The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[Verandah Man]

Looks like this thread will be on Chapter #2 before I close.........

 

[HolidayRoad]

I decide to try and book a little get away the last week of December and of course nothing available at BWV. So I was wait-listed, on my first booking, I was wait-listed. I ask her about the seven month window which will be coming up in about a week or two and she checks out a few things and everything is already booked up so even at the seven month window to the day I can't go. Then I'm talking to the woman at MS and telling her that I plan on booking towards the end of the month for a vacation next April. She tells me how hard it's going to be to book then. I ask her why where it's my home resort and it will be the eleven month window and she says it will still be really hard and make sure I call day to day right at 9:00am and I probably will get something but I should be flexible about the unit and view. I have to say that my first talk with MS about booking was disheartening and left me feeling like maybe this was a mistake. I mean this whole thing cost quite a bit and I know the rest of you are independently wealthy but this was a BIG, BIG deal for my family to reach this point and then I'm basically told I can never go unless I'm really lucky. Has anyone had experience booking in April at BWV? Am I going to get locked out? Need someone to tell me it isn't that bad!

 

[colonialtinker]

I decide to try and book a little get away the last week of December and of course nothing available at BWV. So I was wait-listed, on my first booking, I was wait-listed. I ask her about the seven month window which will be coming up in about a week or two and she checks out a few things and everything is already booked up so even at the seven month window to the day I can't go. Then I'm talking to the woman at MS and telling her that I plan on booking towards the end of the month for a vacation next April. She tells me how hard it's going to be to book then. I ask her why where it's my home resort and it will be the eleven month window and she says it will still be really hard and make sure I call day to day right at 9:00am and I probably will get something but I should be flexible about the unit and view. I have to say that my first talk with MS about booking was disheartening and left me feeling like maybe this was a mistake. I mean this whole thing cost quite a bit and I know the rest of you are independently wealthy but this was a BIG, BIG deal for my family to reach this point and then I'm basically told I can never go unless I'm really lucky. Has anyone had experience booking in April at BWV? Am I going to get locked out?

The MS rep I talked with yesterday was really helpful. She explained how if I'm trying to get in at the 11 month window I may have some problems depending on schools and seasons. I was also told that during Adventure Season members book those dates at the 11 month window. I am going to trying to get a room somehwere in early Dec. Since I want to check out on Dec. 7 I have to wait to see if there is anything available at another resort. She did tell me to call as soon as they open. We'll see tomorrow as DH & I have narrowed down the days we want to go.

 

[efinn88858]

My offer was sent to Disney for ROFR on 5/2 and hoping to hear back soon. I read in one of the posts that it looks like ROFR waivers are coming in batches. Does anyone know when the next batch is due?

 

[minniekissedme]

Welcome my3weasels and efinn88858!

Waiting to Close - The Check is in the Mail Updated 5/6

darlinboy

Buckeye Fan

Grandbuddy

pb4ugo

kmhollis28

Rambler5678

***it's been a while for a couple of you above...did I miss anyone close?? Just trying to keep the list accurate. Please let me know.***

The "Waiting for ROFR" support group "Those who passed ROFR, closed, and lived to tell about it". ]Updated 5/6

disneymotherof3

tink6137130

Tammymacb

minniekissedme

HolidayRoad

Tigger & Eeyore

icouldlivethere

chickkypoo

dizney4us

monami7

fourkidsphoto

GoofyDad13

colonialtinker

gingermouse17

KAT4DISNEY

bookwormde how incredibly quick!

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

That is lightning fast! Congratulations Your entire process from offer to owner was quicker, by days, than Princess Amy Lyn's Estoppel phase. That's fast. Lets think about this; Princess Amy Lyn had already made it out of ROFR when Bookwormde made his offer and now he has closed and Princess Amy Lyn is still stuck in the same spot. AMY!! maybe time to make a phone a call!

Thanks for pointing that out Ed ....yes I called, they said this week I would get the email with the doc's. That is a little sad that his whole process was shorter than my estoppel........

Looks like this thread will be on Chapter #2 before I close.........

For me it maybe Chapter #3

I decide to try and book a little get away the last week of December and of course nothing available at BWV. So I was wait-listed, on my first booking, I was wait-listed. I ask her about the seven month window which will be coming up in about a week or two and she checks out a few things and everything is already booked up so even at the seven month window to the day I can't go. Then I'm talking to the woman at MS and telling her that I plan on booking towards the end of the month for a vacation next April. She tells me how hard it's going to be to book then. I ask her why where it's my home resort and it will be the eleven month window and she says it will still be really hard and make sure I call day to day right at 9:00am and I probably will get something but I should be flexible about the unit and view. I have to say that my first talk with MS about booking was disheartening and left me feeling like maybe this was a mistake. I mean this whole thing cost quite a bit and I know the rest of you are independently wealthy but this was a BIG, BIG deal for my family to reach this point and then I'm basically told I can never go unless I'm really lucky. Has anyone had experience booking in April at BWV? Am I going to get locked out? Need someone to tell me it isn't that bad!

There must be something wrong with that....I'm sure if you call day to day you will get it.......If not, welcome home to SSR or OKW!

My offer was sent to Disney for ROFR on 5/2 and hoping to hear back soon. I read in one of the posts that it looks like ROFR waivers are coming in batches. Does anyone know when the next batch is due?

Ours took 10 days.....the next step not so quick
Welcome on board!!

 

[horselover]

Yay! Offer accepted today for 100 pts. at AKV. We had the hardest time deciding between AKV & VWL, but in the end decided to go with the longer contract. Hopefully all will go smoothly & quickly.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Now there are two Ed's from Mass. Soon we shall rule the world!! Fear the Ed's from Mass

Updated list 5/6/08:

efinn88858

my3weasels

Disney Hokie Gal

Joyzilli

Billa

u2daisyblue

Haley Whippet

mickeyfan0805

mickeywho?

HayGan

M-I-C-K-E-Y (2nd attempt)

Barb

AinW

dani0622

ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Welcome horselover. Your name isn't Ed is it???? That would be awesome.

Updated list 5/6/08:

horselover

efinn88858

my3weasels

Disney Hokie Gal

Joyzilli

Billa

u2daisyblue

Haley Whippet

mickeyfan0805

mickeywho?

HayGan

M-I-C-K-E-Y (2nd attempt)

Barb

AinW

dani0622

ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I couldn't help it... I had to compare and contrast your contract and Bookwormde's contract as for the time range. I'm sure any week now you'll shoot right through this estoppel phase! I'm kidding. I would like to know why their is such a difference in the time frame. Could be worst, you could have bought at BWV and then find out you can never go , like me!!! I'm depressed.

 

[Grandbuddy]

I decide to try and book a little get away the last week of December and of course nothing available at BWV. So I was wait-listed, on my first booking, I was wait-listed. I ask her about the seven month window which will be coming up in about a week or two and she checks out a few things and everything is already booked up so even at the seven month window to the day I can't go. Then I'm talking to the woman at MS and telling her that I plan on booking towards the end of the month for a vacation next April. She tells me how hard it's going to be to book then. I ask her why where it's my home resort and it will be the eleven month window and she says it will still be really hard and make sure I call day to day right at 9:00am and I probably will get something but I should be flexible about the unit and view. I have to say that my first talk with MS about booking was disheartening and left me feeling like maybe this was a mistake. I mean this whole thing cost quite a bit and I know the rest of you are independently wealthy but this was a BIG, BIG deal for my family to reach this point and then I'm basically told I can never go unless I'm really lucky. Has anyone had experience booking in April at BWV? Am I going to get locked out? Need someone to tell me it isn't that bad!

The week after Christmas is a tough time to try for, when you weren't in the system at the 11-month mark; and right during everyone's spring breaks will be a time when you will have to get your calls in day by day, as soon as MS opens. Don't get discouraged before you give it a shot. If you can be flexible with the dates for the spring (are your kids' spring breaks right at Easter? That'll be one of the toughest weeks of the year) - maybe even consider letting the kids get their work ahead and taking them out of school to go a week or two later - the story may be different. Besides, she didn't tell you you couldn't go in April - just that you're gonna have to call in early and often, 'cause there's lots of competition.

And OK, you already know I spent my career in law enforcement. That is not exactly the path toward becoming independently wealthy.

Yay! Offer accepted today for 100 pts. at AKV. We had the hardest time deciding between AKV & VWL, but in the end decided to go with the longer contract. Hopefully all will go smoothly & quickly.

Congratulations, and welcome to the "waiting for ROFR" support group. You may find that we obsess a bit here - from depression to elation within the course of a normal day, but at least we try to take care of one another. Come on in, and stick around awhile. So, who are you buying through, how much per point, what use year, etc.? (We're also nosy in the course of taking care of one another.)

 

[Grandbuddy]

Could be worst, you could have bought at BWV and then find out you can never go , like me!!! I'm depressed.

You'll learn to work they system, and find the ways it works for you. Hey - you could be my age and have no reasonable expectation of even being alive in 34 years! (Much less 46 years, which is the life of my contract.)

Dang! Now I'm depressed, too. Move over, and we'll mope around together.

 

[disneylaurie]

Yay! Offer accepted today for 100 pts. at AKV. We had the hardest time deciding between AKV & VWL, but in the end decided to go with the longer contract. Hopefully all will go smoothly & quickly.

Out of curiousity, what price per point are you trying to pass through ROFR? We are currently waiting a 135 point AKV to go through ROFR...it was submitted to Disney oin either 5/1 or 5/2 at $90 per point, Sept UY with all 07 points banked and all 08 points coming!

I hate the waiting game...I think were on the edge of not making it, but I did see a 100 point at 89 pass, so we're hoping!!

 

[efinn88858]

I think I'm actually more anxious to hear back than when I put an offer on my first house. Maybe I know it will be more fun and take less time to pay off?

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

I couldn't help it... I had to compare and contrast your contract and Bookwormde's contract as for the time range. I'm sure any week now you'll shoot right through this estoppel phase! I'm kidding. I would like to know why their is such a difference in the time frame. Could be worst, you could have bought at BWV and then find out you can never go , like me!!! I'm depressed.

I think BCV is the same as BWV as far as selling out early!!! Lucky for us we never need to travel during the school holidays.....we homeschool so we can go in the off off season if we have too!!

Trust me we are not independantly wealty either.......yet! Yes my DH is an MD....have you looked at Med. school loans lately??....as big as a nice house when it is all said and done!!!!!!!!Yikes!!!!!! We will not be free and clear for years...that is why we went ahead and decided to buy DVC ...so we know at least we will vacation even while things are tight. We were a little nervous because we are also getting ready to buy a home. We have moved 5times in 8 years (not cheap either!) because of his training. Time to settle we are hoping because we are financing the DVC that will not affect our home loan.....We are still about 5 months out from buying....ok more info than you probably wanted to hear! Sorry you got bummed.....maybe your MS was having a bad day...."Buck up little camper" was that in a C Chase movie??
I've got to rent some of those movies for a good laugh!!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Besides, she didn't tell you you couldn't go in April - just that you're gonna have to call in early and often, 'cause there's lots of competition.

And OK, you already know I spent my career in law enforcement. That is not exactly the path toward becoming independently wealthy.

I know I am actually going to start to test out how fast I can get through MS from work, in other words I'll start calling 5 minutes of 9 and then every minute until I can get through when they open and then I will know exactly what minute I should call. I'm trying to be more positive. I mean everyone has the same chance right! Plus here in Massachusetts our kids April Vacation is actually the week after Easter next year, ours coincides with Patriots day. So maybe I will get it, we'll all know soon enough because I have to call May 19th for day one which would be April 18th. I was told today that it's the check out day that you book for which makes sense. So in thirteen days I will let you know how I do. As for this December, I am wait-listed for BWV which was actually no big surprise. Later in the month when I'm at the 7 month window I will wait-list for that week everywhere and see what happens anyone else try this before am I waisting my time or do you think I'll get in? Just curious, new at this.

As for the Law Enforcement thing, I've been doing it for 16+ years now, I know what you mean but at least we get to wear these cool uniforms and watch those really great in-service training tapes.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Out of curiousity, what price per point are you trying to pass through ROFR? We are currently waiting a 135 point AKV to go through ROFR...it was submitted to Disney oin either 5/1 or 5/2 at $90 per point, Sept UY with all 07 points banked and all 08 points coming!

I hate the waiting game...I think were on the edge of not making it, but I did see a 100 point at 89 pass, so we're hoping!!

Hi,
My name is Ed from Mass, not the other Ed from Mass. Would you like me to put you on the list?
That would three in one day.

 

[Grandbuddy]

As for the Law Enforcement thing, I've been doing it for 16+ years now, I know what you mean but at least we get to wear these cool uniforms and watch those really great in-service training tapes.

I wore a suit and tie 6 days a week (Sunday, too, but not for work) for 33 & 1/2 years (another job before). Had to wear the jacket anytime we were out of the office (and have the sidearm locked up anytime we were in the office). It was a good career for me, though. And at least I got to retire a full 6 months and 4 days before my open-heart surgery! Woo-hoo!!! (Actually, I am very blessed! Have made an excellent recovery...which would be even better if I exercised as much as I am supposed to.) They told us that career law enforcement and career military men had the hardest time of any working group, adjusting to retirement. So, I became part of the proof of that statistic. I'm a little more laid-back, now.

 

[HolidayRoad]

"Buck up little camper" was that in a C Chase movie??
I've got to rent some of those movies for a good laugh!!

Sorry that quote was in "Better off Dead" on the ski slope Charles De Mar (Curtis Armsrtong) says it to Lane Myer (John Cusack) in trying to encourage him on winning the race.

Why I know this...I have no reasonable explanation.

 

[Laxmom]

Officially tendered an offer on another contract at SSR. Details to follow, if the offer is accepted. ROFR (waiver, one would hope) and estopple also to follow...ugh!

Congrats!!! Whooo hoooo!!! That mouse bit you deep, didn't he!!

So now our wait begins! I'm hoping everything goes quickly! DVC is all I've been able to to think about for the last few weeks!

Welcome aboard to all our new peeps!! I lost track. I would have had a mega multi quote!!!

Hey Everyone!

It's Tammy posting under Kristen's name, as I'm currently visiting her in her AKL room.

This place is GORGEOUS! It makes me realllly want to add points here. We're having a great time.

Yesterday when Angus and I arrived, we spent the afternoon at the quiet BWV pool. We brought our own beer and had a few relaxing drinks. Last evening we went to Epcot and it was great! We went on Soarin and wandered around. At 8 o'clock we stopped by the Rose and Crown not expecting to get a ressie, and not only did we, we got an outside seat right next to the lake. We had our own private firework show!

Today we got up early and went to AK, went to Bahama Breezes for lunch and went to TTS to get our gift baskets. They are AWESOME!!

Now, I'm at AKL, going to use their pool while my DH naps at BWV. Not sure what the plans are for this evening as we're kind of playing everything by ear. But we're having a great time.

Talk to everyone soon!

Have a great time and keep the Disney booster shots coming!! Any one want to take a wager that Tammy comes back with AKV points!!

Looks like this thread will be on Chapter #2 before I close.........

I'm begining to think the same thing!!


Just back from Laxlad's game. It was a tough nite. Both teams went onto the field a man short in honor of Cory. They took the penalty. Both teams took it on the chin. Laxlad scored again but also had a slashing penalty - not a good thing. He had to sit in the bad boy box. Cory's parents came to the game. They are amazing people.

Lots of activity here today!! Great to see new people joining us. This is a great group of people here and lots of support!

QOD- That's easy. I would charter the Magic or the Wonder and would take my friends and family on a private cruise to Alaska. Oh yea!!! Oh wait, back to reality....bummer. It was fun while it lasted.