We just passed ROFR on a 160 point contract. We are hoping to close late September and figure we should hopefully have an account with points mid to late October. Our plan was to add 25 points direct, if available, partly to receive the AP discount (we also want to have 180-185 points). We are a family of four so the current AP discount is around $800. We have a cash trip booked for late November-early December and our plan was to actually upgrade our purchased 10 day PH tickets to annual passes. If we do purchase the 25 point direct add on we have to do that in person (we live in a geographical region where DVC cannot sell). I am wondering if anyone knows how long it would take after you make your DVC direct point purchase to receive the benefits such as the AP discount. I am thinking we would still need to do the AP ticket upgrade at GS (with or without the DVC AP discount) and I am assuming GS would need me to have some type of proof of direct purchase membership to get the AP discount. Part of me feels like this is just adding a lot of complexity to the ticket upgrade process for this upcoming trip, but I am always interested in saving some money, if possible. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, Greg