Hi! I'm new as well and feel like @papaandmamajane. Excited to learn how to make the most of this. Any groups for The Vacation Village at Parkway in Orlando, FL? Need help navigating through the RCI and "point system,"
There is not a dedicated forum for the Vacation Village group, but lots of info on RCI and their Point system. How long ago did you buy? If within the last week, you can rescind, and then buy a resale. Same benefits, but far less cost. All timeshares are 'used', so there is no difference except cost acquiring a resale.
If you bought longer ago and just want pointers, read the 'Newbie' forums. If you are planning on doing a lot of exchanging through RCI, consider paying the $15 to join nTUG as members so you see the site without ads, and have access to reviews of thousands of resorts worldwide. Know that if your ownership is in RCI points, it's an either/or deal. Either you use a week at your resort, or use the points with either the internal exchange or through RCI. There is a cost to these exchanges- your annual maintenance fee, plus a roughly $300 each exchange fee top go somewhere else. There are also 'Last Call' and Extra Vacations on RCI site.
Welcome to TUG!
Jim