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  1. kniquy

    Where have you found the best rates for the premium hotels?

    We are looking for a 3 night stay in April of 2023. I have searched some sites and have found some various rates. I know costco often has theme park package deals. The last time we actually just booked through the Loews hotel site and had no issues, but i wonder sometimes when the rates look...
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    How hard to book?

    You don't have to book via the phone and you are better off actually booking online. Online booking starts at 8am where as MS doesn't open until 9am. As for availability you will always want to book your home resort at 11 months in order to secure something. Then at the 7 month mark you can...
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    Driving route 81/77 to Hilton head - sightseeing along the way?

    We are planning a road trip from MA to Hilton Head DVC in August. We are looking to avoid most of 95 and use 81/77 routes. I hear this route is very pretty but was wondering if there are any unique stops along either way? Good hotels yo stay at? We plan to take 2 days going up and back...
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    DVC/Universal Side Trip Question

    I would absolutely do a couple nights at universal - the express pass is well worth it. You could actually do one night and have 2 days of express pass so that is an option too. We did this before and had done 7 nights at WDW between 2 resorts then moved over to UO for 3 nights. Moving and...
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    Options @ 7 months out

    This is why it can be fun to play DVC roulette! Book your home resort to secure something then play the game at 7 months. You really never can tell what will be open.
  6. kniquy

    Digital Membership Changed to "Y" Today

    Oh my - I just came on to the boards to see if there had been a fix yet. My card is correct now!! Only took them 2 months to figure out. That's impressive for DVC.
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    *HHI Owners and Beach Lovers Group Thread*

    I booked a few days at the beginning of August because my family needs a road trip from MA. I have a few questions for the HHI experts- 1. Fireworks - I keep reading about Tuesday night fireworks - Where is the best place to view the? Is it something walking distance from the resort? 2...
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    What to do in Hilton Head?

    I booked 5 nights in August at HHI DVC but I'm on the fence about going - as I feel aside from golf and the beach there isn't much else there for my family of 5. We are 2 adults, 2 16 yo boys and 9 yo DD. For those of you who have been there what is there to do aside from the beach, pool and...
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    The Genie Usage, Tips and Strategy ONLY Thread

    We were at WDW for a short 4 day trip with only one day in each park. As avid WDW visitors for AK, EP and HS we didn't feel the needed to get Genie +. We did what we could do and just prioritized our wants list. We hopped over to Epcot and ended up buying the ILL for Remy, we felt how could...
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    Any Credible Reports of Contracting Coronavirus After Disney Trip?

    I don't think there are any stats on this. Your chances of contracting it at WDW are about the same as if you are at a grocery store in your home town. But you might be safer at WDW. If you are in crowded situations and are not wearing a mask then you are more likely to get it than if in a...
  11. kniquy

    Saturday morning recent Magical Express Experience

    WE will be arriving this coming Saturday around 10am. Just wondering what the experience has been recently with the ME on Saturday morning. Just wondering if i should plan for a car service vs waiting in long ME lines.
  12. kniquy

    Bell Services open 24/7? grocery delivery after midnight?

    Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure about the hours. We found out there is a fee for them to just receive/handle orders. We picked up an order at OKW Bell services and were still charged the $6 or $7 fee.
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    Bell Services open 24/7? grocery delivery after midnight?

    Our flight for our upcoming trip doesn't land until after midnight. I will have 3 kids who will probably be looking for something to eat before bed. I'm planning on an Amazon fresh delivery for their last available window in the evening. I am wondering if I order groceries to be delivered...
  14. kniquy

    Blue Card Eiligibilty

    Your AK resale does have some restrictions of not being able to use those points for ABD, Cruises or booking non-dvc rooms (might be some other stuff you can't book but I can't recall). But you do get the other blue card benefits. I also bought my AK resale in 2015 so happy that i have the...
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    Are Resale Points becoming useless?

    Do you know how many resorts you can use your resale points at? Many more than the resorts we can't use. We actually have older resale points (pre-2016 restrictions). With the high point cost for Riv rooms I don't think i would actually want to use my points at Riv. Resale points still have...
  16. kniquy

    Poly Villas vs Grand Floridian Villas (Resale)

    Each of those resorts has a unique vibe. GF is more uptight, prim and proper feel whereas Poly is a more relaxed feel and really makes you feel as though you are transported elsewhere. The one thing i love about poly is being able to stroll around the lush grounds while listening to the...
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    How does dining plan work with DVC?

    Now that you are a blue card member you do get discounts at many TS restaurants. So often it makes the DP less attractive. Like others have stated you can get the DP for the first part of your trip but those credits would have to be used up by the 11:59pm of the day you check out of the first...
  18. kniquy

    What are your thoughts? DME vs car service & grocery options

    We have done both and after enduring long lines at DME it was such a treat to get off the plane, grab our luggage and just find our driver. Our driver actually offered to make a grocery stop but we actually just opted for amazon prime now - so much less expensive than instacart or garden...
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    Canceling a reservation made partly on borrowed points

    No -once borrowed the points stay in the UY they are put into. There was a short time during the prime of covid where they did allow for people to cancel and the points were returned to the UY they were borrowed from. They discontinued that sometime in the summer of 2020.
  20. kniquy

    How do folks upgrade?

    You need to ask yourself a few questions - what room categories do you like to stay in? how many points do you need? Have you actually tried staying at AK on your SSR points? Often AK is pretty easy to book as it is such a large resort, that does exclude the value rooms as owners even have a...




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