Parking and Disney Transportation
Thanks, everyone. I can't remember the last time we stayed off-property; maybe over 20 years ago! We are curious whether that will kill some of the magic for us. We just love staying in the Disney Bubble.
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Upcoming 2026 Trips (Disney and Other)
We just love how quiet it is after a day at the park. We are back in Feb as well with the grandkids so 129 days for us (as of today!!).
Have you or would you ever work for Disney?
Family members have, yes, I have and have had 4 family members work for Disney, including one out in Cal at Corporate. Like any job, there are good parts and bad parts. It is a job! My sons still really enjoy the parks, as they don't work for Disney anymore. The two that do really don't go back, since they are there "5
DVC “slush fund”?
Good question - We ended up buying more points as our needs evolved. Like you, we only stay in 1- or 2-bedroom rooms. Mostly 1-bedrooms for my wife and me, and 2-bedrooms when our grandkids come with us. We bought Direct at AKL over 12 years ago. We started really enjoying Food and Wine, so we bought at Boardwalk to lo
How long is Disney taking to load points on a resale contract purchase for existing DVC member?
@RJHopson We closed on a Boulder Ridge resale contract on May 29th, and our points were loaded within 8 days. Hopefully yours get loaded quickly as well.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets on Sale Today
I don't know for sure, but right now I believe the tickets are not on sale to the general public until next week. I suspect the parties closer to Christmas will sell out faster.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets on Sale Today
There is. When you go to buy tickets I see three options. 1. Products and Prices for Resort guests, 2. Products and Prices for Resort DVC members and 3. Products and Prices for Annual Passholder Resort Guests. #2 and #3 are cheaper than #1. For November 9th #1 is $189. #2/#3 are $179.
Upcoming 2026 Trips (Disney and Other)
Wow, that is awesome. I'm sold. A lot of what you said is why we bought DVC: lifetime memories and experiences. For us, that is more important than trying to save some money. Thanks for sharing.
Upcoming 2026 Trips (Disney and Other)
Thanks, Laura - we do have a 22-year-old son, and we were wondering if he would want to go/enjoy it. Can I ask if you considered/evaluated any of the other cruise lines?
Upcoming 2026 Trips (Disney and Other)
@Laura Gnewuch Laura, how was the Alaskan Cruise? My wife and I actually looking into going in ‘27.
Golfing At Disney
Thanks - I've seen LBV having stayed a lot at SSR. I've not seen Magnolia. I'll check it out.
Golfing At Disney
Thanks - was it hard getting a tee time? I'm wondering if I need to jump on it when they open up the tee times.
Golfing At Disney
Thank you. I would probably ship my clubs down so I can use my own. If I'm going to spend the time and money to golf, I would like to have the best experience, which means with my own clubs.
Golfing At Disney
Thanks - I'm leaning towards golfing. With or without my wife! She may enjoy some time at the spa.
Accumulating points for long retirement stays?
Maui22 - plus in retirement you can go when you want!! I know, we just retired last year. For us being able to go when the crowds are lower and being able to be flexible helps us always get a 1 bedroom. We are at AKL, BWV, BRV.
Accumulating points for long retirement stays?
DVC Dan, I could not agree more. Knowing that your annual cost is essentially locked in, for us is reassuring. In addition we view our DVC as paying for experiences. In retirement we enjoy multile trips down in the cooler months and always stay in a 1 bedroom. Also, when we take our kids and grandkids, their reactions
Just Passed ROFER
We just closed today, so now we're just waiting for our points to load. The time we were told is 6 - 8 weeks; is that what others are experiencing?
Saratoga vs Old Key West
Saratoga, as we find it easier to get in at the 7-month point. We always do a 1-bedroom. Also, we like the option to walk to Disney Springs. With multiple bus stops, we find it easier to walk around the resort than at OKW. Hey, just our opinion. Can't go wrong with either one!
Just Passed ROFER
We really enjoy ending the day with drinks at the Geyser Point Bar out back by the water. Breakfast at the Wilderness Lodge's Whispering Canyon Café is also good. We really like how quiet and peaceful BR is compared to the parks, so it's a great location for us. We were there in March and loved it. We also own at Anima
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