My DIS group is also thinking about doing Tokyo Disney next year! I might have to postpone due to another trip got rescheduled. Now thinking about going to Aulani this Fall...that's if they have villas available for the time frame we want to go.
I'm thinking we may be better off waiting another year anyway. I'm worried that it will be pretty crowded with everyone being able to go back. Hopefully waiting another year it may calm down. I would love to go to Aulani sometime. My husbands coworker goes all the time and loves it.
Definitely have to check the crowd calendar/festivals and plan around it. Do you follow TDRexplorer on YouTube or IG? He's our Tokyo Disney go-to vlogger!
I have heard a lot of great things about Aulani through members, how Disney really did an amazing job with this resort, so I want to see it for myself and experience it at least once.
Yes we love TDR Explorer!! He is awesome. We do have a couple of times we are thinking of that we think will be good. My daughter was there a few years ago pre covid in April and it was a good time to go. We are thinking then or October because she wants the Halloween stuff.Definitely have to check the crowd calendar/festivals and plan around it. Do you follow TDRexplorer on YouTube or IG? He's our Tokyo Disney go-to vlogger!
I wasn't as interested in Aulani before becoming members,, because the rack rates for just the hotel room is crazy! Even when they do 25-30% off promos is still a lot. But now we will have points, sure why not!
Haha our DIS group also agree October will be optimal for most everyone! The weather is cooler, not as humid and scorching hot, and yes it will be fun to see their Halloween stuff. We will have to make more than one trip there for sure, because their holidays is what I want to experience the most! That will be further down the list, let's get the first trip in the books first!
Aww. I have had 3. Sadly lost my last one a year ago. They are the best dogs. There are times when I really want to get another one but I just don't know if I can go through that loss again. I know what you mean about the vacation thing. All 3 of us haven't been on vacation together in a long time because of the dogs. Someone has to stay home with them. I currently have a 5 year old cocker spaniel. KAT4DISNEY has also had corgis.
It's definitely painful when we lose them, it never gets easier. They are one of the smartest but also the most "diva" dogs! At least mine and my parents were, and they outsmarted us all the time! They keep us on our toes for sure, never a dull moment with them!
Thank you for the pics and posting the news!Reporting live from Wilderness Lodge
Boat Docks are being worked on today. They have the normal magic kingdom side closed off at the main dock, loading from Fort Wilderness side. Also, a crew working on the old boat rental dock. Really hoping it’s repairs and may indicate something reopening over there.
I don’t think it’s any indication of the resort loop returning since they removed the resort loop flag sign (
) However it does look like they are replacing the boards on the rental dock so that may be a great sign for those returning. Im thinking they may replace some boards on the MK dock too and that’s why it’s closed off.
With all the talk above about trips, just a gentle reminder that if you want to be added to the Page 1 trips listing, just PM me and I'll happily update the page. 
I like to say that they have Corgitude lol
Christmas time (starting after Thanksgiving) can be difficult to get a reservation, but if you can book at exactly 11 months you can get a reservation. So it’s a possible downside, but also a plus. You won’t be able to stay there without owning points for Christmas.
So can’t answer as to renting.
We are first time DVC members so I wouldn't be able to give you better insight like the members that have owned there for a long time with more booking experience or renting out their points. However, I can say that with the refurb, many people want to stay at BRV now (especially during the holidays) and that might help with renting out your points?
What's the reason you don't wanna do Swan? How long is your stay? I am the type that if we are staying at least a week, I wouldn't mind split stay. Otherwise, I don't wanna do couple nights here, pack up then just couple nights again at a different hotel. Too much work and can be waste of time.
Staying for 8 nights so a split stay is doable. We would do 4 and 4. I just don't want to stay there for the 4 nights and then regret not staying the whole time because we love it so much lol. Honestly though we really loved BLT also so I know that will be great too. Just can't decide. LOL As far as not wanting to stay at the Swan part of it is the transportation but also just not feeling it.
