Castillo Mom
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 5, 2003
Yay, this sounds so much fun! I am about 20 minutes from Disneyland.
1. When did you become a member?
2007
2. Did you buy direct or resale?
Both (3 direct contracts and 2 resale contracts). I think there is possibly 1 more resale purchase in my future. And I kind of want the DLH DVC too.
3. Where do you own?
SSR, VGC (2 contracts), AKV (2 contracts - 1 at each location)
4. Do you vacation in DLR, WDW, Hilton Head, Vero or Aulani? If so, how often?
Many staycations at VGC (it is why I bought points there) including for the park's anniversary every year! Usually to WDW twice a year (September and March).
5. Are you a DLR AP holder and/or WDW AP holder?
Premier Passholder - It should have expired 2 weeks after the parks closed and now it just keeps getting extended!
6. What is your favorite airline when traveling to WDW and why?
I look at all for price. And it must be direct, so despite living about 2 miles from SNA, I always go up to LAX. I really liked Virgin America, but it was bought by Alaska and the direct flight removed from the schedule. Lately, I have been on a Delta kick, but I am really ok with Delta or United mostly. Not an American or Southwest fan.
7. When is your next trip to WDW?
Was there the week before parks closed (3/6 - 3/13). Cancelled for September of this year. Booked for March, but my friends and I are still watching the situation and will discuss in a couple months. And then planning for the end of September next year for the 50th. In the meantime, I am up to 5 cancellations at VGC with 2 more visits booked for November and January that I am concerned about. I am really trying to use some banked points that will expire 11/30.
8. What is your average length of stay when visiting WDW?
March is usually 7 night. September is 10-12 nights. For the distance, I want to make it worth it.
9. Favorite WDW park?
Animal Kingdom - I just love the safari and animals. I could ride it all day. I am loving the Disney+ show about behind the scenes at AK.
10. Favorite DVC resort?
So tough - I love my VGC and AKV homes. But also love Boardwalk. I would want to add there, but I can't get past the 2042 expiration at Boardwalk.
11. What do you find to be your biggest frustration planning a WDW trip?
Waking up at some horrid hour to make fastpasses!!!! I start work at 6 AM so I am used to being up early, but I do not like 4 AM (it is just not ok with me). Without pre-booking fastpasses, we would be more willing to play bus roulette, but just does not work if we want fastpasses for some of the big rides. ADRs are not usually a problem as I book more late afternoon lunches which works for us.
Hello neighbor! Aww, sorry to hear that you have to keep postponing your trips.
I don‘t own there but have been able to stay at VGC several times and we thoroughly enjoyed our staycation there last year. Even though we live close to DLR we really feel like we’re far from home while in the Disney bubble.
Virgin America, oh how I miss them! Loved the planes and service, and they had the perfect departure time and I was super disappointed Alaska decided to drop that itinerary. We’ve flown out of SNA twice but found that the little bit of savings for a connecting flight just wasn‘t worth it.
As for next trip to WDW, end of next September is what we’re shooting for too! I’m super looking forward to the 11 month booking window opening up in just a couple weeks!