DH and I are considering buying a resale but we have some questions...

[chalee94]

Until we get that whole transporter technology figured out, at least.

so you're saying SSR owners will get the teleporters first?

it figures. OKW owners like me don't want our molecules scattered by some newfangled gizmo...

 

[lodge]

see above

 

[bakenatj]

If you saw my condition you might, instead, be empathetic. Or maybe not.

Not everyone who aren't able to easily adjust to certain conditions are the "ones" who yell at anyone. I, myself, wouldn't "yell" at someone for anything.

I'm a VERY good DVC member and quite flexible, thank you. (makes me laugh)

If someone has a limiting physical condition that is one thing, and yes I have great sympathy for those who do. It's another thing for people who are...well.....think they are owed everything....you know what I mean??

I am not trying to lump you in that category. I'm sure you are a wonderful member.

 

[ELMC]

Okay I will spell it out in black in white. People who like it their way or no way aren't typically good DVC members. They are the ones that are in line at check-in yelling at the castmembers while everyone is

The point everyone is trying to make (nicely, expect me of course) is that you have to be flexible. If you don't like buses, boats or cars, your options are very limited. That is all....don't read into it to much. Sorry to be blunt.

I respectfully disagree. Please count me among the group that cannot stand Disney transportation (one too many times spending 45 minutes waiting for a bus will do that to you) yet has never yelled at cast members. . Joking aside, though, I am a person who likes it my way and yet I have found a system that gets me my way without having to get upset. I own at BLT and BWV. I do split stays and walk to three out of the four parks. I take a bus if I want to go to AK (one out of every three trips) and that one bus ride per trip is perfectly pleasant, because I know it's my only one. So while I agree that you should be flexible when staying at Disney, you can manage some of that flexibility on your own.

 

[DizBub]

We've transitioned into this. We relied solely on Disney transportation before and didn't "hate" it, it definitely serves its purpose. But for our upcoming Boardwalk stay, we decided that for $100 for a seven-day rental, we'd love to have the option of driving straight to resorts for meals or to DTD. We'll likely take the bus to MK except for the morning we have an early breakfast at Kona (we'll valet the car there instead).

We actually used the transportation at first, years ago. DH rebelled and refused to ride any more boats or buses. Since joining DVC we have gone back to using the transportation. We still drive if we are going to DTD and maybe dinner at a resort hotel.

Don't forget that if you have TIW you get valet parking FOR FREE!!
Just don't forget to show them your dinner reciept and tip the valet!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I respectfully disagree. Please count me among the group that cannot stand Disney transportation (one too many times spending 45 minutes waiting for a bus will do that to you) yet has never yelled at cast members. . Joking aside, though, I am a person who likes it my way and yet I have found a system that gets me my way without having to get upset. I own at BLT and BWV. I do split stays and walk to three out of the four parks. I take a bus if I want to go to AK (one out of every three trips) and that one bus ride per trip is perfectly pleasant, because I know it's my only one. So while I agree that you should be flexible when staying at Disney, you can manage some of that flexibility on your own.

But for busy times, it is going to be tough to get BLT, BWV or BCV at less than seven months out. It's hard at seven months out exactly. The OP stated that it would be difficult to book that far out and would be limited to times when her child was not in school.

 

[ELMC]

But for busy times, it is going to be tough to get BLT, BWV or BCV at less than seven months out. It's hard at seven months out exactly. The OP stated that it would be difficult to book that far out and would be limited to times when her child was not in school.

I agree with everything you say here. I think my point was more about the ways to get around the transportation problems in general and were not necessarily specific to the OP's situation.

 

[bakenatj]

I agree with everything you say here. I think my point was more about the ways to get around the transportation problems in general and were not necessarily specific to the OP's situation.

I apologize that I was a little rough yesterday. I kind of sounded like a bunch of sour grapes. Disney transportation can be frustrating at times. I just take it for what it is and try and enjoy my vacation without letting waiting get to me. Just ask my wife, I can be a bear if my schedule/timing is not right on. I really have to let that go and just go with the flow while at WDW. I love WDW so much that I just let it slide and embrace the buses, ME and the lines and enjoy time spent with my wife and kids. That is what it comes down to it for all of us....I think anyway.

 

[DisneyFansInLINY]

Thanks everyone for your responses. We just put an offer in for OKW 310 points $55 per point 163 points Aug 2012, 620 points 2013, 310 points 2014 And we are going to pay cash, not finance it. Hopefully the seller will accept our offer of their asking price and it will pass ROFR.

 

[DizBub]

Wow! that looks like a great deal!

Best of luck with ROFR!

 

[Missyrose]

We actually used the transportation at first, years ago. DH rebelled and refused to ride any more boats or buses. Since joining DVC we have gone back to using the transportation. We still drive if we are going to DTD and maybe dinner at a resort hotel.

Don't forget that if you have TIW you get valet parking FOR FREE!!
Just don't forget to show them your dinner reciept and tip the valet!

Thanks for the reminder! I forgot all about that. This is why I love the Dis.

 

[fmer55]

No one has brought up the parents. If I were letting my Son and DIL live in my house "practically rent free" to save for their 'mini-mansion' and they turned around and dropped $17k on a timeshare, boy would I be steamed

Good Luck with ROFR!

 

[DougEMG]

Thanks everyone for your responses. We just put an offer in for OKW 310 points $55 per point 163 points Aug 2012, 620 points 2013, 310 points 2014 And we are going to pay cash, not finance it. Hopefully the seller will accept our offer of their asking price and it will pass ROFR.

Good luck with ROFR.

 

[DisneyFansInLINY]

No one has brought up the parents. If I were letting my Son and DIL live in my house "practically rent free" to save for their 'mini-mansion' and they turned around and dropped $17k on a timeshare, boy would I be steamed

Good Luck with ROFR!

I doubt you would be steamed if your son worked practically for free in your stores since he was 7 and until he was 29, so that you could become a millionaire. And was forced to pass on a full scholarship at an out of state school so that he could work in said stores. Not to mention that he has never ever asked for any money. If you don't know the facts, don't judge.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thanks everyone for your responses. We just put an offer in for OKW 310 points $55 per point 163 points Aug 2012, 620 points 2013, 310 points 2014 And we are going to pay cash, not finance it. Hopefully the seller will accept our offer of their asking price and it will pass ROFR.

I'm trying to figure out this contract. Did they bank 163 of 310 2011 points into 2012 and already bank all 310 2012 points into 2013? It looks like 310 points per UY.

Good luck on passing ROFR! Maybe you'll be a DVC member real soon.

 

[DizBub]

I'm trying to figure out this contract. Did they bank 163 of 310 2011 points into 2012 and already bank all 310 2012 points into 2013? It looks like 310 points per UY.

That's the way I read it.
They will have a pot full o' points available to use when they close.
Hope it gets past ROFR.

 

[lodge]

Wow! I hadn't looked at how loaded that contract was!! That's a twice-baked potato loaded!!

 

[Jasonkat]

No one has brought up the parents. If I were letting my Son and DIL live in my house "practically rent free" to save for their 'mini-mansion' and they turned around and dropped $17k on a timeshare, boy would I be steamed

I think it's safe to say the OP is happy you are not her in-laws.

Maybe the four of them actually enjoy living together so there's no big rush to kick the OP and her husband out of the house.

 

[Illini Al]

No one has brought up the parents. If I were letting my Son and DIL live in my house "practically rent free" to save for their 'mini-mansion' and they turned around and dropped $17k on a timeshare, boy would I be steamed

Good Luck with ROFR!

LOL, didn't catch that, I would too!