August 24th 2012 Cruise to the Bahamas!!!!

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Trying to motivate the rest of the group to make their reservations.... But... why do I care? lol (I guess I'm just concerned that everyone has a good time).

The experienced people (read: overactive vacation planners) in our group are completely booked all the way through (Pre-cruise Disney Stays, etc). The only thing we have left to do is airfare and transfers. I could do Magical Express to the port, but I think it's going to be way too expensive vs. getting a 3rd party transportation service.

We're staying at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge for the 5 days prior. Very excited! It will be our first trip as DVC owners.

 

[socababy]

We will definitely be participating in the FE! As we get closer, I'll speak with my SIL and my friend to see if they'd like to participate as well.

I just booked our rooms at the Sheraton Vistana VIllages for the 18th-24th. We'll probably take the red eye on the 17th so that we have 6 full days to enjoy at the parks before the cruise!

 

[dizneeat]

We will definitely be participating in the FE! As we get closer, I'll speak with my SIL and my friend to see if they'd like to participate as well.

I just booked our rooms at the Sheraton Vistana VIllages for the 18th-24th. We'll probably take the red eye on the 17th so that we have 6 full days to enjoy at the parks before the cruise!

Another FE participant!!!!!!!!!!

I updated the list ........

FE participants list!

socababy
michelle9343
dizneeat​

We are all set to go as well! I cannot wait for this vacation to start!!!!!!!

 

[mcd2745]

Was just looking at some the just-released prices for 2013 cruises on the Dream & Fantasy. The prices are extremely high for opening day...imagine what they will be in a few months! For around the same time in 2013 as our cruise next August, a 4-night (there are no more 5-night double-dips, BTW) on the Dream is the same price as a 7-night on Royal Caribbean's Oasis Of The Seas. Disney may be pricing themselves out of a lot of people's budgets.

 

[michelle9343]

another fe participant!!!!!!!!!!

i updated the list ........

fe participants list!

Socababy
michelle9343
dizneeat​

we are all set to go as well! I cannot wait for this vacation to start!!!!!!!

yeah!!!!!!!

 

[templed]

We've broken into the single digits now! (month wise...)

 

[socababy]

We've broken into the single digits now! (month wise...)

We booked this cruise last Feb while on the Wonder and at the time it seemed so far away! Who knew at that time that I'd end up booking 3 more cruises on the Wonder that I'll take before this one! I guess that is my way of passing the time!

 

[stewartm]

Another FE participant!!!!!!!!!!

I updated the list ........

FE participants list!

socababy
michelle9343
dizneeat​

We are all set to go as well! I cannot wait for this vacation to start!!!!!!!

Count me in!!!

 

[michelle9343]

We booked this cruise last Feb while on the Wonder and at the time it seemed so far away! Who knew at that time that I'd end up booking 3 more cruises on the Wonder that I'll take before this one! I guess that is my way of passing the time!

WOW that sounds like the best way to pass the time!!!!!

 

[dizneeat]

Count me in!!!

Glad to have you joining in!

I updated the list ........

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stewartm
socababy
michelle9343
dizneeat​

 

[templed]

We may have occasion to do a little vacation between then and now... but... for now I just have to obsess about this one.

We're very excited as this will be our first foray into our DVC ownership...

I've got a bunch of points for next year that I'll probably bank for the following year (2013)... ... Maybe I'll use those for another cruise...

 

[mcd2745]

300 DAYS!

 

[dizneeat]

We may have occasion to do a little vacation between then and now... but... for now I just have to obsess about this one.

We're very excited as this will be our first foray into our DVC ownership...

I've got a bunch of points for next year that I'll probably bank for the following year (2013)... ... Maybe I'll use those for another cruise...

So I take it you are new DVC owners as well ...... we only joined this September and will enjoy a stay on points in February!

And more cruises, what a wonderful thought!

300 DAYS!

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stewartm
socababy
michelle9343
dizneeat​

 

[templed]

So I take it you are new DVC owners as well ...... we only joined this September and will enjoy a stay on points in February!

And more cruises, what a wonderful thought!



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socababy
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dizneeat​

Yup... we bought in in October at VWL. Where did you buy? I decided to choose VWL... one for the price... two... cause it's one of my favorite resorts at Disney...

 

[dizneeat]

Yup... we bought in in October at VWL. Where did you buy? I decided to choose VWL... one for the price... two... cause it's one of my favorite resorts at Disney...

We bought Saratoga Springs ....... the price was okay and they Treehouses really made the decision easy.
In February we are trying BLT, first time on points, can't believe we are staying right next door to the MK and will have access to the Top of the World Lounge!

 

[templed]

We bought Saratoga Springs ....... the price was okay and they Treehouses really made the decision easy.
In February we are trying BLT, first time on points, can't believe we are staying right next door to the MK and will have access to the Top of the World Lounge!

I'm looking forward to trying out the treehouse villas... They look awesome! (My only reservation would be that they are so far removed from everything... you almost have to have a car...)

I'm currently booked at VWL for the week before the cruise... but we're mulling over the idea of switching our reservation to BLT.

 

[dizneeat]

I'm looking forward to trying out the treehouse villas... They look awesome! (My only reservation would be that they are so far removed from everything... you almost have to have a car...)

I'm currently booked at VWL for the week before the cruise... but we're mulling over the idea of switching our reservation to BLT.

We always have a car, so something that is a bit more remote is okay - we LOVE OKW too, but that was not an option when buying.

Before our cruises this summer (we're doing a back to back again) we will tour the Florida keys, then stay at OKW (paid OOP via disney.co.uk, which has free dining and a free gift card on top) and am now waiting for the 7 month window to open for the second part after the cruise. Thinking about BCV or BWV for our second part.

In February we have a one night stay at the Royal Rooms at POR before our 4 night cruise and then trying BLT after the cruise.
Cannot wait to spend my first points!

 

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We always have a car, so something that is a bit more remote is okay - we LOVE OKW too, but that was not an option when buying.

Before our cruises this summer (we're doing a back to back again) we will tour the Florida keys, then stay at OKW (paid OOP via disney.co.uk, which has free dining and a free gift card on top) and am now waiting for the 7 month window to open for the second part after the cruise. Thinking about BCV or BWV for our second part.

In February we have a one night stay at the Royal Rooms at POR before our 4 night cruise and then trying BLT after the cruise.
Cannot wait to spend my first points!

I've been researching the various timeshares... My parents and brother own through Marriott Vacation Club. They have absolutely gorgeous resorts... but it just didn't appeal to me the way DVC does. I'm a Disney nut, so... it just made sense to me. Besides... Marriott has switched over to a system more similar to the way DVC is (Points, rather than property)... So, in the end, that sort of made up my mind.

What does you mean that OKW wasn't available? As long as there are points available, they'll sell them to you.... They won't actively advertise the "sold out" resorts... but they absolutely will sell you the points if they are available. You just have to ask. The only downside is the length of the lease. I didn't buy for as long as the "new" resorts (50 years I think)... but what's the difference in 10 years when you're looking at that span. I bought in the Villas at Wilderness lodge and that's been "sold out" for a few years now. They had points in inventory, so I jumped in. Besides, they'll offer to extend the lease down the road anyway.


I'm waiting for the 7 month window to switch over to BLT... if we can.

 

[dizneeat]

I've been researching the various timeshares... My parents and brother own through Marriott Vacation Club. They have absolutely gorgeous resorts... but it just didn't appeal to me the way DVC does. I'm a Disney nut, so... it just made sense to me. Besides... Marriott has switched over to a system more similar to the way DVC is (Points, rather than property)... So, in the end, that sort of made up my mind.

What does you mean that OKW wasn't available? As long as there are points available, they'll sell them to you.... They won't actively advertise the "sold out" resorts... but they absolutely will sell you the points if they are available. You just have to ask. The only downside is the length of the lease. I didn't buy for as long as the "new" resorts (50 years I think)... but what's the difference in 10 years when you're looking at that span. I bought in the Villas at Wilderness lodge and that's been "sold out" for a few years now. They had points in inventory, so I jumped in. Besides, they'll offer to extend the lease down the road anyway.


I'm waiting for the 7 month window to switch over to BLT... if we can.

Actually we never ever thought about buying into DVC, but we went to a presentation this summer and it really made sense.
I did mention that I'd rather buy OKW than SSR, but our rep told us they didn't have anything available there at the moment, so we settled for SSR. Well, the Treehouses are nice too!
I booked BLT at around 5 months too and didn't have a problem, so I guess we will find something to our liking as well.

 

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Actually we never ever thought about buying into DVC, but we went to a presentation this summer and it really made sense.
I did mention that I'd rather buy OKW than SSR, but our rep told us they didn't have anything available there at the moment, so we settled for SSR. Well, the Treehouses are nice too!
I booked BLT at around 5 months too and didn't have a problem, so I guess we will find something to our liking as well.

Our stay at OKW the last time we went is what really made up my mind about DVC. That was before the renovations though... I'm sure that its even nicer now.

Like I said... we're booked at VWL for now. I'm happy with it, but we're still kicking around the idea of BLT.