Where Should I Eat at the Grand Californian?
Thus far in our series, we’ve focused exclusively on East Coast dining, but that changes today. Let’s talk about some of the best meals you can get on the West Coast. Where should you eat when staying at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa? I have plenty of suggestions. Quick Service and […]
Keep Reading >Should a DVC Member Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024?
In three months, Walt Disney World will finally offer the Disney Dining Plan again. While this option technically won’t become available until January 9th, Disney Vacation Club members can purchase now for qualifying visits. Should a DVC member buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024? Let’s evaluate the pros and cons here. The Disney Dining […]
Keep Reading >DVC Point Charts – Vacation Inflation Insurance
For years, Walt Disney World Resort guests would be hard-pressed to not come across the company’s conspicuous catchphrase, “Disney’s Best-Kept Secret.” It was a reference of course to the Disney Vacation Club. What truly is Disney’s ‘Best-Kept Secret,’ however, isn’t the club itself. Rather, it’s “vacation inflation insurance” that comes with the relatively unknown or […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for September 2023
This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from September 2022 through September 2023 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 […]
Keep Reading >DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): September 2023
DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 8 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 3,626, resulting in a 0.2% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2023/Contracts Sold in 2023). The 2023 waiver rate is 99.8%. Key ROFR […]
Keep Reading >DVC Adds The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Resort has finally opened its second Disney Vacation Club property. I’m happy to report that The Villas at Disneyland Hotel officially opened on September 28th. Disneyland live-streamed the event and released several promotional videos. Here’s what you need to know about the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel! Let’s Talk about the Basics at the […]
Keep Reading >Top 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash Highlights
Disneyland Resort fans have enjoyed a stunningly great September. Disney California Adventure opened a new themed land, and Haunted Mansion Holiday recently debuted its 2023 look. Now, the annual Halloween event has arrived. Here are the highlights of Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. What Is Oogie Boogie Bash? Walt Disney World fans […]
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