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Re: New here and looking to buy in Orlando. (by R P.):

Olrlando and surrounding areas (Kissimmee, Clermont and Lake Buena Vista) have more resorts per capita than anywhere else in the entire world, and many of those resorts are gold crown with some of the largest and nices units and amenities available anywhere. There are so many units for sell in the Orlando area, that you should have your choice of which resort to buy at and you have plenty of time to shop since you're interested in next November. Personally, I would never buy at a resort in Orlando unless it was designated as a gold crown, because there are so many resorts to choose from there and why take the chance on a lesser rated resort or section of a resort. Many people don't care about the rating of a resort, but I do.

Many people will tell you not to buy in Orlando ... that you can trade into there with most anything you own, but I disagree with that theory. My theory is to buy where you like to go each year and that way you don't have to worry about joining an exchange company with all the (rising) fees they require (excepting Redweek). You are doing the right thing by looking in the Orlando area only. Also, even Orlando can be hard to get in a trade in very popular seasons and when kids are out of school, especially the higher rated resorts.

I don't know anything about Vistana except what I've read on internet forums, but be sure to buy in an area that is newer and that will not have a special assessment in the future (as someone stated above) and always perform your due diligence before committing to any seller. Good luck in your search.

P.S. We're flying to the Orlando area next Sunday and we're looking forward to seeing all the Christmas decorations and lights.