A Disney Vacation Club purchase is a major financial committment for most poeple.  As such, it requires a fair amount of research.  Some people recommend touring some or all of the various resorts before buying.  Some suggest renting points to experience a resort first hand.  Others claim that being an experienced Disney resort guest is sufficient to gain an adequate understanding of the DVC lifestyle.

 Topic:  How thoroughly should buyers research a resort before committing themselves to a specific "Home"?

If you're in the market for a quick estimate of how much Disney Vacation Club ownership can potentially save, there's a new web-based tool to simplify your calculations.