Unexpected overtime $$$ - would you upgrade?

[J and R's mom]

Very true. However, she's going in early October (free dining ends with check-ins at 10/4 I think) which is a very busy time at the Epcot resorts because of Food and Wine festival. I just called Member Services to cancel a waitlist request and I check for 10/4 for 7 nights. Only SSR had availability for all 7 nights for 255 points (or $365 per night) . Other resorts have some days and not others. An advatage of SSR is that the OP's family could pool hop to any other pool except SAB and AKL. As guests of DVC members they would receive a key marked "DVC Member" which would enable them to pool hop.

But ... that doesn't mean that she wouldn't be able to pay cash for a 2 bedroom villa at BWV or BCV. I think it's worth a try.

I agree with robinb, it's probably too late to RENT points for this trip BUT, as my original post said....

If you decide against buying into DVC, definitely look into RENTING DVC points from a member for future vacations.

Especially with as many family members as you have.

Anyway, I'm glad you upgraded and think you will have a wonderful time! I don't think that you'll regret it.