Membership Magic Beyond

[AstroBlasters]

Thank you, captain obvious.

Well, you are getting “offended” about a product that you don’t have to purchase…. so….

 

[Sandisw]

I have a June UY by myself and DH and I are on a Oct UY together. I purchased the MMB, but DH has not. If I buy the OTU points do I have to specify which membership they go with or does member services get to pick? (Or, does it go with the membership that the other points used to make the reservation is being made?) Have you been able to tell from your past OTU purchases?

You can only buy them when making a reservation so you would be letting them know which membership you are using for the reservation.

 

[Sandisw]

So I paid of this but have no idea how to see it anywhere. How do I see it?

Go to your profile in your account. It should show there.

 

[Sandisw]

I’m offended that they’ve effectively added genie+ to DVC as if we haven’t paid enough already.

I am not sure I understand this line of thinking. They are offering us more benefits and options. The Memory Maker benefit alone is worth the $99 upfront fee.

It won't work for everyone and obviously all owners have to evaluate if the value is there for them. But, the savings is there for what you get. Being able to use my points for an AP, especially now that I know I can transfer points between my memberships to use it....not having to just choose all from one...makes it even better!!

From the meetings this week, it seems like they are really trying to increase the perks/extras we have.

 

[Cyberc1978]

From the meetings this week, it seems like they are really trying to increase the perks/extras we have.

Did anyone ask why international owners wasn’t included?

 

[Sandisw]

Did anyone ask why international owners wasn’t included?

Not at the meetings I was at…and it didn’t even dawn on me to ask.

 

[crvetter]

It won't work for everyone and obviously all owners have to evaluate if the value is there for them. But, the savings is there for what you get. Being able to use my points for an AP, especially now that I know I can transfer points between my memberships to use it....not having to just choose all from one...makes it even better!!

Do we know if the point purchasing the AP need to have some life left to them, holding status restrictions? Or can they be 1 week from expiring? I could see that aspect being pretty helpful to some that might have points expiring for unintended reasons.

 

[Sandisw]

Do we know if the point purchasing the AP need to have some life left to them, holding status restrictions? Or can they be 1 week from expiring? I could see that aspect being pretty helpful to some that might have points expiring for unintended reasons.

They have to be eligible for trading like Disney collection. But, nothing about whether the rule of 4 will apply for this like it does for those.

 

[Tatebeck]

They have to be eligible for trading like Disney collection. But, nothing about whether the rule of 4 will apply for this like it does for those.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/faq/membership-magic-beyond/wdw-disney-sorcerer-pass

Q: Does the Rule of Four apply to purchasing or renewing a Disney Sorcerer Pass with Vacation Points?
A. No, the Rule of Four does not apply.

So I hope you can use banked, expiring, or holding points if they are direct or grandfathered

 

[Sandisw]

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/faq/membership-magic-beyond/wdw-disney-sorcerer-pass

Q: Does the Rule of Four apply to purchasing or renewing a Disney Sorcerer Pass with Vacation Points?
A. No, the Rule of Four does not apply.

So I hope you can use banked, expiring, or holding points if they are direct or grandfathered

Should of checked there…I know banked and borrowed can be used…and I know you can transfer points between your memberships to do so.

My guess is that this supports all direct points could be used.

ETA: Someone renewing would still need to be within the 60 day window to a renew their pass, so that could make some points difficult.

 

[Tatebeck]

Should of checked there…I know banked and borrowed can be used…and I know you can transfer points between your memberships to do so.

My guess is that this supports all points could be used.

I hope so. The FAQ mentions borrowed points but not banked. And nothing about points in holding. But if the rule of 4 doesn't apply then hopefully they are good to go. Hopefully they add it to the FAQ or someone clarifies

 

[Sandisw]

I hope so. The FAQ mentions borrowed points but not banked. And nothing about points in holding. But if the rule of 4 doesn't apply then hopefully they are good to go. Hopefully they add it to the FAQ or someone clarifies

They said when you call MS will be able to review your account and let you now what points can be used!

 

[crvetter]

Should of checked there…I know banked and borrowed can be used…and I know you can transfer points between your memberships to do so.

My guess is that this supports all direct points could be used.

ETA: Someone renewing would still need to be within the 60 day window to a renew their pass, so that could make some points difficult.

But you could always buy a new pass right? Which would still be better than points going to waste.

 

[Sandisw]

But you could always buy a new pass right? Which would still be better than points going to waste.

Yes! You can do that!! And for the extra 10 points, if they are use or lose, it’s worth it!!

 

[Tatebeck]

If you have expiring points, and use them to buy a new pass, how long do you have to start using/activate that pass?

 

[tx911]

Yes! You can do that!! And for the extra 10 points, if they are use or lose, it’s worth it!!

I have 100 2024 UY points that expire on Feb 1st.
Will I be able to use those towards a couple of Sorcerer's passes on Jan 12?
I think I'd prefer to do that rather than bank them.