Josh D’Amaro Takes Over and Disney Names Its New Ship

The Walt Disney Company just hosted its Annual Shareholder Meeting, and this year’s event was a slick broadcast. Disney needed everything to work seamlessly to assuage any concerns about the passing of the torch.  With Bob Iger finally stepping down as CEO of Disney, fans and investors alike were curious about the new regime. Disney […]

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What You Need to Know about Lakeshore Lodge

Everything old is new again with the Disney Vacation Club program. The next hotel in the program will return Disney to its roots, both historically and from right before the pandemic. Here’s everything we know about Disney Lakeshore Lodge.  Do You Remember River Country? In 2025, Walt Disney World alternates operations between two water parks: […]

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The Walt Disney Company Names a New CEO

In July 2023, Bob Iger signed a two-year contract extension to keep him with his company. At the time, Iger indicated that this would be his final contract, and we now know that statement to be true. Yes, The Walt Disney Company has named a new CEO. So, who won between the two rumored favorites? […]

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Best Economical DVC Resorts to Purchase: Fall 2025

At the DVC Resale Market, we understand that making a DVC purchase is an investment, and finding the most economical option is crucial. That’s why we created this blog to provide you with valuable insights each season. Our goal is simple: evaluate and rank the most economical DVC purchases based on three key factors: Average […]

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News and Notes from the Condo Association Meetings

The Disney Vacation Club recently decided to split the Annual Condo Association meetings into individual properties. So, owners at Disney’s Old Key West Resort attend that meeting, owners at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas attend that meeting, and so forth.  While the meetings are definitely less crowded and more personal, you’re likely to miss a lot […]

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DVC Announces a Second Grand Californian Refurbishment

This week, the Disney Vacation Club mostly returned to the old ways. DVC returned to the previous method of Annual Condominium Association meetings, tacitly acknowledging that the quarterly meetings idea was a total bust. During this week’s conversations, DVC announced a second phase of refurbishment at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. […]

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DVC Adds New $500 DVC Resale Fee Beginning January 1, 2026 — What to Know

Disney Vacation Club has announced an important policy update that will impact all resale buyers beginning in 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, Disney Vacation Club will introduce a $500 Contract Administration Fee for all contracts signed on or after that date on the secondary market. According to DVC, this new fee helps support the growing […]

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Bluey Will Debut at Disney in 2026

Disney woke up at 4 a.m. PST on Tuesday and chose violence. The company dropped a wide swath of announcements, including the Halloween 2026 news you surely need three weeks before Christmas 2025.  That’s not the part anybody will remember, though. Yes, folks, the rumors are true! Bluey will debut at the parks in 2026! […]

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Walt Disney World Provides Several Attraction Updates

Walt Disney World just provided updates on several attractions. Some of them are new, some are old, and one falls somewhere in the middle as a ride re-theming. So, here are the details you need to know about the big changes coming to five Disney attractions. New Scene for Big Thunder Mountain Frontierland’s roller coaster, […]

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Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Let’s set sail!  Disney Cruise Line has just announced its itineraries for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.  With sailings departing from California, Texas, Florida, and beyond, here are all the details to know before bookings open.    When Can You Book Your Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Disney Cruise? Disney Cruise Line Castaway Members and other select […]

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