Hahaha - yes, exactly I've changed my booking at least 3-4 times since I made it in the Fall, it would be a big leap for me to rent points, but depending on offers/availability as the date approaches it may be an option.
It's funny because I am the same way but when DH and I talked about renting points at Christmas I was more settled... of course, that might have more to do with the drama I'm already so over in planning that trip.
I think that renting points is a great value as long as you don't second guess yourself. But, if you feel more comfortable with flexibility then the value will be lost - as DH says "it's worth paying a little more if it keeps me 'happy'" (happy = not complaining/pondering/questioning)
Kohl - I can almost hear your mental wheels whirling when reading your posts.
I believe I read somewhere that some of the values had a soft goods reno recently but now I can't find anything to back that up... as for a big renovation, I think it's been awhile.
*hugs* hope your feeling okay today!!
Sparkly - I have heard good things @ LK suites. Hope the roof doesn't cut into Disney!!!
Mousemommy - I can just see the DISboards lighting up tonight: "Disney Reservations has been down all day? What's up?" "I called but they said someone broke the system!" "But, but, but it's my ADR day!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!"
I love following your movements around the resort and am honestly stoked to see where you settle! It's nice to not be the only one thinking of moving but I love that you actually have the guts to do it!
As mentioned above I think I am booking two rooms at CBR. CSR hasn't become available again. The real reason I prefer CSR is the beds. I am going to continue to watch for it. Today, WL popped up with the AP discount. Be still my heart.... BUT, it is almost double and given that I have two rooms, I can't justify it. This is supposed to be our add on, extra trip on the cheap because we have APs.
I totally understand about wanting to make sure you have alternative sleeping options. That's where we are for Dec trip - part of me is like "oooh, we can rent and be good" but do we do a 2BR & 1BR or 2 2BR in case kids want to migrate? Makes it hard to figure price. That's why I'm half tempted just to spend the extra and get 4 hotel rooms. *sighs* the joys of trying to plan for the unexpected parts of a trip!
After a few changes, some CM's don't sound happy faced.
With a fresh start, it's a new day.
That's part of the reason I didnt mind moving September over to the TA... she booked a pristine rezzie with the same discount so now it looks fresh and clean rather than like my Greek homeowork used to.
Janet
I really felt like a celebrity the way they were watching me but they only cared about my hip. *sighs* But, the main specialist had a voice like Morgan Freeman so it sounded like he was narrating my procedure!
17 days until ADR day! I threw GG on the Sept list for our TA but told her it was not a must do. (more on that below)
Drama isn't much better but DH and I pressed on (also below)
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Still really tired but that could also be to the grumpy factor of it being cold... again!
In regards to December, DH and his siblings decided to plan the trip out and make necessary reservations and then pitch the plan to his parents - that way any tweaks can be worked out but then there is a timeline we can give to other family v. an open slate waiting to be filled. We looked into renting points but A) I'm nervous about the inflexibility, B) we have been back and forth over what accommodations to get, and C) there is a chance some family will come down on Sat, some on Sun so it seems silly to pay for what we wouldn't need v. adding/cancelling a room.
I think we are going to do the split-stay to save $ - doing Disney hotel Dec 20-24 and then moving to SoG. We figure this way we can be park heavy before the insanity. DH and I think that we could save any major group ADRs for the second half of the trip so that we aren't so time constricted on park days. We figure we'll do a meal the first morning as a group... maybe a dinner one night as a group, but the rest of the time people have the freedom to tour. That gives 3 days of one or two group ADRs each and there are so many options outside the parks we can enjoy. Also, it gives our family time to do ADRs on park days (like Princess meal) that the rest of the group may not be as inclined to do.
Wow - that was way long! Sorry! I know I've taken up tons of text space with this drama... just more of a hassle than any of us expected and in ways we didn't anticipate. AHHHH, family! Or, as our neighbor in Hawaii used to say: "Ohana is a nice way of saying "Oh, heck, another nagging auntie!"
to all the RCers, stay warm, and countdown to the weekend!!!!
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and all!!!! 
I'd stick with the villa. Our family can only fit in a 2BR so a mod would save SO much. CBR is getting a refurb, and there's a lot of POR love here! BUT pool wise, the villas have awesome pools!! My kids loved SSR pools. Glad you've found us
one. (On different days and on different calls, of course. Ha!)
Ginny!
I quietly sailed in with that RC 
) Keeping fingers crossed that openings come available. 
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