So Sad.. just forfited 108 points....

[Cinderpals]

NJOYURLIFE,

Did you make your daughter's Mary Poppin's outfit?! I've been looking for one for my 5yr old. Love it!

 

[Uncleromulus]

spearenb:
Unfortunately hurricane prediction isn't an exact science and you do have to be concerned with what "might " happen, even if it often dosen't happen.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi!
I'm sorry that you left and forfeited the points. We were at WDW then, and are still in Florida. (Hutchison Island great place). On Monday, we thought about heading to Sarasota to the Ringling Museum, we didn't want to necessarily "do" WDW in the rain, storms, but decided to stay put, and we're glad we did.

Alberto brought mainly heavy rains into the area, not much thunder/lightning or wind.

Bobbi

 

[byoung]

No way will I forfiet my points.

 

[jdg345]

No way will I forfiet my points.

Never say Never ... sometimes things happen ...

Interesting though, for the OP (I just learned what 'OP' meant ) -- Disney wouldn't let you trade in your points to cover the cash night? It was the same trip, no? And if you were going to lose the points anyways, might as well keep part of the cash?

 

[zurgswife]

No way will I forfiet my points.

I agree...if at all possible I will never forfiet my points...

 

[Cinderella]

Sorry you had to cut your vacation short, but I am totally lost. You are saying you had to cut your vacation short just because of a bit of rain? Where on earth do you live? We have heavy rain frequently in the North of England, but there is no way that would make me cut a vacation short. Was there some special reason?

There is no way on earth that I could disappoint my kids by leaving WDW early, just because it was raining.

 

[spearenb]

Not that I need to justify my decisions, but I guess you have a different perspective than I of what a vacation is. Mine doesn't include sitting in a room for three of my last four days with a pretty decent amount of rain. Though if you are used to monsoons, the rain probably wouldn't be a problem.

I already had a good 10 days in FL (VB and SSR) with my wife and children so I was satisfied. Saved on kennel costs, saved vacation days, saved on frivolous Disney/Orlando purchases. Yeah, I lost those points and hopefully Mother Nature will take note that we are in FL on vacation and she won't stir up a tropical storm or tornados. I guess if you go this time of year, its the chance you take.

Plus, if I was there from the UK, it would take the Florida peninsula detaching from the continent before I thought of leaving. Different perspective I guess....

 

[spearenb]

Disney wouldn't let you trade in your points to cover the cash night? It was the same trip, no? And if you were going to lose the points anyways, might as well keep part of the cash?

No, they wouldn't. It would have been nice, well better, if they did. They would have switched points out if I had some available but not the ones already used in the reservations.

The question I have is if they just leave the room empty for the time left in the reservation or do they make them available for other reservations?

 

[Dean]

No, they wouldn't. It would have been nice, well better, if they did. They would have switched points out if I had some available but not the ones already used in the reservations.

The question I have is if they just leave the room empty for the time left in the reservation or do they make them available for other reservations?

If a room is empty and the occupant has checked out, it is potentially available for use by points or cash though I don't think it'd affect DVC's decision on this case where the rules are clear. If you've already checked in, the points are considered used completely. I guess one could make separate split reservations in this situation to give some level of protection.

 

[bpmorley]

I know in PA & NJ it is illegal to rent a room twice. I guess you would have to look up FL law to see if Disney can do that.

 

[Dean]

I know in PA & NJ it is illegal to rent a room twice. I guess you would have to look up FL law to see if Disney can do that.

I'm not sure about that exact portion for FL. But even in PA and NJ, DVC would be able to rent or do a points reservation on the room in question in this thread as it was a points reservation and not a rental. And to a degree, that's true even with cash reservations through MS. Timeshare come under different laws from hotels though this line is blurred with DVC. It's likely a moot points for most times of the year for only 3 days with no notice but you never know.

 

[bpmorley]

I can see where there is a grey area in DVC. I'd like to find out the official policy.

 

[jdg345]

If a room is empty and the occupant has checked out, it is potentially available for use by points or cash though I don't think it'd affect DVC's decision on this case where the rules are clear. If you've already checked in, the points are considered used completely. I guess one could make separate split reservations in this situation to give some level of protection.

Yah I was thinking the only way around that would be to have 1-day reservations times (x) days ... but if you want to be sure you have the same room, you'd prolly need to link the ressies -- and once you do that, I bet it's all or nothing. Maybe not though? Interesting point ... It's definitely more work for MS, but I wonder if day-by-day ressies are the way to go?

 

[Dean]

Yah I was thinking the only way around that would be to have 1-day reservations times (x) days ... but if you want to be sure you have the same room, you'd prolly need to link the ressies -- and once you do that, I bet it's all or nothing. Maybe not though? Interesting point ... It's definitely more work for MS, but I wonder if day-by-day ressies are the way to go?

I bet if they link them it becomes the same and I suspect no one wants to check out then back in every day, not to mention the risk of moving. However, there may be circumstances where this might help on a limited basis. If one is going for a longer period or if there is a real risk of having to cancel at last minute or leave early, it could be helpful. And this could create benefits beyond just dealing with a stay after you check in. Remember the 30 day window is from check in. So if one had a 2 week stay and had them separate, it's give you an extra week or so out on the 30 day cancellation window.