DVC Chit Chat Thread

[disneydreamer1980]

I put an offer in on a contract for 150 extra sleep around points (SSR), it was accepted and I signed last week and the sellers still haven’t signed (and now I have to wait thru the weekend). I know that’s not long in the scheme of things but it’s driving me nuts lol. I don’t even need the points till 2028 so theres no rush, but I’m just so impatient. Their names sound like older peoples names, so I’m thinking maybe they’re just having difficulty with the panda doc or something, idk. Most of my contracts are direct but I have bought resale twice before and both times the seller signed within 2 days. I’m fairly sure it’ll pass ROFR ($94 a point), and I’m just anxious to get on with it. Ugh.

 

[RivGirl]

And just like that, I have 3 nights in a 1BR at RIV over Presidents’ Day Weekend. FARTs here we come!

 

[airjay75]

I put an offer in on a contract for 150 extra sleep around points (SSR), it was accepted and I signed last week and the sellers still haven’t signed (and now I have to wait thru the weekend). I know that’s not long in the scheme of things but it’s driving me nuts lol. I don’t even need the points till 2028 so theres no rush, but I’m just so impatient. Their names sound like older peoples names, so I’m thinking maybe they’re just having difficulty with the panda doc or something, idk. Most of my contracts are direct but I have bought resale twice before and both times the seller signed within 2 days. I’m fairly sure it’ll pass ROFR ($94 a point), and I’m just anxious to get on with it. Ugh.

Sounds like you’re just talking about the initial purchase agreement, not the closing docs. That would be frustrating. I’d want some sort of explanation from the broker. I think you’ve already been more the generous with letting them take this long. SSR contracts are plentiful, so I’d be tempted to start playing a little hardball, although if they have your deposit and you’re past your 10 days, you might be stuck (I think the 10 days starts ticking after the buyer signs, although not sure).

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Sounds like you’re just talking about the initial purchase agreement, not the closing docs. That would be frustrating. I’d want some sort of explanation from the broker. I think you’ve already been more the generous with letting them take this long. SSR contracts are plentiful, so I’d be tempted to start playing a little hardball, although if they have your deposit and you’re past your 10 days, you might be stuck (I think the 10 days starts ticking after the buyer signs, although not sure).

Haven’t paid the deposit yet, they said when it was signed by both parties they’d send me the link to pay. Yeah I’m going to contact the broker on Monday.

 

[airjay75]

Haven’t paid the deposit yet, they said when it was signed by both parties they’d send me the link to pay. Yeah I’m going to contact the broker on Monday.

That’s good, more leverage. If they can’t give you a really good explanation and a firm timeline, I’d asked for compensation (lower price, someone paying for fees, etc.) or say you’re moving on. There’s too many SSR contracts out there to mess around. Chances are, if they can’t get the purchase docs signed, they’re going to have a tough time with the closing docs too.

 

[sticker231]

And just like that, I have 3 nights in a 1BR at RIV over Presidents’ Day Weekend. FARTs here we come!

We just went in January for the first time, it hadn't worked out previously with my work schedule.

We enjoyed it so much that we decided we are going every year. It was great strolling EPCOT seeing the art and being able to meet several of the artists. Luckily they offer shipping because traveling home with my purchases would have been a challenge.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

The past few years we’ve been visiting during FARTS and we love it. I’ve been to every festival and it’s my favorite. The only issue is it can be so cold. The last two years we’ve had days touring the parks in hat and gloves! But I’ll take the cold over the heat any day.

 

[sticker231]

The past few years we’ve been visiting during FARTS and we love it. I’ve been to every festival and it’s my favorite. The only issue is it can be so cold. The last two years we’ve had days touring the parks in hat and gloves! But I’ll take the cold over the heat any day.

It was cold for two of the days we went. It was still warmer than what I would have been experiencing in NJ, so I was one of the few people in shorts and a t-shirt. It was hilarious being next to people in jackets, hats, and gloves.

 

[Cfabar1]

I feel Festival of the Arts is the only good festival left personally...

Food and Wine isn't really special anymore... just a few more food booths...

My favorite is Arts, and then Flower and Garden, then Christmas, and finally F&W...

 

[sticker231]

I feel Festival of the Arts is the only good festival left personally...

Food and Wine isn't really special anymore... just a few more food booths...

My favorite is Arts, and then Flower and Garden, then Christmas, and finally F&W...

It no longer has the personality like the other festivals do. They need to bring back celebrity chefs and the instructional events to make it more exciting.

 

[AstroBlasters]

What does it look like when you don’t leave enough room for merch purchases and end up buying Disney luggage…..

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I feel Festival of the Arts is the only good festival left personally...

Food and Wine isn't really special anymore... just a few more food booths...

My favorite is Arts, and then Flower and Garden, then Christmas, and finally F&W...

This is us - agree 100%. We don't even bother with F&W time frame anymore, and try to do Festival of the Arts every year. It's easily the most interesting. Unfortunately, it's often the most expensive, too, as we have purchased a lot of the art over the years!! We also take 2, sometimes 3 days to sample all the great food options. We're already scheduled for late January to return again in 27!

 

[AstroBlasters]

I feel Festival of the Arts is the only good festival left personally...

Food and Wine isn't really special anymore... just a few more food booths...

My favorite is Arts, and then Flower and Garden, then Christmas, and finally F&W...

We love being there during Flower & Garden.

 

[DVC Gma]

Every so often I'm asked to show my ID when checking-out with AP or DVC discount.

One time when I was buying a Loungefly backpack and matching ears and a few more small things, the CM didn't want to see my Apple Wallet Disney MagicMobile Pass, but wanted me to open the DisneyWorld app and show my AP ticket in addition to seeing my ID.

Yeah, they better be able to “find” all that for me on my phone! Lol

 

[CarolynFH]

Used to go out and party for fun on Friday nights. Now I have kids and I’m currently sitting here on a Disney forum laughing. Can’t make this stuff up. Guess it could be worse.

This statement proves that the answer to your User Name question is a resounding YES. And you're definitely a member of the DISboards DVC forums crew.

 

[PolyRob]

I feel Festival of the Arts is the only good festival left personally...

Food and Wine isn't really special anymore... just a few more food booths...

My favorite is Arts, and then Flower and Garden, then Christmas, and finally F&W...

It no longer has the personality like the other festivals do. They need to bring back celebrity chefs and the instructional events to make it more exciting.

All the other festivals actually transform Epcot! Food & Wine just shoves a giant plate in a planter and ends up with the most overly intoxicated crowds. Easily the most overrated now

 

[Flash_Sloth]

This always surprises me! What if you only had DVC Y/BY and no AP? There would be no ticket affiliation to confirm in My Disney Experience

The only thing consistent is the inconsistency!

Good question. Yes, the inconsistency from one shop to another and one CM to another keeps us guessing. Maybe they had recently been alerted to scams of people taking screenshots of somebody else's Apple Wallet Magic Mobile pass? Or maybe because of the $ value of the items I purchased and the discount amount, they wanted to double check? This wasn't a $0.50 discount on a hot dog.

I assume that if I didn't have the AP and only had DVC Y, and if I had my ID, that they honor the discount, but it kinda makes me wonder.

Ideally, I'd like to tap my magic band, and similar to DLR entrances, it will pop up my picture so the CM can quickly verify that I'm me. And from that tap, it should know what discounts I'm eligible for, and pick the best one.

 

[Flash_Sloth]

DH is still of the mind that three times in one 12 month period is too many. HA!

And just like that, I have 3 nights in a 1BR at RIV over Presidents’ Day Weekend. FARTs here we come!

Your DH sounds like my DW. Whee, that might be my favorite festival, too. We'll catch the start of FARTs around MLK weekend, and then we're going to VGC over Valentine's & Presidents' Day.

 

[CarolynFH]

Maybe they had recently been alerted to scams of people taking screenshots of somebody else's Apple Wallet Magic Mobile pass?

Maybe it's because the Apple Wallet Magic Mobile pass doesn't show the AP expiration date and doesn't update when the AP expires and isn't renewed. My Magic Mobile pass showed "AP" for a year, maybe two, after I let it expire. MDE Tickets & Passes shows not only the expiration date but also the type of AP, in case that might matter for some uses.

I agree that it's a pain to have to pull up separate digital proofs, when the MB scan would show it.

 

[walt34]

They really should be able to just scan the MB or iPhone/apple Watch pass like at the entrance to see whether it's valid. I really don't like cast members scrolling on my phone to verify that it's not a screenshot...