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    Smallest direct purchase cash contract?

    I guess we are looking at getting a second master contract. We had talked to our guide about this a year or so ago and he did not say we would need a second master contract so I would have to check on that. We have been thinking about adding on in the resale market, but then the kids don't get...
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    Smallest direct purchase cash contract?

    We are looking at buying a small direct purchase contract for cash so that my kids that are grown now can have the discounts on AP's etc. Does anyone know what the smallest number of points are that you can purchase direct for cash? We already own quite a few points (could always use more as I...
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    Couch bed or air bed?

    My son is the one that is usually relegated to the pull out sofa and he prefers an air mattress. He is just over 6 feet tall and says it is just more comfortable and no bar digging into his back. Now he has not tried the sleeper chair....he might like that better than the sofa. But a couple...
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    Who else is planning and counting down?

    :surfweb: So....we're 28 days from our Spring break trip and are planning 3 other trips for this year!!! Who else is hunkered down, planing and counting down for 2016?!?
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    Every time ticket price increases, I consider selling our dvc

    We don't think of selling either. When we bought we looked at it that we were locking in our hotel/lodging costs and that all of the other costs would increase throughout the years. We go multiple times throughout the year (live in Georgia so it is an easy drive or short flight even for a...
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    have u used wegoshop?

    Love them!!! We use them all of the time. Amy is fantastic about setting up the perfect time to meet you so that you don't miss out on anything during your vacation. Good luck and have a magical vacation!!
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    Food and Wine is busy..

    We head down in a couple of weeks and plan to hit F&W on Thursday so that we hopefully can avoid the crowds. We'll hit the other parks the rest of the weekend hoping everyone is at EPCOT and we can really hit the rides!
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    October 2013 WDW DVC Roll Call--where are you staying?

    SSR October 17-20....we are bringing some family that has never been to Food & Wine so we are so psyched that they get to go....nothing like a Grand Villa to spoil some newbies, right?!?
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    Your favorite DVC resort & why

    Thanks for all of the great responses!! We have a hard time picking a favorite! It depends on when we go, who is going with us and how long we're staying. Do we need room, convenience or really great amenities? We really love them all for different reasons....keep the faves coming!!
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    Your favorite DVC resort & why

    As I am counting down to our F&W and Spring Break trips, I wanted to throw this out for comment: do you have a favorite DVC resort? And if so, why? TIA
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    F&W in October - Who, Where and When???

    We will be there Oct 17-19 staying at a grand villa at SSR. Got some first timers coming with us! So excited!!
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    We did book everything thru the resort. We took the bus from the resort to the Arizona. My DH drove him & my DS to the ranch. It took them about an hour in traffic. Just check with the concierge and they can give you a heads up on traffic, etc.
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    For those that have asked, the DVC upgrade is a step up in the massage that you get for no additional cost. My DD and I loved it! We had the lomi lomi massage with the hot stones. We booked the couples massage and they upgraded us to the hot stone lomi lomi. We did the couples massage so she...
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    MinnieInMI, definitely do the tour thru the resort. It was so easy and no fighting traffic! I hope you get Rocky because he is fantastic!! Have a wonderful trip!!
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    We did the DVC upgrade too....you will absolutely love it!!!!
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    MissMet, the outer area may be reopened. But, if it isn't not to worry. The massage will more than make up for it. We did the lomi lomi massage and it was amazing! My DD said that she would be happy to do that all the time! Enjoy your trip....so jealous that you are headed there!
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    Aulani....a Spring break adventure!!

    This is my first real attempt at a trip report so here goes...we spent April 7 through April 13 at the beautiful Aulani! Here are my impressions of our stay: Arrival: the resort is away from the more touristy resorts. The drive up to the lobby had my family saying: "Now that looks like...
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    Aulani TR - AKA - BEST VACATION EVER - 2/8 to 2/18 - UPDATED WITH MORE PICS!

    Thank you so much for this fabulous TR!! We will be there this time next week so loving the pictures and helpful hints! Thanks again and so glad you guys had a great time!
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    This time next week.....Aulani!!!

    So this time next week we will be winging our way to Aulani!!! We are so psyched! We have our excursions reserved and even some time for DD and I at the spa!! We are watching all the videos, looking at the pictures and dreaming of our time in the sun. It has been unusually cold here in the SE so...
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    How many days left for your Disney Vacation???

    44 days till we have our toes in the sand at Aulani!!




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