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DVC Cruise Discounts
In 2023 we used a 35% discount on points to pay for an Alaska cruise. I think my wife wants to do one of the cruises out of San Diego the next time we go to California to visit her family there so we will probably look into.
Lakeshore Lodge restaurant named Moonglade? Say WHAT?
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/moonglade - The Bright Reflection of Moonlight on a Body of Water I agree, sounds like a good name and very appropriate for the resort in question.
Lakeshore Lodge (Future) Owners Thread
It will be interesting to see the room type distribution because that will determine how easy it is to get reservations at 7 months. Meaning, some room types will be easier than others and while you may be able to get a room, you may not be able to get the type of room you want. I noticed the Disney Tourist Blog articl
Lakeshore Lodge (Future) Owners Thread
Latest and greatest: https://dvcfan.com/dvc-resorts/lakeshore-lodge/disneys-lakeshore-lodge-what-remains-unknown/ https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-world-reveals-lakeshore-lodge-opening-date-reservation-timeline-inside-resort-rooms-club-level/
Saratoga Springs Owners Threads
I've never stayed in the Tree Houses but I've visited them on more than one occasion because I knew somebody staying there. They are great and I recommend staying there. The only thing I will say is that having a car when staying in them is essential whether you drive or rent a car. My understanding is the Treehouse bu
Disney Wonder - Sailing to Alaska
So I have sailed the Wonder six times (four to Alaska) and while I love that ship, during last fall's Vancouver to Hawaii cruise we noticed for the first time that the ship seemed to be showing its age bit. Nothing big, just worn out furniture and some areas looking a little tired. I hope she has gotten or will get a g
Disney’s Q3 Earnings Show the Future of Disney Parks, and Our Wallets May Not Like It
I have heard some anecdotal information that people are changing how they spend money at WDW. For example, due to paid LLs they are spending less in restaurants and in stores. I don't know if that is true or not, I just heard people in the world of online Disney make that claim. I suppose if that happens for long enoug
Old Key West Owners Thread
Interesting article by Paul K. on upcoming refurbishments, including OKW. I really hope DVC doesn't over think this and just hits the easy button and more or less mirrors what they have done at Vero Beach. https://dvcfan.com/dvc-resorts/dvc-refurbishment-timelines-updates/
Disney’s Q3 Earnings Show the Future of Disney Parks, and Our Wallets May Not Like It
That's a really good article Paul, well done. Full of facts and numbers and analysis and not just a bunch of hand wringing and hyperventilating. You pretty much hit on everything I've been saying for several years. Disney is not going to bring back free things (like Fast Passes) when charging money for them is making t
Aulani Owners Thread - Aloha 🌺
Had our first trip to the Aulani last October after the Vancouver to Hawaii cruise on the Wonder, it was fantastic. Here is a link to an article I got published in WDW Magazine about the trip - https://www.wdw-magazine.com/disney-cruise-line-vancouver-to-honolulu/?srsltid=AfmBOormffTAda8n_LsSIM196jDG2j5pDPKVw_o6fOHM_2c
If you had a Disney wish, what would you have them bring back?
Wine and Dine Half Marathon at night, that was a lot of fun.
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
We've stayed at BRV a lot because my parents bought there in 2001 and my wife and I recently inherited points from them. At times we've shared a bus loop with the Contemporary, at times we've shared a bus loop with the FW, and at times we've been on our own bus loop. I think it is something that they make regular adjus
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
And you will notice that the Wilderness Lodge (all rooms between the hotel and both DVCs) plus the Lakeside Lodge = 1652 rooms, only eight more than all of the Animal Kingdom Lodge in total. We should assume the Lakeside Lodge and the Wilderness Lodge will share a bus route. In terms of the Moderate and Value resorts h
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
The resort is not massive, it is a normal sized Deluxe Resort. At 957 total rooms it is in line with several other resorts in the same category: Walt Disney World Hotels - Number of Rooms Grand Floridian Resort – over 1,000 total rooms and villas between the main hotel and two separate DVC buildings. Contemporary Resor
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
I will say that I am excited about this resort and I am hoping that since it will be DVC's second biggest resort (although normal size overall for a Deluxe Class Resort), getting a room at seven months will not be too hard.
Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates
Sorry dude, I have zero interest in buying points that will expire in 2042.
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