Disney Vacation Club What We Wish We'd Known 2021 Edition!

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We love Disney Vacation Club but the last few years, a few things have changed and there were a few things I had NO IDEA were possible so today I'm sharing my updated 2021 edition of Disney Vacation Club What We Wish We'd Known! To see the video I did 3 years ago, head here: • Buying Disney Vacation...
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@Benasboysandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Love DVC so much! I get a real thrill when they scan my band at park entrance and get a pink ring and a “welcome home!” Thanks for doing a great job making it an accessible topic for all!

@ginafriebel2568 Жыл бұрын

I love when you talk about DVC.

@SteveFeatherstone 3 жыл бұрын

I always know its going to be a good video when the formal ears come out! Thanks for sharing Jen, and congrats on three years.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

It's true, Steve. Formal ears are SERIOUS. BWAHAHAHA THANK YOU!

@lisacunningham5500 3 жыл бұрын

Don't wait - educate! Love these DVC tutorials. You have such a way to explain things in a people friendly way!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice compliment, Lisa! Thank you!

@d.a.ballou9740 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary Jen!!! I'm glad you're still here and glad that I found you.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always being so encouraging!

@Joelthegeek 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching some videos about DVC and this was the most helpful because you talked about dues. This is something none of the others really discussed and I found that so helpful for me in making a decision on buying into DVC!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Oh hurray!! I’m so glad thank you!!

@Phantomick 3 жыл бұрын

We love DVC! We bought resale, but at the time all perks were included, and luckily are grandfathered in. We also have a Disney chase card that we use the rewards to pay towards the dues!

@traceyhall7307 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet cheeseball - I love it - especially numbers 4 and 5. Your videos entertain and educate me but mostly just make me a little happier when I finish watching. Thanks so much 🥰

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Tracey!! That made my day!

@MailaniHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

So glad this channel exists. Really great insights thank you.

@tk7227 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! I also really feel that sense of ownership/ family with DVC. We just got back from Disney a week ago. It’s funny, when I was in the parks I found myself picking up little bits of trash and discarding when others had thrown it on the ground. I didn’t want any first time visitor thinking our home wasn’t the greatest on earth! I wanted them to have the best experience ever!

@ListenItsLyss08 3 жыл бұрын

I had been researching DVC for about a year and then found your videos right before quarantine started and watched them all! We ended up buying resale and have our first welcome home in 59 days. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! We own at OKW too 🌴

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, we are neighbors! Welcome home and if you ever see me in the hood you must say hello!

@tannerclark4019 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jen! You are seriously such a genuine and positive person. I love all things Disney, Planning & Organization so your videos have a special place in my heart! PS please bring back the planning videos soon ❤️

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Never fear, Tanner, they will be back before you know it!

@kristensmith80 3 жыл бұрын

Happy KZfaq-iversary! I’m grateful for you and your channel! Always awesome info and so much fun!!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice comment! Thank you 🙏

@Minneapolishoneybee 3 жыл бұрын

I like that 75% annual dues goes towards paying cast members. They create the real magic at WDW. I'm not currently a DVC member (hopefully one day!), but I wouldn't be angry paying higher annual dues if it means a livable wage and retaining talented cast members.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!,😍

@TheCatholicGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Disney is known for treating employees like crap and paying them nothing.

@rond1475 2 жыл бұрын

People that clean the rooms actually make a livable wage with decent benefits.

@davyannajones Жыл бұрын

Me too. Completely changes the way I view the dues.

@natalie4312 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jen! I sure hope that borrowing rule goes away for our 2022 visit, but I know not to take anything for granted. 50% is better than none! Thank you for sharing that 75% of the dues go to the actual people who are working hard to keep the properties up and running smoothly. I didn't know that and, while I haven't seen them increase enough to upset me since we became members, it helps me have a good outlook on future increases.

@rachelspollett3930 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and Happy Third Anniversary, Jen!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Rachel!

@JuniperMB 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos~ Admittedly, I'm not a DVC owner since it really does not make financial sense for me as a value resort person, but it is fun to see what is avaialble.

@justinmartinek2117 3 жыл бұрын

That is so great to hear about the dues and most going to the workers. Completely changes my thought.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it definitely does! Because wee all realize wages have to go up with the economy and we wouldn't have it any other way!

@lisasproul8027 3 жыл бұрын

All of these points are true for me too. I bought enough pints to go every other year but it better be with banked points and not rely on borrowing!

@1DawnMarie1 3 жыл бұрын

I just lit some candles, poured a drink, and ran a bubble bath...now it’s Jen time!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm honored!! Enjoy, Dawn! (my video and the drink and bath;)

@yourbestfriendjoshua 3 жыл бұрын

I love your energy. Always a joy to watch your videos.💙

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, Joshua!

@jerseyforhawks 3 жыл бұрын

Have been away for a while, but watching your vlogs are like a conversation with a friend. Thank you.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment, Andrew! Thank you ❤️

@ShannonLockhart-qn8uu 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary of bringing people like me your joyful spirit through KZfaq!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Shannon! I truly value your presence here!

@fabavb 3 жыл бұрын

And another great video!! Congratulations on the 3 years🎉 We bought OKW IN 2010 and absolutely love it

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Always great to meet a neighbor! ❤️

@TheMagicInTheMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your 3 year channel anniversary! Love your channel! 👍

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jasonb193 3 жыл бұрын

We have been members since 2007 and love it.

@beccaschlomann7592 3 жыл бұрын

I have definitely lived and appreciated all your dvc videos. I remember finding you a couple years ago and going back and watching your dvc series and hoping and wishing we could do it someday. Little did I know that we were able to buy in this past year. Sort of not ideal timing bc we wish we could actually go and not keep pushing off and canceling trips but we know it’s there and we will really appreciate it when we can go. And we know it’s a long term investment into our family relationships so we will just be patient and wait. Anyway, nothing to do with this video but I loved all your points, including the super sweet one at the end. ☺️ It really does feel like a family and when someone is a DVC remember it’s like we really get something big about each other.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Becca I'm so proud of you and YES so cool to put it that way - it's not a financial investment but it IS an investment in your family!!

@melissam5669 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel from you packing videos. I’m staying and subscribing for the DVC videos! We’ve been DVC members for almost 20 years and we’ve loved it. We’ve got wonderful memories with our kids (who are high school and college now). I’ve fallen in love with your channel. I love listening to you talk about DVC and Disney.

@miguelromo4781 2 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet. Loved your positive outlook!

@JenLefforge 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Miguel!

@debmeenach6932 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Hope to meet you one day!!

@kelseyhogan8636 3 жыл бұрын

Not a DVC Member, but still always so appreciative of your easy to follow yet super informative DVC videos. Something to think about for my future!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Kelsey we dreamed about it for YEARS (well I dreamed and Scott listened;).

@michaelsullivan3581 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jen! Awesome content as usual! PS: The perfect description... "The Great Unpleasantness"! I'm using that from now on, if you don't mind! Mew!

@carriecramer3612 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I've been watching to much WandaVision or you are just that cool, but the black and white print matched the black "fancy" ears, the green plant and the green shirt, the pot itself matched the chair.......such a soothing backdrop. Very professional!! I knew I had taken it to far when I started trying to see what color nail polish you had on!!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was going for a vibe but alas, no manicure. 😂❤️

@johnlanier3616 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@princessriley3335 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy dvc guests. I love their stories and I love being in a dvc resort bc everyone is so informed and so the guest interactions are more about you and not so much about teaching the same park info. We get to skip straight to : what do you love?

@journeys_with_jen 3 жыл бұрын

I love the DVC community. Can' wait to once again return to our home resort. There is great comfort as you said in knowing Disney will be there for decades to come. Happy 3 year KZfaq anniversary. It sure does go fast, doesn't it?

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Jen, SO VERY FAST! I also love that you and I share both YT and DVC!

@jessif. 3 жыл бұрын

I love those ears! And I have to say the chair is perfection. I think it’s new since I last tuned in.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Um maybe? I’ve been using it for a minute. It belonged to my great grandmother so it’s a pretty special chair!

@jwmob91 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Riviera art in the background! Nice DVC Easter egg. 😁

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Hurray for noticing!!!😂😘

@jwmob91 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge Marvel fanboy so I always try to look for the Easter eggs! Also buying that on canvas when we go down in March. Need it in the living room. 😎

@majorhollingshead5906 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual. ❤️😘

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kind Sir!

@tinas4946 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy year. I have so many points this year. I banked as many as I could and rented out the rest. I wasn't ready to fly on a plane to Florida from CA. So grateful that someone else can enjoy it.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you didn't lose any!!

@christinah208 3 жыл бұрын

And now I’m shopping for resale DVC again. I love that you’re doing Disney videos without going to the parks. It’s great to get Disney content without feeling FOMO.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, until I'm vaccinated I'll be right here, Christina, and bringing you all as much magic as I can!! Thank you for that!

@cindyellacott102 3 жыл бұрын

Yay on three wonderful years!!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Somebody is catching up on videos!! Hope that means you're getting some time off, Cindy!

@cindyellacott102 3 жыл бұрын

I took Friday off on a whim and it was very lovely. 💕

@christinemarlo5672 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and great information. We stayed at non-Disney half million dollar homes. You get there, they are not ready. The neighbors were drag racing at midnight. Such disrespect. Viewed WDC years ago. We love Disney anyway.

@dovesmum8521 3 жыл бұрын

My mom bought dvc before the first one was built in 1992. OKW. Back then , you got 5 years of free park tickets for your whole party. Unbelievable.... those were the days. :)

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I know I've heard from people who were able to take advantage of that and just CRAZY!! We were newlyweds then and we could barely make rent so it was completely out of the question but WOW what a deal!

@kristieabrantes1658 3 жыл бұрын

I have two small contracts waiting now on Disney but had no idea about the fifty percent borrowing. Thanks for the info!

@chevonnewallace8370 3 жыл бұрын

Yay I love DVC content!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad, Chevonne! I love talking about it!

@mcsylva4020 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jen, your videos and several others helped guide me when I purchased OKW direct in July 2020, buying resale was a deal breaker with that 2042 expiration date.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I helped and so glad we are neighbors! ❤️

@sp-d6465 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jen, we are a UK-based family who went to WDW every other year for the last 10years, we don’t feel right going back until at least 2024/2025 due to the great unpleasantness but also construction at WDW, when we do return we want to be looking at purchasing a DVC membership & this video (along with all your others) is so useful thank you!! As we are from the UK I feel safer purchasing direct from Disney than on 2nd hand market & this video has really cemented that thought..... it’ll all have changed in 4/5 years no doubt 🤣🤣🤣 much love to you & your family xxxxx

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Although I know they can do international transactions, I agree with you that going direct would be much more convenient! Good luck on your journey!

@heatherbunch 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that 75% of the annual dues go to cast members! I love that!! Makes the thought of paying those dues easier knowing we're helping employees these amazing cast members who bring the magic. DVC is a bucket list item for us. Thank you for all your great tips and information to help us with this goal!! I appreciate that you dig further into the details so we can be better educated.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I am so thrilled to be able to do it, Heather! And yes, the cast member are so vital to making Disney what it is! Happy to pay my dues knowing how that money is spent!

@MrShaymen 3 жыл бұрын

We originally bought in 1998 at BWV and then got addonitis ! As a U.K. buyer we had lots to learn and still pick up new info today. DVC. is a constantly evolving product so well done for the videos

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ian! And yes, I understand this addonitis thing is REAL. 😂😂😂

@markkoeppel7932 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen... I have not watch much in a while... Crazy work stuff because of THE GREAT UNPLEASANTNESS... As always, Thanks for sharing... 184 days until our next Disney trip AND we are driving down this year from Western NY...

@kimhahn6220 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m first! I love your channel and have learned so much!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Kim, and that makes me so happy!

@CateR901 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your 3 year anniversary!!! Thanks to your videos my hubby and I decided to buy our first contract.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's wonderful! Welcome Home!

@CateR901 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge ♥️ and actually that’s why we found your channel

@atropos0754 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Jen😀👍

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Freddie!

@TheDisneyPrice 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jen! We are hoping to buy points at GF soon, but we are saving up first!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yup took us quite a few years but we did just that!

@teamcuddles6074 3 жыл бұрын

The borrowing rules changing really threw us for a loop too - we bought our contract absolutely based on borrowing 100% points. Until there are vaccines for little ones, it's a moot point, but long term this is a big shock for us. I really hope that they switch it back for next year. Thanks for another wonderfully informative video!

@robbodwell8767 3 жыл бұрын

Wife and I are DVC members with points at Bay Lake and Riviera

@debbiewheelan607 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Member since 1994, OKW & Kidani Village.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

My two favorites!! If we ever add another resort, it will be Kidani! Love it there so much.

@lemonandreaa 3 жыл бұрын

Happy 3rd anniversary!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrea!

@joseantoniorios650 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing that kind of information...=) we bought in 2019 but because the pandemia, we havent been able to go =(

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

But you will and I think if you're like me, you'll appreciate it all the more!

@charliehuffman326 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 3 years - woo hoo!! Really good to know about the 75% of dues going to paying cast members. They really are the difference-makers. Anyone can build a resort but it takes that extra special touch from CMs to make it a Disney experience.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Amen Charlie!

@hansen9796 3 жыл бұрын

Jen, did you say a giveaway is coming? Super excited for one if there is!! Great video too!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes stay tuned!

@tiffanyhatcher310 3 жыл бұрын

The DVC Fan KZfaq channel has posted some throwback videos of some of the original DVC videos. I found it fascinating in there that borrowing started at 50%. That put the current situation in perspective. I also wonder if they expanding borrowing to sell smaller contracts.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I recently found that out as well! So interesting!

@danieldelgado8153 Жыл бұрын

We have 460 points at the Aulani in Oahu. Every year our dues go up. Started at $3000 per year. Now $4100. I want to dump it but my wife wants to keep it. Just know your fees will always go up. My best. Dan. Albuquerque.

@epcatcenter 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve definitely considered purchasing okw direct for the reasons you’ve mentioned! Prob should stay there once before I do that 😎

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thee good (and also terrifying) about buying direct is you could call them tomorrow and you'd be an owner by Tuesday. So yeah . . .😳

@epcatcenter 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge yyyyyeah

@ZoellesWorld 3 жыл бұрын

The thing about any Vacation Club or timeshare generally is the rules and perks can change and become a shock. The only thing they cannot do is change your points and home resort. The one thing about Disney I didn't realize is they could increase the points needed for a unit every year thus diluting the value of your contract. Other timeshares do it as well but they have to keep some inventory at the same number of points that you originally purchased so you don't lose the complete value of your contract.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Disney has this as well as the total amount of points for the year cannot change. So if they make one time of year more points, they have to make another time of year less. Which doesn't help if you have to go a certain time of year, but we just keep shifting to go during the cheapest time because we are . . cheap. LOL

@Ken_Leivonen 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen, it has been a while for me visiting you channel, glad to be back and that you did this update video. I have a question, which you may not have thought of, say you have a contract that you bought direct from Disney at Vero Beach and as in you case and you found that you weren’t using it or interested in that property anymore, could you go to Disney and work a deal to sell them your current contract and buy a new contract in another resort. This way it is all in one deal and of course it would have to make sense that you are coming out ahead over selling on the resale market and buying a new contract through Disney.

@daisyf1305 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I love your channel, I was hoping you could do a video maybe like research praise of THE Pizza delivery magick and how It would totally suck if they got rid of it. There's a Disney Rumor that their would no longer have Disney Pizza delivery in resorts. It is funny but I find that so magikal like ordering a pizza from Disney the box with the Disney characters I know it sounds a little much but This would make many so sad. As we look forward to having Disney deliver Pizza to our rooms.

@treysmallwood7891 3 жыл бұрын

We just submitted our first attempt at a contract for ROFR 100 points for $145/pt at Polynesian trying not to get too excited until I hear if we pass or not thanks for all your videos they were a big help

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting on ROFR is so hard! Good luck!

@jennyvanburen3762 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been members since 2000! Best decision we ever made! ( well, besides those children we have) 😂😂

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Let's see do I think the kids were a better decision?? Wait, yes, I do. Barely.😂😂❤️

@jennyvanburen3762 3 жыл бұрын

We think alike! 😂😂

@carlyl7020 3 жыл бұрын

Your original video coincided with my research into DVC! We ended up becoming owners with 300 SSR resale pts the following fall (2018, I think? )

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I was able to help, Carly!

@smjrn 3 жыл бұрын

Good commentary. I disagree about buying direct vs resale. I’ve done the math multiple times and haven’t found that financially buying direct makes much sense. If you want a particular resort that is scarce on resale then I can understand. Otherwise, I like to save my money for my vacations. The only perk that is worth anything is the discount on AP’s and as you pointed out that can be taken away. I heartily agree with you about dues. As owners, we are also de facto employers. Paying the staff well should be the responsibility of all owners. The same mindset should be taken when dealing with staff. It infuriates me when I see people treating staff poorly. Any issues one has with staff should be addressed through the proper channels and not directly.

@shawnokeefe1580 3 жыл бұрын

We lost the free Valet...I loved the free Valet

@jamesbozeman1683 3 жыл бұрын

My family will be staying at OKW in June 2021 (non member ) as the current special offers have put it within reach. We visited OKW last week to dine at Olivia's and we really liked the property. We are considering a resale contract or renting points in order to go to Disney every other year. Which would you recommend?

@Long4Dream 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. You could be a sales person for DVC, but I think a lot of members could. So, do you know anyone that has used points for a campsite at Fort Wilderness (not the cabins)?

@pegbutwin7189 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I think I have DVC figured out, I don’t…. Lol. Hubs and I have been discussing purchasing a contract and paying upfront, rather than financing. But where to choose for our home resort? How many points? Questions! 🤯

@jodiharrington6765 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Did you get that Rivieria Resort print in the background at WDW? :)

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

It was a gift on the DVC Member cruise 😍

@Samminish 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Jen, first-time viewer .. .. Went to closing night of TOUCH OF DISNEY last night @ DCA and I shouldn't be surprised, but you saw some folks actually batting their eyes as they walked through a fully-lit park with 'Life could be a dream' bopping in the background .. .. It does mean a lot to people ~ It's still amazing .. .. Looking forward to your videos .. ..

@Lucretiaseesall 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I will ever do this kind of serious DW investment [ which it seems like it is] I need to just firstly experience all of DW for the first time. [ yep still the DW newbie!, Nov 2020 cancelled, (3 guesses, first 2 don't count) possible reschedule for Jan/Feb 2023 ] While I'm here and its sort of in the area of DW? What is the car service you use and tout about. DW is suspending Magical Express, I need to look into alternate transport from MCO to AK resort that will be able to handle luggage as well. Also, have you ever been to DW when Festival of Arts is taking place? If so, feedback? reviews?

@Shayitisntso 3 жыл бұрын

The first years of DVC those OKW owners were given FREE annual passes! I bet they were not happy when that went away.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Can you even imagine? Was probably good there was no internet back then . . . 😳😂❤️

@WizardofVA 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know the web address for the Disney DVC? The one I’ve found is for getting information. Can you post the link that shows the perks offered by Disney bought DVC? Thanks

@coleenknoblauch2 3 жыл бұрын

I love your content. I’ve been watching for a few years. I can finally say as of last Friday I now own DVC🥰

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Coleen that's wonderful!! Welcome Home!

@kerlygerl 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!

@amyknee7511 3 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering how old your boys were when you bought DVC. My kids are currently 10, 8, 5, and 2 and while we are pretty comfortable in a family suite at Art of Animation, we think that as the kids get bigger we'll start to want those villas. But we're just not sure when that will be

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

We started staying in the villas (paying cash, weren't members yet) in 2007 when they were 8 and 11. The in room washer and dryer sort of changed my (vacation) life.😂

@amyknee7511 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge Oh I can imagine! In addition to a wife and mother, I now consider myself a professional laundress!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

@@amyknee7511 My husband jokes that we basically paid $20K for a washer and dryer. It's funny because it's basically true . . .

@aileenmarotta5297 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure you explored regarding the annual passes?

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand the question? I can renew my existing pass but there’s no reason to since I am not traveling until June at the earliest.

@kerryhutton4097 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, just one thing it is Disney that is looking to pay employees $15 not the state of Florida.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it is FL state law! Bill passed last year. Now one would hope Disney would have done it anyway and I know it was initially part of a union negotiation, but it is now FL state law.

@RochelAnsley 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen I’m here on your other channel too. I wish you could be my personal mentor on KZfaq. I love to connected with like minded people.

@grahamhart6575 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen , I thought you can only bank 50% of your points but borrow 100% at the moment. Thanks Graham

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

The only reason I know for sure is we tried - you can bank 100% but can only borrow up to 50%. It’s confusing for sure!

@shawnokeefe1580 3 жыл бұрын

Nope only borrow half

@Natalie_11188 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Natalie!

@MCL-cx9ne 3 жыл бұрын

Love your DVC videos! Do more PLEASE!!! Did you know that when DVC first started in 1992 you could only borrow 50 percent of your points from the next year? Don't know when borrowing 100 percent came to be. Sure hope they bring it back soon!! 😀

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Well this was video number 46. Have you gone back and watched all 46?😂❤️Thank you for the kind words and YES I found that out when I did my reaction video to the old DVC promotion video!

@MCL-cx9ne 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge No, I thought I had seen them all but, I have missed a few. I am going to go back and watch the ones I have missed! :-)

@KatesKookyKitchen 3 жыл бұрын

Information on your first 4 points has been readily available for MANY years. If you were unaware of these points, you should reevaluate where you are sourcing your DVC info.

@juniorcasemiro 2 жыл бұрын

Let me see if I got this right… I calculated at the DVC website a 10-day yearly vacation at the Riviera (the only available at the website) and they recommended me to buy 325+ points at 61k total cost. I used an external calculator for a 10-day stay at the Wilderness Lodge Villa, the cheapest option, which would require me roughly 174 points per vacation. In two years I would’ve ran out of points… is that correct? 😱 325 points wouldn’t be enough for 20 days! Am I dumb and I’m doing the math incorrectly? 🤡

@JenLefforge 2 жыл бұрын

The points reload every year. So you’d have enough points for 10 days every year.

@juniorcasemiro 2 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge Oooohhhhhh now I get it! I didn’t know the points renewed every year! Then around 180 points for me would be enough. I’ll start daydreaming of becoming a DVC member now 🌝

@dianebanks5814 3 жыл бұрын

DVC Sister...

@CraigSilva1 3 жыл бұрын

Just be careful DVC isn't all its cracked up to be. Just had my vacation I planned a year (and reserved) out nixxed by them after they called and told me no room availability 15 days prior to arrival.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Craig I was just reading about this on another site! What in the world is going on?? Did they offer you an alternative? That's crazy!

@CraigSilva1 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge They said I could go to saratoga springs(which I found totally unacceptable) and that was the best they could do. When I asked to speak to someone about this they said there was no one for me to speak to above them. The attitude was pretty much take it or leave it. Daughters graduation trip just went down in flames. I haven't had the heart to even tell her what happened.

@cyrebustamante9133 3 жыл бұрын

How can I subscribe to your patreon?

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

www.patreon.com/jenlefforge

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you!

@cyrebustamante9133 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge thank you! ❤️ joined love your content 😊

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

@@cyrebustamante9133 Oh my goodness, thank you so much!!!!!! Welcome!

@gaseifert0385 3 жыл бұрын

Within one month the price per point went from $165 to $201. They’re definitely getting the business.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

$165 is for OKW I don’t believe it’s jumped up (although anything is possible!)

@Jennifer-ic6oz 3 жыл бұрын

DVC seems complicated . Buyer beware.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Truer words have rarely been spoken!

@Leamoyer 2 жыл бұрын

Keep update these.. disney info gets outdated quick! You will have repeat customers returning to hear the updates. :)

@blaster-zy7xx 3 жыл бұрын

I think DVC is for people who have too much money in their hands.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I encourage you to do more research if that's what you believe! Most owners are not uber wealthy and in fact most people with loads of extra money would never consider a timeshare. Be well!

@natalie4312 3 жыл бұрын

I understand why you would think that. We wouldn't be able to afford to stay at Disney without owning DVC points. We save SO much money! We mostly pay our dues with credit card points. It's pretty amazing! I wouldn't recommend it for someone who doesn't plan to go often, but since we're hooked it works for us to go every 1-2 years, depending on how long we want to stay. Parks tickets? That's another story! Those really add up! Don't see that changing though.

@blaster-zy7xx 3 жыл бұрын

@@natalie4312 We are on the other side of the spectrum. We are semi local (2 hours away). We have annual passes for weekdays only. We stay on property when we have family down for vacation trips, but stay off property when we go ourselves because it saves alot of money and we have stayed on property several times. Also, we can eat just outside the parks before going in. For us, it is better to go on the cheap more often and stay just one or two nights off property. I looked into the DVC thing and I was a bit blown away by how much it costs. It is just my wife and I so we usually stay just off property for under $100 per night. We have been staying at the brand new Universal Dockside hotel that just opened for $79.00 per night, so you can understand why I saw the prices for DVC and was a bit taken aback.

@natalie4312 3 жыл бұрын

@@blaster-zy7xx Thank you for sharing your experience! It's totally a different ballgame when you live close to Disney. We do not, so we don't have a car when we're there. It's pretty cool that you get to have the freedom to stay and eat where you please and that you can visit Disney at less crowded times! You're right about cash rates for on-property. They are crazy high! This is what lead us to DVC and we are SO glad we did it! We haven't been in two years due to the mess going on. Hope you and your wife are still finding times when you can visit and enjoy.

@bodyloverz30 3 жыл бұрын

Purchasing "direct from Disney," never makes financial sense!

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree, George, but thank you for watching!

@bodyloverz30 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge Well, the DIS Boards seem to disagree with you. The common coconscious; is buying from the developer, is always a waist of money, over the savings of buying resale.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

@@bodyloverz30 I would venture to say they probably disagree with me on ALOT. I think people get to do what they want with their own money and what is a waste to one person might may perfect sense to somebody else. We each get to choose!

@faigie2002 3 жыл бұрын

The point is, with all the money u spend, you still don’t own anything.

@JenLefforge 3 жыл бұрын

Which would be the exact same situation if you had spent the money on hotel stays.

@faigie2002 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenLefforge however, with any other time share, you own it forever. If you had the money for the hotel stays in the bank, ud earn interest on the money or investment at the very least.