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hi. I learned about the DVC field guide through these forums. You should check it out. It's a free resource backed by historical data of availability. The chart shows a number 0-7 for the average number of consecutive nights available at different booking windows. Looks like your chances are solid. https://dvcfieldguid
Your summary of the various active DVC offerings is spot on for our thinking process through this. And once DLL comes online, yes, it will be shiny and new but surely the points charts are going to be off-putting to most. The gateway to have enough points for studio use at Poly is doable but larger accommodations are j
I just have an (unsubstantiated) hunch that Direct Membership Benefits threshold is going to raise to 175 points in very near future.
I love your strategy to maximize those points. Every bit counts!
We've had our Halloween party tickets secured for awhile now. No plans for the Christmas party this year as much as we do enjoy it!
The vibe we are expecting at DLL is what has pushed us to seriously consider DVC. That being said, in practicality, we do not need 50 years of ownership in any resort. Our interest ultimately has landed on Poly. Owning at a resort without resale restrictions adds a little security blanket. In the event of an unlikely c
The one time use points I am speaking of are limited to 24 points per use year and are only available in the 7-month booking window.
One time use points could also help bridge the gap.
Agreed. The direct guides are not empowered to negotiate or provide any incentives beyond what is available to you online. If you happen to subscribe to Disney+ you can unlock a free D23 Gold membership which would save an additional $500 off your direct purchase.
I just checked offers on my PayPal app and there was an offer to make two $50+ PayPal purchases and get 2000 pts back ($20). Bought two Disney gift cards on Target online and got the points immediately.
This is where my thought went too. The Value resorts often gets those double length buses at peak times that help a ton. Logistically they will figure it out.
I watched this AM :) I feel it's the CM's that made it worth it. I'm glad you and @YamKriegs gave a well-deserved shoutout to the CM that did the incredible drawings on the cups. That's so special.
Makes sense. Active add-on Flash Sale at OKW. They'll flip those points in no time.
For those interested... For our little Saratoga resale contract: Offer made/accepted: 5/15 Submitted to ROFR: 5/18 Passed ROFR: 6/4 Closed Contract: 6/5 That's 3 weeks from offer to closing. We are first-time DVC buyers.
My letter to management got quick attention. They did everything they could to expedite the resale and were willing to push everything along. THEN they called back after realizing that they cannot sell us AKV direct over phone due to the state we live in. They said if everything fell into place I would have to come sig
Excellent. Thank you, @airjay75!
Thanks for all of this info. I completely understand. Our Guide said he has no control or idea when sold out resorts will come on Flash sale but did offer to put us on a list to call as soon as/if AKV would come back on offer. Maybe it is just a sign to hold off for a bit longer.
I purposely did not do a "tour" yet. I simply went to the Riviera to meet my Guide to meet him face to face just as a friendly gesture. I'm the one that asked him about the verbiage in the terms of the Flash sale which only states a tour must be completed by June 8th but does not specify an expiration date. He took thi
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