Understanding Dolphins Cove Floating?

[noreenkate]

Spent the last few days trying to understand how this listing works...as it is as float weeks...

Dolphin's Cove Resort Resale $3,000

Anaheim, California / Posting R612355

www.redweek.com

Is the reservation window actually 2 years out? Is that for all float weeks? This is what actually peaks my interest...
-Can reserve Dolphins Cove 2 bedroom up to 2 years in advance, or 3 bedroom 6 months in advance of check-in date with upgrade fee.

Listing shows a limited amount of resorts that it seems to trade with or is owner use time something completely different -
Club Lakeridge – Reno, NV, Dolphin’s Cove – Anaheim, CA, Havasu Dunes, Lake Havasu City, AZ,Heidelberg Inn – June Lake, CA, Plaza Resort & Spa – Palm Springs, CA, Vista Mirage – Palm Springs, CA

If I read the other threads correctly- there seems to be more posts w/ info for floating weeks at Avenue Plaza than Dolphins Cove

• This would kinda of contract would not function online through Wyndham for reservations, bill pay ect...
• This would be eligible through RCI weeks for TPU
• This is managed by Wyndham but necessarily subject to "club" fees and rules

what I like about it is that it the longer reservation window, that for me is a plus if that info is still accurate.
the float weeks also fall into the seasons in which we would travel - so that is a plus- (I don't do summer crowds...never have I am that parent that pulled there kid out of school for a week in fall every year)


Trying to do my due diligence- can I get some guidance on how this kinda of contract works...

 

[bnoble]

Dolphin's Cove was originally sold as weeks, not points. There were two different kinds of weeks you could buy: a fixed week during the peak summer season (so, that particular week each year), or a week that floated across the other 40-odd weeks. I don't remember the precise breakdown of what was fixed and what was floating, and it would not surprise me if there were other specific weeks (e.g. #52) that were also sold as fixed.

At some point during sales WorldMark and/or Wyndham took over, and some inventory now also lives in each of those two systems. You can think of this resort as three different resorts in one, with more or less separate pools of inventory: the unconverted fixed/floating weeks, the weeks in WM, and the weeks in Wyn.

I don't see in that listing any mention of upgrading a reservation to a 3BR, nor do I see anything in that listing that mentions other resorts. I would not count on either of those. Instead, I would count on being able to reserve a 2BR/2BA, subject to availability of that specific unit type and the resort's reservation rules, during the float season. Maybe the resort allows upgrades right now, and maybe there are reciprocal agreements, but it is very likely that neither of those are deeded, so they could change.

Each resort with floating weeks has its own way of reserving time. For example, one of the resorts I own allows owners of unconverted floating weeks to reserve their specific size/view category up to 14 months prior to check-in, requiring only that you be current on billed MFs. But, an owner cannot reserve any other size or view category, because they do not own it. Dolphin's Cove also happens to have 2BR/1BA units. Can you reserve that instead of 2BR/2BA are not available? I don't know---you'd need to check with the resort to get a copy of their reservation rules.

Unconverted weeks pay only the underlying association fees. Owners of weeks converted to the Wyndham system pay an additional Program Fee. They can book their underlying week (fixed or floating, as appropriate) during the 13-10 month period prior to use. If they do not, they are awarded the number of points allocated to that week. It looks like the fixed weeks are mostly in Prime, and the floating weeks are mostly in High, simplifying that process. WM does not have a sense of resort ownership; it is a pure trust. So, WM owners pay one single blended rate (I think).

Don't get too caught up in the 2 years vs. 13 months. The pools of inventory are (should be) separate, so unconverted owners do (should) not compete with converted owners for bookings.

 

[bnoble]

More globally: you've been posting questions about buying that are a bit all over the place over the last month or two. My (unsolicited) advice (that is worth every penny you are paying for it): slow down and take your time. It is very easy to buy a timeshare. It's pretty hard to get rid of one. I might have spent six months reading TUG more or less full time before my first purchase, and only avoided some mistakes by losing some ebay snipe bids earlier than that.

 

[Ty1on]

Spent the last few days trying to understand how this listing works...as it is as float weeks...

Dolphin's Cove Resort Resale $3,000

Anaheim, California / Posting R612355

www.redweek.com

Is the reservation window actually 2 years out? Is that for all float weeks? This is what actually peaks my interest...
-Can reserve Dolphins Cove 2 bedroom up to 2 years in advance, or 3 bedroom 6 months in advance of check-in date with upgrade fee.

Listing shows a limited amount of resorts that it seems to trade with or is owner use time something completely different -
Club Lakeridge – Reno, NV, Dolphin’s Cove – Anaheim, CA, Havasu Dunes, Lake Havasu City, AZ,Heidelberg Inn – June Lake, CA, Plaza Resort & Spa – Palm Springs, CA, Vista Mirage – Palm Springs, CA

If I read the other threads correctly- there seems to be more posts w/ info for floating weeks at Avenue Plaza than Dolphins Cove

• This would kinda of contract would not function online through Wyndham for reservations, bill pay ect...
• This would be eligible through RCI weeks for TPU
• This is managed by Wyndham but necessarily subject to "club" fees and rules

what I like about it is that it the longer reservation window, that for me is a plus if that info is still accurate.
the float weeks also fall into the seasons in which we would travel - so that is a plus- (I don't do summer crowds...never have I am that parent that pulled there kid out of school for a week in fall every year)


Trying to do my due diligence- can I get some guidance on how this kinda of contract works...

I own at Dolphin's Cove. For beginners, the $1K feels steep. I got my one bedroom free.

The internal trading ( I think it's Trading Places but don't remember) is an ancient reciprocal agreement between the several resorts you mentioned. None of those resorts would ever be mistaken for a four star, most not a 3 star. We love Dolphin's Cove because of the easy walk to Toy Story Lot and free buses.

For paying dues, I always had to call. There is an online billpay, but they never seemed to be able to get me a logon as the original owner had the logon.
Yes, RCI Weeks via TPU
It is managed by Wyndham. It is a mix of interval owners, Club Wyndham owners, and Worldmark trust, the last two of which would be subject to club rules. For interval owners, it is 24 months reservation. Years ago you had to have dues paid up through your check-in date, but they changed that in 2015.

I wouldn't depend on the 3 bedroom at 6 months. That would be based on availability, and like extra night rentals during holidays, I suspect that they would be routinely unavailable. Like BNoble, this is the first I have heard of it, but I don't have a 2 bedroom anyway.

If you LOVE Disney and LOVE going every year in perpetuity, this is the resort for you! If you're doing it for the trades, I'd look more toward a prime season Grandview Las Vegas converted into RCI Points.

 

[Ty1on]

Here's a three bedroom float on EBay, 2 days left, $1 starting bid, seller pays all selling fees, not a single bidder. Maint Fee only ~$100 higher than 2 BR.https://www.ebay.com/itm/194453498083?hash=item2d4654e8e3:g:8okAAOSwVD9gUTGA

 

[paxsarah]

I will also point out that for a 2BR in high season at Dolphin's Cove using my Wyndham points, my cost (MFs + program fee) would be almost $200 less than the MFs listed for that deed. Unless you definitely have a need to stay in Anaheim annually (which is a legitimate reason, but not specifically mentioned in your post), I don't see this being a good fit for more general purposes.

 

[noreenkate]

I own at Dolphin's Cove. For beginners, the $1K feels steep. I got my one bedroom free.

The internal trading ( I think it's Trading Places but don't remember) is an ancient reciprocal agreement between the several resorts you mentioned. None of those resorts would ever be mistaken for a four star, most not a 3 star. We love Dolphin's Cove because of the easy walk to Toy Story Lot and free buses.

For paying dues, I always had to call. There is an online billpay, but they never seemed to be able to get me a logon as the original owner had the logon.
Yes, RCI Weeks via TPU
It is managed by Wyndham. It is a mix of interval owners, Club Wyndham owners, and Worldmark trust, the last two of which would be subject to club rules. For interval owners, it is 24 months reservation. Years ago you had to have dues paid up through your check-in date, but they changed that in 2015.

I wouldn't depend on the 3 bedroom at 6 months. That would be based on availability, and like extra night rentals during holidays, I suspect that they would be routinely unavailable.

If you LOVE Disney and LOVE going every year in perpetuity, this is the resort for you! If you're doing it for the trades, I'd look more toward a prime season Grandview Las Vegas.

I am 100% a disney nerd- and already picked up a a Vegas grand dessert strictly for trading within Wyndham and or RCI if necessary
the price on the this particular contract wasn’t even a thought- first though was how does this work…


If it’s ok can I ask @Ty1on - do you feel any advantage to owning weeks there vs points…as far as availability goes? Do you actually need the 2 years out…- For example if I wanted to book today for a week in October 2022 would it be available @12 months via weeks? or do I need the whole 24?

Do the housekeeping fees, reservation fees guest certificate fees ect work the same? Will this kind of contract have any type of “club” fee…

 

[bnoble]

Do the housekeeping fees, reservation fees guest certificate fees ect work the same? Will this kind of contract have any type of “club” fee…

I tried to explain this upthread, but: think of an unconverted week as having nothing to do with the Wyndham system. The fact that it happens to be at a resort that also happens to have Wyndham inventory is irrelevant.

 

[Ty1on]

I am 100% a disney nerd- and already picked up a a Vegas grand dessert strictly for trading within Wyndham and or RCI if necessary
the price on the this particular contract wasn’t even a thought- first though was how does this work…


If it’s ok can I ask @Ty1on - do you feel any advantage to owning weeks there vs points…as far as availability goes? Do you actually need the 2 years out…- For example if I wanted to book today for a week in October 2022 would it be available @12 months via weeks? or do I need the whole 24?

Do the housekeeping fees, reservation fees guest certificate fees ect work the same? Will this kind of contract have any type of “club” fee…

My experience has been that my reservations have been available at a few months out. Like BNoble said, it's different inventory. I have since converted my contract to club. I'm reserved with club points for Easter week next year, and I would bet my bottom dollar you can still find Easter Week via unconverted intervals.....The club side has become fully booked for that resort since I reserved.

You've made it clear that you aren't price sensitive, but I argue, why pay more than what something is worth?

Because intervals are strictly defined one-week stays, there are no housekeeping or reservation fees beyond your maintenance fees. I never used a guest cert so I don't know what the deal is on those.

 

[bnoble]

I will also point out that for a 2BR in high season at Dolphin's Cove using my Wyndham points, my cost (MFs + program fee) would be almost $200 less than the MFs listed for that deed.

Looks like the breakeven point is $6.83/K, and pretty much in the ballpark of average for a Wyndham ownership. If your blended rate is below that, points are cheaper. If your blended rate is above that, owning the week is cheaper.

If you owned this week and converted it, you'd also have to pay the program fee, bumping it up to about $7.50 give or take. That's a little higher than average in Wyndham, but not so much that it's terrible.

 

[djyamyam]

The ad you linked to is actually quite accurate in the information listed. I own multiple legacy units at Dolphin's Cove.

I don't own Wyn points but generally, legacy weeks inventory is quite good and doesn't get booked up as quickly as points (annectodotal from what I've been told from people reaching out to me to check inventory compared to points). I do own WM credits and many times WM inventory doesn't have availability when legacy inventory is available.

Yes, you can upgrade a unit size at 6 months out, subject to availability. The cost is $30/day ($210/week) for one unit size upgrade and $35/day ($245/week) for two unit size upgrades (ie. own 1BR and upgrade to 3BR)

The internal trade resorts listed in the ad refers to the old Preferred Status Exchange (PSE) resorts - http://www.calresorts.com/PreferredStatusExchange.html. I haven't exchanged internally for many years. There used to be some other resorts (Laguna Surf was one of them) that used to be part of the list but dropped over the years as Wyn was removed as the mgmt company of the other resorts.

Other than Christmas/New Years weeks and Thanksgiving, pretty much every other week in the float system is reasonably easy to book as long as you plan further out (ie. 1 year or less). I have rarely booked 2 years out for a week that I wanted.

What the ad doesn't detail is the type of 2BR unit this is and the associated MFs. The resort has two types of 2BR units - 2BR/1BA and 2BR/2BA - also known as 2D or 2E type units. The MFs on the 2E units are higher because of the extra bathroom and slightly larger square footage. When you call in to reserve your unit, you are able to reserve either size depending on availability regardless of the type of 2BR ownership you have. So own a 2D unit but try to reserve the 2E unit and save the difference on MFs

The other feature I like is the Freedom Plus option that allows you to roll your usage week into next year as long as you do it by Jun 1

From a cost standpoint, legacy weeks MFs cost more than both Wyn points and WM credits - about 15% or so more (not quite sure compared to Wyn points). So that's part of the trade off.

 

[Ty1on]

If you owned this week and converted it, you'd also have to pay the program fee, bumping it up to about $7.50 give or take. That's a little higher than average in Wyndham, but not so much that it's terrible.

Minor point, she has already bought CW contracts that put her below the club fee minimum, so her actual incremental club fees would range from $0 to something less than the $7.50. Quite frankly, though, if her design were to convert it to club, there are better CW contracts out there to buy.

I know it sounds weird, but the thing I'm happiest about since I converted my Dolphin's Cove is that I don't have to remember to call and pay every quarter. As far as effeciency, given that we are still staying at Dolphin's cove, we would have been better off staying unconverted. We get 94,500 points, and the reservation we made for Easter Week (which is within the float range) was 115,000 points. The club fees are a non-issue for us because we still pay minimum.

I definitely would recommend DC for noreenkate (the nearly free 3BR on ebay, not the $1,000 2BR she linked), because she expressed that it is in the interest of consistent stays at that resort for Disneyland.

 

[noreenkate]

More globally: you've been posting questions about buying that are a bit all over the place over the last month or two. My (unsolicited) advice (that is worth every penny you are paying for it): slow down and take your time. It is very easy to buy a timeshare. It's pretty hard to get rid of one. I might have spent six months reading TUG more or less full time before my first purchase, and only avoided some mistakes by losing some ebay snipe bids earlier than that.

I tried to explain this upthread, but: think of an unconverted week as having nothing to do with the Wyndham system. The fact that it happens to be at a resort that also happens to have Wyndham inventory is irrelevant.

First - let me start with for whatever reason I dont seem to get notifications from Tapatalk in order 1st one I got @Ty1on…

That out of the way- I have no intention of buying this contract or any other till I know it fits my particular needs ( lol even at free ) I have had a significant change in my life circumstances…and now I have time to travel.
I may seem to be asking a ton of questions that are all over the place but that is so I can make decisions based on my needs…

This particular contract was a hard no for me…regardless of the price until I understand how it works.

Anaheim is on my travel radar- and has been for years. it may seem random based on a couple of threads and questions that I have asked but if you knew me outside of tugg you know that Disney is a huge nerdy part of my life…So yeah the idea of being able to book a resort for the EXPO each fall is definitely appealing.

 

[noreenkate]

The ad you linked to is actually quite accurate in the information listed. I own multiple legacy units at Dolphin's Cove.

I don't own Wyn points but generally, legacy weeks inventory is quite good and doesn't get booked up as quickly as points (annectodotal from what I've been told from people reaching out to me to check inventory compared to points). I do own WM credits and many times WM inventory doesn't have availability when legacy inventory is available.

Yes, you can upgrade a unit size at 6 months out, subject to availability. The cost is $30/day ($210/week) for one unit size upgrade and $35/day ($245/week) for two unit size upgrades (ie. own 1BR and upgrade to 3BR)

The internal trade resorts listed in the ad refers to the old Preferred Status Exchange (PSE) resorts - http://www.calresorts.com/PreferredStatusExchange.html. I haven't exchanged internally for many years. There used to be some other resorts (Laguna Surf was one of them) that used to be part of the list but dropped over the years as Wyn was removed as the mgmt company of the other resorts.

Other than Christmas/New Years weeks and Thanksgiving, pretty much every other week in the float system is reasonably easy to book as long as you plan further out (ie. 1 year or less). I have rarely booked 2 years out for a week that I wanted.

What the ad doesn't detail is the type of 2BR unit this is and the associated MFs. The resort has two types of 2BR units - 2BR/1BA and 2BR/2BA - also known as 2D or 2E type units. The MFs on the 2E units are higher because of the extra bathroom and slightly larger square footage. When you call in to reserve your unit, you are able to reserve either size depending on availability regardless of the type of 2BR ownership you have. So own a 2D unit but try to reserve the 2E unit and save the difference on MFs

The other feature I like is the Freedom Plus option that allows you to roll your usage week into next year as long as you do it by Jun 1

From a cost standpoint, legacy weeks MFs cost more than both Wyn points and WM credits - about 15% or so more (not quite sure compared to Wyn points). So that's part of the trade off.

thanks that’s kinda what I was looking to know- most of the information is either points based Wyndham or worldmark…- and that particular contract mentioned details that didn’t seem to be in even similar ads for floating weeks

 

[noreenkate]

I will also point out that for a 2BR in high season at Dolphin's Cove using my Wyndham points, my cost (MFs + program fee) would be almost $200 less than the MFs listed for that deed. Unless you definitely have a need to stay in Anaheim annually (which is a legitimate reason, but not specifically mentioned in your post), I don't see this being a good fit for more general purposes.

There is an annual convention for a group that I belong to that discounted room rates for on property are available- but the discounted rooms generally sell out really fast - This years Orlando meet up rooms booked out in 15 minute.

Here is a breakdown of what the convention hotel guests are looking at-

HUGE Savings on Disney Hotels During D23 Expo Weekend!

The D23 Expo will take place from September 9 through September 11, 2022 and Guests staying on Disneyland property can score great deals.

insidethemagic.net

So yes staying at Dolphin for a week on points ect seems like its a better deal

 

[paxsarah]

It looks like in past years the D23 expo has frequently been in August (even though in 2022 it’s in September), which wouldn’t be in the window for the high season float weeks but could be booked with points. If the date moves back to August, that’s something to keep in mind.

 

[noreenkate]

It looks like in past years the D23 expo has frequently been in August (even though in 2022 it’s in September), which wouldn’t be in the window for the high season float weeks but could be booked with points. If the date moves back to August, that’s something to keep in mind.

again thats why I was asking trying to figure out how that kinda of contract works- I had not seen anything like that posted- with the different booking dates or the Preferred status resorts. Until I can actually get online access to start searching availability on my own I am comfortable with the small amounts I have purchased.

Its taking me 5 years of tryin to actually get into Grand Californian, it felt like hitting the lotto for a weekend in February. For DVCs California is almost unobtainable if you own @ WDW - if it wasn't for covid I don't think I would have our upcoming reservation. So well the idea of a 24 month booking window is intriguing - its not actually necessary as its been explained, its than kinda pointless feature. If point stay availability after the 10 month window opens I am set.

I went with tiny Wyndham resale points - I do like the flexibility that points can offer but I have an appreciation for the timeshare my parents had while I was growing up. My dad enjoyed the races at Laconia so we had bike week every year at Lake Winnipesaukee. It didn't matter if every motel was sold out we had our cabin that week every year, no competition no setting alarms in the middle of the night to book first.

In a way I kinda envy that-

 

[Ty1on]

Just a thought, if you did own a DC interval and D23 fell within your use period, that is one that you would probably want to book as far out as possible.

 

[noreenkate]

Just a thought, if you did own a DC interval and D23 fell within your use period, that is one that you would probably want to book as far out as possible.

That was my thought and of course Halloween festivities of course...

D23- holds tons of events, in CA, not so much in Orlando at least pre covid.. ( I actually went to one in Memphis this summer really good ) so I am still thinking about what are my best options but so you know I had already tagged the eBay listing to watch a few nights ago. I would prefer to see what they are moving for... I never intended to imply I was not price sensitive but more like that asking price is so far out of what I am willing to pay that contract ,again, was never an option, but like we have discussed before I am a bit of a cheapskate as far as sunk cost goes...

IMO perfect contract for me is location 1st- can I get where I want to be with out much resistance. 2nd-low out-lay- 3rd dues lower than hotel pricing... If I wanted to get into debt I would buy in at the new Disneyland tower lol...- um ok so considering its mostly studios I still probably wouldn't do it as I prefer a full kitchen...

Pest that I am, one last question on DC intervals ( did I get that right ) you mentioned previously that you needed to call in to make payments I assume that can all be done one shot once a year correct? I don't like the monthly/quaterly payments...

Hopefully if someone else uses the search feature for dolphins cove float they will read through long enough to read @djyamyam post and get a great explanation of what a legacy unit is, and not a critique of what others think of me and or my choices...

More globally: you've been posting questions about buying that are a bit all over the place over the last month or two. My (unsolicited) advice (that is worth every penny you are paying for it): slow down and take your time. It is very easy to buy a timeshare. It's pretty hard to get rid of one. I might have spent six months reading TUG more or less full time before my first purchase, and only avoided some mistakes by losing some ebay snipe bids earlier than that.

again been hanging around tug for a few years now soaking up info- almost as long as you have, but my lifestyle now will allow me to travel pretty regularly. ultimately I would like to do at least once a season for leisure + once a year for a family style trip with my adult kids for as long as I can get them to go...but again if my questions irk others they can scroll past or ignore me...

 

[Ty1on]

If you pay in advance, you can pay once per year. The most frequently you can pay is quarterly.

 

[bnoble]

ignore me...

Good idea.

 

[djyamyam]

again thats why I was asking trying to figure out how that kinda of contract works- I had not seen anything like that posted- with the different booking dates or the Preferred status resorts. Until I can actually get online access to start searching availability on my own I am comfortable with the small amounts I have purchased.

Its taking me 5 years of tryin to actually get into Grand Californian, it felt like hitting the lotto for a weekend in February. For DVCs California is almost unobtainable if you own @ WDW - if it wasn't for covid I don't think I would have our upcoming reservation. So well the idea of a 24 month booking window is intriguing - its not actually necessary as its been explained, its than kinda pointless feature. If point stay availability after the 10 month window opens I am set.

I went with tiny Wyndham resale points - I do like the flexibility that points can offer but I have an appreciation for the timeshare my parents had while I was growing up. My dad enjoyed the races at Laconia so we had bike week every year at Lake Winnipesaukee. It didn't matter if every motel was sold out we had our cabin that week every year, no competition no setting alarms in the middle of the night to book first.

In a way I kinda envy that-

I think you're getting a little confused on a couple things. There is no online inventory search capability with legacy week ownership. You need to call into a call centre to get that information. However, the good thing is that it's not the same call centre that points owners call. You call the PSE call centre, which are generally very experienced agents that know what they're talking about. Online inventory is only for points ownership and I can't speak to availability at Dolphins Cove at the 10 month mark. Just as an fyi, I had to call to check for other inventory and there's lots of 2BRs and 3BRs for Sep 3 or 10 check-in date on the legacy weeks side.

One other thing to note is that if you're booking your full use week on the weeks side, check-ins are only on Saturdays. If you need a check-in other than Sat, you'll need to split your use week up or go the Points route.

IMO perfect contract for me is location 1st- can I get where I want to be with out much resistance. 2nd-low out-lay- 3rd dues lower than hotel pricing... If I wanted to get into debt I would buy in at the new Disneyland tower lol...- um ok so considering its mostly studios I still probably wouldn't do it as I prefer a full kitchen...

Pest that I am, one last question on DC intervals ( did I get that right ) you mentioned previously that you needed to call in to make payments I assume that can all be done one shot once a year correct? I don't like the monthly/quaterly payments...

Hopefully if someone else uses the search feature for dolphins cove float they will read through long enough to read @djyamyam post and get a great explanation of what a legacy unit is, and not a critique of what others think of me and or my choices...

I know that Tylon mentioned having to call in to make payments but you can pay online. There's a service fee if paying quarterly vs. paying all in one shot

 

[noreenkate]

I think you're getting a little confused on a couple things. There is no online inventory search capability with legacy week ownership. You need to call into a call centre to get that information. However, the good thing is that it's not the same call centre that points owners call. You call the PSE call centre, which are generally very experienced agents that know what they're talking about. Online inventory is only for points ownership and I can't speak to availability at Dolphins Cove at the 10 month mark. Just as an fyi, I had to call to check for other inventory and there's lots of 2BRs and 3BRs for Sep 3 or 10 check-in date on the legacy weeks side.

One other thing to note is that if you're booking your full use week on the weeks side, check-ins are only on Saturdays. If you need a check-in other than Sat, you'll need to split your use week up or go the Points route.

I know that Tylon mentioned having to call in to make payments but you can pay online. There's a service fee if paying quarterly vs. paying all in one shot

Again thanks- as other have mentioned I have purchased some small points contracts recently- I am aware that those points will be useable at DC they will work online, and with those I will be able to check availability eventually- from what I gather it will be at least 12 weeks before I can peek myself...with the points...but I went small intentionally- as I am nervous about how well I will be able to work the website. I can work the DVC site pretty well but our RCI portal is at least for me difficult to navigate. So I don't want to add more points until I am comfortable...Thats why the weeks add caught my attention...

You seem very ok with your the legacy units- and truly I am glad for the explanation it helps me make an informed decision...

 

[Ty1on]

I think you're getting a little confused on a couple things. There is no online inventory search capability with legacy week ownership. You need to call into a call centre to get that information. However, the good thing is that it's not the same call centre that points owners call. You call the PSE call centre, which are generally very experienced agents that know what they're talking about. Online inventory is only for points ownership and I can't speak to availability at Dolphins Cove at the 10 month mark. Just as an fyi, I had to call to check for other inventory and there's lots of 2BRs and 3BRs for Sep 3 or 10 check-in date on the legacy weeks side.

One other thing to note is that if you're booking your full use week on the weeks side, check-ins are only on Saturdays. If you need a check-in other than Sat, you'll need to split your use week up or go the Points route.



I know that Tylon mentioned having to call in to make payments but you can pay online. There's a service fee if paying quarterly vs. paying all in one shot

As a resale owner, i was never able to create a log on and the phone agents couldnt help with that.

 

[djyamyam]

As a resale owner, i was never able to create a log on and the phone agents couldnt help with that.

I can't tell you why they couldn't set you up. They had to set mine up because being in Canada, the system doesn't allow for me to create a logon since it defaults to US. Before they added the Paypal format (a few years ago now), I couldn't pay online and had to call in to make payment - which was a real chore given the number of ownerships I had