Walt Disney World Will Reopen Friday, Needs Some Clean-up

on October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton methodically passed through Florida overnight on Wednesday and well into Thursday. After making landfall, the storm’s velocity dropped somewhat, but it still wreaked havoc in some parts of the Sunshine State. At one point, 3.2 million Floridians were without power, but Walt Disney World remained mostly intact.  We’ve since learned that the parks […]

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Disney Announces Phased Closures for Hurricane Milton

on October 8, 2024

As expected, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort will experience some closures due to Hurricane Milton. Here’s the information you need to know about Orlando theme parks during the storm. Every Orlando Theme Park Will Close By Tuesday afternoon, several local theme and amusement parks in Central Florida had announced closures. Aquatica Orlando, Busch […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for September 2024

on October 8, 2024

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from September 2023 through September 2024 by DVC Resale Market (DVCRM). Our goal for this article is to provide great directional information for anyone considering a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale purchase or just wanting to satisfy a general curiosity of […]

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Disney Announces Some Hurricane Milton DVC Closures

on October 8, 2024

In a matter of 18 hours, Hurricane Milton increased in ferocity from a Category-1 to a Category-5 hurricane. At one point on Monday, Milton was gusting at a velocity of 180 miles per hour, one of the highest wind forces ever tracked. Currently, the Hurricane Milton cone directly points toward Central Florida. While Hurricane Helene […]

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Unique Experiences at DVC Resorts near Magic Kingdom

on October 8, 2024

What we really want during Disney vacations is to make memories. Sometimes, the warmest recollections don’t occur during park visits. Instead, those are the moments when you and your family are hanging out at your DVC resort.  Disney leans heavily into this idea. All DVC properties host onsite activities that will entertain you during your […]

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What Are the Differences Between the Original Polynesian Deluxe Studios and Those at the Island Tower?

on October 4, 2024

With the Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opening at the end of the year, more rooms are being added, including more Deluxe Studios. Since the Polynesian already has Deluxe Studios, what are the differences between the original ones in the longhouses and the new ones in the Island Tower? Capacity Aside from […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): September 2024

on October 3, 2024

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 94 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 3,635, resulting in a 2.6% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2024/Contracts Sold in 2024). The 2024 waiver rate is 97.4%. Key ROFR […]

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Let’s Talk about the Booking Options at Old Key West

on October 1, 2024

August 30th is now Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida, and one DVC resort is more likely to commemorate the event than most. Longtime fans of Disney’s Old Key West Resort know that Buffett’s music frequently plays at the pool.  So, let’s all enjoy a few boat drinks and/or margaritas while we evaluate DVC’s original resort. […]

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Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?

on September 30, 2024

Knowing that there are some incidental benefits for DVC Members who purchase points directly from Disney, perhaps you’re wondering if DVC Resale Members are treated any differently than Direct Members.  Simply put, the answer is no.  You still use the same DVC website to make your resort reservations, get assistance from Member Services, and of […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Animal Kingdom Contract?

on September 24, 2024

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with an Animal Kingdom Lodge resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]

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