adanac1
TUG Member
I would like to start by thanking everyone on this board for there desire to share information. I have followed this board for almost a year reading and taking notes. The lessons learned have helped me make a smooth transition into the timeshare family. We purchased on the resale side at a mandatory resort. I appreciate it all the help.
We purchased a timesshare at Vistana Villages and was able to get an exchange to Harborside just before Christmas. We then travel to Orlando, I know not a smart idea but the kids will like it, for Christmas and spend the week there.
I have a few questions that keep cropping up and I am sure I will have more before I go.
1. I hear that it is expensive to eat and shop at Atlantis and people talk about bringing food with them. I will take the advise and have our taxi stop at the grocvery store prior to crossing the bridge which should be helpful. Is there a market where one can purchase fruit and perishables within a short walk from Harborside?
2. We have booked a large one bedroom villa and have spoken with the agents at SVO. They have asked do I have a preferance to building and view and I said only that I prefer harbor wview and on upper floor if possible. Can I ask for assistance as to what many recommend for first time visiters with children age 9 and 6. Walking is not an issue. I could not confirm if we are in phase 1 or 2.
3. What are these "owner updates" that people talk about? Once I check in will I be asked to participate in them at Harborside and when we are at Vistana Villages at Christmas because we are owners in the SVO network? Are they manditory or voluntary and what is the benefit if any.
Thank you in advance
We purchased a timesshare at Vistana Villages and was able to get an exchange to Harborside just before Christmas. We then travel to Orlando, I know not a smart idea but the kids will like it, for Christmas and spend the week there.
I have a few questions that keep cropping up and I am sure I will have more before I go.
1. I hear that it is expensive to eat and shop at Atlantis and people talk about bringing food with them. I will take the advise and have our taxi stop at the grocvery store prior to crossing the bridge which should be helpful. Is there a market where one can purchase fruit and perishables within a short walk from Harborside?
2. We have booked a large one bedroom villa and have spoken with the agents at SVO. They have asked do I have a preferance to building and view and I said only that I prefer harbor wview and on upper floor if possible. Can I ask for assistance as to what many recommend for first time visiters with children age 9 and 6. Walking is not an issue. I could not confirm if we are in phase 1 or 2.
3. What are these "owner updates" that people talk about? Once I check in will I be asked to participate in them at Harborside and when we are at Vistana Villages at Christmas because we are owners in the SVO network? Are they manditory or voluntary and what is the benefit if any.
Thank you in advance