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  1. Jerry@dvcstore

    How do you "Value" the DVC resorts when considering the expiration date

    I am a DVC Member with Boardwalk Villas as one of my home resorts, I value the property for what it is....meaning I love the Boardwalk feel and it's location. Knowing the Boardwalk allows me a longer booking window (11 months) to get in when I wanted was very important. For the next 22 years my...
  2. Jerry@dvcstore

    Anyone else prefer the 1 bedroom over the studio?

    The One Bedrooms are amazing and very spacious....and once you stay in one, it's hard to go back to a Studio. I think people prefer the Studios to save on points, but if all things were equal and the point costs were the same for a Studio or 1 Bedroom....the 1 Bedroom would be the first choice...
  3. Jerry@dvcstore

    OKW vs AKL - adults only

    Animal Kingdom if you want to stay and enjoy the resort, but Old Key West if you want head out to enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment at Disney Springs. If my wife and I wanted to do a getaway and just relax at a resort (and not leave)....it would be Animal Kingdom. You have animal...
  4. Jerry@dvcstore

    AKL Coffee Maker in Room?

    There is a Coffee maker in the DVC villas...I'm not sure about the Hotel rooms.
  5. Jerry@dvcstore

    Magic band upgrade FRUSTRATING

    Agreed, it can be extremely frustrating. On a reservation I have this Wednesday, I was able to get the Galaxy's Edge Magic band for myself...then 2 minutes later when I went to get the same one for my son....it said sold out. Weird. Not to mention, most reservations are far enough in advance...
  6. Jerry@dvcstore

    Extended OKW

    We get the Extended (2057) Old Key West packages in from time to time and they typically sell quickly, but they normally pass Right of First Refusal. The prices are usually $10 to $15 more per point than the regular 2042 packages, but that is where they need to be to avoid Disney stepping in. If...
  7. Jerry@dvcstore

    Can I switch resorts if I check in less than a week?

    Yes, this can absolutely be done...as long as the "new / other" resort is available you can switch the reservations to the new property. If the new reservations costs less than the original one booked, the left over points will go into "hold status" which means those left over points would have...
  8. Jerry@dvcstore

    HH Resort Statistics

    Great information and thank you for putting this out there. I was just doing a search for DVC Hilton Head Studio information and this popped up. Thanks : )
  9. Jerry@dvcstore

    This weeks DVC show

    We've had many clients who claim when speaking with DVC about selling their membership, (not sure if they spoke with their Guide, Member Administration, Member Finance, or Member Services) that Disney had made them an offer to purchase back the package directly. This is not referring to Right of...
  10. Jerry@dvcstore

    How hard is it to find a resale OKW extended contract.

    The extended Old Key West contracts do come in somewhat regularly, but they do sell very fast as well. I would say 98% of the listings we post for Old Key West are the 2042 expirations, but 2% or 2 out of 100 have the extension....so the 2057 packages are out there. Our office does verify with...
  11. Jerry@dvcstore

    How many extra points would you buy as a buffer?

    It is always good to have a buffer. I would recommend looking at the Point Charts and determine how many points you think you need, then add about 10% to 20% more. Having the extra points will always come in handy and can be used for the more "expensive" resorts, longer stays, larger rooms, etc...
  12. Jerry@dvcstore

    Grand Californian at 7 month mark??

    Check daily and check often and you may see something pop up / open. You can also try calling Member Services regularly and they may have rooms available (from cancels) that haven't shown up on the Member website.
  13. Jerry@dvcstore

    Best Pool Areas for Toddlers

    Animal Kingdom Kidani pool for the win. When my son was 2 years old we / he had such a wonderful time at the Kidani pool. My son could not get enough of the splash pad / pool area. We had so much fun with him and watching him play....I can't wait to go back (he's now 4 years old). We loved the...
  14. Jerry@dvcstore

    Copper Creek Sold Out?

    I recently heard (June 10th), Copper Creek is nearly sold out with nearly 370,000 points remaining until sell out. This should take Disney around 3 months until sell out. The current direct price has gone up to $210 per point (as of June 1st) with a minimum 100 point purchase. If interested in...
  15. Jerry@dvcstore

    2 bedrooms & larger at 7 months

    Good question...typically the 2 bedroom villas at 7 months in advance during the summer months should not be too much of an issue. The Studios are the most difficult reservations to get, but the 2 bedrooms are usually available (depending). There may be some years when certain resorts are...
  16. Jerry@dvcstore

    I purchased resale and have some questions :)

    If you add on a different Use Year or if you Title the property differently than your existing DVC Membership, Disney will give you a new Membership Number. If you are adding on and you want to keep everything under the same Membership #, you will need to purchase the same Use Year and title...
  17. Jerry@dvcstore

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

    If I had to choose 3 Resorts: 1) Beach Club Villas - Great location and amazing pool for days you want to take a break from the parks. 2) Animal Kingdom - The animals cruising around in your back yard is AWESOME. 3) Polynesian - Love the feel / vibe of this resort.
  18. Jerry@dvcstore

    Copper Creek Sold Out?

    Our office has not received notification from Disney that the Cooper Creek has sold out. It is possible, but they may be trying to focus their sales on the new Riviera resort.
  19. Jerry@dvcstore

    Buy BWV Direct Length?

    Sorry about that, I corrected the Saratoga Springs time left to 35 years....that was a typo. And I added the Old Key West 2057 Expiration. You can purchase these extended Old Key West package via resale (when available), but if you were to purchase direct from Disney - Old Key West - yes they...
  20. Jerry@dvcstore

    Polynesian Studios?

    You have a queen size "Main" bed, a queen size pull-out sofa bed, and a single pull down Murphy bed. So the Deluxe Studio will accommodate 5 guests. However the Murphy bed is a bid small for a 200 lbs person.....LOL, I've tried and it was too small for me.
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