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    All Stars

    According to the folks in the ressie department it is now slated for opening in 2003. Considerably later than the original target.
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    Add-on ?

    Yes, they have a use year. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    Any Free Advice Out There?

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    Any Free Advice Out There?

    I will be arriving in Orlando on Tuesday evening, with the express purpose of meeting my guide Michael on Wednesday AM for a tour of the DVC. I need to be in the Ft. Myers area by Wednesday night, so I have one, abbreviated day to spend getting the lay of the land. Michael and I meet at BWV...
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    Best Childcare....

    We were very pleased with the service at WL when we were there in Feb. '97 (2nd visit). Have also used the in-room baby sitter service with pretty good results. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    ORLANDO RAINFALL

    The water level is getting low over much of the state. I have a friend at the Miami end of Alligater Alley who says that their river is about to drop below sea level, which would cause an influx of salt water into the area around his home, killing off a lot of fish and flora in his area. Jon...
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    Using Up Points

    Renting is one option, or, How about a surprise, unplanned trip down for a cozy get-away for 2? A gift for friends, in-laws, older kids, etc. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    Does anyone have a map of BWV?

    Email me and I can send it to you. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    VWL trip report - very long, lots of detail

    Having waited this long in order to buy at VWL, your report was music to my ears...er wallet??? Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    from which side of the BWV can you see the sunrise?

    Should be the "quiet pool" communitry hall side. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    Here's a non-controversial question!

    My thanks to all of you for the feedback. The more thinking I've done on this, the more affordable it is becoming. Historically, we like to stay in deluxe or home-away-from-home resorts and I kept tripping over the $2000-$3000 charge per week for room and then adding airfare and admission...
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    Anyone still take an occasional non-points WDW trip?

    You're single AND you own DVC??? The girl of my dreams!! :D :D :D :D :D Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    Life Time Pass

    A lifetime, Disney wide pass. Good at all current Disney parks (including the partner parks like Tokyo), and any to be added in the future! Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89 offsite WL '97 WL '97 (again!) WH '99 WL '99 AStSp '99 (YUCKY!!!) DCL/Poly Jun/July '02
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    Here's a non-controversial question!

    Think I might not have worded the question well...I have the books, and have spoken several times with my guide. I was thinking more in terms of what people have found out from their own usage patterns over time. Also especially interested in hearing any reports of time share trades. Have...
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    Here's a non-controversial question!

    I have a family of 3, me, my DW and our 8 yr old DD. How many points would folks recommend? Some guidelines: no studios (need the full kitchen!) most often would be just the 3 of us trip to WDW no more than once a year(more likely once every 2 with points traded for other trips in between)...
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    Banking Points and then using them the same Use Year

    Can't be done. Once banked, the points can only be used in the following use year. However, you could borrow from next years points for a trip later this year. Points from this year banked into next year will expire next year unless used next year. Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87 WDW '89...
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    Bus Service being changed?

    The other thing I have noticed about bus service is that it seems to matter greatly where you are staying as to how often the buses run and how crowded they are. WL, no crowds, always buses waiting or just pulling up. All Star resorts, bazillions of people and mini-vans...OK, OK, they were...
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    Have my kids lost the "magic" or is it just a phase?

    My DD (only 8-1/2) is years and multiple trips away from being pixie dusted out! As, am I. Alas, my DW assures me she could live happily with out our frequent trips to WDW!!! I've assured her that is Papa ain't happy, ain't no one gonna be happy!!! :eek: Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87...
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    Can we have 5 in a one bedroom at OKW?

    So, can my family of 3 stay in a 2 BR, or do we have to use a studio? :D :D :D :D
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    The new "Magic Pass" poll

    Altho I can't officially vote as I am still non-DVC...I am terrified to report that I'm actually agreeing with Rich on something...sounds like a crappy idea for a pass to me, too. Sorry to agree with you, Rich, I'll try not to let it happen too often! ;) :D Jon WDW '85 offsite DL '85 DL '87...




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