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    Arts Festival. Got my food, now what?

    You need to buy Genie+ or Lightning Lane to schedule a time to sit and eat what you purchased. I have a firm rule, I am not going to stand up to eat. If there isn’t a place for me to sit I won’t buy it. Because of this we end up eating off property more often than on these days.
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    Out Of State APs Continue To Take A Beating

    in the same boat as you. I won’t be renewing my Disney Gold AP. Bought a Universal AP at the beginning of COVID and have been impressed. They really appreciate APs there and the parks are gorgeous. It’s like Disney was 10 years ago. i live in Champions Gate and happily drive right past...
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    Disney Genie announcement

    We owned DVC at Boardwalk and Boulder Ridge. Sold all our contracts October 2019 due to the loss of onsite benefits and reduction in experience BEFORE COVID except a small 50 point one at BR just to retain any legacy perks. Ended up buying a house in the area instead. Since Covid, we...
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    Is there anything you hate about DVC?

    Nothing I really hate, but there is one thing that annoys me. Booking a stay. The site is not as user friendly as it could be and if you are not booking 11 months out it is next to impossible to get what you are looking for. I own and BRV and BWV and people "walking" reservations make it next...
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    Recent SSR stay

    I feel your pain. Our first , last, and only SSR stay was in the Carousel section. It was awful. No Disney amenities and a crazy hike (and I love to walk) to everywhere. May as well just rent an AirBNB off property rather than stay there. That said, I really enjoy OKW for some reason even...
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    Question about Sosa Family Cigars

    They are a bit higher than other stores, but have a great selection and are pretty much your only option at Disney. I picked up a few sticks there in November.
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    The Future of Dues/Maint. Fees...

    Has anyone ever requested the audit opinion for DVC? As an auditor and owner, I would love to look into the working papers to see the testing of charges against DVC dues. With these massive increases, I would bet that Disney works very hard to push expenses to the DVC side of the house. I...
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    Guest experiences with daily room checks

    Just finished 5 nights at BWV with no issues whatsoever. We came and went randomly but made good use of the latch and room occupied sign, removing and replacing it as we came and went. Every day the trash was removed sometime during the day. Checked into Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek yesterday...
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    >> Dog-Friendly Resorts FAQ <<

    With all due respect Lynne, why do you lock down any discussion thread about the hot topic items such as room checks and dogs on property into one of your limited FAQ threads? Perhaps some of us would like to have a discussion about the policies outside one of those threads? I just can't for...
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    Interesting security interaction at Epcot

    Subsequent news reports have a video showing a uniformed Disney security guard walking away with his bag. He was right, they did take it. I would be more than a little upset too if this happened to me. Hopefully, the Disney security guard will be charged with theft; regardless if he returned...
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    Too tall for rides? Help me put my mind at ease

    I am 6'6" and have no problems on any ride at WDW. As noted above, Space Mountain is a bit scary because it is dark but no issues. If anyone too tall had ever hit their head on a ride it would have most likely been fatal and widely reported. I am sure that there is a significant margin of...
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    Is a Fee for Magical Express Coming Next?

    If that is the case they should perhaps try to improve their transportation system. Try taking a bus from Boardwalk to a waterpark; you lose an hour each way if you are lucky instead of a 3 minute drive. I rent a car each trip because the transportation is so inefficient.
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    “It’s for your safety.”

    Wow. If someone barged into my room without identifying themselves and giving me time to examine their identification or I woke up to a stranger in my room while I was sleeping or in the bathroom, a letter would be the last of their concern. An unknown stranger in my room or a stranger barging...
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    Open container rules

    My standard procedure is to make a massive rum and coke in my room at BWV and finish it just as I approach security at HS. Getting the timing just right is tricky. Luckily I have had lots of practice! :-)
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    confused about upgrading gold pass to new platinum offer

    Yes, the same date I just have Platinum benefits now.
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    confused about upgrading gold pass to new platinum offer

    I upgraded at the MK last week from DVC Gold to Platinum. Cost me $0 and I was able to go to the water parks the next day. Took all of 5 minutes.
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    UCT "flagged for security"

    Wow, no way. Even if they have no ill intent this is over the line and not a recognized security best practice. As a CC user, you are absolutely not liable for fraudulent transactions so this is most emphatically not for your protection. In fact, it could expose you to a greater likelihood of...
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    Cash availability but no DVC availability

    Wow! A little creepy don't you think? Stalker much?
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    Here are the Epcot Resort Area Counter Service Options (BW/YC/BC)

    I love the Boardwalk and stay there 20 days a year but the lack of an acceptable quick service is frustrating. We generally drive to Coronado Springs, POR, or Wilderness Lodge for breakfast but would rather have something close.
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    SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

    Hello all! I am at SSR now for my first visit to this resort. I own at BWV and VWL. Checking in here to see if I am missing something. This feels more like a moderate or value resort with nicer rooms. Also, what's up with the unthemed concrete hallways to get to your rooms? Ugh. Reminds me of...
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