DVC Chit Chat Thread

[PrincessGidget]

Good morning and thanks to @PrincessGidget for the reminder!

 

[Moneypenny]

Lots of people on here love 1 bedrooms. I don’t get them. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in one. Done lots of studios, 2 bed and GVs but never a 1 br. It’s not really that many more points to go up to a 2 br. Or you could do 2 studios for the price of a 1 bedroom, and sleep twice as many. Of course you’re sacrificing kitchen and w/d, but still. Maybe it’s just me, but I just don’t get it.

We never thought we'd do 1BR for just DH and I, but we've found the kitchen, w/d, and dedicated living room/lounge area make it much more enjoyable for us. We like being able to make a quick, lighter meal of eggs or grilled cheese in the room if we want. I like being able to easily do laundry right in the room if we get caught in a downpour or sweat through a couple changes of clothes, and it's nice if one person wants to stay up later, get up earlier, or take a nap if the other doesn't. They can go in the bedroom and the other can watch TV or whatever in the living room. DH or I still often have to do a few hours of work while we're gone, and we can have separate spaces to do that.

 

[J-Dog]

Lots of people on here love 1 bedrooms. I don’t get them. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in one. Done lots of studios, 2 bed and GVs but never a 1 br. It’s not really that many more points to go up to a 2 br. Or you could do 2 studios for the price of a 1 bedroom, and sleep twice as many. Of course you’re sacrificing kitchen and w/d, but still. Maybe it’s just me, but I just don’t get it.

I've actually never done a studio and have 0 plans to do so. I'm way past the age of sleeping in the same room as my kids, especially for a week+ long trip. I will gladly shell-out the points for a 1bd or maybe even a 2bd, even knowing that the points value is worse.

 

[808blessing]

I have never stayed in a one bedroom since owning my membership. I plan to stay in one for one night (cabin) on my next trip. It doesn’t really count though because we will all be sleeping together and NO laundry.

Some day I’ll try a 1 bedroom- just not during Food and Wine!!

 

[RuntheMouse]

Lots of people on here love 1 bedrooms. I don’t get them. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in one. Done lots of studios, 2 bed and GVs but never a 1 br. It’s not really that many more points to go up to a 2 br. Or you could do 2 studios for the price of a 1 bedroom, and sleep twice as many. Of course you’re sacrificing kitchen and w/d, but still. Maybe it’s just me, but I just don’t get it.

It’s just DH and me but depending on the trip, we go with 1 beds instead of studios sometimes. We like them for runDisney weekends for the king bed, W/D and kitchen. Also love them for summer trips when we’ll be spending more time at the resort mid day. More room to relax and again the W/D. The rest of the time we’ll book a studio if available!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Our trip is going to be the longest we have ever taken. Normally I pack enough underwear for everyone so I dont have wash them in the w/d (Im a bit weird that way). Just told my husband... am I going to suck it up and put them in the washer or pack 43 pairs of underwear. Decisions... decisions..

 

[AstroBlasters]

Can someone remind me if a notary is needed if you are buying a FL resale property as a cash buyer?

 

[PolyRob]

Our trip is going to be the longest we have ever taken. Normally I pack enough underwear for everyone so I dont have wash them in the w/d (Im a bit weird that way). Just told my husband... am I going to suck it up and put them in the washer or pack 43 pairs of underwear. Decisions... decisions..

I pack more than what's needed even if I have a washer and dryer. It's the type a in me

 

[tx911]

Our trip is going to be the longest we have ever taken. Normally I pack enough underwear for everyone so I dont have wash them in the w/d (Im a bit weird that way). Just told my husband... am I going to suck it up and put them in the washer or pack 43 pairs of underwear. Decisions... decisions..

How long is your trip?

 

[PolyRob]

Can someone remind me if a notary is needed if you are buying a FL resale property as a cash buyer?

Yes, it's a *DVC direct requirement* for FL properties, even with cash. Disney requests all deeded members on the same notary call, but if you can't swing it, you can setup different times.

*edited for clarity

 

[airjay75]

Yes, it's a FL property requirement, even with cash. They request all deeded members on the same notary call, but if you can't swing it you can setup different times.

Are we talking resale DVC contracts or other property? I have purchased 3 resale DVC contracts in the past 12 months, all for cash, and none of them required me and my wife as the buyers to notarize anything. Maybe it depends on your state of residence?

 

[PolyRob]

Are we talking resale DVC contracts or other property? I have purchased 3 resale DVC contracts in the past 12 months, all for cash, and none of them required me and my wife as the buyers to notarize anything. Maybe it depends on your state of residence?

Sorry, I assumed @AstroBlasters meant direct when he said cash (I will edit the OG reply for clarity). This is a direct DVC requirement because of Florida Statute sections 692.202-205.

In 2023 DVC added an addendum members signed and agreed to and you could still skip the notary if purchasing cash.

Sometime in 2024 DVC started requiring all FL properties to utilize a notary to satisfy this foreign principal agreement.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Are we talking resale DVC contracts or other property? I have purchased 3 resale DVC contracts in the past 12 months, all for cash, and none of them required me and my wife as the buyers to notarize anything. Maybe it depends on your state of residence?

Thank you. I am poking around of some resale contracts, but my wife REALLY doesn’t want to go to a notary again.

 

[atthebeachclub]

Thank you. I am poking around of some resale contracts, but my wife REALLY doesn’t want to go to a notary again.

I haven’t had to do notary on any resale.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Thank you. I am poking around of some resale contracts, but my wife REALLY doesn’t want to go to a notary again.

I have never had to get to Florida resale notarized. Only Hawaii.

Editing to add: I just doubled checked and I also had to notarize CA.

 

[VGCgroupie]

How long is your trip?

14 days or so. But there’s 3 of us. It’s nice that I have the option to not have to bring a massive amount of clothes since we will be in a 1 bed.

 

[juliebee]

Can someone remind me if a notary is needed if you are buying a FL resale property as a cash buyer?

I did not have to notarize with a cash resale purchase on a FL property. The sellers did have to notarize, but not me as the buyer.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Good morning DVC!

 

[atthebeachclub]

Heading home from Hilton Head’s DVC resort. Great stay! Reminded me of vacations when I was young: lots of low tech fun, beach time, pool time, crafts…those CMs work hard to make a great experience with Disney magic for the kids. I saw them doing multiple jobs! We all enjoyed it, and the weather was absolute perfection.

Loved: the Beach House pool, the beach, the hammocks, big deck, nice pool near the quick service, basketball nearby, and all the CMs. Tons of trees and wildlife at the resort. The marsh is beautiful. Dole whips! Kroger is very close. The kitchen is quite serviceable for cooking.

Things we’d like to change: would be great to have a light on the deck so you can eat dinner there in the evening. Quick service should be open after 5 pm. Slide is a bit slow. My kids say Beach House pool should also have a slide. Wish the 2 bedroom had a 3rd bathroom (I would upgrade to a larger villa next time for 6 people).

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Heading home from Hilton Head’s DVC resort. Great stay! Reminded me of vacations when I was young: lots of low tech fun, beach time, pool time, crafts…those CMs work hard to make a great experience with Disney magic for the kids. I saw them doing multiple jobs! We all enjoyed it, and the weather was absolute perfection.

Loved: the Beach House pool, the beach, the hammocks, big deck, nice pool near the quick service, basketball nearby, and all the CMs. Tons of trees and wildlife at the resort. The marsh is beautiful. Dole whips! Kroger is very close. The kitchen is quite serviceable for cooking.

Things we’d like to change: would be great to have a light on the deck so you can eat dinner there in the evening. Quick service should be open after 5 pm. Slide is a bit slow. My kids say Beach House pool should also have a slide. Wish the 2 bedroom had a 3rd bathroom (I would upgrade to a larger villa next time for 6 people).View attachment 1062059View attachment 1062061View attachment 1062057View attachment 1062058View attachment 1062060

Awesome! Glad you had a great time. Thanks for sharing!