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Same with us. We are up to 1030. Marty

That is no longer the case. I was down there last week and the bartenders at GS no longer needs to get a manager. Everyone is happier. Marty

I thought that Earl of Sandwich only discounts for a AAA card. Do they take other discounts also? Marty

That is our experience also. We have adjusted trips all the time and cancelled a few. So far, not an issue but, as we get older, I view having the flexibility as significant. Marty

I do think that the $57 or $58 price point for OKW is the safety zone if you want to avoid ROFR. Anything less than that level means an emotional roller coaster. But, hope spring eternal if you have the time and will to keep at it. Marty

Disney likely makes a lot of money off the scooter industry. I wouldn't be surprised if they track it as a profit center. Marty

We have a crock pot and a fry skillet. Works well. Marty

That is exactly my analysis with one exception. The DVC points should have a residual value even a couple years from their expiration which is equal to the point rental value minus yearly MF multiplied by the number of years left on the contact, and presuming some discount value for the cost...

We have 2 Owners Lockers now. We think that the Studio will work out ok, but clearly it helps to use the OL. Marty

Very similar to us, but we find a way to deal with the "one of us has bad sleeping patterns" at night. Too costly to do this using a 1 bedroom. We are at 730 points, but hope that The Mouse is kind on our current 300 point contract offer in ROFR. I estimate 1200 to 1300 points as a solid...

Easy. Multiple reservations. No one is going to force a guest to move for a few days. I have no idea how they would behave if someone tried to stay in the same room a couple of months straight or otherwise abused the flexibility of the front desk. Marty

I asked her about the Celebration ride. She did it once taking some back roads and it took about 1/2 hour. More traffic than she generally likes, but the benefits once she arrived at Celebration were worth it. Marty

I responded. Marty

Same with us on the 2 dogs. We love them dearly, but will not replace them when they are gone. As to point expenses, I figure 1300 points which, for OKW on the resale market assuming you can get past The Mouse's ROFR, is a lot lower than what your husband is thinking. Buying loaded contracts...

I call OKW my wife's Assisted Living Facility. Starting with the luggage yellow tags, direct flights to Orlando, Magic Express, a PAP, a Disney Gift card easily recharged, the ability to change rooms if hers is not acceptable, 2 Owner Lockers including her sewing machine and cooking gear, an...

Remember that Condos have property taxes and association dues. Plus electric bills and all the typical expenses of ownership. Plus, we only need a car for longer stays as we have the on grounds bus service. I ran the numbers and this is less expensive as long as you understand the downsides...

We are testing out a subset of that theme this year. My wife will be at OKW in a Studio about 115 nights from last Sept to this upcoming May. About 1300 points, give or take some. We are empty nesters and sorting out how to escape the Midwestern winters without the need to take care of a...

After getting 2 OKW contracts through ROFR, and then losing a third one all at $56 per point, I thought long and hard about increasing the price to get it done. After talking with 2 brokers concerning what they are seeing, I decided to go at $58 per point for this round. This is real close to...

My wife keeps a sewing machine. Quilts on rainy days. Marty

Call up a closing agent like Magic Vacations. That is what they do for a living. Marty