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We have had a similar experience. We have visited several times in July and had one experience it was down. We took the bus then but would have been fine getting an Uber/Lyft also. We just plan each trip on needing a few ride app transports, and for the tiny fraction of the vacation cost, it...

I actually would love, and wouldn’t be surprised if one of the parties did decide to join. We have done a handful of these trips, and did a split stay at RIV last time a couple years ago. It was actually everyone’s favorite and we have stayed together at all of the DVC resorts except SSR and...

This is what was confirmed when I called also. I wouldn’t have even thought about it, except while on hold with member services the recording said if you want more information about the chase free dining promotion for DVC members go to the Disney website under special offers. Since it was part...

We love doing split stays also, but find moving once feels much easier than two or three times. Would you be able to look at some of the special offers now (I think there are some that are 30%off room in July) and book a cash stay for that middle night at Poly? You could keep the waitlist for...

We own, but are bringing and getting rooms for my mother and brother, and my husband’s parents and sister. So each set of them can go!

Yay RIV tour it is. Fingers crossed it is still available in July.

So can you tour at any of the DVC resorts? I have family staying with us also in July and they would absolutely tour at RIV, but probably wouldn’t want to go to property to do it…..

I called MS for another issue and while logging in, it mentioned that DVC members interested in this should visit the special offers on Disney World site which I did. It says you need 4 nights in deluxe villa and to buy 4 day park hopper pass with Disney visa to get free dining, I couldn’t find...

Thanks for the insight, It was tough to pass up OKW, as we do need to add on now for an upcoming large family trip at RIV, so I can’t wait for the next round of incentives without worrying I’ll lose the ability to book what we want while the room we need is available even inside 7 months. But I...

So is the thinking that the dues for the 2057 contracts will have a significant jump at some point? They are already relatively high, but will the remaining members with 2057 contracts have to ultimately make up the difference as the members with 2042 fall off?

And just when I had convinced myself two 150 point contracts was the way to go to take advantage of having relatively inexpensive direct SAP that we would be fine using at OKW, or if things were available at 7 months taking advantage of those opportunities. But not sure taking on what sounds...

We could go with Riviera resale, and our family has talked about it a lot, but in the end, the current promotion at old Key West with two 150 point contracts is not much different than resale Riviera. And in the long run gives us a lot more flexibility, especially if we like a variety of resorts...

For us, it has been really important to have some direct points at RIV, which is our favorite resort. That said I’m still strongly wavering about our next add on being at OKW in large part because we don’t mind at all doing split stays and often really enjoy getting to experience two different...

He actually is in Florida. I would prefer not to say, because he overall is a nice person, just a bit sarcastic/patronizing regarding certain questions. It very well could just be me, but I figure for this amount of money I really should feel comfortable.

Thanks so much everyone! Super helpful!

Hi all, Can I ask the protocol for switching guides? We have worked with our current guide a few years for a couple different purchases, but the last several phone conversations I’ve had I have gotten misinformation (where he directly says he has never even heard of some things I’ve learned on...

Thank you so much! That was so nice of you to remember and look into it!

I agree. I find it so relaxing to watch them go by, it’s one of the things I love about RIV. I think they are nice to look at and the variety of colors and characters is well done! And I love how much less cramped they are than the bus or even the monorail.

I would be torn between RIV and OKW. I am currently wanting to add about 200 points and am in this situation. RIV is our favorite resort and we love the access to EPCOT and HS. We currently have direct points here but need to add on as more extended family is joining us on trips now...

My biggest hesitation is that if DVC does something with any new models (trust or otherwise) that historic 7 month patterns might be completely changed. That said, because sold out resorts can’t be added to the trust and RIV would be unlikely to get added since only 25% undeclared, it may very...