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I have loved Disneyworld since I was first married.  We have taken our kids many times to see the Mouse.  every time we were there, I would see a sign that said "Disney's Best Kept Secret".  I knew it was a time share but just assumed it was way,way out of our price range. 
My oldest daughter, Megan, was in college at Sam Houston State University and applied for the Disney College Program.  She was chosen to go for the Spring 2011 Semester and was going to "be friends" with Pluto.  I was so excited, another reason for me to go to my favorite place!  This internship came with an added perk for me, if I bought into the Disney Vacation Club, I would receive a percentage off!

She's Official!

After Megan was an official employee of the Walt Disney Company, I talked my husband into letting me buy 220 points at Animal Kingdom Lodge and I believe the original price was $95 a point.  Mind you, that isn't a whole lot of points, but it gets me to WDW once a year.  I am so glad I bought when I did, I just received an email that the points are going up to $155 a point!
My youngest daughter and I went to Orlando for a week to see Megan that semester.  We stayed at Saratoga Springs and were amazed how much more room you have in the DVC rooms.  Not only did you have a kitchen and a normal size bathroom, but a living room, balcony and washer/dryer!  This does only apply to 1 bedrooms and up.

In 2011, I was able to bank my points because I knew I wanted a bigger trip with more people when my girls graduated from high school and college.  After our Disney Dream Cruise with extended family (awesome by the way), we were able to stay in a three bedroom Grand Villa and a two bedroom Value room.  Even my Disney humbug husband was impressed with our accommodations!

Husbands are happy! 

I would love to buy more points but with my kids grown and my Disney humbug hubby, I will just have to visit more often with my Disney obsessed best friend Amy!

Woo, hoo February 22nd, Animal Kingdom here we come!