The Buzz at MouseOwners - December 12, 2011

[carolina_yankee]

Good Morning MouseOwners!

It's 8 days to Hanukkah, 9 days to the Solstice, 13 days to Christmas, and 19 days to New Year's Eve. Epcot has a really cool tradition this time of year - Storytellers from each pavilion sharing that country's holiday/New Year's traditions. Which is your favorite and why? Let us know in this thread (and share pictures, if you can).

The Big News

As fletchdawgg summarizes, the DVC annual meeting gave usfive tidbits of news that have made many of us happy or even salivating for points. Of course, Pecos Bill alerted us to the biggest news: Claire Bilby announces the Grand Floridian DVC! I don't think we were expecting the news to break this early.

The other news includes a phased roll out of online booking, starting in January, availability of the Tables in Wonderland card to DVC members (AP purchase no longer necessary), and new channels to the cable line-up.

We've also got speculations threads. Salmoneous invites us to speculate on what the reallocated points charts will look like.
Henrycpa91 is taking a poll on the price point for the Grand Floridian Villas.

And Aulani is not to be forgotten. Sir Aaron watched Saturday's Aulani webcast and wonders did you?

Questions for the Pros

In our planning threads, onehecticmom seeks advice on managing multiple home resorts. Bwv dreamin is looking for a primer on transferring points. Any advice, experience to share?

Dining

Brp had a great trip but shares Two "meh" dining reviews of Flying Fish and Shula's. Suejen wants to know if she should choose Narcoossee's or Citrico's? And PAJD alerted us that Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Channel featured Disneyland It's sure to be repeated, but if you saw it, what did you think?

Trip Reports

This week's new trip reports:

• broganmc Grandpa Mohawk Holiday Blog (Dec 5 - 12)
• herc BLT Experience and Some WDW Complaints (oh my)
• PhotographicMemories D.C.D.P. Filming and Holiday Decor at the Resorts
• Debbie in Seattle BCV Quick Report
• Jay324 Last Minute Success at the Beach Club
• calidreamz One Last Trip (to Disneyland) before APs expire
• dburkhart108 Thanksgiving trip in a grand villa at the Boardwalk

There. That should keep you busy until your favorite holiday celebrations begin. See you next week!

[carolina_yankee]

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Title: "Favorite Epcot Storyteller?"
Which one is your favorite, and why? / / Dirk / / The waitress at La Cava de ...
(Date Posted 12-12-2011 by carolina_yankee)
o 1 Replies, 0 Views, Last Post: 09:47 AM, 12-12-2011 by brp
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Title: "For the first time ever...Member's Cruise didn't sell out?"
Maybe because there were 2 this time. / / Dates don't work for me due to kids ...
(Date Posted 12-12-2011 by tammymacb)
o 2 Replies, 0 Views, Last Post: 09:12 AM, 12-12-2011 by AlwaysDreamingDisney
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60121

Title: "Dunn's Family Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary"
Well we are officially 12 days now from our arrival at WDW. I'm going to try ...
(Date Posted 12-12-2011 by austinexs)
o 1 Replies, 1 Views, Last Post: 09:27 AM, 12-12-2011 by dsnygrl
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60120

Title: "Free Gospel Brunch Ticket Sun. Dec. 18th"
What a great and generous offer. I cant make it but wanted to reply to keep your ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by Amy H.)
o 1 Replies, 23 Views, Last Post: 09:10 AM, 12-12-2011 by AZeno
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60118

Title: "Point reallocation no speculation"
I htought there's also a rule that they cant vary by a huge difference from year ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by bostonRob)
o 6 Replies, 214 Views, Last Post: 07:24 AM, 12-12-2011 by Dizzney
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60116

Title: "Cruise Transportation & Hotel!!!"
Just booked this hotel for night before our cruise: / / / Courtyard Cocoa ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by 6ZEES)
o 0 Replies, 27 Views, Last Post: 08:02 PM, 12-11-2011 by 6ZEES
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60115

Title: "2013 Trip Help"
My son is turning 5 the end of December and this Christmas will be his fourth ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by Dennis DE)
o 6 Replies, 74 Views, Last Post: 07:06 AM, 12-12-2011 by Mbarnick
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60114

Title: "Purchase resale through an individual"
While I would normally never send somebody over to www.disboards.com, ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by gncntry)
o 3 Replies, 119 Views, Last Post: 09:21 PM, 12-11-2011 by ovalhead96
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60112

Title: "Disney photopass discounts"
My wife always pre-orders the photopass CD. It really is a great deal if you ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by jbroszeit)
o 14 Replies, 212 Views, Last Post: 08:31 AM, 12-12-2011 by austinexs
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60109

Title: "Disneyland tickets--Costco?"
Costco's on Long Island have been offering 3 day passes to Universal for $145 . ...
(Date Posted 12-11-2011 by CaliforniaGirl)
o 5 Replies, 120 Views, Last Post: 09:24 PM, 12-11-2011 by The Crusher
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60106

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i'm with sb on both notes! / / I can agree with both sides of this ...
(Date Posted 06-25-2011 by gblast123)
o 486 Replies, 38513 Views, Last Post: 07:31 PM, 12-11-2011 by gblast123
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=55033

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On the darker-colored shirts, can we assume that the lettering is white, as ...
(Date Posted 11-15-2010 by administrator)
o 441 Replies, 15960 Views, Last Post: 12:13 PM, 12-11-2011 by DisneyEater
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=46847

Title: "Is it OK to have a Child Skip School for a 7 Day Disney Vacation?"
Last December, we pulled my then 5 year old from school for our disney vacation. ...
(Date Posted 11-30-2011 by neweagle99)
o 210 Replies, 5269 Views, Last Post: 02:46 PM, 12-07-2011 by newman0602
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59780

Title: "Waiting for ROFR? Enter Your Data Here!"
My contract went to ROFR today: / / SSR- (December) 200 banked 2010 points, 200 ...
(Date Posted 09-02-2011 by Eric)
o 179 Replies, 8275 Views, Last Post: 06:43 AM, 12-09-2011 by tomandrobin
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57234

Title: ""My Mom is a Rebel Spy!" Kickapoo Trip Report"
WANTED!! / / ...
(Date Posted 11-30-2011 by Kickapoo Joie Juice)
o 145 Replies, 7678 Views, Last Post: 10:02 AM, 12-10-2011 by Disney4metoo
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59783

Title: "Clare Bilby announces Grand Floridian DVC"
Interesting thread.... I am good with most of the changes, though it is very ...
(Date Posted 12-08-2011 by PecosBill)
o 138 Replies, 6615 Views, Last Post: 06:08 AM, 12-11-2011 by kathiewe
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60027

Title: "DVC Mike enjoying BLT"
Well, we’re at the tail end of another Disney trip. Why does it always have to ...
(Date Posted 12-04-2011 by DVC Mike)
o 135 Replies, 7030 Views, Last Post: 07:02 PM, 12-10-2011 by jedwards
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59902

Title: "An October 2011 trip to remember (Updated) 12/5 - Day 4: Pt. I"
The green bloom is a type of algae I believe. It is quite typical of still ...
(Date Posted 11-02-2011 by scottinbx)
o 132 Replies, 5121 Views, Last Post: 05:34 AM, 12-07-2011 by AnnaS
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59026

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Title: "Buy New from DVC or Buy Resale?"
I wanted to simply close the loop on this thread. I'm now a very happy owner at ...
(Date Posted 11-21-2009 by DVC Mike)
o 10120 Views, 52 Replies, Last Post: 05:28 AM, 12-06-2011 by tomandrobin
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=30976

Title: "Breakdown of Units at each DVC Resort"
It will be interesting to see the breakdown of the units at VGF
(Date Posted 05-31-2009 by DVC Mike)
o 5748 Views, 18 Replies, Last Post: 11:54 PM, 12-10-2011 by henrycpa91
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=24984

Title: "Models for New DVC being built."
Based on another thread announcement it apears it will be GF
(Date Posted 11-27-2011 by gblast123)
o 5474 Views, 114 Replies, Last Post: 09:56 PM, 12-09-2011 by lovindisney
o http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59697

Title: "Scattering Ashes on DL Rides??? Ewww."
I started this as a pm but I made the comment public and the apology should be ...
(Date Posted 11-13-2007 by administrator)
o 4833 Views, 102 Replies, Last Post: 10:46 PM, 12-10-2011 by bernie
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