When adding a new contract, DVC members will have the option to purchase the same home resort or purchase a new one. Unlike complexities around owning multiple Use Years, owning two or more home resorts will be more straightforward. Membership will be easier, but owning at two different resorts will also mean that both resorts' 11-month booking privileges will differ. This chapter discusses why people purchase a second contract at a home resort different from the original contract.

Is DVC a viable option for people who only stay at value resorts? The value resorts are the All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music, and Sports), Art of Animation, Pop Century, and Fort Wilderness Cabins. They are designed for the most frugal Disney World Vacationers. Guests who stay here can count on a clean room and a place to sleep and shower, but their time is generally spent at the parks.

The primary comparison members make when deciding whether to buy a DVC membership contract or not is how this compares to current Disney World accommodations. If your vacation typically includes one of the Deluxe Resorts, then there is good news, you'll probably save money by becoming a DVC member. You'll find your payback will only require a few visits. If you typically stay at a moderate resort and go every year or two, you will probably save money, but it may be a few years before you break even. In the meantime, you traded in moderate rooms for a villa with some of the best accommodations on site. For value accommodations, DVC may not be the perfect fit for you. You may not be able to justify strictly on an economic analysis.

One of the issues that members have from time to time is calculating key membership dates. If you miss it, you may not get that coveted room or dining reservation. There are excellent features on the DVC Field Guide website that helps members determine upcoming key membership dates. These include booking openings (11/7-month), dining reservations (60 days), and the next banking deadline based on Use Year

Is DVC a viable option for people who only stay at deluxe resorts? Guests who regularly stay at Deluxe resorts will usually find that DVC makes the most sense for them. In essence, you are already getting the amenities of staying in the best Disney resorts, so the decision to move to DVC may be strictly a financial one.

Contracts purchased from Disney will usually be higher than ownership purchased from a current member. Over time, Disney has tried to lessen the advantages of lower-priced resale contracts in the marketplace by restricting the use and benefits. Disney has increased restrictions on three separate occasions in the last ten years, potentially making Resale less appealing. When the reason that you are buying a DVC contract is to be able to take a lifetime of excellent vacations at luxurious accommodations, you need to understand all of the ins and outs of your purchase, especially when the initial cost is so high.

Is DVC a viable option for people who only stay at moderate resorts? The moderate resorts are Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Port Orleans Riverside. The accommodations at these resorts are more extensive and nicer than the value resorts. You may be surprised by the results.

The DVC resale transaction process is lengthy and can take up to three months from when you identify the property you want until the deed is in your hands. The flow is reasonably common for most resale contracts, and your resale agent most likely has done dozens of these transactions. Stuck in the middle of the timeline is the ability for Disney to come in and gobble up your contract through ROFR (right of first refusal). If this happens, then you start the process all over again.

DVC Sales Presentations Are Not Typical Timeshare Presentations. A DVC sales presentation is not like the high-pressure timeshare presentation you've gone through before. DVC timeshare presentations are usually low-pressure and informative. Setting up an appointment to review the DVC material can be done in a variety of ways. One of the most common is to schedule a tour with someone at a DVC Kiosk. These are located at every Disney theme park, resort, and Disney Springs. These cast members are set up to discuss DVC basics with you, provide you with DVC literature and answer any questions. Their primary mission is to get you to schedule a tour at a preview center. If you decide to go on a tour, they'll set up the time for you.