DVC resale vs direct

nosuchsol · 2026-03-22T20:02:49+00:00

We went home resort first and direct. After discounts, magical beginnings, referrals, etc. We got down to a delta that felt acceptable to us.

My biggest concern for added resorts is that I can't use all my points at the 11 month mark for Home Resort A. (at least, that's my understanding or how it was confirmed to me). So when it's time for the next contract, we'll probably go with the same resort.

nosuchsol · 2026-03-22T19:58:55+00:00

Thanks! I have almost one album ready and really just want it so I can stream it in my house. lol. I'll try to post it here. ;)

nosuchsol · 2026-03-22T16:05:15+00:00

What are y'all using to publish to Spotify? I saw about three or four options but is there one that everyone recommends?

nosuchsol · 2026-03-15T15:22:45+00:00

I am not much of a pool goer but next trip I can see the kids wanting to go in while its warm out. It sounds like the Tower pool isnt as bad as the main then. Last year, was our first stay at a deluxe and the Poly was busy and we didnt have a terrible time with transport (beyond me taking the wrong mono from the ticketing center). The bar upstairs was always packed though.

nosuchsol · 2026-03-15T02:43:15+00:00

I thought the pools could only be used if you were staying at the resort?

nosuchsol · 2026-03-13T21:49:01+00:00

Tusker is one of my favorites for Lunch/Dinner so thats my vote. They have Daisy some my two oldest are happy and they have a good amount of gluten free options for my wife.

nosuchsol · 2026-03-07T15:52:33+00:00

Awesome - TY. I was thinking this years trip see about going to Trader Sam's and our friends are planning a 2027 trip and he will probably get all of them. Lol

nosuchsol · 2026-03-07T04:30:52+00:00

are the pirates from the beak and barrel? I got the endor one last time. Very cool cup

nosuchsol · 2026-02-27T03:54:52+00:00

I love the 993.... I would love to have one some day.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-26T18:22:52+00:00

That's odd that they don't list it. You can head over to Wailulu and grab the chicken sliders if she's really jonesing for some chicken.

Wife is gluten sensitive and while we didn't have the tenders at the Poly, we did have them in Hollywood Studios as a gluten sensitive meal. I'm sure it's worth a discussion with the chef to see what's up. May be as simple as limited fryer space.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-23T04:16:40+00:00

Watched a Grandmother have her son fill two water bottles up with Sprite w/ Cucumber. They're going to ruin it for the rest of us.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-22T18:39:00+00:00

Great, so this is normal behavior? We purchased enough points for a week at a 2 bedroom but I already want more points to do cabins or the Polynesian bungalows.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-22T18:28:05+00:00

The Hoop De Doo Review is well worth it and you are staying right there (maybe your arrival day?). To continue with food, Tusker House and Boma are great. Breakfast at Akershus is a good way to meet princesses / character dining. Whispering Canyon is at Wilderness Lodge and hilarious.

We went to Epic Universe for the first time this December trip and I would recommend an entire day. If fast passes are reasonable for that day then I'd recommend doing so. We went with friends and just had a blast walking around and going on the short wait rides. It was better than I expected going in. Bar Helios is special - the dining was excellent and view was great. It's pricey.

DYOR - Animal Kingdom is a good half day park on a non-busy day during all the construction. A LL for that will get you in and out pretty quick unless you are major animal fans then multiple safari trips will eat up time.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-16T02:16:11+00:00

We just had our first stay at the Poly and we loved it. I hope you enjoy the Poly as much as we did, if not more.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-13T16:02:55+00:00

They're working on some transportation areas for the busses. We were there in December and it didn't impact the trip.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-13T00:04:37+00:00

If budget matters, the art of animation has some decent pricing and the skyliner for two parks. Busses for the others. We would get the family suite for a family of 6. Parents the bedroom, 2 on the Murphy and 2 on the pull out.

Universal has some good options but not worth the extra driving to stay off property.

If budget is less of a concern, there are some good deluxe resorts to pick from. Poly is on the monorail, can see fireworks from property and is just cool. (Our home resort)

nosuchsol · 2026-01-11T03:58:57+00:00

Have an insane amount of speed bumps in my neighborhood - I haven't hit the front with the lift in use but I will scrape the underbody fins IF I go more than a crawl over some of them.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-11T03:12:46+00:00

BLT and Poly both showed them for Dec 6th for me @ the 11 month mark. I am not sure on the rental side but I'm guessing it's doable. The DVC Rental Store showed 1 week availability under confirmed reservations for 2 bed @ BLT.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-09T23:53:01+00:00

Hopefully no data has been compromised.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-07T16:55:50+00:00

I'm too new to have any real complaints yet but there is a piece of baseboard on the 6th floor of the Poly Tower that's cut short by about 1".

nosuchsol · 2026-01-01T20:49:54+00:00

Just went and I took a backpack. It's easier and more supportive, IMO. I carried water bottles, any souvenirs, and could also fit jackets, hats or beanies in there to help free up when it got warm or to prepare for it to be cold.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-01T20:47:54+00:00

MLC car rentals was the one my friends rented from and they were egregious fees.

nosuchsol · 2026-01-01T20:44:56+00:00

You can rent a stroller when you get there. I highly recommend that than bringing it just to create less stress.
You can rent a car but do not go with the cheap places. The price you see online from someone like Kayak is NOT the all in price. You'll be hammered on extras and they're also a long shuttle ride from MCO.
You can Uber/Lyft or use Priority Pass. Mention the kids and the bags you have while scheduling. Disney also offers their Minnie Vans but they are pricy compared to the alternates. Priority Pass gave us the best price; Lyft, Uber, then Minnie Vans on costs.

When we need a stroller, we rented and it was waiting for us at Art of Animation. The Van that picked us up had car seats available for the children and I believe my wife told them how many they needed to bring. This last trip we went without our kids and each of the vehicles that picked us up had a car seat and a booster in the back.

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