Help, trying to optimize pt. usage and not go too crazy

disneydenisel

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I am getting a headache trying to sort out our Thanksgiving trip to Orlando. Help, please. I need a vacation!

We are DVC members, so we have a reservation there for the first 5 nights in a 2-bedroom at BCV, and we are waitlisting the same resort for the last night. Otherwise, we'll have to move to SSR . Now, I was thinking, well, if we have to move, maybe I should just save the 36 points and stay off-site somewhere for the last night, but then 1) we have to move off-site and 2) we miss using the Magical Express bus service to MCO. If we rent a car at MCO when we arrive, then Magical Express is less interesting, BUT, the luggage handling is worth using Magical Express because we don't have to carry our bags any further than the resort lobby on our last day! A huge plus!

Okay, so then I was thinking, we arrive into MCO at 9:10 pm on a Saturday night. By the time we get to BCV, it will be past 11pm. Should we just stay anywhere off-site (I can book a 1-bedroom at Vistana Villages for $166 total) and then move to BCV the next day after going grocery shopping? I could rent a car at MCO and return it on-site so we can still use Magical Express on the way back. I keep the 61 DVC points for that Saturday night this way, which are worth at least $610 on the rental market.

Saturday night: 61
Sunday night: 32
Monday night: 32
Tuesday night: 32
Wednesday night: 40
Thursday night: 36 (SSR) or 40 (BCV)

Disadvantage...possibly three resorts in 6 nights, ugh!, so stress on my high functioning autistic kids, but maybe good for them ? Advantages...money savings ($450), get to sneak a peek at Vistana Villages for future reference.

There must be a way to work this out. I could also just keep what I have, and hope that the BCV waitlist comes through. Should I just stop thinking about it?!
 
Denise,

Are you my long lost twin sister? This sounds like the kind of pickle I get myself into every trip.

FWIW, I would bet your wait list will come through.

Here is one other thought - since you get in so late, stay at the MCO Hyatt on your first night. (We stayed there on our last night this month and it was only $175.) Pack a separate bag for that night. Take ME early Sunday morning and check in then head to the parks (if that is your plan). You will save the points and changing resorts won't be such a hassle.

Stay on the wait list and I bet it comes through. Then you can still take ME and benefit from the luggage check in at the resort.
 
Beverly,

Whew! I thought I was the only one that thinks out these things until my head hurts. I have to plan better for our 2008 trip :sunny: .

If we stayed at the airport Hyatt, do we lug our bags to the ME bus in the morning?

I'll check the rates, just so I have the option. Thanks!
 
Okay, so then I was thinking, we arrive into MCO at 9:10 pm on a Saturday night. By the time we get to BCV, it will be past 11pm. Should we just stay anywhere off-site (I can book a 1-bedroom at Vistana Villages for $166 total) and then move to BCV the next day after going grocery shopping? I could rent a car at MCO and return it on-site so we can still use Magical Express on the way back. I keep the 61 DVC points for that Saturday night this way, which are worth at least $610 on the rental market.

no way I would use 61 pts for SAT nt getting in that late.

Instead of off-site why not try getting in at one of the values, that way you can use DME and they will move for bags for you. you will get to the resort about 10 or 10:30 just in time to go to sleep. save $400
 

















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