The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[HolidayRoad]

That is a very creative idea. I like that. Do they advertise those specials online or how do you find out about them?

Keep an eye on allearsnet.com and mousesavers.com they are great for posting deals.

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

I believe they're always advertised on Disney.com. Free dining has been going on yearly for a few years now.

Last year there was a huge stink going on because folks were booking Pop and All Stars, paying like 90 bucks a night, getting free dining and then a bunch of folks found out they were getting upgraded to 1 bedrooms at OKW and SSR! A one bedroom DVC and free dining for less than a hundred dollars..DVC owners were not impressed.

I understand that, they should pass that savings to the DVC members too. I will have to look into that when the time gets closer. Is that generally Sept and October, or just Sept?

 

[tammymacb]

I don't remember the exact dates, but if I remember correctly it was at least the end of Aug-Sept. Not sure if they do it during F&W in October.

 

[minniekissedme]

HolidayRoad...stopped at Home Depot today and picked up my official DISboards Alien Green Mickey Head...along with Gamma Sector Green and Sonic Boom because I had know idea what the official color was until I returned home and found the info where but on the DISboards.

Got that Pointer Sister thing going again...I'm so excited...

 

[Laxmom]

As a soon to be DVCer, I am not pleased with the thought of people getting upgraded to what I will soon and FD at the same time when I am not eligible.

I don't think I am off of my cloud yet!

I have a question for the day but I am not sure if it has been asked. What is your favorite Disney hotel and why?

I'll start. I love WL. I love the theming, the pool, Whispering Canyon where my son asked for another drink of water and the waitor told everyone to stay away from him in the pool!, the bunk beds in the room, the view of the electric parade, the geyser, the lobby... Oh, and it is the only one we've stayed at.

If we didn't want HHI so bad, we would have bought VWL and, who knows, may add on there just to be close to all the above.

I bought green mickey heads for our last cruise and did not see another the entire cruise. Couldn't believe it and I had been posting on a cruise meet board too.

 

[JaxDisneyFans]

I have a question for the day but I am not sure if it has been asked. What is your favorite Disney hotel and why?

I don't know if it qualifies as a hotel, but when the niece & nephew (both now grown) were little & I was much younger, nothing could top golf-cart camping at Ft. Wilderness campsites. We loved the boat launch to the Comtemporary and the monorail, viewing the electrical water parade on the beach, the campfire singalong with Chip & Dale, etc.... For the $$ we couldn't ask for more.

Alas, I'm older and my bones really want that kingsized bed. But those were great times and great memories.

 

[minniekissedme]

I bought green mickey heads for our last cruise and did not see another the entire cruise. Couldn't believe it and I had been posting on a cruise meet board too.

Well now you'll be able to tell me apart from all the other good looking guys at HH or WDW.

 

[kmhollis28]

We passed!!! Just got an email today. Said we should expect to close in 3 weeks!

To answer the question of the day, I would def. have to say WL too. We stayed there on our wedding night and the room we had was amazing.

 

[HolidayRoad]

HolidayRoad...stopped at Home Depot today and picked up my official DISboards Alien Green Mickey Head...along with Gamma Sector Green and Sonic Boom because I had know idea what the official color was until I returned home and found the info where but on the DISboards.

Got that Pointer Sister thing going again...I'm so excited...

I have three Home depots in about a five mile radius. I have been stopping in and taking a handful at a time it has to be confusing to the guys in the paint department.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I have a question for the day but I am not sure if it has been asked. What is your favorite Disney hotel and why?.

My favorite Disney hotel is Boardwalk Villas, I've never actually stayed there but since I just spent all this money on a timeshare there, it's my favorite one!

 

[Laxmom]

Well now you'll be able to tell me apart from all the other good looking guys at HH or WDW.

Sounds like I might get you and Ed confused! I think the people in the paint department at HD are easily confused! At least mine are.

Congrats kmhollis!! Whoo Hooo!!! Welcome Home!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Ok, and I have to add....GO XAVIER!!!!

I was at BWV 7 years ago.....to tour a room set up like the villas at HHI!!! Don't remember a thing about BWV but I still remember most of the details of that room. Guess that is why we both bought where we did!!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Congratulations kmhollis28!!! The streak is still alive!

Tomorrow is Friday and we all know Friday is a big ROFR day!

Updated list 3/27/08:

Laxmom

fourkidsphoto

pb4ugo

Grandbuddy

sbittner

JaxDisneyFans

barney 44

The Who #3

Colonialtinker

GoofyDad13

tink'smom2b

Monami7

Buckeye Fan



ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[minniekissedme]

We passed!!! Just got an email today. Said we should expect to close in 3 weeks!

To answer the question of the day, I would def. have to say WL too. We stayed there on our wedding night and the room we had was amazing.

kmhollis...Congratulations! Just a little relief, eh?

Favorite place...we've only been in two, the cabins and POR. I'm kinda like Ed...just dumped 350 points at SSR so it darn well better become my new favorite place.

If we lived close to drive I'd probably like the cabins most...it's like being at home with the space of being outdoors. We'd bring the bikes and gloves and balls and enjoy the resort a bit more. POR I love...it's a great family friendly place to be. Food court, boat, atmosphere in general is very relaxing. Just like SSR is going to be for me!

Thinking of doing a 70 point add on to get me to $@)...

 

[minniekissedme]

Ok, and I have to add....GO XAVIER!!!!

I can handle this...local boy, PITT boy most importantly. Anyone please besides the Mountaineers!

 

[Laxmom]

We've got a lot of people who should be close to hearing something. I think tomorrow there is going to be flood of good news!!!

It has been such a good day. DVC and now more news. My DS, 24, got accepted to UC today. He is officially a Bearcat! He took a break from college and got married. I was worried that he wouldn't go back. He has chanaged is major, ironically, to what I originally majored in; art education. I am just so relieved. It sure is weird to be in college at the same time as my kid! I just want to shout it from the rooftops!!

 

[tammymacb]

Laxmom, congrats that your son is going back to school!

Kmhollis, congrats on your ROFR. Now I sit back to see if you get your closing paperwork before me.. ( I'm starting to sound like Ed )

Favorite resort...Polynesian, or Boardwalk..probably Boardwalk, again for the location.

I love a couple of the mods also- POR and CBR rock as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Laxmom]

Oh yea, you guys helped us get to the national championship. Thanks for that win, by the way. Just too bad we didn't do better when we got there! Not bad for a rebuilding year.

I didn't realize that XU was playing WV. Oh how sweet it would be for them to beat Hugs! Was sad to see him leave UC but he isn't my favorite person in the world.

Tammy, what is it about POR and CBR that you like. We were actually thinking aobut POR as a possible precruise stay. I have my back up but am still looking for possibilities and codes!

 

[tammymacb]

I love POR. It's peaceful, and very quiet and pretty. The scenery is gorgeous. It's really one of my faves.

 

[Laxmom]

I thought about Ft. Wilderness and POR. I like the pictures of POR and since there are 6 of us, Ft. Wilderness would be nice. 2 of the people in our party have never cruised before so this will be extra special. I would love to start the trip in a terrific resort. The kids aren't sure if they want to do WDW on this trip since we would only have 1 day so we want someplace with a terrific pool area so we can just hang out, maybe go to DTD.

How is the POR pool area? Aren't there 2 areas there? Which one do you prefer?