DVC Fee raises to $190

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Just read that the fee for RCI exchangers is going up to $190. Still better than Manhattan Club with more benefits, but YIKES!

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

Just out of principles, I would never exchange into Disney and never have.

[mpizza Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mpizza]

Ouch! That is a big increase!

Is that to cover use of Disney transportation and extra magic hours?

Maria

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Ouch! That is a big increase!

Is that to cover use of Disney transportation and extra magic hours?

Maria

Allegedly.
They used to say it was to cover magical express from airport and Transpo around the property.
Seems Transpo around the property is free to everyone whether you are staying on the property or not.

They charge it because they can.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Allegedly.
They used to say it was to cover magical express from airport and Transpo around the property.
Seems Transpo around the property is free to everyone whether you are staying on the property or not.

They charge it because they can.

My daughter is planning on a 3 day mini vacation there next month. She said with air, 3 nights in All Star Resort and tickets for the 3 of them (baby is free), it will run her $1500 before food!
Yikes!

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Allegedly.

They charge it because they can.

Yup.
I guess it's still cheaper than renting from Disney.
That should also improve the situation for owners who rent their points.

[bnoble Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bnoble]

There is only thing an RCI exchanger gets that a guest of (or renter from) a Member does not: the ability to call Member Services' toll free number for planning.

That's an awfully expensive phone call!

However, I suspect the increase won't change anything in terms of exchange demand.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

There is only thing an RCI exchanger gets that a guest of (or renter from) a Member does not: the ability to call Member Services' toll free number for planning.

That's an awfully expensive phone call!

However, I suspect the increase won't change anything in terms of exchange demand.

I don't think it affected the Manhattan Club, and they are up to $37.50 per day for a studio!

[Hobbitess Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hobbitess]

However, I suspect the increase won't change anything in terms of exchange demand.

I suspect you're right. It's still the cheapest option going that I know of, and it's not like staying onsite is ever the best deal around.