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    Tell me about the OKW and SSR slides (or any others) PLEASE

    The OKW slide is very good. I have not been on it, but our 8 year old daughter is now an addict. For an hour before, we said we were going to the pool she was saying "I'm not going on that slide - too scary". Even when we get there, we almost had to push her up the stairs. First time she...
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    when are busy times at DVC?

    Look at the point chart. If it cost more points, it's busier.
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    DVC for GF addict?

    Yes, I believe if that your intent is to always stay at GF and/or AKL, you would be completely wasting your time with DVC. You would need an enormous number of points to satisfy your needs. Additionally, though points required for stays at DVC resorts do not go up over the years, anything...
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    DVC as "investment" (college aid ?)

    But did you pick up the phone and call them? The page I provided was not intended so you could look up help on line - it was so you can contact them directly and get the right answer. Pick up the phone and call them - the phone number is right there. You are getting all sorts of opinions...
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    DVC as "investment" (college aid ?)

    Though these may be your thoughts, there are clear and set rules as to what you must disclose as far as the financial aid forms go. Everyone knows the "object" of the forms, and that the more you have the less you get, however, neglecting to list something which is required to be listed will...
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    Resale vs New thru Disney

    DrTomorrow - then you didn't understand what JimMIA or I have said regarding total ownership cost. You are not getting anything for your 49 years vs. 37 years that you are not paying for. There is little difference if any. I think the price of purchasing SSR vs. the cost of any other resort...
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    Resale vs New thru Disney

    JimMIA makes a number of good points. Initial purchase price in the end does not make a big difference over the term of your ownership - more of the total cost is in the dues. Likewise, when considering the additional years with SSR, all you are really doing is spreading the initial...
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    Are DVC Points Only For Accomodations?

    Not for 95 points.
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    Seller Backs Out After ROFR Passes

    It should just be a good lesson/warning to everyone - that no matter how "good" a real estate agent appears, first and foremost, they are the seller's agent and act in the best interests of the seller.
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    How many points would just 2 people need?

    Well, let me provide a different view of the situation. You've said you're still in school and will be married soon. Though nearly everyone who buys into DVC ultimately loves it, you should first consider your financial situation and then, and only then, if you find you have spare money to...
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    Why DVC?

    Well, my take is as follows: - Prior to DVC we would stay at Grand Floridian, Beach Club, etc. and an average week in a standard room (comparable to a DVC studio) would run about $2000 to $2500 - this was back in the mid 1990's but also included park tickets. - our 150 points @ $67 less...
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    OKW Problems

    Excellent point smjj - couldn't agree more.
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    Disney's Magical Express and DVC

    I think if they let you book one way, the one way they would let you book is from the airport to the resort. I have to believe the primary objective here is that if they give you free transportation to the resorts, then you have one less reason to rent a car. If you are not renting a car...
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    How busy will April 23 to 31st be?

    Look at the points chart - if the points are higher, you'll likely have more crowds, if lower points likely less crowds. FYI - spring break was last week and this week and it was fairly crowded while we were there last week.
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    Honestly, how much better is the OKW pool?

    We were just there last week. The play area didn't seem all that different since we were there last year - though I could have easily missed something. Our 8 year old daughter was scared to go down the pool slide, but after her first trip down, she went about 50 more and we had to drag her...
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    SSR Activity Question

    We went to SSR in January and our (now) 8 year old daughter visited community hall twice with my wife to do some arts and crafts type stuff that they had scheduled.
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    OKW Problems

    I don't agree with this. We stayed at BCV after DVC moved in and received the sub-par service there.
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    Newbie, tell me why.

    Well, most timeshare resale values also go down over time - right? Why would DVC go up in value? I was probably the most negative person in the world when it came to timeshares having been through one high-pressured, cattlecar session/tour/preview with a local Orlando timeshare many years...
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    Car Rental

    Generally we don't rent a car, but have our past two visits in Jan and this past week. Having searched all the available options, the absolute best rates were on Thrifty's website - www.thrifty.com. Their location is adjacent to Hertz, the shuttles were very frequent, and the overall service was...
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    OKW Problems

    We just returned from OKW having been there Sun-Fri last week. As usual, the service we received was top-notch. Part of the problem with the experience your brother is having could be that it is spring break now and Disney and the resorts are loaded to capacity and with so much happening, I...




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