The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[photobob]

If you buy resale, when you sign a contract that contract goes to disney. If they want to buy it they can, and then you have to start over finding a new contract. I hope that makes sense.

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.

 

[Beavertails Queen]

Hey All,
I got home from work yesterday and had my e-mail. I passed ROFR! I am just so excited. Now I have to wait for all my paperwork and then I will add on points. Thanks to all the people who were supporting me. And to those still waiting- fear not I am sure that your ROFR will go well and will be on its way!

 

[tammymacb]

Excellent. Don't forget us. We hope to post the closing process also, and be here for new folks making offers every day!

Congrats on your passing!

 

[Beavertails Queen]

Posting again to answer questions. If I could be anywhere at the moment I think I would be sitting on my AKL balcony enjoying a nice glass of wine and watching the animals. Otherwise on the bike trail between WL and FW where you can see deer and feel like you are out in the wilderness.
Don't have a countdown on yet for my next trip but will be planning it as soon as I am official and have all my paperwork.

My question to all:
What are the reasons for choosing the DVC resort that you did? I know everyone loves their DVC home for a particular reason but I would love to hear them. Not to start arguments but to hear what is great about all the DVC resorts.

 

[disneymotherof3]

I am happy for you, and in all seriousness, if you wouldn't mind, thank your husband for his service to our country, from me. It's because of people like him that we are afforded the opportunities and in reality, luxuries in life like DVC. Just so you and he know, there are people out there, me included, that are very appreciative of the sacrifices made by families like yours so rest of us can live this way, So Thank You.

Thanks Ed! You almost made me cry. I'll make sure that I show him your post.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Hey All,
I got home from work yesterday and had my e-mail. I passed ROFR! I am just so excited. Now I have to wait for all my paperwork and then I will add on points. Thanks to all the people who were supporting me. And to those still waiting- fear not I am sure that your ROFR will go well and will be on its way!

Congratulations! Your now off the list, but don't forget about the rest of us!

 

[disneymotherof3]

Hey All,
I got home from work yesterday and had my e-mail. I passed ROFR! I am just so excited. Now I have to wait for all my paperwork and then I will add on points. Thanks to all the people who were supporting me. And to those still waiting- fear not I am sure that your ROFR will go well and will be on its way!

Congratulations!!!! Boy! Yesterday was a good day!

Excellent. Don't forget us. We hope to post the closing process also, and be here for new folks making offers every day!

Absolutely! We could be a wealth of information for those to come!

My question to all:
What are the reasons for choosing the DVC resort that you did? I know everyone loves their DVC home for a particular reason but I would love to hear them. Not to start arguments but to hear what is great about all the DVC resorts.

Honestly, we chose our contract at OKW because it was a good contract (all '07 & '08points) and it was what we could afford. We've never been to OKW, but have heard some great things about it (low points, big rooms). We've been talking about doing this for awhile now, but couldn't afford to buy in through Disney. With a resale, it was MUCH cheaper. Even though we didn't get all the points we wanted (who does???), we thought that we would at least get our foot in the door.

 

[HolidayRoad]

O.K. hers is the new ROFR list as of 3/6/08 at 12:37pm est.

Monami7

Holidayroad

Tink6137130

Dizney4us

If I forgot anybody, sorry. Let us know so we can have you join us in the great fun of waiting!

 

[tammymacb]

I think Fridays are big ROFR days...( Cheryl was pased the first, I think I was passed the first ( c'mon, no word from Disney but I already had a closing date ? )

Maybe tomorrow will be yet another lucky day!

I chose BWV for the convenience of walking to MGM and Epcot. Love the convenience. I spent 5 days there this December, our studio did need a little updating, but with the location and the great time we had, it was still my first choice.

 

[Escape Artist]

I think Fridays are big ROFR days...

Interesting factoid! After I read that, I checked my notes, and my DVC also passed ROFR...on a Friday (February 1st.)

I'm still waiting to close...waiting...waiting...waiting... Timeshare Closing Services should be receiving my check today and hopefully they've already got the sellers paperwork, so we can get finalized! Just like everybody else here, I can't wait to make my 1st reservation.

I chose OKW because: could park near our room, has big rooms and big balconies (we're a family of 5), has a relaxed environment, the price was right and we love the nature/island vibe. Of course, all of this is just hearsay, since *I've never even seen the DVC we bought at*! Or for that matter, any DVC at all!

But I feel good about our purchase and know we'll get a lot of use out of it. I only bought 100 points, so I expect we'll be adding on at some point. Maybe by then, we'll know where we want to stay!?!

Sue in Texas
...renting points for the August trip, below...

 

[tammymacb]

Good Afternoon Sunshines!

I'm trying to get ahold of my new main man ( guide ) Bernard, to find out if I close on April 9th, when is the earliest I can buy or get on a waiting list for another 50 points....

 

[disneymotherof3]

Good Afternoon Sunshines!
I'm trying to get ahold of my new main man ( guide ) Bernard, to find out if I close on April 9th, when is the earliest I can buy or get on a waiting list for another 50 points....

Sounds like somebody has caught that dreaded disease........ADDONITIS!!! I'm sure we're all going to get it at some point. I'm really trying not to.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I guess I'm gonna give up on today being the day. Maybe tomorrow . Tammy will probably get through her 50 point add on before the mouse gives me an answer. Oh well, they have to tell me someday. Until then:

42 days 12 hours 13 minutes 11 seconds until we pull outta here sideways!!!

 

[tammymacb]

Well look on the bright side! You don't have to know your closing date so you can have your add on ready to go!

Bernard gave me some good news on that front today. I asked him if I added on directly with Disney ( I have a June UY ) what would happen with my 2007 points. ( If I'm not waitlisted forever, that is ) I told him even though I had trips this summer, my May trip is paid for ( borrowed points from my sister ) and my June trip would be too late. So, theoretically I would lose those 2007 points since it's too late to bank them. BUT, Bernard said if I buy them as an add on Disney will waive the banking rule...Soooo...I'll bank the 2007 for 2008

While I was on the phone DH asked to speak to Bernard. I had no idea why. Well he asked him if he handled both myself and my sister. Bernard said yes. DH informed him that he may just want to ask for a raise..

Tomorrow's gonna be a lucky day! I can feeeel it ( though no one may call you until next week... )

 

[Beavertails Queen]

Escape Artist I just wanted to say that I love the picture of Fort Wilderness. It is the first placed I ever stayed at Disney. I have camped and been in the cabins and both are great. I love to bike there and see all the decorations people put up!

 

[tammymacb]

Good Morning Sunshines.

Have to work a 12 bringing babies into the world today...

Wishing everyone a lucky Friday!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Good Morning Sunshines.

Have to work a 12 bringing babies into the world today...

Wishing everyone a lucky Friday!

Good morning to you, I suppose you can't do your job and just minimize the screen when someone goes by like some of us but I'd also say you probably should pay close attention, new mommies and babies are funny that way. Well, have fun. The list as of 7:53am est on 3/7/2008 is as follows:

Monami7

Holidayroad

Tink6137130

Dizney4us

Is today the day? We shall see.

Oh, one other thing 41 days 21 hours 4 minutes 45 seconds until the family truckster leaves for WDW.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Good Morning Sunshines.

Have to work a 12 bringing babies into the world today...

Wishing everyone a lucky Friday!

I'm so jealous! You have the job I've always wanted.

Good luck to everyone! Hopefully today will be the day!

 

[icouldlivethere]

I'm looking forward to hearing how everybody's closing experience goes and how soon afterwards you get in the system and get your points.

Even though we passed ROFR on Feb. 14th it looks like most of you will be closing before us. The seller of our contract is taking a trip in April and so we can't close until after his trip is completed on April 20th.

I'm hoping to get in the system in time to get a reservation at my home resort for early December before the 7 month window opens. I have always wanted to see the Christmas decorations at Disney and thought that would be a good first trip home for us.

The email I received telling me that we had passed ROFR said we should get our final closing documents in the mail in about 28 days. That means we should have them in about a week. There should be no hurry for us to get everything back to them considering we can't close before April 20th.

 

[Escape Artist]

Escape Artist I just wanted to say that I love the picture of Fort Wilderness. It is the first placed I ever stayed at Disney. I have camped and been in the cabins and both are great. I love to bike there and see all the decorations people put up!

Aw, thanks for saying so! That picture is there because it makes me smile every time I see it. We had such a wonderful time in FW, and I haven't even ridden the bike trail yet! We stayed for 10 days, and there still wasn't enough time to fully enjoy the place. Been there, done that, goin' back!

I hope my kids always remember the Fort the way you do. My "theory" of DVC is I'll go camp in my popup for 10-ish days, then stay at a DVC for 3-ish days before I have to head home. Two weeks is a great escape to me, and staying at DVC will be like the whipped cream on the sundae of a Disney vacation! I love camping at FW, plus, it's a *lot* cheaper! So I can stay longer!!!!

Hope you get back to the Fort again soon! I can't wait to see the holiday decorations for the first time this Christmas.

Sue in Texas