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  1. calypso*a*go-go

    Be honest... are you happy you bought DVC?

    My satisfaction rate is about 50%. We bought our membership several years ago with the understanding that we would basically always stay for the same amount even though regular WDW rooms would go up in price. Although that may be true, we have found that the increases are always accompanied by...
  2. calypso*a*go-go

    maintenance fees question

    Short and sweet -- No. :goodvibes
  3. calypso*a*go-go

    Asked this question before about buying DVC..

    There's really no advantage either way -- you're still going to get 2011 points. As mentioned previously, it will be the matter of paying prorated maintenance fees. Happy to see you are now able to move forward with your membership. :thumbsup2
  4. calypso*a*go-go

    Anyone have a discount code for Grad Images???

    So glad I found this thread -- just received the first email from them this morning with DD grad photos...I'll wait a bit to see if the price goes down!
  5. calypso*a*go-go

    Staying at OKW in two weeks, do you need a car? any tips on OKW?

    We've never had a rental car for any of our stays @ OKW, and it's never been a problem. :thumbsup2
  6. calypso*a*go-go

    Please vote: Kona Cafe, GFC, or The Wave for dinner ADR

    Our meals at Kona have always been good -- can't say the same about the other two choices.
  7. calypso*a*go-go

    Armed Forces Salute Room/Ticket Discount: 2011/12 (Spring Break Update)

    There's usually no line at Guest Relations in Downtown Disney -- so depending on your schedule, that might be an option for you.
  8. calypso*a*go-go

    Summer Disney Files

    My copy went right in the recycle bin as well. They have gone from bad to worse...:(
  9. calypso*a*go-go

    Walking away from your house

    That's what I was afraid of. It's such a shame that responsible people are being forced to do what could be considered irresponsible things. :sad2:
  10. calypso*a*go-go

    When luxury is worth it: Glad I bought DVC 15 years ago!

    We bought several years ago as well...didn't use a single spreadsheet, didn't rely on Dave Ramsey for advice, blah...blah...blah... We bought because we wanted to and were financially able to pay cash for it, have never felt the need to justify why we did it. It was a good fit for us and...
  11. calypso*a*go-go

    Walking away from your house

    First off, let me say I am very naive about how these things work...but how much would they be paying towards renting another place? What would happen if they stayed in the house but just paid what they could towards the mortgage? Do you think the bank would show them more leniency if they...
  12. calypso*a*go-go

    Just a pipe dream

    From your signature, it looks like you typically stay at deluxe resorts...look back on what you spent for accommodations on those vacations and compare it to how many points you could have purchased. Use that info to determine if you would have been better off with being a DVC member and...
  13. calypso*a*go-go

    Purchasing Annual Passes with Disney Gift Cards

    Did you try to use the gift cards like a credit card? If it didn't work, you might need to call Member Services...especially if you're trying to use more than one card for the transaction.
  14. calypso*a*go-go

    Renting, Banking, Borrowing?

    When are you actually trying to travel? Can you not borrow from your 2013 points, thereby using 2011, 2012, & 2013 together?
  15. calypso*a*go-go

    great news!!!!

    Just google "Cinderella Castle Suite" and a bunch of pictures comes up. Congrats on winning such an awesome prize!!!
  16. calypso*a*go-go

    Smart phones - are they worth it?

    I have a smartphone and can honestly say that it's not worth the extra cost (to me anyway). When I first got it I used the web browser quite a bit, but once the novelty wore off -- I rarely ever use it. I feel almost certain that I will drop the data plan when my contract is up.
  17. calypso*a*go-go

    Please help answer some of my questions? Before I purchase

    Pretty much agree with what everyone else has stated -- the best value for your membership is to use it for WDW stays. :thumbsup2
  18. calypso*a*go-go

    Armed Forces Salute Room/Ticket Discount: 2011/12 (Spring Break Update)

    Here's one I hope someone can help with...I know the service member can only purchase 6 tickets per year, but does anyone know if this is based on when the tickets are actually purchased, or when they are activated? I'm asking because we are considering a visit to WDW in Feb. 2012, but then I...
  19. calypso*a*go-go

    Miltary discount at Villas?

    The discount should be available -- but you'd probably save more money by renting points from a DVC member.
  20. calypso*a*go-go

    Are there any resorts you would not go to just because of its theme?

    I'm from the Pacific Northwest and because of that, the Wilderness Lodge does not appeal to me at all. That's why I'm grateful there is so much variety with WDW accomodations!




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