Castillo Mom
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 5, 2003
Hello everyone! I've noticed a few "____ (enter state here) Owners" groups pop up lately, but couldn't find one for California. So...can we start one? I think those of us way on the other side of the country have a unique set of circumstances when we travel to WDW, especially those of us who live a stone's throw away from DLR/DCA like I do. I'm extremely homesick and would enjoy commiserating and/or sharing tips with my California neighbors if anyone is interested. Just to start things off, how about a few ice breakers?
1. When did you become a member?
2009.
2. Did you buy direct or resale?
Direct, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at a resale contract should the opportunity arise under the right circumstances.
3. Where do you own?
It's in my signature, but I bought contracts at AKV, PVB and Riviera. Haven't stayed at Riviera yet though.
4. Do you vacation in DLR, WDW, Hilton Head, Vero or Aulani? If so, how often?
I've done several staycations at DLR even though I only live 15 minutes away. Love VGC! I've gone to Hilton Head once, but most of our DVC time is spent in WDW. We'll get to Aulani and Vero one of these days!
5. Are you a DLR AP holder and/or WDW AP holder?
Currently, I only hold a DLR AP. I did have a premier pass when it first came out which was a great value at the time. I've held WDW APs a few times and planning on purchasing again as soon as they become available.
6. What is your favorite airline when traveling to WDW and why?
Hmmm, I don't necessarily have a favorite, although we do lean towards American since they have the departure time from LAX that I prefer which is usually around 8:25 a.m. direct to MCO which gets us there in plenty of time to have a nice dinner upon arrival.
7. When is your next trip to WDW?
9/23/21!
8. What is your average length of stay when visiting WDW?
Prior to adding on at Riviera, 10 - 14 nights. However, I think that's about to change since we'd like to check out Festival of the Arts in '22. If we like it, we'll probably start to average between 7 - 14 nights.
9. Favorite WDW park?
Epcot, especially now that my kids are all adults.
10. Favorite DVC resort?
Ooh, that's a tough one for me. My two faves are AKV and PVB and I pretty much love them equally but for different reasons. Even though I now own at Riviera, I haven't stayed there yet. Next trip will be a split stay at AKV and Riviera, so my opinion might change at that point.
11. What do you find to be your biggest frustration planning a WDW trip?
Making FP+ reservations! I don't like having to get up in the wee hours of the morning to try and score only three fast passes and also have to deal with the tiered system. I much prefer the MaxPass system in DLR and wish they would implement a similar system in WDW. As for dining, I don't mind having to book six months out too much, but would prefer 60 days.
1. When did you become a member?
2009.
2. Did you buy direct or resale?
Direct, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at a resale contract should the opportunity arise under the right circumstances.
3. Where do you own?
It's in my signature, but I bought contracts at AKV, PVB and Riviera. Haven't stayed at Riviera yet though.
4. Do you vacation in DLR, WDW, Hilton Head, Vero or Aulani? If so, how often?
I've done several staycations at DLR even though I only live 15 minutes away. Love VGC! I've gone to Hilton Head once, but most of our DVC time is spent in WDW. We'll get to Aulani and Vero one of these days!
5. Are you a DLR AP holder and/or WDW AP holder?
Currently, I only hold a DLR AP. I did have a premier pass when it first came out which was a great value at the time. I've held WDW APs a few times and planning on purchasing again as soon as they become available.
6. What is your favorite airline when traveling to WDW and why?
Hmmm, I don't necessarily have a favorite, although we do lean towards American since they have the departure time from LAX that I prefer which is usually around 8:25 a.m. direct to MCO which gets us there in plenty of time to have a nice dinner upon arrival.
7. When is your next trip to WDW?
9/23/21!
8. What is your average length of stay when visiting WDW?
Prior to adding on at Riviera, 10 - 14 nights. However, I think that's about to change since we'd like to check out Festival of the Arts in '22. If we like it, we'll probably start to average between 7 - 14 nights.
9. Favorite WDW park?
Epcot, especially now that my kids are all adults.
10. Favorite DVC resort?
Ooh, that's a tough one for me. My two faves are AKV and PVB and I pretty much love them equally but for different reasons. Even though I now own at Riviera, I haven't stayed there yet. Next trip will be a split stay at AKV and Riviera, so my opinion might change at that point.
11. What do you find to be your biggest frustration planning a WDW trip?
Making FP+ reservations! I don't like having to get up in the wee hours of the morning to try and score only three fast passes and also have to deal with the tiered system. I much prefer the MaxPass system in DLR and wish they would implement a similar system in WDW. As for dining, I don't mind having to book six months out too much, but would prefer 60 days.