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    Hawaii and California resorts not selectable when modifying?

    I don't disagree with you and acknowledge that it can happen. It's very very uncommon. I have no objections to the current system not allowing said modifications.
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    Hawaii and California resorts not selectable when modifying?

    I'm not sure why anyone expects to be able to modify a WDW reservation to AUL or DLR in the first place. They are completely different locales. Typical vacation planning is to a specific location, not to "anywhere." In regards to HHI and VB, with the amount of people driving down to WDW from...
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    Newbie Q: Use Year / Borrowing

    That is correct. And as the PP mentioned, December UYs are probably the most confusing. However they do hold one advantage over all other UYs: the ability to buy add-on direct points later in the calendar year (i.e. Nov, before Dec 1), receive current UY points for free (often referred to as...
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    Newbie Q: Use Year / Borrowing

    You are correct to all. When you borrow from UY25 to UY24, that transaction is final and those points cannot be banked back to UY25 or borrowed further to UY23. If you cancel the January '25 reservation, those points are then available for any reservation up until end of Nov '25. Do not...
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    Just curious

    Good luck with the search! Shouldn't be too hard. Earlier this month I had my first stay in a refurbed SSR 2 bedroom and we absolutely loved it. We also played 2 rounds at LBV, so another +1 for that convenience. Funny how quick things can change; OKW will always have a place in my heart but...
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    Updated : the CM was wrong, everything is done and OK.The merging of existing reservations no longer exist ?

    Assuming they are all the same UY, why not modify and extend the 7-8 night reservation to include the non resort points when the [7 month+7 day] window opens for each of those days?
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    OKW Special Offer Details

    Let's not forget last summer while everyone was buying VGF for ~$161 after MB, OKW was also on offer for ~$151 after MB. Maybe if there was a $130/pt fire sale like Aulani a few years back I'd consider a direct OKW, but when the newest offering is CFW, I have no problem sticking with OKW resale...
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    I wish Magic Bands could have DVC discount eligibility

    Having a front desk or a DVC CM scan your magic band and pull up your DVC/MDE account details is fully acceptable. But to give that same access (even just granting them limited info) to every CM at every point of sale register at every park and resort store is an IT nightmare. In the end, it's...
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    Multiple contracts?

    @ClaraOswald : That pie chart is over 10 years old. Though good for a ballpark reference, it is outdated. For years now DVC/DVD has been able to reassign UYs for points bought back in ROFR. The fact that you started this discussion is a good sign that you will most likely combine points in the...
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    Moonlight Magic - What food do they have?

    IIRC, yes you can do that. My recommendation, and this is for all Moonlight Magic events, is to use ALL your vouchers EARLY. If you wait until the later hours of the event, everyone will be trying to redeem their vouchers and the lines get ridiculously long.
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    Moonlight Magic - What food do they have?

    Typhoon Lagoon events: stations to pick up popcorn, apple slices, mickey/fruit bars, bottles of water. Cups by soda dispensers for free soda. WDW main parks: you are given snack vouchers to be redeemed at designated existing snack locations. Used for bottled drinks or snacks (roughly anything...
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    Costco Disney Gift Cards

    Purchased two sometime before the new year, didn't try again. Purchased two 6 days ago, no issues. Tried to purchase two more today, and was canceled. Somewhat related, but I always take advantage of the 14% off Southwest gift card deal ($429 for $500 value gift card). After I complete a...
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    Just curious

    April 4, 2016. Any contract purchased (including pending resales already submitted to DVC for ROFR) prior to this date are grandfathered in for Membership Extras. February 25, 2018. Minimum raised to 75. @Lost boy : My vacation and booking patterns are very similar to yours! About a 3rd of...
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    SSR or AKL for family trip?

    Everyone who voted for AKV aren't wrong, but I'm going to vote SSR. The kids are too young to appreciate AKV. Additionally, I assume you're thinking of AKV Standard and not Savannah view since you said budget friendly. As a non-owner of AKV, I will only stay there for a Savannah View to enjoy...
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    Aulani Multiple reservation question

    Yes, they aren't like my christmas lights in which I can physically plug in one multi colored string, a white string, and a bubbler all together. ❄️☃️🎄
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    New DVC Member, please check my maths!

    You are correct. However don't be surprised if you don't end up banking and instead find yourself buying more points. Addonitis is real, especially before your first trip.
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    Dues on Banked Points

    Generally speaking, the seller will ask you to pay the dues for the remaining current UY points still available. Negotiable, of course. For 2022 points that are banked, it is standard practice to not ask you to pay the dues on those, as those dues were due 22 months ago and that fiscal year...
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    Purchased Too Many Points

    Feelings are cyclical, but right now yes, we have purchased too many points-- but it's all stemming from one feature available to us-- Interval. II Getaways has been a very effective vaccine to addon-itis. I stayed in a 2bd/2ba MVC for $67/night(tax inc!) at a non-DVC destination. Compared to...
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    Weirdness with Interval International cash getaway

    Are you able to add the Sheraton stay into the Bonvoy app like you can with Marriott getaway bookings?
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    7 day max at 7 months drives me nuts!!

    I think there should be a modification limit per reservation number. 3 or 4 modifications allowed, then you'd need to cancel and rebook. Wouldn't entirely eliminate walkers, but at least provide some limits.
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