used to be the biggest, but now surpassed by Saratoga. Being the first, the rooms are huge, with the studios being around 40% bigger than everywhere else and the one bedroom and above being around 35% bigger. Stayed here twice, but not overly convinced. Although its the oldest, its just undergone an update inside which keeps it looking great, but it just seems to be a little to spread out for us and unless you are into golf, its not really within a walkable distance from much.
The Villas at Beach Club - Only been here once, but a great location, right next to Epcot. Everything was very new when we went and actually convinced me to part with cash for some more points. The pool is a big draw for some.
Saratoga Springs - Been twice here (including this one) and is definately growing on us. It's going to be huge when finished (actually huge just now but only on phase 2 of 4) This seems to be a resort that you either love or hate - seems to provoke the most reactions amongst DVC'ers but wonder if this is more of a size thing - reading between the lines I think it is more that fact that it seems to be bringing more and more people into DVC and that, for "some" people is spoiling the whole system. Saratoga is literally across the lake from Downtown Disney and is probably no more that a 10 min lesurely stroll away. Its also great for the shopaholics in that it's probably around a 5 min drive from Premium Outlets.
And of course, because its the newest, there is barely a thread out of place. (its very easy to walk to Pleasure Island and not have to worry about how you will get home )
Boardwalk Villas - will be there in 4 days time for the first time, but again location is the big winner being a short stroll from both Epcot and MGM.
Hope this helps, will be interested to hear other views (spidey etc).
Thanks
David