DVC Chit Chat Thread

[cruisehopeful]

I feel like the ROFR thread keeps going off the topic and I wanted to put my opinion somewhere so it's going here

I, personally, don't think I'd ever buy a stripped contract because there's no way to predict the future. Can you imagine if resale prices plummeted by the first time points were available? A hurricane/earthquake/fire can take out the resort before I ever get to stay there and I'll be on the hook for the costs of that? I'll pass.
However, I can "sort of" see the appeal of a contract that maybe is missing a year or even 2 (if it's possible to borrow from the third year) if you think/expect the closing to take a long time due to divorced sellers, international sellers, Aulani resale, etc.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I feel like the ROFR thread keeps going off the topic and I wanted to put my opinion somewhere so it's going here

I, personally, don't think I'd ever buy a stripped contract because there's no way to predict the future. Can you imagine if resale prices plummeted by the first time points were available? A hurricane/earthquake/fire can take out the resort before I ever get to stay there and I'll be on the hook for the costs of that? I'll pass.
However, I can "sort of" see the appeal of a contract that maybe is missing a year or even 2 (if it's possible to borrow from the third year) if you think/expect the closing to take a long time due to divorced sellers, international sellers, Aulani resale, etc.

Agree. 10000%

 

[ClaraOswald]

I’m losing track of what’s in and out of bounds to post here (sorry @Sandisw ) but yesterday we decided to explore a non-DVC resort just for fun - I hadn’t been to Port Orleans FQ in decades - the beignets lived up to the hype! Well worth the boat trip from DS.

POFQ was where we planned to stay.....until we purchased DVC. I'm a little sad we never did stay there. And I really just don't know if we ever will now. Those beignets look tasty!

It’s NOTHING like the Disneyland one….

We have a 5pm flight…. so…Guardians ILL, hit the DVC lounge to get some drinks and snacks, and then went over to the Boardwalk Community Hall to play video games, air hockey, and foosball until we caught a ride to the airport.

So is the Epcot lounge better or worse than the lounge at Disneyland? I need to make sure I have my expectations in check.

 

[VGCgroupie]

POFQ was where we planned to stay.....until we purchased DVC. I'm a little sad we never did stay there. And I really just don't know if we ever will now. Those beignets look tasty!



So is the Epcot lounge better or worse than the lounge at Disneyland? I need to make sure I have my expectations in check.

Aside from the meet and greet I’d say worse than DLR. The main reason is the lack of a bathroom imo. I really love the Epcot lounge but the bathroom at DLR lounge on a crowded day just makes me feel like I got the VIP bathroom hookup.

 

[DisMomNCM]

Realistically, what are good breakfast options when staying at BWV? It’ll be the morning after MM at HS, and we have brunch reservations at Ohana at 11:45, but looking for a reasonable option to hold us over until that point. Not sure we will make it to a park beforehand!

 

[AstroBlasters]

Realistically, what are good breakfast options when staying at BWV? It’ll be the morning after MM at HS, and we have brunch reservations at Ohana at 11:45, but looking for a reasonable option to hold us over until that point. Not sure we will make it to a park beforehand!

Are you in a studio or villa?

 

[AstroBlasters]

POFQ was where we planned to stay.....until we purchased DVC. I'm a little sad we never did stay there. And I really just don't know if we ever will now. Those beignets look tasty!



So is the Epcot lounge better or worse than the lounge at Disneyland? I need to make sure I have my expectations in check.

It is significantly smaller.

 

[Cfabar1]

Off topic but I remember you used to be able to rent golf carts when staying in the tree houses. You could drive to DS (downtown Disney at the time) with them and there were golf carts parking spots there. Was fun

Yet another way they have ruined the magic!

 

[DisMomNCM]

Are you in a studio or villa?

A villa!

 

[Cfabar1]

Realistically, what are good breakfast options when staying at BWV? It’ll be the morning after MM at HS, and we have brunch reservations at Ohana at 11:45, but looking for a reasonable option to hold us over until that point. Not sure we will make it to a park beforehand!

What are you looking for? I might head over to Boardwalk Deli for a quick breakfast and eat it in the room.

You could also stop by Beach Club/Yacht Club and grab a quick service item. Swan and Dolphin also provide breakfasts in the morning at Rosa Mexicana for example...

 

[Cfabar1]

A villa!

I'd just pick up some eggs and cereal and milk etc. and eat in the room in that case...

 

[AstroBlasters]

A villa!

Is ordering some groceries at the start of your trip an option you would consider?

 

[cruisehopeful]

Realistically, what are good breakfast options when staying at BWV? It’ll be the morning after MM at HS, and we have brunch reservations at Ohana at 11:45, but looking for a reasonable option to hold us over until that point. Not sure we will make it to a park beforehand!

We had a good breakfast/brunch at the Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. It you plan on keeping the Ohana reservation, I'd just get stuff from the coffee shop near the lobby.

 

[tx911]

POFQ was where we planned to stay.....until we purchased DVC. I'm a little sad we never did stay there. And I really just don't know if we ever will now. Those beignets look tasty!

Just rent some DVC points and use the cash to stay a POFQ

So is the Epcot lounge better or worse than the lounge at Disneyland? I need to make sure I have my expectations in check.

I agree with @VGCgroupie. Epcot lounge is great, but the lack of bathrooms knocks it to number 2. It would be ahead of DL if it had bathrooms IMO.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Hope everyone had a great day. Want to get involved in this thread more but usually busy with the kids. Have a great week!

 

[AstroBlasters]

Holiday merch procured on this trip:

 

[DisMomNCM]

Is ordering some groceries at the start of your trip an option you would consider?

Yes, and I’m kind of thinking this is the way we will go. Though I do have the dining plan this trip and will probably have QS credits to use…

 

[DisMomNCM]

We had a good breakfast/brunch at the Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. It you plan on keeping the Ohana reservation, I'd just get stuff from the coffee shop near the lobby.

Oooh I forgot about that coffee shop- probably exactly what we will be looking for. Not overly interested in venturing too far if my little one is still tired from the party!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Realistically, what are good breakfast options when staying at BWV? It’ll be the morning after MM at HS, and we have brunch reservations at Ohana at 11:45, but looking for a reasonable option to hold us over until that point. Not sure we will make it to a park beforehand!

We didn’t mind the quick service food from Boardwalk Deli.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Yes, and I’m kind of thinking this is the way we will go. Though I do have the dining plan this trip and will probably have QS credits to use…

We always get a 2.5 gallon of water, cereal, milk, yogurt, goldfish, apples, grapes, and croissants from Publix or Spouts to have on hand. I think we have used Instacart and Waterbutlers.