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  1. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Is there a Painting class at AK Lodge?

    I know this thread is a few months old, but I was able to book the wild about painting activity for the 2nd week of December. Had to call 407-939-7529 (WDW-PLAY)
  2. DVCBillyJoeBob

    If you could own at 3 wdw resorts, which three?

    First, I would want to avoid buses as much as possible. Like the monorail, boats, and think I am going to love the skyliner. Definitely want a resort for MK, so my first choice is the Polynesian. Love the theming, restaurants and monorail. Also want access to Epcot for festivals and love the...
  3. DVCBillyJoeBob

    So...what did you pay per point for your membership?

    Resale purchase in 2016 of 180 AKL points @ $81/point.
  4. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Pull Down Beds (Murphy Style) instead of Sleeper Sofas?

    Thanks. Not sure if I will be able to book there @ 7 months though. If so, that would be a great option. I am hoping other studios (MK or Epcot) will have them in refurbs by spring 2020.
  5. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Pull Down Beds (Murphy Style) instead of Sleeper Sofas?

    Sorry if it has been asked, but did a search and did not find. Which DVC resorts / rooms have the newer style pull down beds in place of the sleeper sofas? Planning a Flower and Garden trip in 2020 and need a studio with the pull down. Thanks in advance, BJB
  6. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Negatives buying resale when owner is outside US

    In 2016 I purchased from an international seller and it took them a little longer (a little over a week) to send the documents back. The broker was in contact with them and it was related to getting the documents notarized. Nothing that could not happen with any sale, but more common with...
  7. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Riviera Direct Price Per Point Pool

    Interesting thought. Certainly makes sense to eliminate some of the sticker shock of around $200 per point and this is a reasonable way to accomplish that goal.
  8. DVCBillyJoeBob

    6 month booking availability?

    skier_pete posted a pretty useful survey of availability history. Nothing guaranteed, but should give some idea of your chances. https://www.disboards.com/threads/predicted-dvc-booking-patterns-studios-1-bedrooms-june-2018-update.3689931/ Good Luck
  9. DVCBillyJoeBob

    2020 Point Charts

    Good job to those who worked so hard on this!!! Thought the naming of the revised point charts is interesting, the point charts when you download are now named "FINAL" implying they were not official before now.
  10. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Booking Reservation

    I had a similar issue a couple weeks ago when booking our December trip (Chrome). I eventually signed out and then back in and the problem was gone. Good Luck
  11. DVCBillyJoeBob

    2 bed at Kidani. Standard or Savanna?

    We have stayed at both for different reasons. Love the savanna views, but generally need more points for other trips so go standard. Have fun
  12. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Split stay or not?

    We did our first DVD trip last December for 9 nights. (5 @ AKV-Kidani, our home resort, and 4 @ BCV). Similar plan as discussed about, went to Epcot twice and DHS once while at BCV. Positives: Seemed like 2 vacations Nice to experience different resorts being new to DVC BCV location was...
  13. DVCBillyJoeBob

    POLL: From where and how do you travel to Disney?

    Chicago area, and we fly.
  14. DVCBillyJoeBob

    First DVC Stay Advice

    I agree with the advice to book your home resort at 11 months and switch if you can based on availability. With children under 10, I would imagine MK will be a big part of your trip. Staying on the Monorail (POLY, BLT, VGF) or Wilderness Lodge (BRV CCV) with easy access to MK would be my...
  15. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Best Two Places to WaitList to Get a Reservation?

    Looking for a week from the waitlist for one of the most popular DVC times of years is a long shot either way. Would it make any sense to waitlist POLY and CCR? Thinking if they release a block of rooms previously unavailable you may get a week from the waitlist. Good Luck
  16. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Christmas Party Dinner Reservations

    Sorry if this is old news, but I was just making dining reservations and saw availability for restaurants during the parties is open. Was able to get a great time for my BOG dinner reservation on December 8th. I did not see this option before so I thought some here might want to know. Title on...
  17. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Home Resort? Which one and why?

    Our home resort is AKV. Love the theme, seclusion, restaurants, animals and extra bathrooms at Kidani. Also, the buying price is good on resale (annual dues are a little more expensive than most). One thing the resort lacks is direct access to a park or Disney Springs. Love to be able to get...
  18. DVCBillyJoeBob

    Stalking vs. Waitlist - Stalking Wins Again

    Guess you just never know about waitlists. Just got 2 nights starting December 7th in a 2br at the Beach Club with a waitlist. Was stalking, but that timeframe is pretty bare for availability. Happy to experience an Epcot resort at the end of our 9 day trip, thinking of buying an add on for...
  19. DVCBillyJoeBob

    ADR Strategy and Process

    Thanks for the reply purple figment. I was hoping cancelled ADRs are released once a day in batches where we could time it for best results. Does not sound like that is the case. Will have to just keep swimming like everyone else. BJB
  20. DVCBillyJoeBob

    ADR Strategy and Process

    I tried searching, but did not find what i was looking for on the site. Sorry if this has been discussed before. I had good luck getting ADRs for my December 2017 trip, but would like to understand the behind the scenes ADR process better. Would help me, and possibly others with strategy. If...




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