Star Island Resort and Club - New Owner

[cm0796m73]

Hi. Long story short, took ownership from my mother in law of a 3 bedroom at Star Island Resort in Orlando.
We stayed for first time, just 3 months after the "purchase" in Feb. Nice place but looking to exchange going forward.
When it comes to exchanging with Interval, can someone explain how far in advance the maintenance fees need to be paid? For example, if I want to trade my deeded week 6 for something else in 2026 which I have just deposited, do i need to pay the maintenance fees for 2026 now?
If I want to use the week this year, 2025, again do I need to pay my 2026 maintenance fees now?
I received zero information from Star Island upon purchase and my mother in law never exchanged, so she is unsure.
Thank you!

 

[WorldT]

If you ask the resort and they don't answer, then go ahead and enter your deposit request. When II tries to get the unit from the resort, they will be forced to provide a response.
Now that being said, who did you speak with. You will need to speak with owner services.
Many resorts do require that you pay for any year you want to deposit.
Keep in mind though that the example you gave sounds more like you are depositing this year that you have already paid maintenance fee. Once you deposit, your resort is out of the picture and you have two years from the original check in day to use your exchange. You will only need to maintain your II membership during that time period to be able to use that week.

 

[cm0796m73]

If you ask the resort and they don't answer, then go ahead and enter your deposit request. When II tries to get the unit from the resort, they will be forced to provide a response.
Now that being said, who did you speak with. You will need to speak with owner services.
Many resorts do require that you pay for any year you want to deposit.
Keep in mind though that the example you gave sounds more like you are depositing this year that you have already paid maintenance fee. Once you deposit, your resort is out of the picture and you have two years from the original check in day to use your exchange. You will only need to maintain your II membership during that time period to be able to use that week.

Thank you!

 

[Greg G]

When it comes to exchanging with Interval, can someone explain how far in advance the maintenance fees need to be paid? For example, if I want to trade my deeded week 6 for something else in 2026 which I have just deposited, do i need to pay the maintenance fees for 2026 now?

To deposit a future Star Island week into II you will need to prepay the maintenance fee for that unit's year first. So for a 2026 unit week you would need to pay an estimate of the 2026 fees for it first. II will verify with Star Island that you have done that. You can either contact Star Island to find out what the estimated fee is and pay it online, or just pay what you paid last time online and then Star Island will usually send you a bill for any difference (what I usually do is the later and have had no problems depositing the unit and exchanging it)

Update: Looking at the actual wording in the maintenance fees statement, it states:
"Before deposits for future years are approved, owners must prepay to the association an amount equal to the current year's assessment"

 

[cm0796m73]

To deposit a future Star Island week into II you will need to prepay the maintenance fee for that unit's year first. So for a 2026 unit week you would need to pay an estimate of the 2026 fees for it first. II will verify with Star Island that you have done that. You can either contact Star Island to find out what the estimated fee is and pay it online, or just pay what you paid last time online and then Star Island will usually send you a bill for any difference (what I usually do is the later and have had no problems depositing the unit and exchanging it)

Update: Looking at the actual wording in the maintenance fees statement, it states:
"Before deposits for future years are approved, owners must prepay to the association an amount equal to the current year's assessment"

Thank you so much! You provided exactly the answer I was seeking. Have a good day.