Houston TX area Members
WHOA! Crazy. I might need to plan this for an August trip, then. It's always mid-August when I question my life choices to live in TX. BTW...I'm a TexasAggie'98 👍
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Bay Lake Tower Owners Thread
We're here now and have been impressed with the updated rooms. It's been 5 years since we were here, so I can't remember exactly how the laundry was in the 1BR, but I really like how it's in its own utility closet area. Love the artwork and the bright colors. Such a comfortable room, and the location is right in the mi
DVC Ownership Approach
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
Lakeshore Lodge (Future) Owners Thread
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
DVCFan Community DVC Point Stats!
1,048-we just joined the comma club with our first resale contract.! 300-direct BLT 300-direct Riviera 448-resale fixed week VGF
Disney Wonder - Sailing to Alaska
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
Bay Lake Tower Owners Thread
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
Houston TX area Members
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 😂
Disney Wonder - Sailing to Alaska
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
DCL GTY assignment concerns
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...
SEPTEMBER 2026 TRIPS THREAD
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
MAY 2026 TRIPS THREAD
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 ;)
Upcoming 2026 Trips (Disney and Other)
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
Best restaurant for Christmas dinner
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
Bay Lake Tower Owners Thread
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
Riviera Owners Thread
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!
Villas at Grand Floridian Owners Thread
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,
Villas at Grand Floridian Owners Thread
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...
Sorcerer’s pass as a non-direct member.
Did you buy resale before 2016? I believe those were grandfathered with "blue card" privileges.
How long is Disney taking to load points on a resale contract purchase for existing DVC member?
We had a deed recorded 7/17 and points were loaded 8/3. 24 days.
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