VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.5) updated 2 February 2025

[Corinne]

Great to know a fellow DVC member from our area!!!! I received my card today in the mail!

I'm in Massachusetts too, no cards for us yet......

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Blossom!! Hope you are well and having a great day!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Okay, I wasn't going to moan about it, but what the heck. I just have to say that the NFL owners have to be the most arrogant, unethical and despicable group of rich people ever assembled.

I was wondering if you were a Rams fan Granny - I feel for you. I'm MN born and our teams are under threat of moving more than one cares to hear. They come, they go, they threaten to go, they stay....and they want your full support the whole way. NFL has failed repeatedly in LA when the team isn't winning - I don't know why they think it'll work this time.

 

[jimmytammy]

Jimmy...I love to see franchises like the Panthers. We in St. Louis are blessed to have two awesome owners for our MLB and NHL teams. I guess asking for the third one (NFL) to anything less than slimy would have been asking too much!

And I am rooting for the Panthers even before this relocation fiasco. I like they way they play the game and they handle themselves well.

Glad to have you aboard!!

Would love Torry Holts thoughts on Rams move, but Im sure he would be very cordial about it, underlying though, guys like him and Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner have to be feeling a little rug pulled out from under their feet these days. Like so many businesses these days, no loyalty to the local folks in the name of $$.

 

[twinklebug]

Hi groupies - doing a bit of advance planning here with banking/borrowing and gifting points. I think we'd all be interested in seeing what Disney does for their 50th at WDW, but I question if they'd celebrate it in 2021 or in 2022, since the opening date was Oct 1971. What do you all think?

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi groupies - doing a bit of advance planning here with banking/borrowing and gifting points. I think we'd all be interested in seeing what Disney does for their 50th at WDW, but I question if they'd celebrate it in 2021 or in 2022, since the opening date was Oct 1971. What do you all think?

My bet is '21. . .and sliding all the way through '22. $$$$$ As for the Rams, I never could quite get on board with them, but given that I spent three formative years in Sedalia, I love me some baseball Cardinals. Given the universally acknowledged as great fan base in St. Louis, I'd hazard a guess the owners were looking to move if they didn't get the sweetest deal imaginable which brings up a pet peeve of mine: owners worth hundreds of millions (or more) and they require cities to fork over taxpayers' money to build stadiums when most in a major city won't see much benefit from a pro franchise. Grrr.

 

[Kathymford]

As an LA girl, I'm ecstatic to get a team back in LA, but that's only so I can see my favorite team (Dolphins) come to town once in awhile. LOL But you guys are completely right that it will not work if the teams don't win or they don't get some star players/names. There are still a lot of Rams fans here though, and I am happy for them. But I feel for you guys losing their team.

The only part that may be good for all the other cities is that we are not paying a dime for this new stadium. It is completely privately financed. I think other cities might pay attention to that fact.

 

[circhead]

Off Topic - Can't Win!

I booked a short 5 day trip to WDW in February - with all of the construction at almost all the DVC resorts with good transportation options I booked at POR - Riverside because they have a great pool and I had planned two days of this trip to be pool days for my granddaughters.
I was looking up the movie schedule and activity schedule on the Mouse for Less page and decided to look at the refurbishment schedule for the resorts - wouldn't you know that Old Man river pool is closed during my stay, so much for trying to avoid the construction zones. Is there anywhere on property that they are not pulling something apart?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Off Topic - Can't Win!

I booked a short 5 day trip to WDW in February - with all of the construction at almost all the DVC resorts with good transportation options I booked at POR - Riverside because they have a great pool and I had planned two days of this trip to be pool days for my granddaughters.
I was looking up the movie schedule and activity schedule on the Mouse for Less page and decided to look at the refurbishment schedule for the resorts - wouldn't you know that Old Man river pool is closed during my stay, so much for trying to avoid the construction zones. Is there anywhere on property that they are not pulling something apart?

It used to be that the refurbs were relegated to the off-seasons like Jan and Feb. Now it seems like it can hit you year round but it's definitely coming fast and furious this winter and spring! At DL I did not ride the Matterhorn until I was in my late 20's. We always went in January when I was young and it was always closed for refurb after the holidays! It's definitely disappointing and would be nice if they could manage to post schedules further in advance.

 

[pmaurer74]

Can someone help me? I am getting ready to book for next December this weekend and having a December uy is confusing. So I have enough points for Dec. 2016 for a two bedroom for 5 nights and I will be borrowing 196 points from 2017 for a second two bedroom. I would be out of points for 2016 and 2017 at this time. If we want to go to WDW say in June 2017 for a 120 point stay would I be able to borrow from 2018 leaving 90 points for a trip in 2018? I have a 210 points contract. We will be doing this either this December or next. Our Dec. 2015 points will be used for a trip this June so those points are not available...well I might be banking about 17 points but that is it.

 

[jimmytammy]

Off Topic - Can't Win!

I booked a short 5 day trip to WDW in February - with all of the construction at almost all the DVC resorts with good transportation options I booked at POR - Riverside because they have a great pool and I had planned two days of this trip to be pool days for my granddaughters.
I was looking up the movie schedule and activity schedule on the Mouse for Less page and decided to look at the refurbishment schedule for the resorts - wouldn't you know that Old Man river pool is closed during my stay, so much for trying to avoid the construction zones. Is there anywhere on property that they are not pulling something apart?

Hey circhead!
I like PO Riverside, especially because Yee Ha Bob resides there but our favorite Moderate is hands down Coronado Springs and here is why...love all the amenities(because its a "Convention Resort" there are some nicer restaurants, lounges, etc. than other Mods, IMO), the main pool is awesome, beautiful sight at night. Dare I say ranked up there with Stormalong Bay at BC
Just love the overall feel of the place. Its very quiet, very peaceful. Even with a convention going on, its never bothered us. And the prices tend to most times be a little less than the other Mods, plus in my book right there.
I cant speak to the busses since we drive to parks, etc. But I do see busses quite frequently there so I imagine it being equal to other resorts.
I hope this helps. Not sure about any construction going on there, but for the pool alone, if its open, this would be my choice.

 

[jimmytammy]

Can someone help me? I am getting ready to book for next December this weekend and having a December uy is confusing. So I have enough points for Dec. 2016 for a two bedroom for 5 nights and I will be borrowing 196 points from 2017 for a second two bedroom. I would be out of points for 2016 and 2017 at this time. If we want to go to WDW say in June 2017 for a 120 point stay would I be able to borrow from 2018 leaving 90 points for a trip in 2018? I have a 210 points contract. We will be doing this either this December or next. Our Dec. 2015 points will be used for a trip this June so those points are not available...well I might be banking about 17 points but that is it.

Hey pmaurer74!
I always find it amusing that when I am in the same situations with DVC(I guess in the heat of the battle, so to speak)and it involves my pts., I get all twisted up, I have to ask Tammy to explain it to me, ask questions here, confirm with DVC, etc. In other words, it can get confusing when its our pts we are messing with I am not making fun of you but rather feeling your plight, esp. since we have recently dealt with a very similar scenario.

So to answer your question, you will need to be in the 2017 use year(I believe)before you can borrow the 2018 pts. With that being said, others more pt. savvy can help clarify this!! I imagine you should at least be able to book SSR, AKL or OKW since they have more space at that point.

 

[pmaurer74]

Hey pmaurer74!
I always find it amusing that when I am in the same situations with DVC(I guess in the heat of the battle, so to speak)and it involves my pts., I get all twisted up, I have to ask Tammy to explain it to me, ask questions here, confirm with DVC, etc. In other words, it can get confusing when its our pts we are messing with I am not making fun of you but rather feeling your plight, esp. since we have recently dealt with a very similar scenario.

So to answer your question, you will need to be in the 2017 use year(I believe)before you can borrow the 2018 pts. With that being said, others more pt. savvy can help clarify this!! I imagine you should at least be able to book SSR, AKL or OKW since they have more space at that point.

Thanks! This is only the second DVC trip I will be booking. I just hope the constructions is not too terrible since I will be taking a bunch of first time people to WDW!

 

[pmaurer74]

when does booking two 2 bedroom units for Dec. 17-23 become difficult. Do your recommend booking both on Sunday? I have need one for Dec, 17-23 and another for Dec. 18-23. Would I have any trouble getting the Dec. 18 on Monday or would you recommend walking the second reservation to make sure I have both units. Or do the two bedrooms not book that fast?

 

[wildernessDad]

Okay, I wasn't going to moan about it, but what the heck. I just have to say that the NFL owners have to be the most arrogant, unethical and despicable group of rich people ever assembled.

Baltimore Colts fan here, so I know how you feel. Except it will happen twice for you guys.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Can someone help me? I am getting ready to book for next December this weekend and having a December uy is confusing. So I have enough points for Dec. 2016 for a two bedroom for 5 nights and I will be borrowing 196 points from 2017 for a second two bedroom. I would be out of points for 2016 and 2017 at this time. If we want to go to WDW say in June 2017 for a 120 point stay would I be able to borrow from 2018 leaving 90 points for a trip in 2018? I have a 210 points contract. We will be doing this either this December or next. Our Dec. 2015 points will be used for a trip this June so those points are not available...well I might be banking about 17 points but that is it.

Your stay in June 2017 is actually in your Dec 2016 UY (12/1/16-11/30/17) so you can't borrow from your 2018 UY, only your 2017.

Thanks! This is only the second DVC trip I will be booking. I just hope the constructions is not too terrible since I will be taking a bunch of first time people to WDW!

I personally would have no worries about booking that and would not walk anything.

 

[Granny]

Baltimore Colts fan here, so I know how you feel. Except it will happen twice for you guys.

Yep, and it's the only time the NFL has approved a relocation when the current city had a new stadium plan in place. Oh well.

 

[Granny]

when does booking two 2 bedroom units for Dec. 17-23 become difficult. Do your recommend booking both on Sunday? I have need one for Dec, 17-23 and another for Dec. 18-23. Would I have any trouble getting the Dec. 18 on Monday or would you recommend walking the second reservation to make sure I have both units. Or do the two bedrooms not book that fast?

I agree with Kathy...I don't see any need to walk the reservation. But I would be on line first thing on January 17 and 18. Good luck!

 

[DiznyDi]

OK, so I'm trying to pay my dues online..... Anyone else having difficulties?

 

[horselover]

OK, so I'm trying to pay my dues online..... Anyone else having difficulties?

I paid mine earlier this month online. Site kept freezing. I was able to pay on one membership but not the other. I tried again the next day & it worked. I think the site is having issues. Shocking I know. Keeps freezing when I try to look at my contract details too.