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DebbieB · 02-21-2012, 11:04 AM

Got a studio for 9/21 to 9/28 today (7 months)!

KAT4DISNEY · 02-21-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

Got a studio for 9/21 to 9/28 today (7 months)!

Congrats!!!

bigAWL · 02-22-2012, 08:54 AM

Is there somewhere to find out what cash rates are for the villas? ...without calling...

boiseflyfisher · 02-22-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bigAWL

Is there somewhere to find out what cash rates are for the villas? ...without calling...

With availability being so limited, I'd be surprised if there were any available for cash.

That said, someone reported a while ago that it was $1010 per night for a 1br. Someone else reported that you couldn't book it until 60 nights out, but that was from a couple of years ago.

When were you looking to go?

bigAWL · 02-22-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by boiseflyfisher

With availability being so limited, I'd be surprised if there were any available for cash.

That said, someone reported a while ago that it was $1010 per night for a 1br. Someone else reported that you couldn't book it until 60 nights out, but that was from a couple of years ago.

When were you looking to go?

Don't have any plans yet, and when we do it will be on points. It's our home resort. Just curious what the cash value is.

nunzia · 02-22-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigAWL

Is there somewhere to find out what cash rates are for the villas? ...without calling...

..and studios have been reported as $850 for cash rate

CrazyDuck · 02-22-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nunzia

..and studios have been reported as $850 for cash rate

That's insane!

franandaj · 02-22-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDuck

That's insane!

Try getting one in under 7 months! That's insane too!

JoRo · 02-22-2012, 08:23 PM

I love the floor plan we have stayed in several of the studios on the park side but we are thinking of a pool view (request) for this July trip. I wonder if 1509 has a slider to the pool, I can remember?

thanks!

JoRo · 02-22-2012, 08:40 PM

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Secondly I've read on the Disneyland website there is a dining plan. Realize dining is different in many ways from WDW so wonder if this is available to DVC members and is it worth it? Looking forward to not having to book meals 6 months in advance and miss the fun of spontaneous eating that free dining seems to have hindered at WDW.

Thanks in advance!

Hi

Just wanted to share we order from VONS or bring our own and have bell desk hold in their refrig until our room is ready.

There are no grocery stores within walking distance

DH has also walked to wonderland Liquor for chips/beer/soda its just around the corner and they do deliver.
Wonderland Liquor
1178 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 535-0127

We are looking forward to Earl of Sandwich Coming in this summer at DTD there is a big need for cheaper yummy food options

Disney Princess · 02-22-2012, 10:06 PM

With our first baby on the way and grandparents wanting to visit Disneyland with us, we figured an add on was in our future. We have 100 points, and it works for the two of us, but we wanted more for our growing family. We've been watching the resales for a few weeks now, but the PERFECT contract became available this weekend. 50 points, August UY, $85/point. It just so happens we wanted 50 more points (or 300, but we'll start small!

) in our August UY. We felt fortunate. The contract is with Disney waiting for ROFR now. Can't wait use those new points.

Disney Princess · 02-22-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

Got a studio for 9/21 to 9/28 today (7 months)!

So glad you got what you wanted. Enjoy your trip!!!

Snurk71 · 02-22-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigAWL

Is there somewhere to find out what cash rates are for the villas? ...without calling...

These rates are 2 years old, and they weren't easy to get (had to call a few different numbers), but in Apr 2010 the rates were...

Magic season rack rates (without tax)
Studio - $575 weekday, $645 weekend
1BR - $1,015 weekday, $1,140 weekend
2BR - $1,255 weekday, $1,410 weekend

I needed the prices to help us set a shared cost for DSIL since we were combined treating their parents to a 50th anniversary trip (we settled on $300/night for their contribution - they took the 2nd dedicated BR, in-laws were in the master, and we took the foldout for the week).

Nonsuch · 02-22-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JoRo

I wonder if 1509 has a slider to the pool

None of the first floor patios have direct access to the pools. The easiest patio to access the pool would be 1516 (facing Redwood Creek), which is near a seldom used gate (with room key access). 1516 is the Handicap Accessible studio.

Nonsuch · 02-22-2012, 10:54 PM

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...50 points, August UY, $85/point. It just so happens we wanted 50 more points (or 300, but we'll start small!

) in our August UY. We felt fortunate.

May you pass ROFR

Keeping all your points in the same UY makes things easier

Even with only one UY, I managed to forget to bank a few points

(I ended up using them, so they did not go to waste)

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JoRo Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bothell, Wa Posts: 316	I love the floor plan we have stayed in several of the studios on the park side but we are thinking of a pool view (request) for this July trip. I wonder if 1509 has a slider to the pool, I can remember? thanks! __________________ DVC VGC Member since 2009 Spring GCV 2013 BCV (we hope) Oct 2013 Dec GCV 2013

02-22-2012, 10:06 PM	#1241
Disney Princess Member Since Day 1 I am just the "organized" one Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: now . . . Indiana Posts: 2,485	With our first baby on the way and grandparents wanting to visit Disneyland with us, we figured an add on was in our future. We have 100 points, and it works for the two of us, but we wanted more for our growing family. We've been watching the resales for a few weeks now, but the PERFECT contract became available this weekend. 50 points, August UY, $85/point. It just so happens we wanted 50 more points (or 300, but we'll start small! ) in our August UY. We felt fortunate. The contract is with Disney waiting for ROFR now. Can't wait use those new points. __________________ DH Me Jack Dory Youtube Video of Jack's First Trip

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