Can this be done??

[cobbler]

We just sent in our paperwork Friday (should be to Disney by this coming Tuesday) for our 180 point purchase at SSR :goodvibes

Hubby and I sat down this weekend and looked and dreamed of all the great places we are going to stay from here on out. I told him that we would have to add-on later because I would like to stay at least one full week in a one bdrm at any of the resorts. I said an add on of 50 points would do that and we would need to go up to 230. Anymore than that would be non essential for us at this time.

Based on what we have we could do 1 bdrm for 6 nights at SSR or any of the other resorts with no problem. But our vacation plans do like us to stay at least 7 nights most of the time. 6 would be totally fine but we might like 7 ;)

So question 1? Being that we just sent our papers back, can the number of points we would like be changed or is it to late? We kind of decided we should do this now with the great offer.

And I know this is kind of dependant upon each individual travel style but the most points we would need for a week in a one bdrm would be 214 (as we would always travel in choice or adventure season). Would you add up to 230 for some cushion or just to 220 to do that? Give me your reasons why please?

And last question (for now anyway - ha ha :) , and this kind of goes along with that 6 night stay thing). How many of you change for a night to a value or moderate because of the cost of points for Friday and Saturday? And how much of a hassle is it? I am just wondering if it is more of a waste in time with the checking in and checking out or more of a waste in points.

Any tips or info and opinions would be appreciated!

[Leftcoaster]

I would think you can get ahold of your guide before they get the paperwork and have things redone. I seem to remember hearing other people doing this same exact thing. And while WDW won't be effected too much by Wilma, I'm sure that'll slow mail down another day.
As for how many points you should do, that is a very, very tough question to answer. I think you need to question yourself about the nagging itch that's going to come. What is the nagging itch? The nagging itch is the one that says "Well, if we borrow some points, we can do this...." or "If we conserve points for the weekend, and stay at a regular resort, we can do two trips."
For me, it was all too easy to scratch that itch. I've had a very flexible vacation schedule that can be manipulated beyond belief. I ended up borrowing about 50 (of 230) points from next year for my just completed trip.
Other questions would be if you plan on inviting other family or friends along periodically. With that, if you have an extra 10 or 15 points, it makes it easier to periodically get another studio or upgrade to a 2br once in a while.
I am currently interviewing for new jobs and while that impedes my vacation schedule a bit, one of the companies offers a trip to Orlando as a yearly bonus incentive. Both, down the road, may offer the chance to pull some working vacations. In either case, it'd be time for another add on.

[Colorado Belle]

Well, every one has his and her own way of handling the challenge of weekends point saving.

I like to fly in on a Saturday. Since I can't usually arrive before late afternoon anyway, I just like to plop in an inexpensive motel/hotel (tho one I usually get at the last mo on Priceline, so about $50 bucks or less for a 4 star hotel or 30 bucks for a 3 star. I might go to DTD that first night or do something as an 'extra' other than going into the parks...a Wishes Cruise or something just to get me excited.

If I have a fridge, I'll do my grocery shopping so that the next morning I can get an early start at the parks and just drop off my stuff at my DVC. (they have fridges). Then I stay from Sunday til Friday and have a blast, knowing that I 've saved a kazillion points.

As for needing MORE...it seems that with borrowing from next year or having some points transferred from other DVC members, it isn't too much of a hardship to get by with fewer points that a full weeks stay. But addonitis strikes all of us hard, so one never knows.

Since you aren't paying closing costs with Disney, I'd actually suggest getting a minimum amount in this deal with SS, and then adding on later if the mood strikes at another resort that might just get your fancy!

Whatever you do.... :goodvibes

WELCOME HOME

[Happy Birthday Cat]

You should just be able to get a hold of your salesperson and change the contract. But if you can't, don't you have a certain number of days to cancel a contract? If so, cancel the contract and just do a new one all over again.

Good luck.

HBC

[UsedtobeSmith]

I would keep the 180 point contract and add on the extra points you want in a seperate contract. Wont cost anymore, and there is something to be said for having points in smaller bundles.

I had a couple of add ons in the works all at the same time... DVC will work with ya.. just call your guide.

[Leftcoaster]

I would keep the 180 point contract and add on the extra points you want in a seperate contract. Wont cost anymore, and there is something to be said for having points in smaller bundles.

I had a couple of add ons in the works all at the same time... DVC will work with ya.. just call your guide.


I would think that in this case, it would cost extra. Since the add on incentive is for add ons of 120 points or more, they would have to pay full price. Am I right in that?

[Happy Birthday Cat]

I would think that in this case, it would cost extra. Since the add on incentive is for add ons of 120 points or more, they would have to pay full price. Am I right in that?

I think you are right but the concept of breaking it up is good, so maybe starting over and doing two 120 point contracts would be the way to go. It's an extra 10 points but what the heck?

HBC

[Leftcoaster]

I think you are right but the concept of breaking it up is good, so maybe starting over and doing two 120 point contracts would be the way to go. It's an extra 10 points but what the heck?

HBC

For starters, there's no such thing as extra points. I was LMAO as I was typing that because we all know just how true that statement can be.

Back to the subject at hand. I think Cobbler is buying their first contract. So, in order to break up a contract like you suggest, they would have to do a 150 point contract (the original) and then a 120 point add on (to get the add on incentive price).

This is what I like about thsi group. We pick up all sorts of angles and it helps to make a better decision for each person.

[UsedtobeSmith]

For starters, there's no such thing as extra points. I was LMAO as I was typing that because we all know just how true that statement can be.

Back to the subject at hand. I think Cobbler is buying their first contract. So, in order to break up a contract like you suggest, they would have to do a 150 point contract (the original) and then a 120 point add on (to get the add on incentive price).

This is what I like about thsi group. We pick up all sorts of angles and it helps to make a better decision for each person.

I didnt think there was any incentive pricing involved in Cobblers deal when I tossed out my suggestion.

As for saying somewhere else for a night or two on one end of your DVC trip.... Some people like it some dont. We have a goal (ok I have a goal) to stay in every WDW resort at some point.

For our December trip we tacked on a day at Portifino Bay at US./IOA to take advantage of the FOLP they offer.

Our trip in March starts off with 3 nights at FT Wilderness Cabins, before heading to BCV for a week. I lured DH with a golf cart rental. LOL

But moving around with 3 littleones is a pain, and I know we will regret it, but I am pig headed so we are doing it!

[cobbler]

Thanks for the input. Anyone else feel free to jump in. But Leftcoaster is correct. This is my first contract so I would have to do 150 then 120. Too many points for my family at this time.

I would love to do a seperate add-on but I would actually pay 735 more this way then if I modified my original contract.

I did leave a message with my guide and apologized and asked if this could be done. Bad timing to want to change this AFTER I sent them back. UGH!

Does anyone know if they will just Fed-ex me out a whole new set of documents that I will have to sign, date and notorize again? If so not a huge deal but just wondering.

I know I am running down to the wire on this so hopefully it will all workout.

UsedtobeSmith-
I have that quirk too. I want to stay at every resort on property. (Except Swan and Dolphin as they are not truely Disney owned). I have 2 values left to do and all the deluxes but with DVC, that won't be any problem ;)

[cobbler]

And I just realized to extend my agony my guide will probably not be in today!!

UGH, the stress of it all :faint: But I hope he and his family will be ok.

[Beca]

Hmmm....you might try asking if you could purchase "220 points in two separate contracts...150 and 70...but write them in one set of paperwork so I can get the discount". Seriously, I bet DVC could "swing" that so you can have the two separate contracts, AND the price....it's worth a shot at least.

And yes, I think you have 14 days after you RECEIVE the contract to make changes or decline...just let your guide know what you are wanting to do.

As far as "managing" your points....everyone is different. I really like arriving on a Fri and staying in a studio for 2 nights. I figure we have a fridge, we don't need to be doing any laundry for the first two nights, and we are just so excited to be at WDW that "who cares"?!!! Then, on Sunday we check out and go to a 1 bdrm (we also get an additional cleaning out of this). But, dh HATES it. He hates feeling "homeless" for one day. And, he hates spending the time moving. One of our "add-ons" was so that I would promise NOT to make him do that anymore....of course, I make the ressies....but, so far I have held to my word....although, I really want to save points and do just that!!!

And, honestly....I read that there is a problem with some WDW employees at FW and BWI/BWV....people have been securing their rooms with credit cards (like we do...to avoid having to "check-out") only to find that their numbers have been stolen and used for other "purchases". One person lived in the East, had their card number stolen and used in Canada for an insane amount of stuff. When they called the police, the police asked if they had recently been to WDW...I guess it is becoming pretty problematic. DON'T use your debit card...only a credit card.

Sorry for hijacking the thread!! I think I have diahrrea of the mouth this morning!!!

Good luck with your purchase...and, let me know whether or not my idea works!!

Beca

[dianeschlicht]

Interesting that you came up with the 230 points idea on your own. When DVC started, that was the minimum buy in amount. I think that was based on a 1 week stay in a 2 bedroom. We started with 230 points and added on 150 a year later. The 380 is perfect for us. I think starting with the 230 is a great idea. It gives you enough points to see just how you are likely to use them. You can always add on at a later date if you need to.

As to weekend nights... We started out looking at the points as "a week at a time", so we use our opints without having to move. That being said, we HAVE added a night at the begining of a trip when we could get better airfare, but at those times we have stayed on cash at AKL.

[cobbler]

Woo hoo! We did it. Our guide is going to re-write the contract for us for a total of 220 points with the 15% discount. I feel so relieved that we now don't have to worry about moving and can stay a whole week in a one bedroom during the time frames we normally go.

Ahhhhh!

He just has to shread the documents and everything else we just sent back in.

[UsedtobeSmith]

WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!

:bouncingm :bouncingm :bouncingm You will be so happy you bumped it up. :bouncingm :bouncingm :bouncingm

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Woo hoo! We did it. Our guide is going to re-write the contract for us for a total of 220 points with the 15% discount. I feel so relieved that we now don't have to worry about moving and can stay a whole week in a one bedroom during the time frames we normally go.
He just has to shread the documents and everything else we just sent back in.

Great news. Congratulations.

HBC

[PoohsPal]

Woo hoo!!!! :rockband:

[Beca]

Yea!!! Congrats!!!

:goodvibes

Beca

[athenna]

Good for you! Congrats!

[Leftcoaster]

Woo hoo! We did it. Our guide is going to re-write the contract for us for a total of 220 points with the 15% discount. I feel so relieved that we now don't have to worry about moving and can stay a whole week in a one bedroom during the time frames we normally go.

Ahhhhh!

He just has to shread the documents and everything else we just sent back in.

congrats on getting everything changed. Sounds like it's all for the best and sound like you'll be able to relax that much more on vacation.

[dianeschlicht]

CONGRATULATIONS! :bluebloun

[cobbler]

Thanks everyone. Its so much fun having points to play with :)

[UsedtobeSmith]

Do you have Caskbil's planner??? Caskbill's Planner (http://web.nalu.net/~wneth/dvcplanner.htm) My favorite toy for playing with points

[cobbler]

Yes I did, I got the planner and the chart. Both are very cool!

[jaysue]

Congrats

cheers
jaysue

:goofy:

[withdisneyspirit]

Came in on this late; congratulations on your exciting purchase. I think you will enjoy 220 points so much more than 180 :beaniepro

[dianeschlicht]

You do know that the next disease is Planningitis followed very closely by addonitis!!

[cobbler]

Planningitis is not a problem I already have the next 4 years planned out.

Yes I am a little goofy :goofy:

Addonitis is already setting in, or already has since I essentially added on to our 180 point contract to bump it up to 220. I already told hubby that if we get some extra money (I.E tax return in 07) that I want to add-on.

[Leftcoaster]

You do know that the next disease is Planningitis followed very closely by addonitis!!

I jave no trips planned right now and it's KILLING me. ugh!!!! Ugh!!!! UGH!!!!!

I need a Yuengling... and a margarita.... Shot of Jaeger while I'm at it too....

[Deep-Thots]

I jave no trips planned right now and it's KILLING me. ugh!!!! Ugh!!!! UGH!!!!!

I need a Yuengling... and a margarita.... Shot of Jaeger while I'm at it too....

Ooohh, I know the feeling. We actually transferred all but 30 of our 2006 points to another DVC member for two weeks at the Westin Kanapaali in Maui for next June (one week in a studio and one week in a 1BR), which means that we won't have any trips to WDW until 2007 at the earliest (esp. with Eric's vacation schedule; two weeks in Maui kinda closes a lot of options).

I am still at Disney and I am already in withdrawal thinking about not going to Disney in 2006. How sick is that? It's actually making me want to add-on, just to bolster myself emotionally. But Eric ("*almost* anything for you, dear!") won't hear of it. Sigh. Mean, mean, dh!!

Kim

[Leftcoaster]

Ooohh, I know the feeling. We actually transferred all but 30 of our 2006 points to another DVC member for two weeks at the Westin Kanapaali in Maui for next June (one week in a studio and one week in a 1BR), which means that we won't have any trips to WDW until 2007 at the earliest (esp. with Eric's vacation schedule; two weeks in Maui kinda closes a lot of options).

I am still at Disney and I am already in withdrawal thinking about not going to Disney in 2006. How sick is that? It's actually making me want to add-on, just to bolster myself emotionally. But Eric ("*almost* anything for you, dear!") won't hear of it. Sigh. Mean, mean, dh!!

Kim

That stresses me out too. I am in the middle of a career change and as stressful as that is, it's compounded because my anti-stress (WDW) isn't on the horizon.
Now Kim, ion case you weren't aware there are cash resorts at WDW. This would be a good oportunity to check out Animal Kingdom Lodge, or the new renovated rooms at The Contemporary, or..... Hold on a sec, there's a knock on the door.... (Walks away for a couple of minutes) Sorry, some gentlemen in black suits, with black sunglasses driving a black car with black tinted windows just informed me that my legs would be broken if I continued this discussion with you.

[cobbler]

Hold on a sec, there's a knock on the door.... (Walks away for a couple of minutes) Sorry, some gentlemen in black suits, with black sunglasses driving a black car with black tinted windows just informed me that my legs would be broken if I continued this discussion with you.

:hahahaha: Would that be the DVC-MIB??

[withdisneyspirit]

You could rent some points instead :earboywav

[JimC]

...So question 1? Being that we just sent our papers back, can the number of points we would like be changed or is it to late? We kind of decided we should do this now with the great offer.

And I know this is kind of dependant upon each individual travel style but the most points we would need for a week in a one bdrm would be 214 (as we would always travel in choice or adventure season). Would you add up to 230 for some cushion or just to 220 to do that? Give me your reasons why please?

And last question (for now anyway - ha ha :) , and this kind of goes along with that 6 night stay thing). How many of you change for a night to a value or moderate because of the cost of points for Friday and Saturday? And how much of a hassle is it? I am just wondering if it is more of a waste in time with the checking in and checking out or more of a waste in points.

Any tips or info and opinions would be appreciated!

1. Call you guide first thing Monday morning.

2. Some might average the two and buy 207, alternating years in Adventure and Choice.

3. We do not move to save points. We may do an eight night stay and split it between two DVC or a DVC and Deluxe resort, but we do not do 5 and 2.

[cobbler]

Thanks Jim. We actually got it all taken care of. We decided on 220 points so we would cover whatever season we travel, be able to get a 1bdrm, not have to move on weekends.

We already got the new documents and sent them back, they will be there tomorrow.

I am so excited I was able to do it :) :) :goodvibes

[JimC]

Congratulations and Welcome Home Cobbler :)