DVC Chit Chat Thread

[kilik64]

We want to eventually stay at them all too, but have a ways to go. Doing our first repeat this year because I got super lucky on a BCV waitlist. We only stayed there 3 days on our first DVC trip, doing all 6 nights this time.

At wdw we are missing BRV, VGF, OKW and AK are still on the list to get to. Was supposed to try BRV the last two trips but waitlist hit both times. I might just keep booking BRV and doing waitlist to see how long I can streak it lol.

 

[juliebee]

One more comment on the DIS supporter thing:

Apparently, when I bought my plan, it was set up to auto-renew. It was not clear to me that that would happen, though it is entirely possible that that is because I did not read carefully enough. But, I did not see a way to opt out of automatic renewal. I'm really not a big fan of such arrangements, so I have asked if it is possible to "cancel" but keep my ad-free experience through the end of the purchased term.

I received an email today stating my "automatic payment is no longer active" for the DIS supporter. Did you or anyone else also get that today?

 

[RivGirl]

I received an email today stating my "automatic payment is no longer active" for the DIS supporter. Did you or anyone else also get that today?

Yes. And the notice came from PayPal, not from DIS itself. You beat me to the question. I just emailed the contact listed via PayPal to ask about it.

 

[J-Dog]

Your job may be more important to the health of wellness of our civilization than mine

Well, maybe to civilization's pets, anyway...

 

[J-Dog]

I received an email today stating my "automatic payment is no longer active" for the DIS supporter. Did you or anyone else also get that today?

Yes. Same. Don't know what that means...

 

[kgou]

We want to eventually stay at them all too, but have a ways to go. Doing our first repeat this year because I got super lucky on a BCV waitlist. We only stayed there 3 days on our first DVC trip, doing all 6 nights this time.

At wdw we are missing BRV, VGF, OKW and AK are still on the list to get to. Was supposed to try BRV the last two trips but waitlist hit both times. I might just keep booking BRV and doing waitlist to see how long I can streak it lol.

you're further along than I am! that's great luck about your BCV waitlist, what a score to get all 6 nights! we love BRV, I think the theming is so great in the rooms and we generally just love WL. I love the idea of continuing to book BRV and waitlisting elsewhere to see if you can keep the streak going!

at WDW, I am missing AK, OKW, SSR, BLT, BCV, CFW ...and also RIV and PIT (stayed at OG longhouses though) but we'll check those two off the list after our September trip! I've barely made a dent in the WDW properties!

 

[Brian Noble]

I also got one, but had already asked that my automatic renewal be cancelled. So it was either a glitch, or DIS decided not to do automatic auto-renew, and turned it off for folks who had already signed up.

If the latter: Kudos to the DIS powers that be. Auto-renew is the devil's work.

 

[J-Dog]

I also got one, but had already asked that my automatic renewal be cancelled. So it was either a glitch, or DIS decided not to do automatic auto-renew, and turned it off for folks who had already signed up.

If the latter: Kudos to the DIS powers that be. Auto-renew is the devil's work.

Or maybe you complained and that ruined it for everyone.

Just kidding - I don't really care either way.

 

[Brian Noble]

"I'm a little black raincloud, of course."
--Pooh

 

[ClaraOswald]

I think the thing is that it’s not faux-fancy…. it really is fancy.

There are other resorts, not to be named, that definitely fall in the faux-fancy category.

My opinion is only based on photo/videos since I've never actually been there. If I see it in person, it may change my opinion on it a lot.

Which ones do you think are faux-fancy? I think the only other one that seems like it's trying to be fancy is Riviera, maybe. But, again, only basing my opinion on photo/video.

 

[kilik64]

you're further along than I am! that's great luck about your BCV waitlist, what a score to get all 6 nights! we love BRV, I think the theming is so great in the rooms and we generally just love WL. I love the idea of continuing to book BRV and waitlisting elsewhere to see if you can keep the streak going!

at WDW, I am missing AK, OKW, SSR, BLT, BCV, CFW ...and also RIV and PIT (stayed at OG longhouses though) but we'll check those two off the list after our September trip! I've barely made a dent in the WDW properties!

We also cant stay at CFW or RIV so cuts down the list too for us. I'm also not including CCV as we will never stay there since studio and 1br both hard cap at 4. Don't plan to burn a bunch of points on a 2br there either. So just counting BRV for WL. Most likely wont ever do PIT either but have stayed at the longhouses and liked it.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Was it the Peter Millar? I bought the white one, and really like it. With the 20% merch discount, the price is competitive wtih the outside world, too.

Hmm Im not sure it has a cool guy Mickey on the front.

 

[AstroBlasters]

My opinion is only based on photo/videos since I've never actually been there. If I see it in person, it may change my opinion on it a lot.

Which ones do you think are faux-fancy? I think the only other one that seems like it's trying to be fancy is Riviera, maybe. But, again, only basing my opinion on photo/video.

No yukking someone else’s Yum

 

[PolyRob]

Wait, wait, wait…

@PolyRob ’s only home resort is VGF?!!!

POLYRob? With a Stitch avatar? (I think? I can only squint so hard…)

*faints away*

The Polynesian was the first WDW resort I ever stayed at, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ve made so many great memories there, especially attending the luau every year.

I’ve also always loved Stitch, so that connection fits perfectly with the Poly’s theme.

That said, when it came to choosing a DVC resort, I ultimately preferred VGF (pre BPK) over PVB (pre Island Tower). I had stayed at all of the deluxe resorts and always found myself gravitating back to the Grand Floridian. Over time, I really came to appreciate everything it has to offer.

I mean…. if you are staying in OG VGF…. aren’t you basically at the Grand Floridian & The Polynesian?

It’s a 4 min walk to Gasparilla and a 6 min walk to Wailulu…. maybe another 2-3 minutes to Trader Sam’s?

Being just steps away from the Poly, even before PVB IT, was a big selling point for me. I enjoy the dining, lounges, and shops, and it’s great having access to two resorts plus the walking path to MK.