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Forum: General DVC Discussion 19 Apr 23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By zavandor
It's exactly like Aulani, but higher. It's paid...

It's exactly like Aulani, but higher.
It's paid at the resort, so It's paid by anyone staying there, also with points from other resorts. And if a VDH owner uses their points at WDW, they don't pay...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Aug 22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,211
Posted By zavandor
I've very tempted to close the account and switch...

I've very tempted to close the account and switch to Wise, as they now have a $ account that could be used to pay MF monthly (so I'm told). My Suntrust card get always blocked at the most...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Aug 22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,937
Posted By zavandor
It has always been this way, or at least its been...

It has always been this way, or at least its been this way for many years. DVC in California gets the same discounts as passholders, and they get 10% on quick serve so do we.
It's consistent with...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Apr 22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By zavandor
RIP Reflections, you will live forever in our...

RIP Reflections, you will live forever in our hearts... and in the new Poly tower.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,276
Posted By zavandor
The fact that studios are not available at 1pm 11...

The fact that studios are not available at 1pm 11 months out doesn't mean they are all being walked, just very high demand. One can understand the amount of walking looking if single nights reappear...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 17 Nov 21, 12:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,489
Posted By zavandor
I think paid FP are going to hit them in the...

I think paid FP are going to hit them in the back. You can stay offsite and use the money difference to pay for G+ and a la carte attractions daily and have a better experience than someone staying...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 18 Sep 21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By zavandor
I don't think MS can split a reservation, but...

I don't think MS can split a reservation, but they will probably will the holding status of the points if you cancel a few nights. It's worth asking. Will they expire soon?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Sep 21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,051
Posted By zavandor
You can ask for more coffee, now, it's free (used...

You can ask for more coffee, now, it's free (used to be paid for at the shop). Well... included in the fees we pay.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Sep 21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,114
Posted By zavandor
You can buy the Photopass only for one of the AP...

You can buy the Photopass only for one of the AP. The person with the add-on can download pictures and videos made by both (or all family).
But it reduces the saving to a point that it might not be...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Jul 21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,570
Posted By zavandor
You're correct. A DVC member staying offsite or...

You're correct. A DVC member staying offsite or in a value or moderate will NOT have access to evening EMH. Anyone staying in a Deluxe or DVC room, regardless how they have booked (cash, points,...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jun 21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By zavandor
Nothing is guaranteed, but in the past when the...

Nothing is guaranteed, but in the past when the price for a sold out resort has been increased, the corresponding resale has increased. This time Disney has reacted to SSR resale increasing a lot, so...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 May 21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,375
Posted By zavandor
Which dates are you looking at? In 2022 there is...

Which dates are you looking at? In 2022 there is another point reallocation between seasons, that is more likely the cause of the increase.
If you're going in the Autumn, that is the certainly it...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 May 21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,547
Posted By zavandor
I'll try to explain the problem. Let's start...

I'll try to explain the problem.

Let's start with the basics.
For a resort, DVC can sell only the points that are required to book all rooms, all days of a year. (minus 2% that they have to keep...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jan 21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 48,052
Posted By zavandor
30 minutes of early entry at all parks all days...

30 minutes of early entry at all parks all days will be the best perk ever for onsite stays.
30 minutes will allow to stay ahead of the curve all day.
For example, in 30 minutes you can do at MK...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Dec 20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,072
Posted By zavandor
That's fake news. Nowhere in the POS is written...

That's fake news. Nowhere in the POS is written that different members may pay different amounts of dues.
Buying as international owners we accepted the risk of not being able to use our points for...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Sep 20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,550
Posted By zavandor
Very very very interesting. It might be...

Very very very interesting.
It might be nothing, but it might also mean they're lifting the resale restrictions, which would be a huge U-turn.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Aug 20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,759
Posted By zavandor
Yes, I mean resale prices. Currently Riviera...

Yes, I mean resale prices.
Currently Riviera contracts on the resale markets are very few and difficult to find. An owner looking to add on to other qualified points may not care too much about the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Aug 20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,759
Posted By zavandor
I would be surprised if weren't the guides to ask...

I would be surprised if weren't the guides to ask for something that would differentiate more direct and resale.
They now sell a unique product, a resort with access to the Disney Vacation Club...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Jun 20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By zavandor
Mobile SSR and Riviera have the new murphy bed over the...

SSR and Riviera have the new murphy bed over the sofa. It's the best of both worlds, a sofa to sit and relax during the day and two beds at night.
Riviera is already all that way, SSR is being...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Apr 20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,718
Posted By zavandor
At the moment people with an August UY are...

At the moment people with an August UY are unlucky, they're not making any exception for them yet.
But my guess is that if resorts continue to be closed, then they'll extend the exception to other...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Apr 20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
Posted By zavandor
Mobile I would not count on being able to switch at 7...

I would not count on being able to switch at 7 months next year. The millions of points associated to the reservations being cancelled right now will have to be used in the next year(s). Some points...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Apr 20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
Posted By zavandor
If the parks will be open by October, it will be...

If the parks will be open by October, it will be in a somewhat reduced fashion. Maybe without shows and/or limited attraction capacity.
Not sure it's the best way for them to see the parks for the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Apr 20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,221
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Hold out. The only way is down, for prices, in...

Hold out. The only way is down, for prices, in the next year at the least. Some time is needed for the prices to adjust to the reality of the market. I would also wait what's going to happen to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Mar 20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,577
Posted By zavandor
Mobile The reason point rental is cheaper than paying...

The reason point rental is cheaper than paying cash is because it has more risks.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 Mar 20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By zavandor
Those are the perks I can remember: - discount...

Those are the perks I can remember:
- discount on all annual passes
- the possibility to buy the Gold Annual Pass (with no discount) if you're not a Florida resident. If you don't go to WDW during...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Feb 20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,029
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Same here. I have received the email and reset...

Same here. I have received the email and reset the password.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Jan 20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,988
Posted By zavandor
Mobile I am sorry for people who prefer larger...

I am sorry for people who prefer larger accommodations, but this makes perfect sense. Given how much more difficult it is to book a studio than any other room type, it was about time DVC recognized...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 6 Jan 20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,660
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Did they bring you up both the luggage and the...

Did they bring you up both the luggage and the groceries and charged $6?
I had a call with Yvonne and the woman responsible for resorts (I think her name is Elisabeth but not sure) and they told me...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Jan 20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By zavandor
Mobile August is a slow time of the year. Do you really...

August is a slow time of the year. Do you really want theme park view? That may be more difficult to get. If you could settle for lake view, you have almost 100% change to get it, probably even at 7...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Dec 19, 12:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,861
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Why is there a picture of London/Peter Pan behind...

Why is there a picture of London/Peter Pan behind the pull down bed in a Tower Studio? How does it fit with the French and Italian Riviera theme?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Dec 19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Yes, go online and modify the reservation. Do not...

Yes, go online and modify the reservation. Do not cancel the studio and the rebook, you risk remaining without a room.
The opposite would be problematic because the difference in points would go on...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Dec 19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By zavandor
Mobile While with any reallocation there are winners and...

While with any reallocation there are winners and losers, this is 100% without any doubt within what they are allowed to do.
They haven't increased the lockoff premium and they haven't moved points...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Dec 19, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,134
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Yes, no switch between different room types and...

Yes, no switch between different room types and no lockoff premium increase. Just seasonal adjustments. Probably it's just the first step of a multi-year reallocation.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Dec 19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,134
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Quite pleased with that. It seems we were right,...

Quite pleased with that. It seems we were right, after all.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Dec 19, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,134
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Private Zavandor reporting for duty!

Private Zavandor reporting for duty!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Nov 19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,112
Posted By zavandor
Mobile It's a lovely resort and I've been happy to stay...

It's a lovely resort and I've been happy to stay there, but I cannot see myself booking there very often.
For the same amount of points I can book VGF or get a studio at SSR and the deluxe dining...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Exchange rates are terrible, for DLR or any other...

Exchange rates are terrible, for DLR or any other option.
When looking at the points charts for DLP, please remember there are no tickets or breakfast included.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,591
Posted By zavandor
Mobile I've never been in one, but I remember reading...

I've never been in one, but I remember reading there are 2 parking spaces allocated for each villa.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Sep 19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Thanks, that's a great idea, I think I'll do...

Thanks, that's a great idea, I think I'll do that, losing the card is actually a concern.
I have also bought a gift card at the droid depot. It's a nice metal souvenir, shaped like the Batuan...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Sep 19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Posted By zavandor
Mobile Another confirmation from me. Yesterday I've...

Another confirmation from me. Yesterday I've eaten for free at the Biergarten at Epcot. I have also scheduled Coral Reef and Akersus in the next few days, for free too.
Have you ever noticed that...
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