Fairly often, I’m asked by folks what I think between choosing to stay or own a home resort contract at Saratoga Springs and Old Key West. It makes sense, they share a lot of similarities. However, I of course can’t decide for you. Depending on your travel party needs and vacation plans one may end up being much more favorable than the other. In this video, we do a head-to-head match up of these Disney Vacation Club resorts to help you decide which may be the best for you.
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0:00 Introduction
DVC home resort meaning: https://youtu.be/hBnjZkuwsZo
Old Key West fast facts overview: https://youtu.be/BaPzj4ecTcU
Saratoga Springs fast facts overview: https://youtu.be/QDRap2_VjSg
Check out this playlist of all my DVC fast facts videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaPzj4ecTcU&list=PLsUyjFw70KMG27SdcqhKQGqXa1qKRZ-DM
1:13 Resort style, opening year, expiration year, location, theme park transportation, parking
DVC expiration facts & future pontification: https://youtu.be/N7Kq_0rpG9o
DVC parking fees (or lack thereof) overview: https://youtu.be/hHpTh1DFl_s
3:53 Cost of home resort ownership: initial purchase price, annual dues, points needed to stay
*Please note purchase price, both directly through Disney and on the resale market, changes frequently! Consult relevant websites for the most up to date pricing.
How I browse resale sites: https://youtu.be/EJiAnUXEKE0
2022 annual dues: https://youtu.be/wwI6AaiAQ1k
Compound annual growth rate for DVC annual dues: https://youtu.be/tj1ZspIlfQw
How many points should you buy?: https://youtu.be/WMm156QrxTg
8:44 Inventory, room size and occupancy
DVC inventory information and comparison: https://youtu.be/OwfO3pFMKow
DVC room sizes information and comparison: https://youtu.be/tVU-hFP4bG4
10:47 Subjective matters: pools, recreation; quirks
Room requests at Walt Disney World: https://youtu.be/6EQkpDH0ZZg
12:07 Head-to-head matchup with a big ol’ table; my personal opinion and wrapping up
How DVC dues add up over time: https://youtu.be/lQgAtCChhr8
Other videos you may be interested in–
Playlist of all my DVC content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p_BZsh_1rU&list=PLsUyjFw70KMH68G3FEfhZbIqm8K3pYCnG
Learn about the potential cost of interest when financing DVC: https://youtu.be/WQIV-OBgdgU
Renting DVC points: https://youtu.be/3pGnUQ9OX2Y
Renting confirmed DVC reservations: https://youtu.be/AG-5pdl-vAY
Explore the DVC member portal: https://youtu.be/Zna3PBcpQnw
Specific needs for your Disney World DVC resort or room? Stay here!: https://youtu.be/U3iEAGEWSAo
Use year: https://youtu.be/qaJRWV5yIn0
Banking and borrowing: https://youtu.be/dvnSfzazX0I
My DVC journey:
Part 1 Direct vs Resale: https://youtu.be/s7cQP_47GiM
Part 2 Start of the Resale Process: https://youtu.be/TSefXV9iKHw
Part 3 Full DVC Resale Timeline: https://youtu.be/8To56HWLDSY
What I Wish I Had Known About the DVC Resale Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgPlfHYODHk
Information is accurate as of posting; please reference official Disney/relevant vendor websites for most up to date information.
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Which do you typically prefer and why: Old Key West or Saratoga Springs? I'd love to hear about the little touches that make a difference for you!
Love this analysis and comparison.
I have fallen in love with Saratoga Springs since the refurbishment and a 2 bedroom Villa there would be my choice. So many people say good things about Old Key West though so I’m sure it’s also lovely there. Thanks for all the great info and tips!
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Omg Great Great Video. I would love it if you did more DVC comparing videos .