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[Native NYer]

I know this year would be the year to stay THV. I just can't simply decide. AKV's CL availability will determine a lot.


Did you book anything or find anything you're fairly set on?

Choosing a resort at WDW is NOT easy. There are just too many options.
But I agree with you. This is a great year to stay at THV, before the point reallocation takes effect.

I haven't booked anything yet. I've been pricing the 4 night and 3 night cruises for President's Week 2013. We'll have APs and I want to make good use of them. So, I'm thinking possibly a few days at WDW and a 3 night cruise. I am just trying to figure out if DCL is worth the $$$. That's partly because I love Royal Caribbean. But I have a year, so we'lll see.

 

[rentayenta]

Busy morning with a few seconds here and there but not enough time to post well thought out posts. Rabbi Sundays always leave my brain fried. I'll be back. Need to vacuum etc before Oscar Sunday.

 

[eandesmom]

Choosing a resort at WDW is NOT east. There are just too many options.
But I agree with you. This is a great year to stay at THV, before the point reallocation takes effect.

I haven't booked anything yet. I've been pricing the 4 night and 3 night cruises for President's Week 2013. We'll have APs and I want to make good use of them. So, I'm thinking possibly a few days at WDW and a 3 night cruise. I am just trying to figure out if DCL is worth the $$$. That's partly because I love Royal Caribbean. But I have a year, so we'lll see.

If I were you I'd book it now and then move it or cancel it if you need to. DCL is a supply/demand price structure and they will go up, especially for a holiday week.

 

[ashleeb]

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[rentayenta]

Yep, a ton. On the going regardless? I don't know. Probably not. We've been waiting to tie it into the larger family trip, which EVERYONE wants..it's just complicated due to...life. It's not a matter of convincing anyone to go, it's a giant group of Disney freaks, it's just a lot of cats to herd. Jeff doesn't want to go twice close together, that's his big fear and part of why no WDW this summer. But on the other hand the boys are dying to go. If my one sister is still in school (and as a single mom with alimony ending she needs to get this done asap) then I'm thinking it will push back to NYE 2013 much as no one wants to wait that long...my dad isn't getting any younger and the boys are ready to go this summer as it is.

Good thing we have a SMALL surprise in store for them.

What's the surprise??? The boys will go this summer for a day or two, yes? Along with the cruise?

I honestly don't recall the neighborhood! It's seriously 5 min from the main gate though, through All Star. Great houses, we had 2 next door to each other for 20 of us. Jeff and I had a master suite, the boy in a super cute Disney themed bunkbed room next door, with a common bath for the kids. But the pools were all covered, kind of like on a sunporch. Makes them bug free but not the same. And with the car aspect, we would just get to the parks late and never leave, pretty much putting in 12+ hour days so we didn't have that down pool/resort time. Fine in Nov, but if this is a July trip? Not so much (as far as I'm concerned). Fun a for big group dinner though, which we only did on our Universal night. Pretty sure that's the only night we used the pool too! We've become a bit addicted to evenign EMH and aren't really willing to give that up.

We love evening EMH too. There is something about MK at midnight that's super cool and magical. I like the morning EMH but are most likely to go alone.


I'd think summer would provide midday breaks and you'd be using the pool a bunch more. I found September to be sweltering and humid and the kids swam daily. I hope it's still hot enough to swim in October.

If you recall the name of the houses let me know. We've got friends planning a trip and with 8 of them they need a house offsite. I tried to explain DVC but they seemed to not get it.

You can transfer points in or out, one time per use year. Kind of the same as renting really or if you are traveling with another DVC member, your way of "Paying" half your share of the points. The rent/trade board is also a transfer board so conceptually you could "rent" transfer points and instead of the other member making the ressie, they transfer them to your membership. Banking, use year and home resort rules stay with the transferred points so whatever you have transferred in, retains its original properties if that makes sense.

Where do you transfer them from? From Disney? I'm a little slow today.

Wow - I missed a lot of organizational decisions while I was out over the last few days! I can't believe how close your getting to your 7 month mark, I'm on pins and needles waiting to see what you get! I'm excited!

Just to give a bit of an update, the emails and discussions have finally started amongst our group. I don't know what happened, but it's like a switch flipped. Uh oh, maybe they're on the Dis and didn't tell me? Maybe they read my rant? So it's a bit exciting for me now and I finally have some interaction with the group!

I just checked and yes - it's the Hampton Inn in Layton. I'm not looking forward to the trip though, just because it's a lot of travel (7 1/2 hours there - with lay overs) and 5 1/2 hours back with layovers - for a 2 hour meeting! I'm just so tired of the traveling. Luckily, I knew that it was going to be this way in February so I planned nothing for March! This will be my last trip for February so I'm ready for "travel hell" to be over.

Anyway - here's what I'll be trying to book. Fantasmic (dinner package) - Mickeys Backyard BBQ - Boma (for a few breakfasts, just for Jay and me and my mom) - BBB - lunch at the Castle and 'Ohana. I think that's just enough for our party of 10 and we do plan on cooking some in our the villa too. I still think I'll plan on a few "plan B's" if these don't work out.

Any suggestions for Plan B's?

I'm so glad your group is resounding and giving input. Makes the planning easier as far as communicating. Hope you don't get too many cooks in the kitchen though.

I think your plans for the big dinners look great. Our party of 10 also did Marakkesh and Coral Reef without any issues.

That's. A lot of travel for such a short trip. I hope we great you with good weather and you can put travel hell month behind you.

Choosing a resort at WDW is NOT easy. There are just too many options.
But I agree with you. This is a great year to stay at THV, before the point reallocation takes effect.

I haven't booked anything yet. I've been pricing the 4 night and 3 night cruises for President's Week 2013. We'll have APs and I want to make good use of them. So, I'm thinking possibly a few days at WDW and a 3 night cruise. I am just trying to figure out if DCL is worth the $$$. That's partly because I love Royal Caribbean. But I have a year, so we'lll see.

An RC cruise trip report got me looking at even taking a cruise. DC is so much more $$$$ but everyone says its worth it.


We watched a DVD on Netflix today on Disney Parks and things outside of the parks. They had a snippet on the THV. Oh man, we all want to stay there now. I told Chloe to watch it with Michael before he leaves on his trip to *change* his mind. They look like a blast.

If I were you I'd book it now and then move it or cancel it if you need to. DCL is a supply/demand price structure and they will go up, especially for a holiday week.

Cynthia is 100% correct! Thats the one thing I've learned, prices will more than double.

Excited to read

Thanks! You're joining at a good time. Lots going on in the next 3 weeks.

 

[rentayenta]

17 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

52 days until ADRs!!! ​

232 days until WDW!!! ​

 

[rentayenta]

16 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

51 days until ADRs!!! ​

231 days until WDW!!! ​

 

[eandesmom]

What's the surprise??? The boys will go this summer for a day or two, yes? Along with the cruise?

You'll have to watch the PTR to find out! No spilling the beans on that one yet.

We love evening EMH too. There is something about MK at midnight that's super cool and magical. I like the morning EMH but are most likely to go alone.

I did morning EMH with just the E's twice and it was incredible, got more done in a couple of hours than in some almost full days! Love EMH at night...magical everywhere I think!

I'd think summer would provide midday breaks and you'd be using the pool a bunch more. I found September to be sweltering and humid and the kids swam daily. I hope it's still hot enough to swim in October.

If you recall the name of the houses let me know. We've got friends planning a trip and with 8 of them they need a house offsite. I tried to explain DVC but they seemed to not get it.

Have them look at the All Star Vacations homes website (link on all ears directly to it I think) , there is a TON to choose from. We've used them multiple times.

Problem with summer is thunderstorms. Not so much the rain as it is warm enough to swim but lightening closes the pools. We tried to do afternoon pool breaks and were thwarted multiple times. Counter intuitive to swim in the morning though. Made for some evening swims and rushing to dinner! I hope Oct is warm enough too, fairly sure it will be.

Where do you transfer them from? From Disney? I'm a little slow today.

You buy them from another member, just like renting, except it's a transfer. Because you can only do it 1x per use year, many folks would prefer to rent and not transfer.




16 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

You'll have to watch the PTR to find out! No spilling the beans on that one yet.

Oooooo......I love a good surprise. Way to keep us hanging!

I did morning EMH with just the E's twice and it was incredible, got more done in a couple of hours than in some almost full days! Love EMH at night...magical everywhere I think!

I agree. Night seems to be so much more magical and in the morning you can get SO much done. We don't avoid them like the guide books and boards suggest and haven't found them crowded. We also break midday so we may be missing the madness.

Will your über group be up for EMH?

Have them look at the All Star Vacations homes website (link on all ears directly to it I think) , there is a TON to choose from. We've used them multiple times.

Thank you! I will pass that info along.

Problem with summer is thunderstorms. Not so much the rain as it is warm enough to swim but lightening closes the pools. We tried to do afternoon pool breaks and were thwarted multiple times. Counter intuitive to swim in the morning though. Made for some evening swims and rushing to dinner! I hope Oct is warm enough too, fairly sure it will be.

True. Pools closed often in September due to lightening. I do have a great pic of the girls swimming during a thunderstorm. it took a while for the POR to close the pool that night. It seemed to thunder for a while sans lightening. Being the mother extraordinaire I am, I allowed them to swim.

You buy them from another member, just like renting, except it's a transfer. Because you can only do it 1x per use year, many folks would prefer to rent and not transfer.

Does the transaction go through Disney or is it private? That s neat way to score a non home resort at 11 months. I should have though about that for CL. Thanks for the info.

16 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to admit, I'm freaking a little. I was up at 5 am unable to sleep as my mind was racing with the possibilities.

 

[eandesmom]

Will your über group be up for EMH?

Oh definitely, honestly that would be the main reason for them staying on site in a lot of ways.

True. Pools closed often in September due to lightening. I do have a great pic of the girls swimming during a thunderstorm. it took a while for the POR to close the pool that night. It seemed to thunder for a while sans lightening. Being the mother extraordinaire I am, I allowed them to swim.

So did we. And frankly, sheet lightening won't do anything, it's just the bolt you have to look out for. Still, it was closed almost daily which was a drag. I am hoping July and early August are a bit better on that front but in reality I think it just means we have to change our touring style if we do the parks in the summer, AND want to swim.

Does the transaction go through Disney or is it private? That s neat way to score a non home resort at 11 months. I should have though about that for CL. Thanks for the info.

Definitely private. Disney will let you buy 1 time use points, 1x per year up to 24 but only at the 7 month mark. Essentially functions the same as a transfer.

It is a way to score a non home resort at 11 months and retain control. It is also why Disney only lets you do it 1x per year! I wouldn't be surprised if they restrict it more in the future, if they add to the resale restrictions, like not letting resale contracts take transfers.

I have to admit, I'm freaking a little. I was up at 5 am unable to sleep as my mind was racing with the possibilities.

Yep, it's the possibilities that keep you awake for sure!

I may end up getting villas for everyone on the uber trip after all, quite honestly it would be a LOT simpler that way and if I limit it to immediate family, doable. What I think it may mean though is we have to do with a smaller resort so that anyone not in the villa booking by me, could still book at that resort direct and our chances of being reasonably close would work out fairly well. Which well may mean that SSR/THV and AKV are out entirely. I need to see how big OKW is to see if that's remotely feasible. The nice thing about BC, BW and WL is the combo of villas and resort rooms so it would add a lot of flexiblity. Higher points but probably the best solution for the group I am thinking.

Much as I want to be in a treehouse! If we do that, I may just give up the idea of the 4th of July and save the treehouse for another trip. I'm fairly confident I can get what I want at one of those for a week, but not once you add the 4th into the mix.

We will see. I need to map it all out.

 

[rentayenta]

Oh definitely, honestly that would be the main reason for them staying on site in a lot of ways.

It's a huge perk. I remember the park being empty between 11 pm and midnight, we walked on so much. This cool fog came in, it was really neat!

So did we. And frankly, sheet lightening won't do anything, it's just the bolt you have to look out for. Still, it was closed almost daily which was a drag. I am hoping July and early August are a bit better on that front but in reality I think it just means we have to change our touring style if we do the parks in the summer, AND want to swim.

I agree. Midday seems like the best time to swim. It rains more in the evenings for some reason.

Definitely private. Disney will let you buy 1 time use points, 1x per year up to 24 but only at the 7 month mark. Essentially functions the same as a transfer.

What can you get for 24 points though? Maybe an AKV value studio for a few nights?

It is a way to score a non home resort at 11 months and retain control. It is also why Disney only lets you do it 1x per year! I wouldn't be surprised if they restrict it more in the future, if they add to the resale restrictions, like not letting resale contracts take transfers.

This might be the way for me to go to not have to borrow into 2013 on the slim chance we score any CL time.

Yep, it's the possibilities that keep you awake for sure!

That's for sure. Chloe asked M about the THV tonight and he said he doesn't really care where we stay. He'd like SSR near the new Paddock area but if she really wants to THV then he's fine. I'll tell you, I'm going to miss walking down to the bar when staying at SSR. That's the one things the hotel type DVC have over the more condo style. We loved that feature at the GCV. Now I'm thinking 4 nights at SSR/THV and 7 at AKV. I really love my bar time. It's so nice to sit and relax with just DH and I.

I may end up getting villas for everyone on the uber trip after all, quite honestly it would be a LOT simpler that way and if I limit it to immediate family, doable. What I think it may mean though is we have to do with a smaller resort so that anyone not in the villa booking by me, could still book at that resort direct and our chances of being reasonably close would work out fairly well. Which well may mean that SSR/THV and AKV are out entirely. I need to see how big OKW is to see if that's remotely feasible. The nice thing about BC, BW and WL is the combo of villas and resort rooms so it would add a lot of flexiblity. Higher points but probably the best solution for the group I am thinking.

That's true about the DVC/hotels......it would allow you all to be fairly close while allowing everyone to be responsible for their rooms. Which of the three would you choose? Where is the YC with regard to the BC and BW? Would that be an option?

Much as I want to be in a treehouse! If we do that, I may just give up the idea of the 4th of July and save the treehouse for another trip. I'm fairly confident I can get what I want at one of those for a week, but not once you add the 4th into the mix.

We will see. I need to map it all out.

Is SSR your home? You may have answered but I missed it. I'd be happy to do what I can to book you THVs at the 11 month, if not.

 

[rentayenta]

15 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

50 days until ADRs!!! ​

230 days until WDW!!! ​

I'm home sick today with a gnarly bout of food poisoning. I think it was something I ate at work yesterday.

It's fair to say that THV is back on the board and vying for 1st place with regard to our stay.

 

[eandesmom]

I agree. Midday seems like the best time to swim. It rains more in the evenings for some reason.

We always seemed to be trying to swim around 2-3pm and had multiple lightening issues. It's almost like we need to leave the park by 11, swim and THEN eat lunch

What can you get for 24 points though? Maybe an AKV value studio for a few nights?

I'm not sure you could get anything for more than one night and not anything more than a studio. Maybe a AKV value 1 bed for one night. Idea isn't for extra nights but for if you are short just a tiny bit of points for a full ressie. Like you need 6, or 8 or something like that to complete it.

This might be the way for me to go to not have to borrow into 2013 on the slim chance we score any CL time.

You'd need to try to buy that kind of transfer today to have it available in time for your 7 month date though, definitely something that requires planning ahead and most people selling transfer points are trying to dump a large volume. Occasionally less but...

That's for sure. Chloe asked M about the THV tonight and he said he doesn't really care where we stay. He'd like SSR near the new Paddock area but if she really wants to THV then he's fine. I'll tell you, I'm going to miss walking down to the bar when staying at SSR. That's the one things the hotel type DVC have over the more condo style. We loved that feature at the GCV. Now I'm thinking 4 nights at SSR/THV and 7 at AKV. I really love my bar time. It's so nice to sit and relax with just DH and I.

I agree with that, although we typically make our drinks in the room. Still, nice to have that as an option!!!

That's true about the DVC/hotels......it would allow you all to be fairly close while allowing everyone to be responsible for their rooms. Which of the three would you choose? Where is the YC with regard to the BC and BW? Would that be an option?

Well, realistically based on family size and who might sleep where our best bet is probably 2, 2 bedrooms that sleep 9 or one grand villa and a couple of studios. It definitely depends on who ends up going though. The resorts, other than AKV that have easy room rentals via CRO are all 8 people 2 bedrooms and higher points, more than I'll have.

I'll have to try to get a firmer idea of who and then pose some options before I can really go a whole lot farther. Right now what might make sense, if I end up in the contract situation I'm planning on, is booking 4 nights at THV and 4 at AKV, with 2 treehouses and 2 value (if I can get it) or standard villas. That obviously assumes I have AKV points by the 11 month date lol! Then we could switch at 7 months and possibly move to VWL, BCV or BWV which then would open up lots of options for folks to join us and still have that central location. But, if we are 18, I may not have enough points for that, for 8 nights for all. I would have enough to do it all 8 at AKV but, like THV I'm not sure I want to be that far away from the parks the entire time. I don't like the idea of a 4/3 split but if we want THV and an Epcot resort...it could happen.

The other thing too is that if no one but us, is into the treehouses, I don't see any reason to book that part at 11 months. Not worried about availability at SSR, even if we do go over the 4th. Not worried about AKL either, unless we are trying for value or concierge.

So...who knows. Between now and July I'll be feeling out the fam and firming up our own contracts. My biggest concern honestly is borrowing. To book at 11 months I'll need to borrow (at 7 to for that matter) if I am getting villas for the bulk of the group. Which, if we are going is absolutely fine but there is a risk of cancellation. I'll need everyone to commit that if we do have to change summer dates, we have to do some of the trip before 12/1!


As both Halloween and Thanksgiving fall in that, though kids would miss school, it is a possible backup plan so I think it's probably low risk but...the risk is there.

Is SSR your home? You may have answered but I missed it. I'd be happy to do what I can to book you THVs at the 11 month, if not.

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Yep! That's our home.

 

[eandesmom]

I'm home sick today with a gnarly bout of food poisoning. I think it was something I ate at work yesterday.

It's fair to say that THV is back on the board and vying for 1st place with regard to our stay. ​

Feel better, ick!

for Treehouses. If you are there while our dates overlap I am TOTALLY coming to check them out!

If that's ok

(as I invite myself over)

​

 

[rentayenta]

We always seemed to be trying to swim around 2-3pm and had multiple lightening issues. It's almost like we need to leave the park by 11, swim and THEN eat lunch

It's so ridiculous there. The one day it didn't rain was our water park day. Hoping for the same kind of luck especially because we have two water park days planned.

I'm not sure you could get anything for more than one night and not anything more than a studio. Maybe a AKV value 1 bed for one night. Idea isn't for extra nights but for if you are short just a tiny bit of points for a full ressie. Like you need 6, or 8 or something like that to complete it.




You'd need to try to buy that kind of transfer today to have it available in time for your 7 month date though, definitely something that requires planning ahead and most people selling transfer points are trying to dump a large volume. Occasionally less but...

So this isn't the 24 points through Disney but through a seller from Disney? Maybe it's because I barfed my guts up all night but I'm not understanding.

I agree with that, although we typically make our drinks in the room. Still, nice to have that as an option!!!

Love room drinks too. There was something very magical about heading down to the bar sans the spawn and just taking it all on.

Well, realistically based on family size and who might sleep where our best bet is probably 2, 2 bedrooms that sleep 9 or one grand villa and a couple of studios. It definitely depends on who ends up going though. The resorts, other than AKV that have easy room rentals via CRO are all 8 people 2 bedrooms and higher points, more than I'll have.

I'll have to try to get a firmer idea of who and then pose some options before I can really go a whole lot farther. Right now what might make sense, if I end up in the contract situation I'm planning on, is booking 4 nights at THV and 4 at AKV, with 2 treehouses and 2 value (if I can get it) or standard villas. That obviously assumes I have AKV points by the 11 month date lol! Then we could switch at 7 months and possibly move to VWL, BCV or BWV which then would open up lots of options for folks to join us and still have that central location. But, if we are 18, I may not have enough points for that, for 8 nights for all. I would have enough to do it all 8 at AKV but, like THV I'm not sure I want to be that far away from the parks the entire time. I don't like the idea of a 4/3 split but if we want THV and an Epcot resort...it could happen.

18 is a huge party! I like the idea of the villa/hotel option but yes, secure the THV at 11 months as they'll be impossible after especially during the summer. They fit 9 each so that would be enough room. Are the THV that far from the parks? I guess compared to the Epcot and MK resorts they are but in actuality, maybe 10 minutes? I guess AKV is the furthest though if memory serves.

The other thing too is that if no one but us, is into the treehouses, I don't see any reason to book that part at 11 months. Not worried about availability at SSR, even if we do go over the 4th. Not worried about AKL either, unless we are trying for value or concierge.

Right. SSR is huge so you don't need the 11 month unless you're booking the THV. It also gives you 4 more months to get a more clear picture from the group.

So...who knows. Between now and July I'll be feeling out the fam and firming up our own contracts. My biggest concern honestly is borrowing. To book at 11 months I'll need to borrow (at 7 to for that matter) if I am getting villas for the bulk of the group. Which, if we are going is absolutely fine but there is a risk of cancellation. I'll need everyone to commit that if we do have to change summer dates, we have to do some of the trip before 12/1!

Oh yeah, I wouldn't book anything without confirmation from your group. I don't think non DVCers get the whole book/borrow thing so some education might be needed.

As both Halloween and Thanksgiving fall in that, though kids would miss school, it is a possible backup plan so I think it's probably low risk but...the risk is there.




Yep! That's our home.

Great minds. I'm very happy with our choice. I'd love a GCV add on!

Feel better, ick!

for Treehouses. If you are there while our dates overlap I am TOTALLY coming to check them out!

If that's ok

(as I invite myself over)

Thanks. I'm starting to feel more alive. I puked until the morning. I'm sure it was from the salad bar at work.


Of course you're invited! In 15 days I'll know the dates.


I am a little torn as I really wanted to be in the Paddock section of SSR near the new pool but DD and DS are set on a THV. I'm good either way. I know now is the time to stay THV due to the points allocation. They really are so unique. I hope we get AKV during the second part of the trip.

 

[eandesmom]

So this isn't the 24 points through Disney but through a seller from Disney? Maybe it's because I barfed my guts up all night but I'm not understanding.

No, you are right. For some reason I thought you were talking about more than 24 points lol! You can buy (up to) the 24 at the time of making the ressie I'm told but only if you would have to borrow to complete the ressie. You have to use up current use year points before you can borrow. And I think that's current use year based on the day the ressie falls in of course, not on the day that you are making the ressie. All night? UGH!

but yes, secure the THV at 11 months as they'll be impossible after especially during the summer. They fit 9 each so that would be enough room. Are the THV that far from the parks? I guess compared to the Epcot and MK resorts they are but in actuality, maybe 10 minutes? I guess AKV is the furthest though if memory serves.

Right. SSR is huge so you don't need the 11 month unless you're booking the THV. It also gives you 4 more months to get a more clear picture from the group.

Only far if you are trying the bus I think, it has to make all the SSR stops as well I believe so can take a LONG time. If you are driving, not really an issue. It would force us to rent a car, something we usually try to avoid.

I am a little torn as I really wanted to be in the Paddock section of SSR near the new pool but DD and DS are set on a THV. I'm good either way. I know now is the time to stay THV due to the points allocation. They really are so unique. I hope we get AKV during the second part of the trip. [/COLOR]

Well you can still use that new pool regardless, jut more of a hike lol! Or some nice exercise You can get AKV I'm sure. Club level is another story but I will have my fingers crossed. Crossing ours for BWV, we've been "testing" availability at 7months and in most scenarios 5 out of 6 are avail. UGH. I have a feeling we will be waitlisting. I think we are leaning towards a full stay waitlist and not doing a split at all but who knows. Online is 4 am my time so UGH! I will need to be up early for messaging with Mary Ellen.

 

[rentayenta]

14 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

49 days until ADRs!!! ​

229 days until WDW!!! ​

No, you are right. For some reason I thought you were talking about more than 24 points lol! You can buy (up to) the 24 at the time of making the ressie I'm told but only if you would have to borrow to complete the ressie. You have to use up current use year points before you can borrow. And I think that's current use year based on the day the ressie falls in of course, not on the day that you are making the ressie. All night? UGH!

Yes, allnight. Not feeling much better today but I'm at work anyway. I have a presentation on communication, love working with and being a therapist. It's all about communicating.

I may take advantage of a few points and leave 2013 alone.

Only far if you are trying the bus I think, it has to make all the SSR stops as well I believe so can take a LONG time. If you are driving, not really an issue. It would force us to rent a car, something we usually try to avoid.

That's my reservation about the THV, the busses. This indecision is driving me batty! We're not renting a car either.

Well you can still use that new pool regardless, jut more of a hike lol! Or some nice exercise You can get AKV I'm sure. Club level is another story but I will have my fingers crossed. Crossing ours for BWV, we've been "testing" availability at 7months and in most scenarios 5 out of 6 are avail. UGH. I have a feeling we will be waitlisting. I think we are leaning towards a full stay waitlist and not doing a split at all but who knows. Online is 4 am my time so UGH! I will need to be up early for messaging with Mary Ellen.

Lol! Who wants to hike on vacation. But really, like another 5 minutes is going to make a difference with all of the walking we are already doing.

I think your odds sound great! Sending lots of Keep me posted.

 

[rentayenta]

13 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

48 days until ADRs!!! ​

228 days until WDW!!! ​

 

[rentayenta]

12 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

47 days until ADRs!!! ​

227 days until WDW!!! ​

 

[eandesmom]

That's my reservation about the THV, the busses. This indecision is driving me batty! We're not renting a car either.

Do you check out the SSR lovers thread? Great tip on a location request on a recent THV report, they used the main SSR buses it sounds like instead of catching it at THV and it sounds like it worked really well for them. Nice comparison of THV pool to the new paddock one as well (crowd wise).

I think your odds sound great! Sending lots of Keep me posted.

I dunno, I have a feeling we will be ending up with a split. It's pretty spotty. I've started checking and I think getting it on the weekend will be tough. Which actually is probably fine, it will be more crowded on the weekend. Problem is our dates are Weds - Tues. My unscientific prediction is we get it wed-fri and then have to stay at VWL sa-mon but that friday is a bit of a wildcard. If we can at least get that and waitlist the rest, I'm good with it. Heck, I'm good with whatever, VWL would be fine for all 6 nights as well.

It may well impact my trip though as Mary Ellen is the 17th-23rd and I was tentative only doing the 18th-23rd but might tweak my bates based on what we get. 5 nights away is easier to sell Jeff on than 6.