I stayed at Aulani for 7 nights in September and had to pay the transient tax and they never cleaned my room. They said they clean on the 8th day. The resort is absolutely beautiful and I don't regret going, but I'm learning about DVC the hard way.
@@trentporter4234 we would have called the front desk and asked for a cleaning. You should have gotten fresh towels and light cleaning on day 4. There are a few things you learn the hard way. We don’t ever regret buying DVC. We get asked for both sides of the DVC ownership, so we made it into a video. Thanks for watching.
If you have a 100 point contract at Poly and you did a 1 week stay in Sept. it's 104 points. Your total cost with maintenance is around $900, vs if you try to get it cash it's closer to $4K through Disney Resorts.
@@TheCostofAutism the savings over time is really nice. We bought in for that exact reason. We wanted to do a video to show the other side of DVC for those considering buying. The savings is awesome.
You not paying Grand Californian transient taxes has nothing to do with you being grandfathered in, the transient taxes instead of being a separate charge like at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, are built into your dues at Grand Californian. Unlike VDH where you're only charged the transient tax upon checkin, Grand Cal owners pay this tax regardless of if they use the points at Grand Cal or not. Now the transient taxes at Grand Californian are far less compared to Disneyland Hotels which is a result of Josh D'amaro telling the city to tax Disney fairly so they look better to the city and can build new projects (Disneyland Forward). But make no mistake, your transient taxes are in your dues even though they're a lot less than the 2.73 that VDH pays.
We probably should have been more clear here. Sorry for that. Your right the transient tax is included in the dues for the owners at the Villas at The Grand Californian at about $.51 per point for a total of $8.04 per point dues in 2023. We as owners at other DVC properties do not have to pay this transient tax to the City of Anaheim. However, at The Villas at The Disneyland Hotel every owner regardless of DVC resort has to pay this tax. So if you own VDH your dues proposed for 2024 is $9.53 per point plus the transient tax if you stay at your home resort. As far a what was promised to the city of Anaheim we are unsure of. We know in the past Disney has had it battles with the city over various issues including taxes. Thanks for Watching and Commenting.
So from what i saw your AP discount is the same price as a florida resident AP discount. Can you confirm that? Im a fl resident and am deciding between benefits of direct buy for blue card or resale for cost savings
Yikes, do people really vacation every 3rd year? Probably the most efficient way to do an extended vacation is to have enough points for a week and a half, starting on the first weekday night, and including only one weekend. Those California taxes are crazy. We own three resale contracts with Hilton and Wyndham, so I get the draw to expand!
There are owners who only vacation every three years to Disney to afford DVC. Especially those with bigger families that may need 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom villas. Multigenerational families who all go will do this. The need to get more points is a real thing. It is nice to be able to go to Disney and stay in nice rooms at fun resorts. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@626ohanaca That makes sense with the need for larger space. We plan a Hawaiian vacation every 2 years, so doing it every 3 isn't that much different. I'm guessing the cost per point is the same as someone with larger contracts doing the same vacation annually. Are their club dues beyond the points maintenance? If so, hopefully there are enough benefits on the off years. I could never do multigenerational vacations, because nobody gets along or travels on my side of the family, and my wife's family only travels extreme last minute, it would be like herding cats!
One of the best decision I ever made. We love it. I sold 100 of my points recently for Grand FL and make 3000 more dollars than when I made the year prior. I have lost zero money.. Great decision
A person has to be crazy to purchase DVC. Just get a hotel when you feel like going. Don't be locked into going to Disney for your vacation. We did have time share at Wyndam Bonnet Creek ( at Disney) which is more reasonable and flexible, very quick, easy, one call. Going to Disney and all that money gouging has taken the whole place off my radar.
There is flexibility in DVC. It has to make financial sense for you. The cost is a big deal. DVC members can go to Aulani ( Hawaii), Vero Beach (South Florida), Hilton Head, SC, or use the exchange program with Interval International. Thank you for watching and commenting !
This is all BS! After paying tons of money, there is also the very real possibility that you get the added frustration that you not get the room you want or the exact dates you want. And that is AFTER paying the contract, the dues taxes. Seems like NOT a good investment. Now watch what happens when the parks close due to a pandemic. You all get screwed.
Actually it's the other way around. As an example, I have a Vero Beach Resort contract and did my 50 year birthday party at the 3BR cottage that sits right on the beach in front of the Vero Beach Resort. Since there are only 6 of these cottages, it's practically impossible to book them if you DON'T own at Vero Beach. The funny thing is that I tried switching it over to the 3 Bedroom Villa at Old Key West at the 7 month booking window, but the way it works is that you can book at your HOME resort (the one you own) at 11 months out. You can book at a sister DVC at 7 months and then retail customers can book at 6 months out. At any rate, I wasn't able to do it, because at the time I didn't own at the Old Key West Resort. Pretty much with rare exceptions, you should be able to book whatever you want at the 11 month booking window. One of those exceptions is things like the Value Rooms at Animal Kingdom... Since there's only like 4 or 5 of them. 2BR Standard View is going to be the easiest to book at most resorts (Except Poly) then 1BR (Except Boardwalk ... because they're so cheap), then Studios then 3BR Villas. Keep in mind this ONLY applies to Disney DVC. If you get Marriott or some other brand they many times have you competing with not only Retail customers to get the room you want, but to top it off you have to compete with EVERY other Vacation Club Owner. They don't have the same tiered system where at 11 months out you're ONLY competing with other owners of the same resort you're trying to book in.
I stayed at Aulani for 7 nights in September and had to pay the transient tax and they never cleaned my room. They said they clean on the 8th day.
The resort is absolutely beautiful and I don't regret going, but I'm learning about DVC the hard way.
@@trentporter4234 we would have called the front desk and asked for a cleaning. You should have gotten fresh towels and light cleaning on day 4.
There are a few things you learn the hard way. We don’t ever regret buying DVC. We get asked for both sides of the DVC ownership, so we made it into a video. Thanks for watching.
hey if u dont mind me asking what room size and how many points was it? thank you
@@ShoMac which dvc room ?
This is very helpful information. Thank you!
@@janetbooth7917we are so happy our video helped you. Thank you for watching and commenting!
If you have a 100 point contract at Poly and you did a 1 week stay in Sept. it's 104 points. Your total cost with maintenance is around $900, vs if you try to get it cash it's closer to $4K through Disney Resorts.
@@TheCostofAutism the savings over time is really nice. We bought in for that exact reason. We wanted to do a video to show the other side of DVC for those considering buying. The savings is awesome.
Fantastic Video Sis and Bro ❤
Thank you bro 😎 💗
@@626ohanaca Your Welcome
You not paying Grand Californian transient taxes has nothing to do with you being grandfathered in, the transient taxes instead of being a separate charge like at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, are built into your dues at Grand Californian. Unlike VDH where you're only charged the transient tax upon checkin, Grand Cal owners pay this tax regardless of if they use the points at Grand Cal or not. Now the transient taxes at Grand Californian are far less compared to Disneyland Hotels which is a result of Josh D'amaro telling the city to tax Disney fairly so they look better to the city and can build new projects (Disneyland Forward). But make no mistake, your transient taxes are in your dues even though they're a lot less than the 2.73 that VDH pays.
We probably should have been more clear here. Sorry for that. Your right the transient tax is included in the dues for the owners at the Villas at The Grand Californian at about $.51 per point for a total of $8.04 per point dues in 2023. We as owners at other DVC properties do not have to pay this transient tax to the City of Anaheim. However, at The Villas at The Disneyland Hotel every owner regardless of DVC resort has to pay this tax. So if you own VDH your dues proposed for 2024 is $9.53 per point plus the transient tax if you stay at your home resort. As far a what was promised to the city of Anaheim we are unsure of. We know in the past Disney has had it battles with the city over various issues including taxes. Thanks for Watching and Commenting.
So from what i saw your AP discount is the same price as a florida resident AP discount. Can you confirm that? Im a fl resident and am deciding between benefits of direct buy for blue card or resale for cost savings
Yikes, do people really vacation every 3rd year? Probably the most efficient way to do an extended vacation is to have enough points for a week and a half, starting on the first weekday night, and including only one weekend. Those California taxes are crazy. We own three resale contracts with Hilton and Wyndham, so I get the draw to expand!
There are owners who only vacation every three years to Disney to afford DVC. Especially those with bigger families that may need 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom villas. Multigenerational families who all go will do this. The need to get more points is a real thing. It is nice to be able to go to Disney and stay in nice rooms at fun resorts. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@626ohanaca That makes sense with the need for larger space. We plan a Hawaiian vacation every 2 years, so doing it every 3 isn't that much different. I'm guessing the cost per point is the same as someone with larger contracts doing the same vacation annually. Are their club dues beyond the points maintenance? If so, hopefully there are enough benefits on the off years. I could never do multigenerational vacations, because nobody gets along or travels on my side of the family, and my wife's family only travels extreme last minute, it would be like herding cats!
One of the best decision I ever made. We love it. I sold 100 of my points recently for Grand FL and make 3000 more dollars than when I made the year prior. I have lost zero money.. Great decision
@@TravelwithLesa that is awesome. The good thing about DVC is it holds it’s value.
A person has to be crazy to purchase DVC. Just get a hotel when you feel like going. Don't be locked into going to Disney for your vacation. We did have time share at Wyndam Bonnet Creek ( at Disney) which is more reasonable and flexible, very quick, easy, one call. Going to Disney and all that money gouging has taken the whole place off my radar.
There is flexibility in DVC. It has to make financial sense for you. The cost is a big deal.
DVC members can go to Aulani ( Hawaii), Vero Beach (South Florida), Hilton Head, SC, or use the exchange program with Interval International.
Thank you for watching and commenting !
The transient tax is offensive!
This is all BS! After paying tons of money, there is also the very real possibility that you get the added frustration that you not get the room you want or the exact dates you want. And that is AFTER paying the contract, the dues taxes. Seems like NOT a good investment. Now watch what happens when the parks close due to a pandemic. You all get screwed.
Actually it's the other way around. As an example, I have a Vero Beach Resort contract and did my 50 year birthday party at the 3BR cottage that sits right on the beach in front of the Vero Beach Resort. Since there are only 6 of these cottages, it's practically impossible to book them if you DON'T own at Vero Beach. The funny thing is that I tried switching it over to the 3 Bedroom Villa at Old Key West at the 7 month booking window, but the way it works is that you can book at your HOME resort (the one you own) at 11 months out. You can book at a sister DVC at 7 months and then retail customers can book at 6 months out. At any rate, I wasn't able to do it, because at the time I didn't own at the Old Key West Resort. Pretty much with rare exceptions, you should be able to book whatever you want at the 11 month booking window. One of those exceptions is things like the Value Rooms at Animal Kingdom... Since there's only like 4 or 5 of them. 2BR Standard View is going to be the easiest to book at most resorts (Except Poly) then 1BR (Except Boardwalk ... because they're so cheap), then Studios then 3BR Villas. Keep in mind this ONLY applies to Disney DVC. If you get Marriott or some other brand they many times have you competing with not only Retail customers to get the room you want, but to top it off you have to compete with EVERY other Vacation Club Owner. They don't have the same tiered system where at 11 months out you're ONLY competing with other owners of the same resort you're trying to book in.
I dont have dvc but dvc is in the top 5 time share program in the world. Thats a huge deal 🎉