The Next Generation of EPCOT Just Started
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. […]
Keep Reading >Annual Passes Now on Sale
After a prolonged absence, Walt Disney World has started selling annual passes again. Meanwhile, some rides are undergoing refurbishment, and new character meetings are available at the Happiest Place on Earth. Here’s what we know. Annual Passes Return I previously discussed the impending return of annual passes at Walt Disney World. As you may recall, […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for August 2021
This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from August 2020 through August 2021 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): August ’21
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 […]
Keep Reading >DVC Members Have Ridden Ratatouille
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 […]
Keep Reading >A Quick Guide to Disney Genie
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 […]
Keep Reading >Disney Reveals Galactic Starcruiser Pricing
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. […]
Keep Reading >DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): July ’21
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 […]
Keep Reading >Pago Pago Undergoes Soft Refurb and Grand Floridian Begins Expansion
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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