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[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Sandisw]

I think it has more to do with the fact that Disney very much does not want anyone "residing" within the boundaries of RCID unless they are Disney employees (and thus, vote the way Disney wants them to vote).

There's a reason that Celebration and Golden Oak were both de-annexed from the District before being developed.

That part is true but from what I have researched, timeshares in general do not allow people to establish residency in any state, including FL. Disney still controls the requirements of what qualifies people from buying there products, and they could very well simply allow DVC owners to qualify for all AP passes, without even calling them residents.

They simply do the same as they do with the Sorcerer pass...make all AP options available to FL residents and DVC owners.

 

[Brian Noble]

I do not think you are correct on when Disney left Celebration. IIRC it was much later than prior to development.

Certainly possible. But it was definitely before anyone resided there. Democracy is messy when you have a privately-owned governmental entity.

timeshares in general do not allow people to establish residency in any state

Agreed. But, I am not sure any of the others are so particular about including the disclaimer in their sales documents. Heck, there even is a clause like that for WDTC's hotel rentals---or at least there was the last time I rented a room from Disney directly.

 

[mistysue]

The whole club 33 thing is a fun and interesting day dream- but if the motivation is 100% to get an annual pass that fee money could buy MYW tickets as well... just to put that out there... It's fun/stress relieving to grumble about it a bit but anyone who can afford club 33 can afford a second or third set of tickets for sure. I know sometimes it's about some moral stance, we *could* have paid for a third trip last year, but disgust at the situation said otherwise. If we are that upset, pouring tens of thousands extra isn't gonna show 'em.

Not that I didn't also take that idea seriously for a few minutes. My response to becoming a Florida resident is intense frustration with various other bonehead newsworthy events the past few days. I'm sure the people of Florida would be wonderful neighbors, but I'm good where I am, really.

 

[nuhusky123]

The whole club 33 thing is a fun and interesting day dream- but if the motivation is 100% to get an annual pass that fee money could buy MYW tickets as well... just to put that out there... It's fun/stress relieving to grumble about it a bit but anyone who can afford club 33 can afford a second or third set of tickets for sure. I know sometimes it's about some moral stance, we *could* have paid for a third trip last year, but disgust at the situation said otherwise. If we are that upset, pouring tens of thousands extra isn't gonna show 'em.

Not that I didn't also take that idea seriously for a few minutes. My response to becoming a Florida resident is intense frustration with various other bonehead newsworthy events the past few days. I'm sure the people of Florida would be wonderful neighbors, but I'm good where I am, really.

The passes seal the deal for me but what I like about club 33, in concept at least

1- place to relax in each park and eat away from the crowds
2- annual pass
3- five vip tour guide sessions
4- the fastpass perk, not sure what they do now for lightening lane but bet they have something

number 1, place to go in each park is the real benefit. I’ve invested a crazy amount of $ in dvc to go back to Disney year over year. But when I’m in the park I’ve got no where to chill out and refresh. Perhaps 33 is the answer.

ive got years probably to sit on a waitlist so sure my mind will change 100 times

 

[mistysue]

The passes seal the deal for me but what I like about club 33, in concept at least

1- place to relax in each park and eat away from the crowds
2- annual pass
3- five vip tour guide sessions
4- the fastpass perk, not sure what they do now for lightening lane but bet they have something

number 1, place to go in each park is the real benefit. I’ve invested a crazy amount of $ in dvc to go back to Disney year over year. But when I’m in the park I’ve got no where to chill out and refresh. Perhaps 33 is the answer.

ive got years probably to sit on a waitlist so sure my mind will change 100 times

Agreed, those are good perks.
Every time we go I'm crossing my fingers about the lounge above Figment still being there; I would LOVE more spaces to be able to just stop for a minute amongst all the chaos. I remember running numbers and figuring not too much of that cost was going to the prestige so much as the actual benefits. For the APs, in the past, it's the immediate family? Is there a quantity or an age cutoff for kids? It's overkill if all we wanted is APs though.

 

[nuhusky123]

Agreed, those are good perks.
Every time we go I'm crossing my fingers about the lounge above Figment still being there; I would LOVE more spaces to be able to just stop for a minute amongst all the chaos. I remember running numbers and figuring not too much of that cost was going to the prestige so much as the actual benefits. For the APs, in the past, it's the immediate family? Is there a quantity or an age cutoff for kids? It's overkill if all we wanted is APs though.

You do also get 50 free tickets per year and can take two guests into the lounges

if the kids age out you have the tickets and two guest passes. Guess this just becomes harder if one becomes grandparents

im a long way from that point at least

 

[mistysue]

You do also get 50 free tickets per year and can take two guests into the lounges

if the kids age out you have the tickets and two guest passes. Guess this just becomes harder if one becomes grandparents

im a long way from that point at least

I became a mom at 22 and she just turned 19 I don't think I'd be able to stop laughing at myself if I became a grandma as soon as I could.

 

[redboat45]

The passes seal the deal for me but what I like about club 33, in concept at least

1- place to relax in each park and eat away from the crowds
2- annual pass
3- five vip tour guide sessions
4- the fastpass perk, not sure what they do now for lightening lane but bet they have something

number 1, place to go in each park is the real benefit. I’ve invested a crazy amount of $ in dvc to go back to Disney year over year. But when I’m in the park I’ve got no where to chill out and refresh. Perhaps 33 is the answer.

ive got years probably to sit on a waitlist so sure my mind will change 100 times

Can you go to the lounge in each park? I thought it was just the park you bought in to?

 

[nuhusky123]

Can you go to the lounge in each park? I thought it was just the park you bought in to?

At wdw I believe you get all four lounges. One in each gate

but you do not by buying wdw club 33 get to go to Disneyland and to Shanghai

I just need the four wdw lounges, but those four wdw lounges would be amazing place to chill on a hot Florida day

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I’m convinced I want to join now

Money and waitlist aside, it’s not an easy process. You cannot “join” Club 33. There is at least one interview, plus a fairly rigid selection process.
I could be wrong, but I believe most are not invited into the Club.

 

[nuhusky123]

Money and waitlist aside, it’s not an easy process. You cannot “join” Club 33. There is at least one interview, plus a fairly rigid selection process.
I could be wrong, but I believe most are not invited into the Club.

All one can do is try

 

[Maistre Gracey]

All one can do is try

Good luck !!

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[SL6827]

Hold onto your socks! Florida senate just passed a bill to end the Reedy Creek Improvement District. It is expected to pass the house and become law. Disney will end up losing self governing powers regarding bonds, planning, development inspections and will incur a lot of tax burden going forward. Less profitable revenue streams like our annual pass deals could be impacted.

Wow!

 

[HarvardAce]

Tried searching on the boards and this is the best thread I could come up with, but couldn't find an answer. Our "Gold" APs expire in June and we are trying to renew them right now, but the only renewal option is for the "Incredi-Pass" which is more than we need. My understanding is that there is still a lower option called "Sorcerer" but I am not getting the option to renew to that level. Is that not available? Is that temporary, or is it permanent?

Also, if I want the photopass option, can I get away with only having one of us have the option? Would I still be able to download the pictures from others in my group?

 

[Sandisw]

Tried searching on the boards and this is the best thread I could come up with, but couldn't find an answer. Our "Gold" APs expire in June and we are trying to renew them right now, but the only renewal option is for the "Incredi-Pass" which is more than we need, although it appears to be discounted ($1,175.76 with tax vs almost $1,400 with tax for a normal one). My understanding is that there is still a lower option called "Sorcerer" but I am not getting the option to renew to that level. Is that not available? Is that temporary, or is it permanent?

Also, if I want the photopass option, can I get away with only having one of us have the option? Would I still be able to download the pictures from others in my group?

To renew, you have to call as online only gives the option for Incredi Pass.

And, yes, you can get away with just one getting Photopass as long as everyone is connected to you via MDE..

 

[HarvardAce]

To renew, you have to call as online only gives the option for Incredi Pass.

And, yes, you can get away with just one getting Photopass as long as everyone is connected to you via MDE..

Perfect, thanks! Glad I asked, I think it's something like $400 cheaper per person, and we don't ever intend to come during Thanksgiving or Christmas/NYE time. Looks like the new sorcerer pass doesn't block out spring break time either, which I think our gold passes did.

 

[nuhusky123]

Hold onto your socks! Florida senate just passed a bill to end the Reedy Creek Improvement District. It is expected to pass the house and become law. Disney will end up losing self governing powers regarding bonds, planning, development inspections and will incur a lot of tax burden going forward. Less profitable revenue streams like our annual pass deals could be impacted.

This whole thing is pretty hilarious

desantos will cancel reedy creek placing $1B of debt on the home owners of orange and Osceola counties equally upwards of $2000 per house hold in extra annual taxes

were i an Orange County home owner I’d be marching to Tallahassee with a pitchfork

that said even if this passes the house voters in both counties have to agree to the termination of reedy creek.

If voters agree then they deserve the $1B debt bill coming their way. That’s just the start of the butchers bill

this of course doesn’t even begin to take into account the annual cost to maintain facilities previously paid for by reedy creek. Florida voters better hold on to their britches and get out their check books