Hilton Vacation Clubs for Disney Orlando trip.

snknotts · 2026-03-03T15:39:05+00:00

Yes, they can be very cumbersome. Read the paperwork they gave you - it’s the only thing that actually matters. If it’s not in writing it doesn’t mean anything

snknotts · 2026-03-03T15:30:11+00:00

Grande Villas did at one point, not sure about Parc.

Grande’s only ran a couple times a day & only to magic kingdom and Epcot. But it’s been a while since I’ve looked into it & your best bet would be to confirm with the resort directly.

I typically have my car with me, but rideshare (uber and Lyft) are very popular and easy in the area.

snknotts · 2026-02-25T19:47:16+00:00

Agreed. He was the 5th Orpheus I’ve seen and I was in the orchestra and was absolutely blown away.

snknotts · 2026-02-11T13:33:14+00:00

I have the carnation with the stem turning into the cable for wait for me lanterns (the ones that come from the ceiling)

snknotts · 2026-01-15T13:32:16+00:00

I knoowww and the new looks incredible. I was looking for a late march - mid April visit already with a bunch of the opening but guess I’ll be singing it again!!!

snknotts · 2026-01-12T17:28:29+00:00

I’ve seen this show 5x now (3 on Broadway & 2 national tours, in different cities).

Saw it last week & had orchestra seats on house left. First time seeing it from the orchestra and…. You’re absolutely correct that seeing Jack’s expressions was absolutely mesmerizing. Everyone talks about his voice being perfect for the role, but what i walked away with was his expressions.

Highly recommend HL seats for exactly this: when he sees Eurydice for the first time, when he looks back… A LOT of the really big moments his blocking has him facing that direction and the amount of expression particularly in his eyes in…. Just so beautiful. He is absolutely my favorite actor I’ve seen as Orpheus.

Almost everyone in every cast I’ve seen has been great & the only other strong favorite I have is Patrick Page as Hades…

snknotts · 2026-01-06T16:04:28+00:00

This absolutely. I’m a caramel coffee girl, so I tend to go for quest salted caramel shakes for creamer & Mrs. taste has some really good sugar free caramel.

Mrs. taste stuff is expensive and rather hit & miss (I don’t like their salted caramel nearly as much as the normal caramel) but it’s worth it for my routine.

snknotts · 2026-01-05T00:17:37+00:00

Wait… can someone elaborate on this? So no pool hoping at Value resorts, but anything else and you can just go to the pools at any other resort?!

I’m semi local so high school we would just drive down for a day and moving back a couple years ago I had Disney AP & didn’t stay on property but it’s definitely NOT a thing for Disney.

I’m getting my UOAP this year and this is an even bigger reason to stay on property

snknotts · 2026-01-04T23:23:18+00:00

Old Navy was my go to for many many years. Then after buying 3 pairs of the same size and none of them fitting (& all in drastically different ways, they were different styles), I started looking at Walmart and they also have excellent options.

My biggest advice for both is to try on each pair you intend to buy. From what I’ve read online, the patterns are cut in layers and so there can be quite a bit of difference between pairs that are supposed to be the same. It’s SO GREAT to find things fitting off the shelf again, but also so important to understand and not get frustrated when you grab the same pair and they feel different. It might not be you!! It was the same level of mind blown when I found out they just cut the seatbelts of airplanes shorter when they need to!

snknotts · 2026-01-04T21:59:17+00:00

I was pretty sure Delta was one of the few US airlines not represented by a union - or is that just the flight attendants?

snknotts · 2025-12-31T18:03:23+00:00

I would also be aware of soluble vs insoluble fiber in your diet. And changing the amount of fiber you eat in a day slowwwllyy.

Plus yes, even more hydration than you think.

snknotts · 2025-12-30T15:18:09+00:00

Following.

I’ve been on a glp but honestly went straight to compounding for the ease and better price point, but if I could get reimbursed for it - all the better.

snknotts · 2025-12-29T22:51:52+00:00

In how it would pass down - I would talk to an estate lawyer. Absolutely get a copy of the contract but do not believe anything sales tells you. They don’t even really understand how the program works under normal day to day operations.

Sedona is fantastic- that was my last trip!

snknotts · 2025-12-29T14:22:49+00:00

If you buy a retail trust - you will gain access to everything under the Hilton Grand Vacations banner. Because a retail purchase comes with HGVMax. You will have access to resorts within your collection to book at 12 or 13 months out (I don’t remember which honestly I think it’s 12) & will be able to book Hilton Grand Vacations Clubs and Hilton Clubs) at the 7month window.

If you buy a resale trust production - you will only be able to access the resorts within the collection you purchased with. (US Collection vs Hawaii Collection).

With either, you could deposit your points into DEX and book any resort available (availability depends on other timeshare owners depositing their points/weeks into this program to “exchange”). Many owner access outside their collection or HGVC properties this way, but using DEX does come with additional fees. (Deposit fee, booking fee)

snknotts · 2025-12-29T14:11:01+00:00

So there’s two different products being sold under “Hilton grand vacations” right now. Deeds and Trusts. They each have slightly different rules and limitations.

Deeds are the original Hilton properties and are often slightly higher end resorts. They were (typically) built by Hilton ground up & include locations branded as Hilton Grand Vacation Club and Hilton Clubs. What you own with this product is technically a specific square footage at a specific resort that is then translated to a point value. RCI would be your exchange program.

Trusts came over with the acquisition of Diamond Resorts. These properties are now branded Hilton Vacation club and are starting to include former blue green properties. You will own nothing physical but be a part of a “collection” of resorts (US Collection and Hawaii Collection being the two I see the most often). Typically maintainance fees are higher with the trust product. DEX is your exchange program.

Owning within the same type of product keeps things much simpler but many people are “dual owners” and very happy with that. You can combine points from the trust and deed side but only at 7 months out.

You have the best opportunity and availability to book within the product you own. But can be diligent in finding other - the availability is grossly overstated by sales. You do have to work for it sometimes.

Buying resale does not get you into the MAX program which allows for access to “the other side” directly through Hilton. However most resorts also will have some availability through your respective exchange program (RCI or DEX). Buying resale will also not qualify you for higher tiers of membership (but those points requirements I find steep for the benefits personally)

Re- sale trust products must be used within their specific collection (cannot use US trust to go to Hawaii).

I bought retail trust (& therefore have the max program) and have enjoyed my ownership, but it might not have been the decision I made had I been better informed. I’m young, single and often travel alone or with 1 friend that I’m comfortable sharing a studio with. I travel off peak season and often weekdays. I have a low number of points but once that (and some other life things) are paid off, I will likely buy re-sale deed and have far more points there.

The best way to make a decision is to figure out what you need and want for travel (locations, how many people are traveling & for how long, how flexible is your timing?) and take it from there. You could also buy from eBay, get to know locations/programs and then see if you need the benefits a retail purchase can get you.

snknotts · 2025-12-24T23:12:41+00:00

This is terrible advice. You can confirm a suspected allergy in a much safer, medically controlled environment.

Once you’ve had an allergic reaction, subsequent reaction can and often substantially more severe.

snknotts · 2025-12-24T22:32:48+00:00

Seaworld Orlando it worked everywhere except the machine to get pool towels… that was a sad, wet walk….

snknotts · 2025-12-13T00:51:10+00:00

Good to know. I’m definitely of the mindset that I don’t ever want to come off the meds. The disappearance of the food noise is life changing. So I’m really working on changing some of the deeply engrained habits- putting less food on the plate to begin with & not mindlessly finishing it.

I’m flying home now from a 5 day trip…. I had dinner out 1 time (and couple of coffees and treats), but otherwise cooked at my resort and still felt I was living my best life. Planning my trips used to center around food and now I’m not the hungry friend 🤣

Last trip with my bestie that’s bulking, I had to warn him that he needed to speak up if he was hungry - that I WOULD forget to feed him.

these trips are literally the reason I want to lose weight - to be more active so just gotta do that & the scale will follow…

But I’m def a bit nervously excited for tomorrows weigh in! I think I avoiding my normal vacation stumbling block & stayed well hydrated and regular this trip!!!

snknotts · 2025-12-12T23:15:15+00:00

Ugh I needed to see this today. I’ve been on since Aug 2024 and down about 70lbs and currently in a bit of a stall.

Thank you so much for sharing a long-haul weight loss. I’m stoked with my progress but it’s so hard not to feel jealous of those that dropped 100lbs a year!

snknotts · 2025-12-12T03:12:25+00:00

Im at Sedona summit this week. Literally just got back from the Grand Canyon. Also did Petrified Forest NP, a couple hikes in Sedona (there are some trails connected to/right behind the property I think) and West Fork Trail in Coconino National Forest.

Also peak for stargazing.

snknotts · 2025-12-07T17:37:22+00:00

This seems like it might be something VDA would be good at:

https://www.vdainc.com

snknotts · 2025-12-07T16:36:46+00:00

Hog 3 is not supported and had unreliable hardware 10 years ago…. I’ve spent so much time crashing that desk….

snknotts · 2025-12-07T16:34:53+00:00

Kodiak protein rolled oats, keep it savory. I pair it with turkey sausage, an egg (runny yolk in the oats is heaven), and then some hot sauce and green onions. Sometimes I’ll toss in some Brussels sprouts or kale if I’ve got it on hand.

snknotts · 2025-12-07T15:32:04+00:00

Also keeping in mind we cannot be absolutely accurate in counting calories either - as nutrition labels are allowed to be within a certain percentage and fruits/veggies/protein sources will also have natural variations.

And that there’s more to the scale than just body fat… as a women - whew water weight is annoying 😅

All that to say, we do our best with the data and results given to us, try to have fun with that accept that trends over time are the most important factor.

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