Yeah, the 1BRs and 2BRs went up slightly for the new 1-23 Dec timeframe, though it appears studios stayed the same. I didn't find any huge point swings, so that's heartening. I'm still a little gun shy with DVC, however. I've found they work to their advantage in every decision.I've watched the first 3 episodes (Walt --- post-Walt --- Eisner/Wells.) I agree that the footage is new, and the interviews with the Imagineers is great. Especially when they show video of their younger selves with their voice and recollections of today. A really good series...my understanding is that there will be 8 episodes in total? I'm not rushing through them...just picking times when I know I can watch uninterrupted.
Sleepy...I was reading about the new point charts for 2021 yesterday. As you indicate, there are 7 seasons...no names for the seasons any more. And the only "lowest point" season time of the year is September 1-19. The next lowest season is January 1-31, September 20-30, and December 1-23. So the very popular early December has gone up a bit in points but is still in the lower point season time of the year. I'll have to play with the chart to see how it impacts our usual trips as far as point usage goes.
The very good news is that Disney doesn't seem to have implemented the radical re-alignment of points that they tried to announce last year which would put a heavy penalty on studios and 1BR villas.
One interesting note...VWL and CCV now do not share identical point charts. I didn't delve into it much, but when I looked at the first season, I see a slightly different point schedule for CCV versus VWL. This will be interesting to watch as it might increase competition for a reservation at either of them at the 7 month mark if it is during a time where that resort is lower points per night. I can see someone booking VWL and then switching to CCV to save a few points, figuring the experience to be just about the same at either. Or booking CCV and trying to switch to VWL for the same reason.
Here's a good article with details about the 2021 point charts: DVC News: 2021 Point Charts
Kathy...prayers going up for you and your family. I can see where a mother's twin sister passing can be extra traumatic. I wish you peace and happiness during the Christmas season...and of course nothing is really off topic for this group.
Condolences and wishes for a better year to come. We hold the memories and use those to light our way moving forward. As Granny says, as family we're open to all manners of news, good and bad.
Reminds me of the time I was running along the bike path to FW a few years back, and I came across a hawk on the ground, just off the pathway. He had a field mouse in his talons and was just sitting there looking at me until I got within maybe 15 feet of him when he lifted off, prey in hand, er, talon. I fear all the building will eventually push out a lot of the wildlife in the area, especially with the "rehab facility" going up between FW and WL.
One of my best memories from the path between VWL and the campground was when I saw a pileated woodpecker from the trail, road.
Bobbi, we are here at the Lodge until Sat. If you have some time would love to meet up. Our days are pretty full, especially with our 2 yr. old grandson in tow. If you have some time Thurs PM or Fri PM to catch up, let me know! Tonight, we are keeping him while Dad and Mom have some adult time at Le Cellier, so we will be busy until 9 I imagine
