The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[disneymotherof3]

Cheryl, you bought OKW, right?

Yep! I sure did. Why?

 

[disneymotherof3]

I have really learned a lot from reading about everyones experience through this process. There is so much helpful information. I am a stay at home mom from Kansas. My husband and I have been going to Disney since 1988. We stayed at the cheapest hotel in Kissimmee and saw the Grand Floridian being built. I told my husband we have to go back someday. When the GF opened, we started going there every 2-3 years..and even renewed our wedding vows there in 1993...a total surprise from my husband. Anyway, after having 4 kids, we moved over to the Wilderness lodge villas which is much better for a large family. And now, we are hoping that our deal goes through the ROFR. We have a really good contract that has 240 2006 points that will expire May 31st if not used. Hopefully we will close by then and can take a very last minute trip to Disney. Finally my question: Does anyone have any ideas about making a cash reservation and then converting it to points after the closing. I am afraid there won't be any rooms available to what might be a very short window of time to make a reservation. By the way, My name is Karen.

Welcome and good luck with your contract!! I'm not really sure about the cash ressie and then converting it. I agree with the others.....ask about it on the Operations Board.

 

[Laxmom]

Hi Karen, I'm Ed, the one with the really cool car. I hope this thread helps out with your ROFR waiting anxiety. That is assuming you have waiting anxiety. See, when I went through ROFR I was as cool as a cucumber but thought I would come on here and help out those others that were a little less patient. Oh, just in case you haven't read the back posts pretty much everything I just said about myself is a complete lie. I was horrified by the process. Absolutely no lie here; two years ago my son sat on Santa's knee right before Christmas and asked Santa for more patients for his Dad, honest. My wife still laughs about it, so imagine how much fun I was during the ROFR process. Sorry, didn't mean to ramble. As for your question most of us on this thread are "newbies" to this DVC fun you may want to try the planning board or operations board, people are really great about responding. Once again Welcome!

I thought that meant you were a Doctor!

 

[disneymotherof3]

O.K. you got me. I was just trying to show off to you guys. The 1983, metallic peat Wagon Queen Family Truckster isn't really my car . I drive a Toyota Highlander. Sure there's room for the family and all but a dime a dozen, The truckster is just a dream . Someday it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!

Man!! And I was soooo looking forward to you letting me borrow it.

 

[tammymacb]

Yep! I sure did. Why?

'Cause I'm still trying to figure out my master plan and now I'm considering trying to buy points there.

 

[Metsoskil]

Funny stuff today, guys. Welcome, Karen. I've got to say that this thread makes if fun to be stressed about ROFR.

 

[disneymotherof3]

'Cause I'm still trying to figure out my master plan and now I'm considering trying to buy points there.

I gotcha! I'm really happy that we ended up buying there. I've heard so many great things about it. Plus, I was happy to hear that they have the biggest rooms out of all the DVC's. We're hoping to add on next year.

 

[tammymacb]

Well, I've covered all the thought processes at this point.

Of course, we all know my first thought was more BWV or if not available BCV, keeping all my points in the same "walk to Epcot" area.

I then considered HHI as I can drive there in less than 2 hours, I still have the 7 month window for Orlando DVC's and I could buy 70 points for the cost of 50 in Orlando.

OKW has been a resort I've always been interested in though. I love the theming, love that point chart and love the availibility to get a really good sized room.

So, now that I've covered just about every resort...Back to the drawing board..

 

[disneymotherof3]

Well, I've covered all the thought processes at this point.

Of course, we all know my first thought was more BWV or if not available BCV, keeping all my points in the same "walk to Epcot" area.

I then considered HHI as I can drive there in less than 2 hours, I still have the 7 month window for Orlando DVC's and I could buy 70 points for the cost of 50 in Orlando.

OKW has been a resort I've always been interested in though. I love the theming, love that point chart and love the availibility to get a really good sized room.

So, now that I've covered just about every resort...Back to the drawing board..

You are going to drive yourself crazy girl!!!! That's pretty much why we've decided to possibly just add on next year. Otherwise I would in the nut house!

 

[gingermouse17]

Yeah!!! (previously known as llmurphy17) I passed ROFR, I received the email today from Yamilin. So please take off llmurphy17 from the waiting list and add gingermouse17 to the waiting to close list.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I thought that meant you were a Doctor!

O.K. Laxmom you have discovered my shame. I can't spell, it's a disorder I can't lose. I have to ask my nine year how to spell things half the time. I thought about going in and simply editing my post and then play stupid but it's just a vicious circle. You know, I went to college. Why can't I spell! Laxmom has outed me. Patience. You know what, I think I will edit the post, I'll feel better.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I thought that meant you were a Doctor!

I don't know what you mean!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Yeah!!! (previously known as llmurphy17) I passed ROFR, I received the email today from Yamilin. So please take off llmurphy17 from the waiting list and add gingermouse17 to the waiting to close list.

Congratulations Gingermouse17 AKA llmurphy17. Now on the next list! Way to keep the string going!

 

[Metsoskil]

Congrats, Gingermouse!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Congratulations llmurphy17 AKA gingermouse17!


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Grandbuddy

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Monami7

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ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[Laxmom]

I don't know what you are talking about. I just figured you had to be one to afford such a nice car like the family truckster!

Truthfully, I work in Dr.'s office so it jumped out at me.

Congrats Gingermouse!! There hasn't been much HHI traffic on ROFR lately. It is nice to see someone has passed. How exciting!

Tammy, what are your various strategies? Here is mine. We are going for a small contact. I already have next years trips figured but will have to deposit one of our weeks with II because we will have too much if we purchase a DVC. (We have a week on deposit with II that has to be used by June 09 or we loose it.) That means, we can still get to HHI next year with DVC on a small contract with 07 & 08 points and then 2010 on II (2008 week)while banking DVC for 2011. So....addonitis has been delayed at least for now but it doesn't stop me from thinking. Do I want to add on at same resort with same UY or not? The weels are turning....I'm glad you guys are here because my DH won't listen anymore. He just doesn't get the DVC concept.

 

[tammymacb]

Congrats Gingermouse!

Cheryl...Drive myself crazy? Sister, I am so already there!

Laxmom, I keep going back and forth on my add on. BWV is the obvious choice, keep all my eggs in one basket. However, I really do like OKW, and HHI is just such a good price..

I think if something great doesn't pop up soon ( I should close on BWV on the 9th of April ) I'll call my main man Bernard and ask what June UY contracts are laying around that still have 2007 points available. That will help with my decision making..

Ed, you could be me. Went to college and can't spell or do math..

 

[tammymacb]

Oh, and one other thing, the only thing I've truly decided. I want the same UY. I don't want to borrow from 2 contracts and I'm not always great of keeping stuff like that straight.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I don't know what you are talking about. I just figured you had to be one to afford such a nice car like the family truckster!

Truthfully, I work in Dr.'s office so it jumped out at me.

Congrats Gingermouse!! There hasn't been much HHI traffic on ROFR lately. It is nice to see someone has passed. How exciting!

Tammy, what are your various strategies? Here is mine. We are going for a small contact. I already have next years trips figured but will have to deposit one of our weeks with II because we will have too much if we purchase a DVC. (We have a week on deposit with II that has to be used by June 09 or we loose it.) That means, we can still get to HHI next year with DVC on a small contract with 07 & 08 points and then 2010 on II (2008 week)while banking DVC for 2011. So....addonitis has been delayed at least for now but it doesn't stop me from thinking. Do I want to add on at same resort with same UY or not? The weels are turning....I'm glad you guys are here because my DH won't listen anymore. He just doesn't get the DVC concept.

My DW got a big kick out of your post, she's constantly jumping on my spelling errors so she took great delight in someone else noticing my inability to spell or at the very least my complete incompetence with the English Language. O.K. I get it there isn't three z's in freezer. Oh..people like you and my wife with your fancy spelling and big words think your sooooo great.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Congrats Gingermouse!

Cheryl...Drive myself crazy? Sister, I am so already there!

Laxmom, I keep going back and forth on my add on. BWV is the obvious choice, keep all my eggs in one basket. However, I really do like OKW, and HHI is just such a good price..

I think if something great doesn't pop up soon ( I should close on BWV on the 9th of April ) I'll call my main man Bernard and ask what June UY contracts are laying around that still have 2007 points available. That will help with my decision making..

Ed, you could be me. Went to college and can't spell or do math..

No need! That's why God invented calculators and spell check! Of coarse spell check failed me earlier.