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    Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

    They're nice for what they are, but they are no Finding Nemo or Festival of the Lion King. Bourne is the only significant production, and yet it doesn't even rank in my top 10 favorites. This will be a Broadway caliber show, really exciting.
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    Need help choosing dates to visit - end of June or early July 2024

    Weekends are much worst than weekdays, unfortunately, but if it's your only option, you can still manage. I find that crowds don't really pick up until around 10:30-11:00, you can do A LOT just rope dropping the hotel early entry. For this very reason, I don't recommend to buy the Ultimate...
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    Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

    This is the land I was the least excited about, I haven't even watched the movies. Buy, after the trailer.... WOW! It looks fantastic! I particularly look forward the show. Universal shows are quite meh, this seems a huge step up.
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    Those that have Wyndam where do you rent your points?

    If you're looking for a longer stay in Orlando not at super peak times have a look at Getaways on the II site. You can easily find weeks at Marriot and Sheraton in Orlando for a super discounted price. No points needed, just cash. There are plenty of options for Getaways, but Sheraton and...
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    Saratoga Springs Pools & Room Request

    If you end up requesting Congress Park for a short walk to DS, you might want to request also DS view, high floor. That is one of the best views on property, especially at night. Criminally underappreciated here.
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    SAP+ ?

    The LifeStraw water bottle is fantastic, remove every smell and aftertaste. I get iced water from the QS and pour it into the water bottle to drink it.
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    Cabins at Fort Wilderness Points Charts Posted! For Sale and Booking Dates too!

    Very likely. Tom Briker of dineytouristblog.com has reported for months rumors of Reflection or something else in that location.
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    Can we modify?

    There is also another possibility, if you have extra points to book another reservation. If you  need to cancel and points go into uolding, you can immediately book a vacation for this summer and try 60 days out to modify the reservation. The act of modifying the reservation 60 days out  may...
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    Where do DVCers vacation … outside of DVC?

    I live in London and I love to travel internationally. So I've been to Los Angeles, Orlando, Paris, Tokyo, Shangai and planning to go to Hong Kong this Fall. You might find something in common in those locations :rotfl2: Of course I love to do mini breaks in Europe and travel by train...
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    Which rides should I avoid if I get motion sickness?

    It's strange that you can do Guardian but you cannot do the Big Thunder Mountains. For me it's the opposite, I can do BTM three times in a row without any issue, but I get a bit queasy after one ride of Guardians even after having taken a dramamine. I say that because Crush is similar, in the...
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    Free Water Park for 2025 Stays

    Please push back against this. It's nonsense. What would happen if DVC changes the website into "check in is sometime before midnight"? Pitchforks would be drawn! Because that would be the real meaning of that interpretation.
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    SAP+ ?

    Oh, was this you, then? https://insidethemagic.net/2024/01/its-a-small-world-paris-guest-jumps-out-jc1/ :rotfl2:
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    Free Water Park for 2025 Stays

    No. If checking is after 4pm, then at 4 and one second I expect to be able to check in. It doesn't say "rooms could be ready anytime after 4pm", but that "check in can happen anytime after 4pm". If your interpretation is correct, then every DVC room could be ready at 11:59pm. That's not how it...
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    Purchasing FW Cabins DVC

    The whole point of building the MK in front of a lake is that arrival should be part of the show. I've stayed at CCV for the first time last year and even if I don't particularly like boats (I get seasick easily), I must say the trip is spectacular. The slow reveal of the Contemporary first and...
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    Cabins at Fort Wilderness- Rumour- ALL Cabins Dog Friendly?

    I have read they, until now, have put all families with dogs in the same loop, if possible. They put them in other loops only if there are too many, which rarely happens. But I agree with you, it seems quite stupid not to have a booking category. Enough to be put off? The transportation...
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    There's no magic at other timeshares....

    This has been true for a while, but it isn't anymore. The latest SSR and BRV are exceptional and I haven't seen the new BWV but I've read good things. It almost looks like DVC has listened to owners about bland refurbishments. It's a share theme was removed from OKW and BCV, but at least the...
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    21 day ticket.

    I find very strange it hasn't come back for 2015 (yet). With Epic Univers opening next year, it would seem wise from Disney to discourage spending time at Universal, and already paid tickets are a great way to keep people onsite. But what do I know, maybe they sell many 14 and 7 days tickets to...
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    New Definition of Rental Activity?

    Thank you for your analysis and explanation! This is the same reason why a big question mark hungs over the resale restrictions. I'm surprised no resale purchaser has sued DVC yet to have them removed.
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    Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

    Sorry to be pedantic :) , the Wizard of Oz book is public domain, but the movie we all associate with it is owned by Warner Bros. Just to make an example how much that movie is significant, the ruby slippers aren't ruby in the book, they're silver. They're so recognizable that Disney paid Warner...
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    DVC around the world?

    You may be aware, but a lot was earmarked for a DVC expansion at EuroDisney. But it was never built for a number of reasons. I think I remember seeing a "Disney's best kept secret" book at the Disneyland Hotel (but it might just be a false memory). That lot is now a Marriott timeshare (Village...
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