What DVC Members Love About BoardWalk Villas

on October 16, 2023

Picture it, the Atlantic City Boardwalk at the turn of the century. String lights illuminate the boardwalk as the sun sets, kids laugh and cheer as they play carnival games, and performers dazzle passersby with their magic tricks and musical talent. Thanks to the magic of Disney, you can live this experience at Disney’s BoardWalk […]

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Where Should I Eat at the Grand Californian?

on October 13, 2023

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 […]

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Disney Parks Raise Prices But Also Improve Park Hopper

on October 12, 2023

We’ve got good news, and we’ve got bad news involving Disney theme parks. Yes, Disney has raised the prices on several aspects of a Disney vacation. However, Disney also announced a welcome change coming to Park Hopper. Let’s talk about what just happened. Disney Restores Park Hopper During the pandemic, Disney understandably prevented Park Hopping. […]

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Should a DVC Member Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024?

on October 11, 2023

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 […]

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Top DVC Contracts with Low Upfront Costs- October 2023

on October 10, 2023

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DVC Point Charts – Vacation Inflation Insurance

on October 9, 2023

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 […]

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EPCOT Announces Holiday Schedule

on October 6, 2023

The Disney Parks Blog just revealed details regarding EPCOT’s holiday schedule. We now know the Celebrity Narrators for the EPCOT Candlelight Processional, plus details about the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Let’s talk about what you can expect this holiday season. Disney Confirms Candlelight Processional Lineup  Let’s start with an EPCOT favorite for […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for September 2023

on October 4, 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 […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): September 2023

on October 3, 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 […]

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DVC Adds The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

on September 28, 2023

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 […]

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