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Post by nrspepe on Mar 15, 2023 16:00:47 GMT -5
After 4 1/2 hours - MS full; call dropped after an 84 minute wait; after another hour plus, finally got someone to assist…who after trying unsuccessfully to access the new hotel system had to return me to the line, where I waited for another hour and 12 minutes - I finally had the pleasure of reserving a weekday standard view studio for two nights in early December. All other views are sold out.
We will be taking GGS to see the Christmas decorations. Hopefully, we can switch to a point reservation along the way.
BTW, was told that the garden view studios have balconies.
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Post by BWV Dreamin on Mar 15, 2023 21:28:26 GMT -5
After 4 1/2 hours - MS full; call dropped after an 84 minute wait; after another hour plus, finally got someone to assist…who after trying unsuccessfully to access the new hotel system had to return me to the line, where I waited for another hour and 12 minutes - I finally had the pleasure of reserving a weekday standard view studio for two nights in early December. All other views are sold out. We will be taking GGS to see the Christmas decorations. Hopefully, we can switch to a point reservation along the way. BTW, was told that the garden view studios have balconies. Unbelievable! Glad you were able to reserve something! Did you get a DVC discount ? I am reading that the DVC discount was not offered for every room. |
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Post by noreen99 on Mar 16, 2023 7:48:22 GMT -5
Just realised there is virtually no storage for food, and no counter space apart from the tin6 area in front of the coffee maker. I’d barely be able to lay out basic breakfast items, and heaven help anyone who wants a coffee as well. As for cooking dinner, I’d have to use the dining table to chop anything. Which means it would then need to be wiped down in the 5 minutes it takes to cook a stir fry. Clearly they don’t expect anyone to actually use the kitchen at DL. I really really really wanted an in- but many reasons it’s gonna be a hard pass for us. But honestly once the room configurations came out I have no interest. We will squish into a 1 bedroom when necessary but a studio is just too tight. Studio top heavy is bad enough but all the Duos make staying there for us a no-go. For me kids are grown (ish) but we still take 1 disney trip together yearly. I am not sharing a bed nor booking 3 Dos per trip. That full kitchen makes a huge difference for us - do I cook elaborate meals in the kitchen nope but coffee and breakfast that’s a thing…- side note we stayed @vgc end of January in 1 bdr -As you said I don’t think they expect people to actually cook in California, no spatulas of any kind! Day 1 called mousekeeping - and asked, nothing, Day 2 called again tried making eggs with the only utensil in the room a slotted spoon. Day 3 called again made poached eggs cause day 2 disaster- drove over to the nearest dollar tree and bought myself a set - for the rest of the week…Day 7 check out still nothing from mousekeeping. Was very happy when we got over to Wyndham Oceanside Pier. Honestly I wish the DVC powers that be would take a peak at how Wyndham stocks and supplies their kitchens. It’s definitely one category they do better than DVC |
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Post by nrspepe on Mar 16, 2023 11:23:39 GMT -5
After 4 1/2 hours - MS full; call dropped after an 84 minute wait; after another hour plus, finally got someone to assist…who after trying unsuccessfully to access the new hotel system had to return me to the line, where I waited for another hour and 12 minutes - I finally had the pleasure of reserving a weekday standard view studio for two nights in early December. All other views are sold out. We will be taking GGS to see the Christmas decorations. Hopefully, we can switch to a point reservation along the way. BTW, was told that the garden view studios have balconies. Unbelievable! Glad you were able to reserve something! Did you get a DVC discount ? I am reading that the DVC discount was not offered for every room. No discounts after September bookings. Called back this morning via Magic Key reservation line. Much better experience! It was a 38 minute wait. I was able to reserve a preferred view studio. Thinking they may have a set aside a certain amount of room configurations for each priority group as the preferred view was sold out yesterday for DVC. All in for two early December week nights - Studio: Standard view, $1495 Preferred view, $1703 Garden view, $1869 (balcony) 1 bed: Preferred view, $2812 |
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Post by newsrunner on Mar 29, 2023 7:53:40 GMT -5
Studio: Standard view, $1495 Preferred view, $1703 Garden view, $1869 (balcony) 1 bed: Preferred view, $2812 Don't mean to ask stupid questions, but is that per night? |
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Post by nrspepe on Mar 29, 2023 10:15:24 GMT -5
Studio: Standard view, $1495 Preferred view, $1703 Garden view, $1869 (balcony) 1 bed: Preferred view, $2812 Don't mean to ask stupid questions, but is that per night? Those are the totals for two nights with any taxes and fees (may not include parking). |
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Post by nickys on Apr 18, 2023 10:09:16 GMT -5
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Post by nickys on Apr 18, 2023 10:42:24 GMT -5
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Post by SuzanneSLO on Apr 18, 2023 11:09:23 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. I was confused at first that the Garden Duo and Studios were missing, but instead they are on the chart to the right of the Grand Villas.
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Post by helenabear on Apr 18, 2023 11:54:43 GMT -5
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Post by nickys on Apr 18, 2023 12:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by helenabear on Apr 18, 2023 12:19:40 GMT -5
 I was busy for a few hours and was a bit lazy in searching. Interesting info and definitely something to know about before staying.
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Post by JaxFLBear on Apr 18, 2023 13:18:34 GMT -5
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Post by nickys on Apr 18, 2023 13:42:27 GMT -5
$230 per point.
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Post by BWV Dreamin on Apr 18, 2023 13:45:08 GMT -5
Wow! So basically Disney was spreading out the tax amongst owners, but now wants to charge the each resort guest? If so, will this raise more money with the resort guest tax vs. the current owner assessment paid thru dues? And they could change the current collection at VGC? Wow!  |
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