DVC Loses Its Shadow. You Can Help Get It Back.

on November 16, 2021

Would Disney ever fire a dog? The answer may surprise you… Yes, I’m click-baiting today, but it’s because loyal fans of a specific Disney resort are livid…and you can help. In better news, Disney has brought back another character greeting, and two DVC resorts are officially in holiday mode. Disney Fired Shadow. Yes, I’m Serious. […]

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DVC 2022 Annual Dues and Membership Card Changes

on November 9, 2021

DVC just provided details about expected annual dues for 2022. Also, the company just changed its policy on membership cards. I’ll explain what you need to know in today’s DVC update. DVC Suggested Annual Dues for 2022 I recently discussed that DVC would finalize annual dues during the 2021 Condo Association Meeting next month. However, […]

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An Easier Airport Experience and Other DVC Notes

on November 1, 2021

You can make your next stop at Orlando International Airport easier. I’ll explain and toss in some other DVC updates you need to know. Scheduled Security Checks Here’s an idea I never knew I needed until the first time I heard it. Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) official Twitter account recently posted this: Families & Single […]

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Five Things to Know about Disney Genie

on October 17, 2021

This week represents the dawn of a new era at Walt Disney World. Disney Genie has arrived, signaling the start of the next generation of Disney theme park visits. Here are five things you need to know about Disney Genie. What Is Disney Genie? You can think of Disney Genie as the theme park equivalent […]

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Get Disney Genie+ for Free

on October 14, 2021

Admittedly, we’re talking about a small number of potential qualifiers, but Disney just announced a promotion. We’ll explain how a subset of Disney fans can get Disney Genie+ for free next week. Free Is Good A couple of months ago, I posted a way to save 30 percent off a D23 Gold membership. I hope […]

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DVC Members Can Book Star Wars Hotel Today

on October 7, 2021

Disney Vacation Club members and Disney annual passholders can book rooms at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser today! We also gained some new intel on the process, including a shocker about DVC Points! The Window Has Opened Okay, you need to act fast here, especially if you forgot. Yes, you, as a DVC member or annual […]

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Disney Unveils New Contemporary & Grand Floridian DVC Rooms

on October 3, 2021

Over the past few weeks, Disney dropped so much new information that it almost doubled as a denial-of-service attack with its high volume. You couldn’t possibly have kept up with everything, and you may have missed the most impacting part as a Disney Vacation Club points user. Yes, Disney showed off new rooms at two […]

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Disney Makes Three Announcements

on September 30, 2021

A crazy news week at Walt Disney World just got more historic when park officials made three massive announcements. We’ve got MagicBands, a roller coaster, and an out-of-this-world hotel to discuss. Let’s get started! MagicBands Are Here to Stay When Disney introduced the MagicMobile service, DVC members wondered about the future of MagicBands. After all, […]

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Signs of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Everywhere

on September 22, 2021

Disney’s 50th anniversary is right around the corner, and the parks already show signs of this hallmark event! Let’s talk about what’s already visible! Happy Birthday, Disney! On October 1st, Walt Disney World turns 50 years old. On this momentous occasion, park officials will throw a party that lasts for 18 months. As Disney Vacation […]

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The Next Generation of EPCOT Just Started

on September 16, 2021

Remember how Imagineers wanted to reinvent EPCOT for a new generation? Then, the pandemic struck, and many of those plans suffered delays. Well, we have finally reached a point where some of this stuff has either opened or will debut soon. Yes, the next generation of EPCOT just began. So let’s talk about what’s new. […]

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