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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Have You Tried These Unique DVC Resort Experiences

on September 23, 2024

Once you’ve visited Disney Vacation Club resorts for a while, you may think you’ve checked off every available box. Somehow, I doubt that, though.  DVC hotels pride themselves on creating vibrant campuses bustling with activities. Most properties even offer daily and monthly calendars to underscore everything you can do during your visit. Here are some […]

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Polynesian Island Tower: What Does It Mean for My Polynesian Resale Contract?

on September 19, 2024

This December, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will have a new addition, the Island Tower.  The tower will have 268 rooms and its own amenities, so how will the Island Tower impact owners of Polynesian resale contracts?  Can I Use My Resale Polynesian Points to Stay at the Island Tower? Yes!  Since the Island Tower […]

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Disney Reveals the Island Tower’s Points Chart

on September 17, 2024

The official website for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is live. The Disney Vacation Club has also kindly filled in the blanks about all the other questions about the resort. Most importantly, Disney just revealed the DVC Points Chart. So, let’s discuss the new booking options and compare them to what […]

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Why I Bought a DVC Resale Contract

on September 17, 2024

As with many other DVC Members, Add-On-Itis® hit soon after I purchased my first DVC contract.  I loved being able to use my points to stay at my favorite Disney deluxe resorts, but I quickly learned that I would need more points for more frequent trips.  Once I decided it was time to add on […]

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Here Are the DVC Advantages for Multi-Generational Families

on September 16, 2024

At its core, The Walt Disney Company has built its business around families. A Disney vacation empowers multiple generations of family members to vacation together. Disney theme parks host offerings for everyone from small children to exhausted octogenarians.  That same philosophy applies at Disney Vacation Club resorts as well. The membership program caters to everyone, […]

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What to Consider When Choosing a DVC Home Resort

on September 12, 2024

After deciding that you want to buy a DVC contract, one of the biggest questions is which home resort should you choose?  Since everyone has different needs and tastes, there is no single resort that is the best home resort.  However, there are a few factors that can help you narrow down home resort options […]

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