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Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Jul 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,323
Posted By Br'er Bear
As suggested by amy56, check for a DIBB'er DVC...

As suggested by amy56, check for a DIBB'er DVC Member renting points, as currently gavvy has a number of BWV points available for rent at £15.00 per point, so around $19.25 at todays rate, while...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Jul 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Br'er Bear
While we can't help you with your specific...

While we can't help you with your specific question we did buy direct on the spur of the moment in the nineties and took out a loan with Disney at 10.75% over 120-months.

But when we got back...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 Mar 23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By Br'er Bear
So sorry to hear you had to cancel such a trip...

So sorry to hear you had to cancel such a trip and also last minute. If it was due to health reasons I hope all turns out okay and if it was, have you enquired with Member Services to see if they...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Jan 23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,294
Posted By Br'er Bear
Down yet again for Maintenance, :( so to serve...

Down yet again for Maintenance, :( so to serve us better! :)

Down until 9.00am!

But let's see if it's earlier or later and if it's any better! ;)

Please Try Again Later

Scheduled Website...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Jan 23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,294
Posted By Br'er Bear
We had a similar experience this morning and...

We had a similar experience this morning and received the following message, a first for us.

You are in line for DVC.

Due to unusually high Member activity on the site, you are currently in our...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Nov 22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Br'er Bear
Depending on your points situation and use year...

Depending on your points situation and use year have you consider borrowing to walk the AKV 2-bed for a few nights!

Once you get to to a certain date then gradually cancel nights in the studio's...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Oct 22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,347
Posted By Br'er Bear
Sorry that you're having problems, after reading...

Sorry that you're having problems, after reading your post we tried buying a $25 egift card at 9.40 this morning and received the gift card at 21.40, so still working for us.

We used the OKW...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Oct 22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,347
Posted By Br'er Bear
Yes, you can use it to pay your resort balance...

Yes, you can use it to pay your resort balance and practically all things Disney including the tip for table service meals, in fact the Disney Gift Card (Plastic and eGift) can be used for purchases...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Oct 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,980
Posted By Br'er Bear
To use your virtual e-Disney Gift Card just open...

To use your virtual e-Disney Gift Card just open it up to the barcode when you're ready to pay and the cast-member will scan the code from your phone.

Or if you have an old plastic Disney gift...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Oct 22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,980
Posted By Br'er Bear
Since the original post Disney has removed the UK...

Since the original post Disney has removed the UK and EU as an option due to the changes in tax laws. There is a work around by inputting your DVC home resort address (like SSR) but you can use your...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Oct 22, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,980
Posted By Br'er Bear
To add a new currency, log into your Paypal...

To add a new currency, log into your Paypal account and click on your Wallet and under your PayPal balance on the R/H side click add currency. Once you've set it up you can select either your...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 30 Sep 22, 01:39 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,263
Posted By Br'er Bear
Your hotel has listed the times for those staying...

Your hotel has listed the times for those staying in off-site accommodation, whereas the following includes the early entry times for those guest who are staying at a Disney resort.

We are...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Sep 22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,993
Posted By Br'er Bear
Latest update issued by Virgin at 21.00 on...

Latest update issued by Virgin at 21.00 on https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/travel-alerts/tropical-storm-ian.html

Following previous updates regarding weather warnings caused by...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Sep 22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,993
Posted By Br'er Bear
Website updated to say Orlando airport is...

Website updated to say Orlando airport is currently expected to reopen at 10:30 local (15:30 UK time) on Friday 30th September, but this is subject to change and the impact of the hurricane in the...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 27 Sep 22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,993
Posted By Br'er Bear
Virgin Atlantic updates on Hurricane Ian flight cancellations

Latest release from Virgin Atlantic.
https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/travel-alerts/tropical-storm-ian.html

[COLOR="Blue"]A state of emergency has been declared in Florida as severe...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By Br'er Bear
Request to Admin (SMAX) to consider re-opening Hurricane Advice forum

As with Hurricane Irma in Sept 2017 and other storms, is it worth re-opening or starting a new Hurricane Advice forum where specific questions in separate threads can be asked and responded to rather...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
https://partners.rentalcar.com/ustravel-nl/ ...

https://partners.rentalcar.com/ustravel-nl/

And hope you find a lower price.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By Br'er Bear
Like you we normally pre-paid, it's cheaper and...

Like you we normally pre-paid, it's cheaper and paid in sterling.

But within the thread about car hire prices dropping Goldmember posted a link to https://partners.rentalcar.com/ustravel-nl/ who's...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Aug 22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
I've heard back from ustravel.nl today and they...

I've heard back from ustravel.nl today and they checked with Alamo and the amount showing in their system is the original booking price, so all looks okay.:)

But when I look at my reservation on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
Many thanks for checking, as I said in my...

Many thanks for checking, as I said in my previous post I only booked early yesterday and checked my reservation on Alamo.com last evening and that's when I noticed the higher amount.

Thus I...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
Many thanks for checking, mine is still showing...

Many thanks for checking, mine is still showing the higher amount both on Alamo.com and when I check the link for Existing Reservations on https://partners.rentalcar.com/ustravel-nl/

I only made...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
Thanks for checking RalphieBoy and looks like it...

Thanks for checking RalphieBoy and looks like it might be just a glitch for me, but I've just done a dummy booking for other dates and it's still around 7% higher than what it was earlier...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
Just checked my Alamo account for the Partners...

Just checked my Alamo account for the Partners booking with pay later and both the euro and dollar amounts have increased by around 7%.

So my $ price is now higher by 7% to my confirmation email...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,647
Posted By Br'er Bear
Yes, the Alamo pre-paid 10% saving via their...

Yes, the Alamo pre-paid 10% saving via their Deals (https://www.alamo.co.uk/en/car-hire-deals.html) link also includes 3 additional drivers so the same as going through AlamoBrit's.

There's also...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Aug 22, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Br'er Bear
Sorry about that, but you will have a second...

Sorry about that, but you will have a second chance as it's open next to all DVC members with or without a resort reservation.

Yesterday's registration was open for almost 3-hours and there was no...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Aug 22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Br'er Bear
Hope you've already joined the queue which is...

Hope you've already joined the queue which is currently counting down with about 70mins to go.

If you've not yet joined then just click on Member Benefits and Events under My Extras and then click...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,786
Posted By Br'er Bear
Just done a dummy booking and on the regional...

Just done a dummy booking and on the regional flight to Dublin it quotes for Saver, Smart and Flex fares:
7kg/15lb carry-on bag and 23kg/50lb checked bag

While on the return flight home it...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Aug 22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Br'er Bear
Check out this link for Member Benefits from the...

Check out this link for Member Benefits from the members website and no need to log on.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers#

From the dropdown menu select all for...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Aug 22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By Br'er Bear
The info is available to all without logging on...

The info is available to all without logging on at https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/contact/

Just need to scroll down to:
International Toll Free Phone Numbers
For those living outside...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 982
Posted By Br'er Bear
Additional drivers arriving a day or so later.

How did you manage when additional drivers arrived a day or two after you!

We had considered a one-day rental and then start a new rental when the other members of the family arrived at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,429
Posted By Br'er Bear
Realised the rain can be very localised but as...

Realised the rain can be very localised but as anyone recently checked to see how accurate the BBC 14-day hourly weather forecast is for Lake Buena Vista?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/4161168
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Aug 22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,945
Posted By Br'er Bear
Anyone know if this is a recent policy change or...

Anyone know if this is a recent policy change or has the 10% QS saving been there for years at Disneyland? There's even 10% off snacks at the various Candy Kitchens mobile ordering locations.
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Jul 22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Br'er Bear
Similar experience, now on third attempt with the...

Similar experience, now on third attempt with the other half's replacement debit card. Spent over 3-hours with two calls last week, we've now cancelled two previous cards and pins that didn't arrive...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jul 22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,689
Posted By Br'er Bear
Anyone recently picked up an Alamo standard SUV...

Anyone recently picked up an Alamo standard SUV from the intermidiate row or a full size SUV from a standard row.

I'm sure that use to happen when stock levels of a certain category were running...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Jul 22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Br'er Bear
Understand and the Dibb is the best place for...

Understand and the Dibb is the best place for rookie question's, I've learn't so much over the years from other Dibber's.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Jul 22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Br'er Bear
Sorry for any confusion; you had stated "That...

Sorry for any confusion; you had stated "That gives me a week or so to try and sell before the 30 day time, and then could retry with a later date if it doesn't sell",

So it was just to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Jul 22, 02:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Br'er Bear
Glad you've got something booked and good luck! ...

Glad you've got something booked and good luck!

Suggest keep checking for availability just in case a better option pops up within your time frame.

Also consider that you've just booked the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,266
Posted By Br'er Bear
Such a small amount so might be speeding as found...

Such a small amount so might be speeding as found the following at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0318/Sections/0318.18.html

b) For moving...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Jul 22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Br'er Bear
As you've been following availability you'll know...

As you've been following availability you'll know studio's are very limited except for SSR and OKW, but possibly don't book those or at the other resorts too far out, like Oct. Suggest looking for...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Jul 22, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Br'er Bear
Hi and so sorry to hear that NZ is still having...

Hi and so sorry to hear that NZ is still having problems with travel, had presumed from watching the All Blacks playing International games that it was all back to normal.

I would suggest booking...
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