DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): August ’21

on September 7, 2021

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 286 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts. DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 3,189, resulting in a 9.0% buy back rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2021/Contracts Sold in 2021). The 2021 waiver rate is 91.0%. Key ROFR […]

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DVC Members Have Ridden Ratatouille

on September 7, 2021

Lightning Lane signage has appeared at the parks. Also, an old high touch play area has finally reopened, and Boarding Groups are suddenly attainable. I’ll explain everything and also discuss the grand opening of EPCOT’s most anticipated new attraction of 2021. Lightning Lane Is Almost Here All four Walt Disney World theme parks have started […]

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A Quick Guide to Disney Genie

on August 22, 2021

At the 2019 D23 Expo, future Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced Disney Genie. Back then, the Parks Blog referred to it as: “Disney Genie is being designed to help you make the most out of your visit, whether you’re a first-time guest or a seasoned pro.” This week, Disney confirmed that Disney Genie will debut […]

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Disney Reveals Galactic Starcruiser Pricing

on August 11, 2021

The Walt Disney Company doesn’t open new resorts very often. But, whenever it does, each one is a big deal, as demonstrated by the passion for Disney’s Riviera Resort. Still, even allowing for that, one upcoming hotel towers about every other recent project and is legitimately the biggest deal since 1971’s Walt Disney World resorts. […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): July ’21

on August 9, 2021

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 262 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts. DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 2,857, resulting in a 9.2% buy back rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2021/Contracts Sold in 2021). The 2021 waiver rate is 90.8%. Key ROFR […]

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Pago Pago Undergoes Soft Refurb and Grand Floridian Begins Expansion

on July 25, 2021

Pago Pago takes a hard-earned break & the Grand Floridian plans for the future. We have several fascinating DVC updates today. That’ll Do, Pig When Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort started its massive overhaul, the Great Ceremonial House ceded its core responsibility for a while. Guests no longer checked in at the lobby’s front desk. Instead, […]

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The EPCOT Monorail Has Reopened and Other WDW Park News

on July 18, 2021

The Walt Disney World monorail is running at full strength again. Also, some attractions will have quick refurbs this week, and fireworks times are changing. So we’ve got several important park updates to cover today. The EPCOT Monorail System Is Back Last year, EPCOT reopened on July 15th, only without one of its most essential […]

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DVC Updates for July 11, 2021

on July 11, 2021

This week, you’ll want to know about some DVC Resort changes, a D23 membership discount, some mobile ordering alterations, and the end of Must Do Disney. Disney Confirms Resort Reopening Dates If you’re looking for a cash room this Fall, Disney just improved your odds, albeit not as much as you might hope. You’ve probably […]

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DVC Refurbs Starting, Polynesian Returning

on July 4, 2021

Disney Vacation Club resorts are undergoing some changes over the next few months. Let’s talk about what you need to know. Saratoga Springs Refurb Starting Now Okay, you know how much havoc the pandemic wreaked on DVC’s 2020/2021 plans. Here’s how you know that everything’s getting back to normal. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa […]

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Walt Disney World Resort Amenities Returning Soon

on July 1, 2021

October continues to signify the magic date for Walt Disney World guests, as something else good is happening on that date. Yes, you’ll get to spend more time at theme parks than guests who aren’t staying at official Disney resorts. I’ll explain that, talk about the reopening of a beloved restaurant, and discuss some exciting […]

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