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I'm not sure we actually have an "ownership strategy" 😂 We planned an Escape wedding at WDW in 2008 and wanted to stay at the Poly. But since it was last-minute, there was no availability, so our wedding coordinator booked us in a 1BR at Boulder Ridge. We knew nothing about DVC, but when hubby saw the W/D and I saw th
Since Lakeshore Lodge is so large, I'm hoping it will be relatively easy to book at the 7-month window. Not really interested in owning, if it can be had at 7-months. But I also expect it to be high points. We always stay 1BR, but have opted to not try Poly Tower yet (even though we can snag 1BRs at 7 months) because t
1,048-we just joined the comma club with our first resale contract.! 300-direct BLT 300-direct Riviera 448-resale fixed week VGF
We sailed the Magic in March 2023 for the third time. We hit a big storm in the Gulf and water flooded the ship for an entire day. They closed everything on the pool deck (including dining). We were in a concierge room at the back of deck 8 (under Cabanas) and water was pouring into our room through the sliding glass d
As @LDLC12 said, all dining and shopping is in the Contemporary, but it's such an easy walk. I love the vibe in the Contemporary. We find ourselves walking to the MK, because BLT is closer to the park entrance than the Contemporary anyway. Plus the Resort Monorail goes away from the MK when coming from the Contemporary
I'm a native Houstonian who lives in San Antonio now. We haven't made it to DL yet, but one draw is actually the weather 😂
Curious what your first DCL was @Laura Gnewuch . I'm assuming Wish Class? Since you hadn't experienced Animator's Palette? We've cruised the Magic 4 times, so I totally get why you started to appreciate the smaller ship. I also really love 2/3 of the restaurants on the Magic. Rapunzel's and Animator's Palette are two o
Curious if you had any resolution. I understand your frustration. Honestly, that's why I haven't felt comfortable booking GTY rooms. Friends did it on an oceanview, and that's probably a lower risk. But balconies are tricky...
We'll be at BLT 3-10 Sep. It's our first time back to our OG Home Resort since 2021. BLT has always been a fave, but it was looking tired by 2021. We're really excited to see the new rooms. We're also hoping to venture to Epic Universe for a day. I hate all the logistical parts of staying on WDW property and going to U
We spent 6-nights in a 2BR at OKW with friends mid-May. We hadn't stayed at OKW in 16 years (before we had kids) and had the best time. Their 2BRs with two families is amazing. We also stayed one night in a BPK Resort Studio at VGF. Beautiful room, but I still like the 1BRs better ;)
2026 is a busy WDW year for us! We were able to get the Military Salue pseudo-AP, so we are taking 4 trips Jan '26: VGF and SSR (convinced us buy a VGF contract and that we really don't like the size of the SSR 1BR living rooms anymore) May '26: OKW 2BR with friends. Hadn't stayed at OKW in 16 years. LOVED it. Also dec
I have a 13-year old (almost 14 year old) who eats like a 5 year old, so I feel the pain. We've done Christmas at WDW twice (because our daughter's birthday is Christmas Day). The first year the kids were 4 and 2, so we went to Cinderella's Castle for a 9:30-ish breakfast for the Birthday Girl. We were staying at BLT a
We bought BLT in Jan 2009 before it opened. We've loved the 1BRs for the size, the windows and the off-center MK views. We also love the short walk to the MK and the monorail access to other resorts. Ironically when we first bought, BLT was a "high points" stay for us. But since our other (newer) favorites are now Rivi
We stayed at Riviera in Oct 2024 expecting it to be a one-and-done for us. We had walked through the lobby and public places and were underwhelmed. It knocked our socks off, and we added on for the first time since our original purchase in 2009!
After 17 1/2 years as DVC Members (BLT since 2009 and RR since 2024), we bought VGF resale after spending 5 nights in a 1BR this January. It was a top 3 DVC stay for us! Can't wait to go back. We're considering next September: low points and low crowds, plus air conditioned monorail to offset the heat. We love Riviera,
Can confirm. Recent case of addonitis. Our first resale contract after 17 1/2 years as owners. Kicking ourselves for not buying it a few years back when it was a good deal...
Did you buy resale before 2016? I believe those were grandfathered with "blue card" privileges.
We had a deed recorded 7/17 and points were loaded 8/3. 24 days.
We bought BLT direct in 2009 with a Feb UY, and, unlike you, we never really worried about how our Oct-Jan trip put us at risk...until this year. We took a Jan trip this year (end of the month) and we both have 80-year old mothers. We realized we dodged a bullet by being able to take the trip. We would've had no backup
Hoping for something similar. We didn't find a loaded, but it is "full" and much larger...and $19 more pp.
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