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Why don’t they call it “use month” instead if “use year”? I mean, the use “years” are identified by the month your point…

Why don’t they call it “use month” instead if “use year”? I mean, the use “years” are identified by the month your points load each year…not by the year. Just something I find interesting. Our’s is June, by the way.

An adult traded my child for the Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears Super Chaser a few weeks ago. We didn't realize it was a su…

An adult traded my child for the Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears Super Chaser a few weeks ago. We didn't realize it was a super chaser until about 15 minutes after the trade. My spouse keeps saying that the person needed it more than us, so makes us feel better. My child just likes trading anyways. Sorry, just wanted to vent since my FB post when it initially happened was removed. But, I don’t have an answer to your question. Kind of crazy there’s so many fakes out there.

Hi! We are lookimg to book a 2 night stay at Vero beach end of Feb next year. Thoughts between 2 bedroom lock-off vs ded…

Hi! We are lookimg to book a 2 night stay at Vero beach end of Feb next year. Thoughts between 2 bedroom lock-off vs dedicated 2 bedroom vs cottage? are the dedicated 2 bedrooms really that far out of the way? i read they are near the road and dont have ocean views. Does the layout (bigger vanity instead of kitchenette and connected balcony) outweigh the location? Or is the lockoff a better option to be closer to the beach? How do they each conpare to resort/ammenity location? And would you soend extra points on a cottage? My husband is pushing for the cortage but we will have between 4-6 people so not sure the splurge for cottage is worth it. interested in hearing your thoughts and feedback.

Our kids do some pin trading for fun purposes so if they end up with a fake pin it's ok. If they purchase a pin, we make…

Our kids do some pin trading for fun purposes so if they end up with a fake pin it's ok. If they purchase a pin, we make note of it so they don't accidentally trade it later. I will say that I caught a little of the pin bug but not for trading. We purchased some Holiday party pins, the DVC member pins, and a couple ride pins for easy souvenirs. I now want to get a pin for this years Holiday parties..... it's a trap! ;) 46 years old and starting a Pin Board.

Wow, thank you. This is very helpful. My wife and kids all trade pins and especially the kids just trade anything for wh…

Wow, thank you. This is very helpful. My wife and kids all trade pins and especially the kids just trade anything for whatever they like in the moment. I just feel bad if they are trading fake ones away and getting real ones. This helps me to be able to help them while they are trading. Again thanks.

I posted this reply on your other post too, hopefully you see one of the two replies! 😀 There are a bunch of good video…

I posted this reply on your other post too, hopefully you see one of the two replies! 😀 There are a bunch of good videos on YouTube that can help with this and most of what I'll post I got from them. WDWKevin posted a great one comparing a real pins to scrapper versions of the same pin. I will say, some "fake" pins can still meet some of the requirements of a "real" pin, so you kind of have to check everything. I'll also add, if you like a pin, it doesn't matter if it's real or fake EXCEPT when it comes to the cost. Don't go buy a bunch of real pins and trade them away for fake ones, you're giving up real money for a 99 cent pin. Likewise, don't buy bulk pins and trade for real ones, we wouldn't have to have posts like this if people just didn't do it. "Like value" trading is fine IMO. We buy scrappers and trade them for other scrappers we might like and trade real pins for other real pins we see. Also, don't be afraid to ask the cast member whether they think the pin is real or not. Some CM's may tell you they don't know, as in they're not pin experts, but a lot of them know about pins and will help you out. Also, you can listen for some clues from them sometimes, like if they say "Oh, but you're trading such a good pin", they're probably trying to give you a hint. Most importantly - Most of the pins are boards are "fake" and if you bought one of the "lots" of pins from Ebay, Amazon, Walmart, etc. The 75 pins for $50 ones. They're all fake. "Real" pins are generally thicker. If you have pins you know for sure are real (i.e., you bought it), you can pull a pin off the board and compare the thickness. The little "nubs" beside the post on the back should be very sharp. If they're not, the pin could be fake. I have also seen fake pins with sharp nubs, so it isn't a given. The Mickey design stamping on the back of the pin should go the whole way off the edge. If there is a gap between the design and the edge of the pin, it is likely fake. The enamel should be "flat". If you move the pin around in the light and can see dips in the enamel, it is likely fake. When you see the same pin on every board, it is a tell tale sign it's fake. Unless that many people decided to go to Shanghai and get "exclusive" pins to bring to WDW for trading. 😂 Watch some pin trading videos before you go. Take notice of the pins the vlogger is showing on the boards and what seems to be on every board, then when you get to the parks you kind of know what to look for as a "fake" ahead of time. The exception to this is the "starter" sets you see at the pin stands/in the stores at WDW. There was a set (that they've recently stopped selling) that was 6 villain side kicks and now it's at Character Warehouse. It is/was a good deal if you are getting started, so you see them on a lot of boards. The diamond emblem on the back of the pin should be "one piece" if that makes sense. If it's very clearly three little stones in a Mickey shape, it's a bad sign. I'm newer to pin trading so I might be wrong, but I think the diamonds on the back are a relatively new thing. So you might see some pins that are a couple years old with no diamonds even though they're real. Last one is an example - Be careful with 2025 Wave A/B pins (little silver packs with either pink or blue logos/writing on them) as they've already faked them and you can buy the fakes in the gift stores in the area outside the bubble, (like the store with the big Wizard out front). The fakes won't be in the silver foil packs, they'll be multiple pins on one backing. In June I was buying the real 2025 packs and trading duplicates. I found some 2025 castles and didn't think anything of it because I figured they were new enough to have not been faked yet. A CM pointed out the fake when I tried to trade him and once he showed me the difference it was obvious. The fakes are very smooth, almost like they have a "clear coat" on them. The real pins have some "texture" to them. I don't know how else to explain it... On a more positive note, if you see a pin that is from a currently for sale blind box/bag pin or a currently for sale open edition on a board, it is probably real. Examples are the ducks, trash cans, etc. The 2026 Wave A pins (silver pack, green logos/writing) are a safe bet because they're so new. Wave B pins will be released soon and before they go in the stores, they put them on the boards so if you see them, they're most definitely real. Also, if you see a CM with a pin pad and the pin is hidden, like it's upside down on their pad, it is usually a trivia pin. It seems like CM's try and reserve the trivia for "real" pins. They aren't always though. This turned into a longer post than I expected. Main thing is have fun and try to trade "real pins" for real pins and "fake pins" (if you have them) only for other fakes. If you're not sure if a pin on a board is real or not just leave it there, unless you absolutely love it. And if you love the pin, it doesn't matter if it's "real" or not.

I'll still reply, no matter where you posted! There are a bunch of good videos on YouTube that can help with this and mo…

I'll still reply, no matter where you posted! There are a bunch of good videos on YouTube that can help with this and most of what I'll post I got from them. WDWKevin posted a great one comparing a real pins to scrapper versions of the same pin. I will say, some "fake" pins can still meet some of the requirements of a "real" pin, so you kind of have to check everything. I'll also add, if you like a pin, it doesn't matter if it's real or fake EXCEPT when it comes to the cost. Don't go buy a bunch of real pins and trade them away for fake ones, you're giving up real money for a 99 cent pin. Likewise, don't buy bulk pins and trade for real ones, we wouldn't have to have posts like this if people just didn't do it. "Like value" trading is fine IMO. We buy scrappers and trade them for other scrappers we might like and trade real pins for other real pins we see. Also, don't be afraid to ask the cast member whether they think the pin is real or not. Some CM's may tell you they don't know, as in they're not pin experts, but a lot of them know about pins and will help you out. Also, you can listen for some clues from them sometimes, like if they say "Oh, but you're trading such a good pin", they're probably trying to give you a hint. Most importantly - Most of the pins are boards are "fake" and if you bought one of the "lots" of pins from Ebay, Amazon, Walmart, etc. The 75 pins for $50 ones. They're all fake. "Real" pins are generally thicker. If you have pins you know for sure are real (i.e., you bought it), you can pull a pin off the board and compare the thickness. The little "nubs" beside the post on the back should be very sharp. If they're not, the pin could be fake. I have also seen fake pins with sharp nubs, so it isn't a given. The Mickey design stamping on the back of the pin should go the whole way off the edge. If there is a gap between the design and the edge of the pin, it is likely fake. The enamel should be "flat". If you move the pin around in the light and can see dips in the enamel, it is likely fake. When you see the same pin on every board, it is a tell tale sign it's fake. Unless that many people decided to go to Shanghai and get "exclusive" pins to bring to WDW for trading. 😂 Watch some pin trading videos before you go. Take notice of the pins the vlogger is showing on the boards and what seems to be on every board, then when you get to the parks you kind of know what to look for as a "fake" ahead of time. The exception to this is the "starter" sets you see at the pin stands/in the stores at WDW. There was a set (that they've recently stopped selling) that was 6 villain side kicks and now it's at Character Warehouse. It is/was a good deal if you are getting started, so you see them on a lot of boards. The diamond emblem on the back of the pin should be "one piece" if that makes sense. If it's very clearly three little stones in a Mickey shape, it's a bad sign. I'm newer to pin trading so I might be wrong, but I think the diamonds on the back are a relatively new thing. So you might see some pins that are a couple years old with no diamonds even though they're real. Last one is an example - Be careful with 2025 Wave A/B pins (little silver packs with either pink or blue logos/writing on them) as they've already faked them and you can buy the fakes in the gift stores in the area outside the bubble, (like the store with the big Wizard out front). The fakes won't be in the silver foil packs, they'll be multiple pins on one backing. In June I was buying the real 2025 packs and trading duplicates. I found some 2025 castles and didn't think anything of it because I figured they were new enough to have not been faked yet. A CM pointed out the fake when I tried to trade him and once he showed me the difference it was obvious. The fakes are very smooth, almost like they have a "clear coat" on them. The real pins have some "texture" to them. I don't know how else to explain it... On a more positive note, if you see a pin that is from a currently for sale blind box/bag pin or a currently for sale open edition on a board, it is probably real. Examples are the ducks, trash cans, etc. The 2026 Wave A pins (silver pack, green logos/writing) are a safe bet because they're so new. Wave B pins will be released soon and before they go in the stores, they put them on the boards so if you see them, they're most definitely real. Also, if you see a CM with a pin pad and the pin is hidden, like it's upside down on their pad, it is usually a trivia pin. It seems like CM's try and reserve the trivia for "real" pins. They aren't always though. This turned into a longer post than I expected. Main thing is have fun and try to trade "real pins" for real pins and "fake pins" (if you have them) only for other fakes. If you're not sure if a pin on a board is real or not just leave it there, unless you absolutely love it. And if you love the pin, it doesn't matter if it's "real" or not.

In addition to the already posted suggestions, when it comes to fans I'll highly recommend the one at the link below. It…

In addition to the already posted suggestions, when it comes to fans I'll highly recommend the one at the link below. It hooks on your waste band and blows air up the back of your shirt. When I was there in June I tried one for the first time and was amazed how much of a difference it made. Obviously you can also use it as a handheld fan too, but the difference in air blowing on just your face versus keeping air moving around your body was noticeable. It can also be used as a charging block, so it pulls double duty. I charged it every night and the battery lasted all day as a fan (I didn't charge my phone with it). It has a little kickstand on it so if you're sitting at a QS, etc. you can prop it on the table to blow air on you too. A couple cons - 1. It is heavier than standard hand held fans, but not detrimentally so. This is more of an issue when you're not using it and it's in your bag. 2. if you're a backpack wearer you'll have to adjust how you wear the backpack so the air flows. I wear a small/medium sized cross body backpack and just moved the bag to the side a little bit and it worked fine. You can also put the fan in the front/side of your waist versus the back. 3. It can be kind of loud, so when you're in a more quiet area & have the fan on it's highest setting, it sounds like you have a small vacuum in your pocket. If we went into shows or anything where the noise would be a disruption, we turned them off, but walking around in stores you could hear it. Waist Fan

We own at both BC and BW. 2042 is still a long way away in real life so we are going to enjoy them until the end. Plus w…

We own at both BC and BW. 2042 is still a long way away in real life so we are going to enjoy them until the end. Plus when Disney offered the extension at OKW id say DVC wasnt nearly as big or as profitable as it is now. Disney probably knows we would all re-up our contracts so maybe they will offer an extension. But then again the expiration date is so far out that anyone making decisions about an extension probably doesnt even work for disney yet. Who knows, may aswell enjoy the ride while we can!

Week of 07/11/26 – 07/17/26 A quiet week in the vault. My belly is empty and my mood is sour. Every contract slipped thr…

Week of 07/11/26 – 07/17/26 A quiet week in the vault. My belly is empty and my mood is sour. Every contract slipped through my claws. Next week's pickings had better be plumper. Same time, same place. Send me something tasty next week. — The ROFR Monster

Hey! Would you be able to send me a screen recording and/or further details of the issues you’re experiencing to my work…

Hey! Would you be able to send me a screen recording and/or further details of the issues you’re experiencing to my work email [email protected]? Happy to look into it further! We’ve been releasing big fixes over the past couple months but I definitely want to ensure it’s a pleasant experience for you and everyone here.

We’ve earen at Bourbon steak and it was very good, expensive though. And later that trip we had Flying Fish, and I actua…

We’ve earen at Bourbon steak and it was very good, expensive though. And later that trip we had Flying Fish, and I actually thought the steak at flying fish was better. Flying fish is a louder restaurant but a more relaxed time.

We purchased a resale contract for Aulani. Deed was recorded on Monday, July 6th and we are still waiting. Not sure if h…

We purchased a resale contract for Aulani. Deed was recorded on Monday, July 6th and we are still waiting. Not sure if having a different use year might add a delay as our new resale contract has an August use year and our existing direct contract (for Grand Floridian) has a Feb use year.

Changing classic rides is always problematic. But going into Country Bears now and seeing kids engaged, laughing and sin…

Changing classic rides is always problematic. But going into Country Bears now and seeing kids engaged, laughing and singing along, in a show that was near closing, shows what a reimagining can do. It can keep a classic show from closing completely. I have been going to WDW since the mid 70’s. Will I miss the old CoP? Yes! But I hope a reimagining will make it a viable ride/show and keep it open. I will miss the older historic scenes, and will feel old since all of the scenes will be in my lifetime. Change is hard, but can be very good. I look forward to seeing what they do with CoP.

Congrats! As a fellow CC owner, its great to stay there over the holidays. FYI - we also just closed on a contract at SS…

Congrats! As a fellow CC owner, its great to stay there over the holidays. FYI - we also just closed on a contract at SSR, closed July 13. Waiting for the points to load. I started a new thread to help track how long its taking DVC to load points after closing.

We have a split stay starting next Friday (3 nights) and another one in November (4 nights). As new DVC owners from Mich…

We have a split stay starting next Friday (3 nights) and another one in November (4 nights). As new DVC owners from Michigan, we figure this is a great way to check out multiple resorts each trip to determine what we like, and what we don't. I would hate to book a weeklong trip at a resort we had not stayed at before, only to find out we don't like it. So 1-2 nights on a long weekend is a great way to check it out.

Officially, I suspect the answer is “no”. That said, if your additional guests will be there anyway, it wouldn’t hurt fo…

Officially, I suspect the answer is “no”. That said, if your additional guests will be there anyway, it wouldn’t hurt for the four of you to check in together and see if they can be flexible. I’m willing to bet that a kind smile and a gracious request will lead to two more wristbands.

I was lucky enough to get two tickets to the Moonlight Magic event in August at Typhoon Lagoon...then my family decided …

I was lucky enough to get two tickets to the Moonlight Magic event in August at Typhoon Lagoon...then my family decided to join me. Is it ever possible to get additional tickets? Initially there were only two of us, but now there would be four.

When you modify your reservation to move the dates forward, DVC will apply the borrowed points first before any current-…

When you modify your reservation to move the dates forward, DVC will apply the borrowed points first before any current-year points are used. In your example, your final reservation will use up all the borrowed points and then apply current-year points to complete the reservation. The remaining unused points from the current use year can be used on another reservation or banked to next year (eg, as a replacement of the borrowed points).

I need the smarter people here to help me with this. I currently have 325 for 2027 and I am walking a reservation that I…

I need the smarter people here to help me with this. I currently have 325 for 2027 and I am walking a reservation that I am looking to book in May. When the walking gets into April the points for the room exceed the 325, so I will have to borrow, but when the actually dates I want to book hit I will be under the 325. What is my best strategy here? Is walking with borrowed point going to be a major problem?

If there are 2027 UY points, those points could actually be borrowed right now and used for travel within the 2026 UY, w…

If there are 2027 UY points, those points could actually be borrowed right now and used for travel within the 2026 UY, which begins 12/1/2026. Now, if you have a delayed close because the current owner has a reservation they need to complete before completing the sale, you will have to wait until the sale closes and the contract has been set up in your DVC account. But, once that happens, all the points remaining are yours and if there are 2027 UY points, you could borrow those into 2026 and book travel up to 11 months from today (which would be in your 2026 UY). If you don't want to borrow, you would be able to book travel for dates in the 2027 UY which will begin 12/1/2027 starting 11 months prior to that, or 1/1/2027, but the most you will be able to book is 7-nights with a check-in date beginning 11 months from the date you are booking. So each day after 1/1/2027, you will be able to book a bit further into your 2027 UY. When someone says 20XX UY, they are referring to a UY that began in that given year. This can be confusing for people with UYs that begin later in the year, as most of the months in your UY will not occur in that calendar year, but in the next one. So, your 2026 UY begins 12/1/2026, but 11 months of it are actually in 2027.

But if i bought the contract and it was stripped in ‘26 then would i not be able to borrow assuming it was stripped from…

But if i bought the contract and it was stripped in ‘26 then would i not be able to borrow assuming it was stripped from the previous owner for travel they are doing before that ‘27 use year starts?

As long as the points have posted to your 2027 points, you can borrow from the 2027 bucket to use in Jan 27 (as a 2026 b…

As long as the points have posted to your 2027 points, you can borrow from the 2027 bucket to use in Jan 27 (as a 2026 borrowing). I always get confused with the December use year for this reason. That’s why I’m glad we have February use years on all our contracts. For a December use year : Your points run from December 1st to November 30th each year so to use the points that you would receive on December 1st 2027 for a date in January 2027, you would need to borrow. If you want to use points from another contract not at BCV, then you’ll have to book at 7 months. Hope this makes sense. When in doubt call member services, they can go over your options aa well as we can.

I know they haven't started on CL DVC rooms yet, I had a 1 bedroom for 2 nights last month and 1 night in a CL studio la…

I know they haven't started on CL DVC rooms yet, I had a 1 bedroom for 2 nights last month and 1 night in a CL studio last week and they weren't refurbished. I hope by Dec for you, they are more further along

It is my understanding that we are not, but came across a social media post from a few years back that they sometimes ha…

It is my understanding that we are not, but came across a social media post from a few years back that they sometimes have limited dates for resale discounts. Not sure the truth to that.

We have used Scooterbug three times. Once there was a problem with the battery, but they came and swapped the scooter im…

We have used Scooterbug three times. Once there was a problem with the battery, but they came and swapped the scooter immediately. Since we are repeat customers, I ask if there is a discount and they always take 10% off. A few more dollars to give to Mickey!

We have had family visit for the day when we are there. We also have had a nephew spend nights with us who drove in. We …

We have had family visit for the day when we are there. We also have had a nephew spend nights with us who drove in. We just tell them we are expecting someone and they take the information at the front desk and they have always been allowed to come in. This has been a few years now. I would call Disney and ask which is better on their end.

It is 24 points. I have always called and then done everything by phone - bought the points and made the reservation. Th…

It is 24 points. I have always called and then done everything by phone - bought the points and made the reservation. This way I was sure the points were pulled the way I wanted it to. Good Luck.

My last stay at BRV was a problem because the washing machine was broken in my villa. I was essentially forced to move t…

My last stay at BRV was a problem because the washing machine was broken in my villa. I was essentially forced to move to another room because the replacement washing machine wasn’t functioning either. Thankfully, the manager on duty refunded some of my points for the stay. So, I agree. The major appliances are not commercial grade and should not be mistaken as magical.

I will say I do not own dvc but if I was to buy into Disney vacation club I would buy old key west. I have stayed at thi…

I will say I do not own dvc but if I was to buy into Disney vacation club I would buy old key west. I have stayed at this resort and to me it feels like home. I have stayed at old key west twice and I went to visit some family at saratoga and did not like it there at all I felt like the resort was not walkable at saratoga, but old key west felt like a community and location wise to me feels better. I am happy to see that old key west is getting refurbished I am not a fan of those green curtains.

Here is an update, I went on the following day and was chasing Feb 14-20th at the Poly. I was on, my wife and I both ref…

Here is an update, I went on the following day and was chasing Feb 14-20th at the Poly. I was on, my wife and I both refreshed seconds before 8 AM. Everything we wanted was once again gone immediately. This leads me to belive that people are actually using bots to game the system. However, the good news is this time we just lingered in the room refreshing the page over and over and during the next 15 minutes. During this time we were able to snag a grand flo booking, later i refreshed again and we were able to modify to a newly available Poly Tower Deluxe Studio with a Theme Park View. My advice would be to stay on and refresh because you cant beat the bots, but things will pop up.

Interesting article - https://blogmickey.com/2026/07/disney-vacation-club-quietly-renames-two-pools-at-lakeshore-lodge/ …

Interesting article - https://blogmickey.com/2026/07/disney-vacation-club-quietly-renames-two-pools-at-lakeshore-lodge/ So Perspective Pond Pool is now going to be named Cypress Point Pool. That's a deep Easter Egg because the late 1970s concept for a lodge next to Fort Wilderness was going to be named the Cypress Point Lodge.

Would be fine with updating the last two eras but not a fan of eliminating the turn of the century scene. I just don't s…

Would be fine with updating the last two eras but not a fan of eliminating the turn of the century scene. I just don't see the sense of giving the 80's and 90's their own scenes at the expense of the 1900's

Well, best laid plans…. Had to cancel RC Cabo trip for scheduling issues that came up. Have pivoted to a short February …

Well, best laid plans…. Had to cancel RC Cabo trip for scheduling issues that came up. Have pivoted to a short February trip on Brilliance of the Seas to the Bahamas. Not quite the same thing, but hopefully we’ll be a nice relaxing time. We have Vero Beach booked for three nights after the cruise, and taking Derek‘s advice, reserved a deluxe inn Ocean view. Hope you all have a great time on the key holder cruise coming up. —Shalom! Micah

This thread is so great! We are doing our first split stay in September- 4 nights at BLT and 3 nights at BW. We planned …

This thread is so great! We are doing our first split stay in September- 4 nights at BLT and 3 nights at BW. We planned our "switch" day to be at EPCOT cause we could monorail there from BLT and walk to BW at the end of the day. Worst case scenario, grab a kitchen sink while we wait at Beaches and Cream! There were a lot of helpful tips here- like airtagging your luggage, not doing 1 night at a resort, so on. We are also only doing the meal plan for 1 stay and not the other.

I know the ROFR Monster seems to be on a diet and not eating a whole lot, but it sure is taking its time looking at the …

I know the ROFR Monster seems to be on a diet and not eating a whole lot, but it sure is taking its time looking at the menu of offerings. Early spring he was passing on deals in a week or so, now he seems to be taking 3-4 weeks to make up his mind.

Great post and I will add to the recommendations to do this sooner. My mom did this back in 2017, drawing up the paperwo…

Great post and I will add to the recommendations to do this sooner. My mom did this back in 2017, drawing up the paperwork for which deeds would go to my sister and which deeds would go to me. DVC recommended to her to do it because they said it is a mess to try and sort out after someone has died or is too ill to handle things. My parents are still alive but their health and age (early 90s) means they can't go anymore (2025 was their last trip) and the points have pretty much transitioned to my sister and I and we will start paying the dues in 2027.

Probably Saturday-Tuesday since Saturday is a higher point cost. But it also seems Sundays go fast too. Depending on fli…

Probably Saturday-Tuesday since Saturday is a higher point cost. But it also seems Sundays go fast too. Depending on flights, I’d book Sunday-Friday first for the cheaper point cost.

We are planning on booking a split stay in October 2027 (3 days at 2 resorts). Is it easier to modify a Saturday-Tuesday…

We are planning on booking a split stay in October 2027 (3 days at 2 resorts). Is it easier to modify a Saturday-Tuesday or Tuesday-Friday reservation? Both would be originally booked at our home resort at 11 months.

I tend to agree with the trust. However we do not have a trust and really just did not think to form one. The California…

I tend to agree with the trust. However we do not have a trust and really just did not think to form one. The California properties had the spouses sign and notarize a form stating that they held no interest in the property. (Extra Fee of course!). However we do live in a community property state as well, so may be moot.

That is unfortunate you weren't able to snag it. I would suggest grabbing a reservation SSR or OKW if you are okay "sett…

That is unfortunate you weren't able to snag it. I would suggest grabbing a reservation SSR or OKW if you are okay "settling" for those and then you can check back each day to see if availability opens up elsewhere. I have resort hopped to make it work. We recently had SSR book for 4th of july but eventually started at AKL then when to Poly based on some people canceling. if you are on a longer trip, that makes it harder. It does look that is a busy weekend, unsure what is going on there.

That time of year a lot of schools have vacation during that coming week (my wife is a teacher and this is one of our va…

That time of year a lot of schools have vacation during that coming week (my wife is a teacher and this is one of our vacation times). You definitely need to have the home resort advantage for anything that is not AKL/SSR/OKW.

Excellent post…. but if the children are married then their spouse may have an ownership claim in the event of divorce o…

Excellent post…. but if the children are married then their spouse may have an ownership claim in the event of divorce or premature death….depending on what state they live in. For example, California is a community property state…. There are also a lot of other sticky things that coud happen when it comes to a child passing and having multiple grandchildren (and the grandchildren’s apoises) have an ownership claim. I think putting it into a trust would potentialy be a better option to accomplish yoir goals. Happy to hear different opinions if we have any estate attorney’s on here…. Disclaimer: I am not an attorney

Bus Strategy is the number one reason you stay at the Grand Stand. It is the first bus stop so that is great when coming…

Bus Strategy is the number one reason you stay at the Grand Stand. It is the first bus stop so that is great when coming back from the parks and you are tired. However, it is also an easy walk to the last bus stop (the Springs) which gives you a choice when going to the parks. If it is early morning and the busses are crowded because people are going to the parks for rope drop then you get on the bus at the Grand Stand. This guarantees you a seat and it ensures you are not left hanging like the poor suckers at the Springs bus stop sometimes are because the bus is already full and therefore it doesn't stop at the Springs (yes I've seen this happen). However, if it is mid-day or it is a non-peak time (not sure those exist anymore) you can chose to walk to the Springs bus stop and get on the bus at the Springs and skip the internal bus loop.

I am curious what is the best way to navigate the bus stops at Saratoga Springs, we have little ones and being on a bus …

I am curious what is the best way to navigate the bus stops at Saratoga Springs, we have little ones and being on a bus is already challenging given all the gear and tired kiddos. Is it best to get off at a certain one and walk or try to get a certain building? Appreciate any help!