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Very interesting. Thanks for posting the great recap. Do you know if there is a realistic timeline anywhere? Assuming final approval, when do you actually think this might break ground, etc?

Super bummed about the email I just received from RunDisney extending the season and making it calendar year now. Great news for Gold and Platinum but not so great news for silver me who was hoping to upgrade for the next races :( I was actually somewhat counting on not having to worry for some...

I know it was mentioned early in the thread, but I really wish there was some way to do a VQ for every standby line. They could still sell Genie+ and have actual "lightning" lanes (maybe aim for 10-15 minutes) and the VQ "regular" line could be 20-30 max. I suspect that would cut down on a TON...

This is us, too. At DL we regularly get out of line at Radiator, Indy and Soaring. Soaring is probably the worst. We've had to leave that line many times, including on our most recent trip the it was soaring over CA and crazy busy. We never ended up on Indy (which isn't a huge deal as it isn't...

We had no problem in Japan or any other non-USA park. I had on hand (and always keep with me now after being surprised at Hong Kong): letters of conservatorship, latest school triennial assessment report, and regional center (CA's agency for DD) IPP. As DS is now out of school and doesn't have...

Not sure if you wanted to include alcohol? I'm always in search of non-sweet cocktail/alcoholic drinks--but the premixed stuff is pretty sugary. I believe the only place they make actual drinks is Carthay (not including Club 33)? Anyone know of others?

Thank you so much for the lovely response. Your comments brought tears to my eyes. And you are totally right about Disney for the special needs population. I joke to my husband that I think it's a prerequisite :) There are a number of fabulous organizations (Camp Krem and Trips are two I know...

We've owned there since the first year, and I've never looked back. Good luck at 7 months--you never know if something will open up. I did get registered for the half for DD and me on the day of. I was able to register DS for the 5k when it opened once, but still haven't been able to get the 5k...

Love this response, and it's pretty much the same for DS27 special needs--except he probably doesn't blend as well as your son (i.e. is more obvious special needs). Our park time has always been very limited due to his tolerance bank. In the GAC days we used to get in quite a bit of rides in...

We have been fortunate enough to visit every park with our son who is DD. I was caught unaware the first time at Hong Kong by the "proof" requirement and had to scramble through old emails to find documentation. But from the experience in the international parks, IMO, it is so much better. The...

I agree, except that as I read more, I don't see why--theoretically--the cognitively impaired/autistic person with a group of 3-4 people couldn't do the return to line or rider swap thing. Maybe they are just giving a pass to people with developmental delays/autism? Which I'm fine with BTW...

Not sure. We are doing resale as we already have direct VGC.

Awesome thank you so much. I knew about the taxes but didn’t realize I could book one way and then have it adjusted—that’s great. I may even try to use it for Egypt if we go through with that trip but like you said easy for us to use with all the London trips. Thank you!!!

So fun! I feel your against my better judgment comment ... I'm contemplating purchasing as well. We stayed one night in a studio (would have preferred the Grand Villa, LOL!) and really liked it. I hate the high dues and TOT, but I think I have to get over it since we will definitely be looking...

With tax day bearing down, I'm contemplating going for the BA Chase 2 for 1 after spending $30k. I think @calypso726 used to do these? Any problems or things I should know or are they pretty straightforward? I'm liking the idea of getting 180t-200,000 avios with a Club or First Class RT. Not...

Thought about that with VDH, but those TOT are really painful. $2.78 per point adds up. This chart is yuck! Especially with the already high dues. https://cdn2.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/dvc/en/destinations/list/california/villas-at-disneyland-hotel/2024-VDH-TOT-Final-v2-10312023.pdf

Thanks for chiming in. I suspect you are right. I may ask our sales guide about it if I decide to go forward on anything. I've been spending the past few days since these incentives came out playing with different scenarios. We need more points to use at Disneyland (320 existing VGC and 200 BLT)...

Super interesting. I had never heard of this. I wonder how far it could stretch..? IOW would both contracts need to have the same point discount AND welcome offer, i.e. pairing 150 Riviera with 150 VDH. They have slightly different welcome offers so I wonder what offer would trump and whether...

Not at all! Thanks for the help :)

Thanks for clarification. I didn't realize they became their own temporary contract. I'll be on the lookout if I modify that reservation.