Best DVC Resort Gift Shops

on April 13, 2022

In a perfect world, we’d all spend tons of time at World of Disney, overflowing our shopping carts with Minnie Mouse merchandise. Alas, life gets in the way, even on vacation. Sometimes, we’re just not up to the aggravation of massive crowds and long lines. So, we stick to the resorts for our shopping needs. […]

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All Walt Disney World Resorts Are Back in Business

on April 4, 2022

The Disney Wish has passed its first significant test! We’ll talk about that, a triumphant moment for Walt Disney World resorts, and more today. I Don’t Understand It, But It Sounds Good Folks, I won’t lie and pretend like I have any idea what a river conveyance is. Dad was in the Navy, but I’ve […]

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DVC Raises Some Prices While the Next Resort Goes Vertical

on March 27, 2022

The impending expansion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa continues to impact pricing at other DVC resorts. Also, we’ve had some excellent DVC news this week. Here’s what happened. More Price Increases DVC officials have raised prices at three older resorts. I’ll talk numbers in a moment, but let’s talk rationale first. The Big […]

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Disney Announces Polynesian Expansion

on March 17, 2022

Fellow Disney Vacation Club members, I have some phenomenal news and some heartbreaking news, all from the same resort. Yes, DVC has announced an upcoming expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. We must lose something extraordinary to make it happen, though. Disney Adds to the Polynesian Disney’s CEO and CFO both recently acknowledged that […]

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New Grand Floridian Contracts on Sale

on March 9, 2022

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa sold out its modest inventory in 2015. Since then, its popularity has grown as Disney Vacation Club owners have fallen in love with the place. Many of them hadn’t ever stayed there before DVC. Then, suddenly, they could exchange DVC Points for a visit. Now, they’re […]

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DVC Resorts with the Best Logistics

on March 1, 2022

Let’s admit the truth. Nobody likes riding the buses at Disney theme parks. They’re mercurial at best and infuriating at worst. You simply cannot count on the buses in a do-or-die situation. Of course, that’s a problem now that you’re paying for Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane reservations. So, you should start getting ahead of […]

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The Next Phase of Welcome Home

on February 21, 2022

The phrase, “Welcome home,” takes on an entirely new meaning this week, as The Walt Disney Company announces its next big project. Coming Soon: Storyliving by Disney The pandemic caused any number of surprising disruptions in society and corporate America. Perhaps the oddest one involves the lucrative real estate market. When the pandemic started, real […]

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What Are the Benefits of Using DVC Points?

on February 9, 2022

Since Disney ended the Magical Express program, you may wonder about the remaining benefits of using DVC Points. I’m happy to tell you that extra benefits remain plentiful. Here are several huge positives that come from using DVC Points. Early Theme Park Entry The Walt Disney Company wants to reward its most loyal guests. For […]

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Disney Won’t Grant Wish for Six More Weeks

on February 3, 2022

No, the news didn’t happen on Groundhog Day, but it had the same effect. Disney Cruise Line just announced that the Disney Wish must wait another six weeks for its inaugural voyage. I guess the groundhog saw its shadow. Anyway, here’s why Disney cannot make its deadline for the next luxury cruise ship. The Announcement […]

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Disney Increases Food Prices Again

on January 26, 2022

Walt Disney World has performed its annual batch of food price increases again. Let’s talk about how this will impact your next trip. Pandemic Pricing Is a Thing I’ve ordered the same meal at Five Guys for the past several years. Unfortunately, it costs about 35 percent or $10 more than in 2017. I can […]

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