The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

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I bought my main contract at BWV for several reasons.

The most important was location. I've been going to Disney since they opened, our parents loaded us up and an original family truckster and we rocked on down to DisneyWorld! We've stated at Deluxes, Mods and a couple values ( IMHO, did a value once and won't again ) There were things I liked about all the resorts, but when I went with Kris ( my sister DVCnewgirl ) to her BWV this December, being able to walk to Epcot and MGM when I wanted...I only wanted that location! Also, as someone who has used the resorts for a long time, the price point has changed. I believe now, even with the MFs, DVC will save me money.

When we used to go, when my oldest was little, I think we paid about $89 per nite for CBR, maybe they'd have a sale for 69-79? Anyway, we'd go for a week for next to nothing. I really loved CBR those days, the resort and rooms were beautiful and I saw no reason to buy DVC and pay MFs when I could have gotten a room for a week for the amount I would have spent on MFs. Well, CBR is nowhere near those prices anymore and for me the values are out...The MFs are much easier to swallow.

OK...I think I'm rambeling, I bought BWV because I love the location, point value and just the "feel " of the resort. For an add on- BWV is probably my # choice also, maybe BCV as it's the same area and if I buy my add on directly from Disney, it's the same price. OKW is a very appealing resort to me and a possible add on as it's the polar opposite of BWV, quiet and laid back. Also the huge room sizes, it's also got a great value for it's point chart. AKV and VWL won't work for me, mostly due to location. AK and MK are the resorts I visit least, though I look forward to booking a SV room at AKL just for the view someday. SS is gorgeous, I actually used to live in the real SS. The only turn off for me is the point chart is a bit higher than the rest, and with the size of the resort, when I want to stay there, there will usually be availablity.

:lmao: Have I covered everything?
 
I'm also curious as to your home resorts. One of the factors in our SSR choice was the low MF's...in fact the lowest of all DVC resorts. For those afflicted with addonitis (I'm taking DD8 to the dr. later...I'll ask for a cure) my logical brain tells me that is an enticing place to consider??? Since I won't be adding on to get to $@), is my thinking out of whack??
I thought about that, but the cynical side of me is saying that maybe once they sell out at SSR they will start to slowly raise the MF until they are more in line with the others. Right now Disney is trying to sell SSR off so they can get on to their next project, the imaginary Kingdom Towers. I was also thinking of the bus service issues also, I hear rave reviews about the bus service at SSR but will that continue to be so outstanding once they are not trying to sell them off so much? I figure where BWV is attached to the Boardwalk Inn, a deluxe resort, the level of service will remain somewhat consistent, IMHO.
 
We have only stayed at VWL of the DVC collection. I love the way the location transforms you to another place. I could be happy there all day and never enter any of the parks. We have a very hectic life and it just feels calm there. My husband always wants to try somewhere else..like BCV or BWV because of the close proximity to Epcot which our kids love. Maybe we will have to try it. We have never even visited those resorts. That is why we put in an offer at VWL. Maybe we should have checked out the other resorts first. But we already have a lot of memories at VWL and I am rather sentimental.
 
My choice is not WDW. We made our 1st trip to WDW as a family in 2000 on a ts trial for an un-named co. We liked the ts idea but not with them. The next year, Marriott asked us to come down and look them over. Why not? We were hooked on staying in larger accomodations. We toured DVC at BWV's before we went Marriott. The location they were selling was HHI. We loved the whole concept but wanted Orlando and the expiration thing bugged us. We bought Grande Vista eoy. Our first trade was to HHI. Fell head over heels in love. Bought there opposite eoy. We have been yearning DVC all along. We even went to sales pitch on our cruise in Sept and came oh so close. Now we are older and wiser. We don't care about the expiration and now are looking for trips for DH and I wo kids. We are finally to that point with 1 married and one 17. We went to HHI in Feb after death of DH's Dad. It felt like we were coming home. We walked the DVC while there and decided then we had to get back to HHI annually, just the 2 of us. There has never been another location we thought of other than HHI. If we did buy at WDW, it would probably be VWL. Stayed in the hotel and toured there but didn't want 2 Orlando properties. Loved the theming and the grounds. It is our favorite WDW resort but then it is the only one we have visited.

Ok. Now I have rambled.
 

thanks all. The real beauty of our contract is the fact that they are indeed two contracts so selling one and buying another could be something we do in the future. Being inherently thrifty I like those low monthly fees and figure I'll be able to get ressies at the other places at some point.

It's kinda funny...until just over a month ago I wasn't even on these boards let alone a DVC'er and now I'm projecting future use of a place I haven't even closed on yet! AND I'm spending all my free time chatting! :confused3

I justify this by tossing in a load of :laundy: right before this note and probably another load after that one is done. :laughing: And my wife says she wants my life...:thumbsup2
 
Exactly!!:thumbsup2 That is how we felt about it too!


We have only stayed at VWL of the DVC collection. I love the way the location transforms you to another place. I could be happy there all day and never enter any of the parks. We have a very hectic life and it just feels calm there.
 
I don't think you are crazy for 2 UY's but....you are waiting ROFR on 2 contracts?!! Now that's crazy - twice the stress!:worship:

The stress from ROFR doesn't bother me. I have a lot more stress at work right now.:eek: I figured that if its meant to be I'll pass ROFR, if not its a message from above.
 
I agree with your theory...in my head. But my heart says something else!:rolleyes1 I have been ROFR'd once this month, really don't want it to happen again.
 
time for me to hit the road...if anyone's around late I may be back...if not, see you tomorrow!!!!!!!

have a great day. :wizard:
 
I agree with your theory...in my head. But my heart says something else!:rolleyes1 I have been ROFR'd once this month, really don't want it to happen again.

I know my heart says the same thing. Here's some pixiedust pixiedust: maybe it will help you this time:thumbsup2
 
I'm hoping Laxmom makes the "Lucky List" this time...I can't wait to visit HHI..:rolleyes1
 
OK, on the closing front...

Still no closing paperwork! Called my main man Bernard today to check in. Still no June UY points available from Disney. Maybe I'm not meant to add on?
 
Maybe Mickey knows you would go nuts with 2 contracts in process!! I know I would!

So here goes....drum roll please........

I'm under contract!!!! Sorta.

My best bud Tammy (that I have never met!) put me onto a contract that works well for us for our dream location...HHI. It's a loaded 50 pointer - hey it's a start!- with an August UY. I have the contracts in my hot little hand and just have a couple of questions for the agent and then they will be on their way! I did notice they wasted no time charging my cc for the deposit!!

So...Ed...add me to the list!!!!!

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Where are our peeps??

Laxmom, fill me in on the adorable puppies in your avitar??:lovestruc
 
That is the litter that our youngest Sheltie came from. Jett is the second from the last. He is now 3 and such a beautiful dog! He is a momma's boy.

Yea, I want Ed to add me to that doggone list!!:cool2: Just thought of something. If this contact passes ROFR, we will have yet another cool magnet on our door!! You do get the cool DVC magnet, don't you?
 
I too was playing dad's taxi tonight. I'm back and more than happy to add Laxmom the "spelling queen" to the list!! :lmao:

Updated list 3/25/08:

Laxmom :yay:

fourkidsphoto

pb4ugo

Grandbuddy

sbittner

JaxDisneyFans

barney 44

The Who #3

Colonialtinker

GoofyDad13

kmhollis28

tink'smom2b

Monami7

Buckeye Fan



ROFR is a four letter word.
 
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