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I made 8 night reservations for the summer for DD21 and I. I have reservations at Coronado Springs and also POR. Both with the room deal. They are both std rooms, close in price. What would you choose and why? POFQ is $500 more, so out of budget. TY

58 min ago by BTFP

If you two will spend some time at Disney Springs, consider staying at POR for the water transportation.

44 min ago by IMarriedMyEllie

I'm not sure we will spend much time at Disney Springs, maybe one afternoon or evening. If it's based solely on the hotel & transportation what are your thoughts? This would be late May/ early June.

40 min ago by BTFP

I like Coronado so if $500 is the difference between Lightning lane or not I'd pick Coronado. I have stayed FQ yet but I've stayed Riverside.

< 1 min ago by popupcamper

Hello chat liners! In case you're not aware, there is a LL prebooking strat where you buy 14-day UK tix and set them to start in advance of your trip, so you can book earlier. With BG1 down, this reduces reliance on MDE day-of.

1:59pm on 11/23/25 by DWJoe

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Probably @utang! Although since Swan & Dolphin are Marriott owned I don't know that Disney has a say on their 5 day cancellation policy.

4:16pm by njhyndman

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37 min ago by matterhorn55

Disney could tell them if you want to keep our perks you need to use our cancellation policy. Or they could figure out they have too many cancellations. But that's the first time I've heard that loop hole used and we're pretty in the weeds here.

1 min ago by popupcamper

Has anyone had success using *recently* purchased convention tickets at a later date? We're exhausted & would prefer to save the tickets for our spring visit. The ones I purchased a few months ago specify AK or EP & said use within 7 or 10 days I think.

10:13am by ShyMiss1

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We did not link to account. Ended up using 3 out of 4 conference tickets today. Would I be able to use the last ticket in the spring? Or consensus is I should call the conference number to ask about switching date or transfering credit to my account?

51 min ago by ShyMiss1

You could call to ask about changing the date, but if it were me, I'd just leave that one in my account and then call to use the ticket value when the time comes. Keep your receipt email if you still have it as a record of what you paid.

30 min ago by utang44

I just noticed you said you didn't link them. You'd need to link them to keep their value after expiration, I think.

15 min ago by utang44

Disneys only job during the party is to keep 4 e princes running. We just wasted a full 29 minutes Waiting for monsters inc only for Them to tell us it's down

7:18pm on 11/25/25 by coloradoresident

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I didn't even know there was an overlay on MILF. That stinks, I'm sorry.

7:46pm on 11/25/25 by popupcamper

Sounds so frustrating, especially given the cost of the party. Is the overlay on MILF only during the party?

7:08am on 11/26/25 by WDWJabberwock

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32 min ago by matterhorn55

New DVC Rental Thread starting Nov 23rd. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated *~ SPARKLY NEW ~* DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

8:44pm on 11/22/25 by JJT (staff)

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I also post same info in forum thread, but with charts, further analysis, and goofy gifs. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/9999

8:44pm on 11/22/25 by JJT (staff)

Saving!

8:50pm on 11/22/25 by RememberWhen

1-night Poly Studio (Duo) 11/29 for $312/night or 36% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC1324

10:22am on 11/23/25 by JJT (staff)

Love the new website and the "seer" ;) Thanks for sharing!

12:08pm on 11/23/25 by youcanfly

PRICE DROP: 4-night VB Studio 12/09 orig $285/night now $171/n or 35% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046091

12:58pm on 11/24/25 by JJT (staff)

Oddly enough, there have only been 5 VB listings in December since 2023 - normally I would say don't necessarily trust the median when you don't have a lot of data points, but I'm thinking $171 is pretty good any day.

12:59pm on 11/24/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night GF Studio 01/03 for $426/night or 10% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046984

12:59pm on 11/24/25 by JJT (staff)

Saving for new web link :) Thanks for all your hard work!

2:35pm on 11/24/25 by skemp

@skemp :) NEW: 4-night OKW Studio 01/11 for $200/night or 21% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046991

5:20pm on 11/24/25 by JJT (staff)

JJT so can't thank you enough for a trip of a lifetime with DD13 at Poly Studio in May. Still think of our special time together even though it was a rainy trip. We didn't use the Deluxe Eveming hours at Epcot but walking around as an actual guest with

11:17pm on 11/24/25 by Shades_of_disney

Amenities. Corr memories made and thankful for this continued hard work and posts. Joking one day to take a similar trip with each of my b triplets when they are finished with 6th grade.

11:18pm on 11/24/25 by Shades_of_disney

*core. Typical miss spelling without review is my post.

11:19pm on 11/24/25 by Shades_of_disney

@Shades That's wonderful! Makes me happy when my crazy project helps people have nice stays. :)

6:37am on 11/25/25 by JJT (staff)

Two identical Dec listings this afternoon are SUPER CRAZY VERY NICE for December. 5-night Poly Studio 12/18 for $323/night or 45% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AxL5tIAF

12:21pm on 11/25/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night Poly Studio 12/18 for $323/night or 45% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AxLc9IAF

12:22pm on 11/25/25 by JJT (staff)

This is a rareish room on rentals and super great price! 1-night BR 1 Bedroom 01/15 for $360/night or 47% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000Ay0H7IAJ

11:20pm on 11/25/25 by JJT (staff)

Another Price Drop on this one! 4-night VB Studio 12/09 orig $285/night now $143/n or 46% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046091

5:10pm on 11/26/25 by JJT (staff)

This is way out in October 2026, but is at a price point for that month where you might see only a small handful each year:

11:49am by JJT (staff)

4-night AK Jambo Studio 10/04 for $260/night or 28% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Jambo%20House&dvc_id=DVC1355

11:49am by JJT (staff)

I should probably point out that the same room at the same price in Sept is "only" 7% under median. Same effect on your wallet, but different price evaluation using the new monthly median my system is crunching.

12:12pm by JJT (staff)

For those who enjoy a greatest hits DVC listing table, I've updated the TP subscriber-only page of handpicked ones: https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

1:34pm by JJT (staff)

Ooh. I do love a good greatest hits table! Thanks!

2:14pm by evamarie320

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NEW: SUPER VERY NICE - HOLIDAY EDITION 3-night SSR Studio 12/27 for $223/night or 37% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000B1Aa5IAF

4:46pm by JJT (staff)

Is a TERRIFIC price for end of December; comparing this price to all dates it is even at the lower end vs most times of the year!

5:40pm by JJT (staff)

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36 min ago by matterhorn55

"What's cookin'?" An array of delicious Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner tonight. I'm sure that I'm not alone in that regard, LOL!

5:35pm by TacMed

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Went out for Mexican.

8:44pm by simba77

Looks like DH is picking up Panda Express

54 min ago by njhyndman

Take out pizza and salad. I always send all the thanksgiving leftovers home with family. After cooking for days, I don't want to eat any of the leftovers.

51 min ago by hookiegood

GearFusion Black Friday 10% off. Just booked one way to airport for 2026 same price as we paid 2024. These days that seems like a bargain!

3:01pm by Magicalday2011

Oh. Thanks for this!

6:27pm by cdlla

Appreciate the update @Magical! We haven't booked our transportation yet for February.

7:28pm by TacMed

@Magical, is there a discount code for this?

7:58pm by TacMed

Please disregard, I found it. Gfblackfriday10

8:00pm by TacMed

Has anyone heard about Bluey in the parks? Disney said she would be coming in 2025 but then I haven't heard any updates. Now I'm hoping for 2026.

7:52pm by vickiwaffles

Definitely gong to buy our first DVC contract ASAP so we can use points to book our September trip. Thought we were set on BLT but now considering SSR since we want a decent chunk of points 200+ to start. As a family of 5, we'll need larger rooms.

3:04pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

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Will you be looking to book 1 bedrooms? Do the SSR rooms now have 5 sleep surfaces?

3:14pm on 11/27/25 by PrincipalTinker

Probably going to try for 2 bedrooms whenever possible since the kiddos are still small and the second bedroom would be handy for bedtimes/nap times.

3:19pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

You have considered the annual dues in your calculations? Also, the years left in each contract?

3:22pm on 11/27/25 by PrincipalTinker

Yes, dues are a little higher at SSR and it has a slightly shorter contract length but I feel like it's a similar overall value considering the lower upfront cost.

3:45pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

We bought our first contract at Kidani Village and then added our second contract there as well

4:07pm on 11/27/25 by cobia

We stayed at AKL in February and really enjoyed it so it's not off the list. Does anyone know of a site that tracks general 7m booking window availability to see if it's worth going with SSR if we would try to use points elsewhere first?

4:22pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

I have always used this site but they are showing a warning that their search tool began to fail at times. Their charts had been updated in real time https://www.dvchelp.com/

5:04pm on 11/27/25 by PrincipalTinker

Thank you! That looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully I can at least get an idea what's available :-)

5:07pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

@halfblud, I'm with you. Two bedrooms are my jam, 1 bedroom is second best. I think I'm still going to go CCV for my add on points but I'm watching SSR too. DVC fan does a good article twice a year on the "best" value. I'll find it. Also the world of DVC

6:27pm on 11/27/25 by popupcamper

...recently did a show where the guy who writes that article talked about it. I'll try to find that too.

6:28pm on 11/27/25 by popupcamper

The blog article is DVC resale market. Sorry. https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/best-economical-dvc-resorts-to-purchase-spring-2025/

6:32pm on 11/27/25 by popupcamper

Here's the video. The author of the blog, Scott Kauffman starts at 31 minutes.

6:33pm on 11/27/25 by popupcamper

https://youtu.be/9bD8SeC1aeg?si=2925cLsUrIrCR2na

6:33pm on 11/27/25 by popupcamper

Thanks, @popup!

9:29pm on 11/27/25 by HalfBludPrincess

This was one of my favorite episodes - when Scott said Christmas week is when the high rollers come (I cracked up and imagined craps tables & blackjack in Imagination Pavilion.

6:12am by MeetMeAtThePoly

Are you planning to buy direct or resale? If resale I would set your expectations on when you may be able to book because you may not get the points until Feb and will be cutting it close for September.

8:12am by melcort10

I guess I have a gambling problem then ;) We have done Christmas to NYE so many times.

8:13am by youcanfly

Guess when I make a decision, I make a decision. Our offer was just accepted on a 220 point Saratoga contract.

4:50pm by HalfBludPrincess

points will go father at saratoga. BLT rooms are much more points heavy in comparison. Best 2BR for me is Kidani (which is easy to book with SSR pts) bec its HUGE and has 3 full baths

5:08pm by Totsypooh

I'll put that one on the list of possibilities for sure! Thanks, Totsy!

5:29pm by HalfBludPrincess

That's great! Now you wait and hope. Did you pick by use year or did you find one loaded with banked points. That's how my 1st contract was.

5:33pm by youcanfly

Loaded with banked points. It's a March use year and full 2025 points are banked. Our next trip is loosely planned for September so hoping we'll have smooth sailing and be able to book that around the 7 month mark.

5:37pm by HalfBludPrincess

Hooray!

6:04pm by aliceinwonderla

Congrats and hopefully welcome home.

6:12pm by PrincipalTinker

Ooh exciting!

6:18pm by hodg

That's awesome, starting out with over 400 points is what we had too and it really helped to plan 2 big trips and something small for just me and DH.

7:15pm by youcanfly

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Disney usually clears out all contracts waiting on ROFR before Christmas. I hope you get a quick response:

7:38pm by PrincipalTinker

We're thinking 1 big trip in the fall and 1 long weekend for the holidays (early December probably) then the plan is DCL in 2027 with just a couple park days before the cruise so we should definitely be good with what we have for the next couple years lol

7:40pm by HalfBludPrincess

That would be awesome if it moves ahead quickly!

7:49pm by HalfBludPrincess

Three of us are going at the same time as niece and her group of 7. My My niece & I both have MDE & Memory Maker. I want to add all of them to my friends list to help her w/LLs. Will we see each other's photos since the MM people are friends?

4:37pm by mickey1993

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No negative impacts.

5:05pm by Totsypooh

Thank you everyone!!

5:54pm by mickey1993

So I kept a MM entitlement on my account from 2016 until 2024, when I used it with no problems. Just have one person use the entitlement, and have the other one save it for the next trip (:

7:10pm by krb2g

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