DVC Chit Chat Thread

[VGCgroupie]

Can someone remind me if they hold cold groceries prior to check in?

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

It’s quite the coincidence that I wanted to post this and came across @Road_Dog ‘s post earlier while catching up. Also thinking out loud.

Anyone on here have (or had at one time) young kids?

We bought 50 points, which would get us about a week every 2 years at AKV, OKW, SSR, etc.

Couple things to consider:
-we have to fly down
-would need transportation to and from airport
-kids are in school

Any suggestions on what worked for you in the past? Would you rather a week every 2 years or 3-4 nights each year? I would even be open to hearing about taking younger kids on multiple trips each year, aka getting more points lol.

Just want to hear what worked or didn’t work for you.

 

[PolyRob]

Can someone remind me if they hold cold groceries prior to check in?

WDW Bell Services will hold refrigerated and/or frozen items prior to check-in, yes. It will even do it when you check-out. It won't transfer items like this between resorts anymore though. That's up to you.

 

[VGCgroupie]

WDW Bell Services will hold refrigerated and/or frozen items prior to check-in, yes. It will even do it when you check-out. It won't transfer items like this between resorts anymore though. That's up to you.

Thanks!

 

[Sandisw]

these threads have been moving fast recently. can't remember if it was in this one or elsewhere, but sounds like some disboarder meet ups happened this week! to piggyback off @airjay75's comment, would be so fun to meet up with folks! I always wind up chatting with DVC folks at the pool, in lines, or in the hot tub and I always think about asking folks if they are disboarders.
anyone at WDW over Labor Day?

It’s not on the books right now, but it’s possible!

Waiting kn DH to decide if we are doing a 10 day trip to Ireland. It takes him a while to decide!! l

But, if we don’t. Maybe!

 

[atthebeachclub]

I don't care if you think it's tacky, I LOVE my new bottle . Just came today! Might use it as a vase though
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I bring mine to WDW! It works great as a conversation starter with other DVC members!

 

[atthebeachclub]

Would you rather a week every 2 years or 3-4 nights each year?

I’d much rather do a week every 2! It’s sort of a haul and tickets go down in cost per day if you do more days, and then your airline costs will also be halved.

That said…if this is your planned annual getaway…then do 3 to 4 days and ignore my suggestions. I try to get away annually because winter sucks. It’s hard with kids in school though. I take the holidays when I can now and do my best to minimize absences.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

I’d much rather do a week every 2! It’s sort of a haul and tickets go down in cost per day if you do more days, and then your airline costs will also be halved.

That said…if this is your planned annual getaway…then do 3 to 4 days and ignore my suggestions. I try to get away annually because winter sucks. It’s hard with kids in school though. I take the holidays when I can now and do my best to minimize absences.

This is great insight and I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

 

[airjay75]

It’s quite the coincidence that I wanted to post this and came across @Road_Dog ‘s post earlier while catching up. Also thinking out loud.

Anyone on here have (or had at one time) young kids?

We bought 50 points, which would get us about a week every 2 years at AKV, OKW, SSR, etc.

Couple things to consider:
-we have to fly down
-would need transportation to and from airport
-kids are in school

Any suggestions on what worked for you in the past? Would you rather a week every 2 years or 3-4 nights each year? I would even be open to hearing about taking younger kids on multiple trips each year, aka getting more points lol.

Just want to hear what worked or didn’t work for you.

When you're flying, and you have the limitations of school schedules, longer trips generally make more sense to me. It's a lot of work getting a family with young kids (mine are 4 and 7) to any place for vacation. School schedules will give you the occasional long weekend that can work too, but whether that works will depend on the cost of airfare and your budget. Our trips have all been about a week long, and I am currently planning our first shorter one for Halloween this fall. I expect the shorter trips for us to be the exception, not the norm.

I think as kids get older and more into school schedules, two things will hold true. One, you'll be more and more limited to the times they have off from school (holidays, spring break, summers). Two, you'll want more and more space. So, if you expect Disney to be part of your annual or bi-annual family vacations for years to come, more points are probably in your future . But, there are also plenty of other things to do as family for your vacations, so there really isn't a wrong answer here.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

When you're flying, and you have the limitations of school schedules, longer trips generally make more sense to me. It's a lot of work getting a family with young kids (mine are 4 and 7) to any place for vacation. School schedules will give you the occasional long weekend that can work too, but whether that works will depend on the cost of airfare and your budget. Our trips have all been about a week long, and I am currently planning our first shorter one for Halloween this fall. I expect the shorter trips for us to be the exception, not the norm.

I think as kids get older and more into school schedules, two things will hold true. One, you'll be more and more limited to the times they have off from school (holidays, spring break, summers). Two, you'll want more and more space. So, if you expect Disney to be part of your annual or bi-annual family vacations for years to come, more points are probably in your future . But, there are also plenty of other things to do as family for your vacations, so there really isn't a wrong answer here.

As always, thank you for your input. There isn’t a wrong answer unless my spouse tells me there is lol.

 

[Sandisw]

It’s quite the coincidence that I wanted to post this and came across @Road_Dog ‘s post earlier while catching up. Also thinking out loud.

Anyone on here have (or had at one time) young kids?

We bought 50 points, which would get us about a week every 2 years at AKV, OKW, SSR, etc.

Couple things to consider:
-we have to fly down
-would need transportation to and from airport
-kids are in school

Any suggestions on what worked for you in the past? Would you rather a week every 2 years or 3-4 nights each year? I would even be open to hearing about taking younger kids on multiple trips each year, aka getting more points lol.

Just want to hear what worked or didn’t work for you.

Since I was a teacher, when the kids were young, we did yearly trips for 6 to 7 nights.

Because it was always summer, we bought APs and then staggered the trips so they were 50 to 51 weeks apart so our ticket costs were every other year.

Now, kids are grown, so 3 to 4 nights at a time but more often is much more enjoyable!!

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Since I was a teacher, when the kids were young, we did yearly trips for 6 to 7 nights.

Because it was always summer, we bought APs and then staggered the trips so they were 50 to 51 weeks apart so our ticket costs were every other year.

Now, kids are grown, so 3 to 4 nights at a time but more often is much more enjoyable!!

Ok, ok. I see where you’re going with it. Like that idea. Do longer trips while younger since it’s a little more work with flights, etc. and shorter trips when they get older. That’s a good call. Appreciate your input!