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

on September 5, 2023

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 7 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 3,347, 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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Haunted Mansion Will Expand at Disneyland in 2024

on August 30, 2023

Disneyland Resort just announced an expansion project coming in 2024. Yes, one of the best attractions ever at Disneyland Park will add new space and a new store. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Haunted Mansion expansion. Disney Confirms Haunted Mansion Enhancements  Several months ago, The Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Bob Iger, indicated that […]

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What Kind of DVC Member Are You

on August 29, 2023

Hey, I’ve been wanting to ask you a question for years now! What kind of DVC member are you? We come in all shapes and sizes, and while we find consensus on some topics, especially the greatness of the Disney Vacation Club program, we vary in some vital ways. So, let’s go down the list […]

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How Walt Disney World Takes Care of Guests in Hurricane Weather

on August 28, 2023

Hurricane Idalia appears poised to disrupt Walt Disney World visits this week. Tampa officials are preparing for a Cat-4 hurricane with violent winds of at least 130 miles per hour. Thankfully, other reports indicate that a Cat-3 hurricane is more likely, with the Weather Channel stating as of 2:30 p.m. on Monday that a Cat-2 […]

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Here Are the DVC Resorts with Disney Skyliner Access

on August 25, 2023

Convenience matters when you visit Disney theme parks frequently. Longtime Disney Vacation Club members are acutely aware of the frustrations of Disney’s mercurial transportation system.  Thankfully, Disney has solved that problem by looking to the skies with its latest form of transportation. We’re all in love with the Disney Skyliner and prioritize the resorts close […]

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What DVC Members Love About Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

on August 22, 2023

Did you know that the Walt Disney World Resort isn’t the only Disney destination in Florida? That’s right, Disney has a resort just two hours from its world-famous theme parks, and it offers the perfect place to recharge after days of rope dropping and park hopping. Let’s take a drive to the Treasure Coast and […]

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Debuts

on August 17, 2023

This past Friday, Magic Kingdom closed earlier than you’d typically expect for an early August night, but you can probably guess why. Yes, on August 11th, the 2023 version of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party debuted. Here’s what you missed if you weren’t there. Disney Throws an Early August Halloween Party  Fans of Halloween have relished […]

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Answering a Few Questions about The Villas at Disneyland Tower

on August 16, 2023

The Villas at Disneyland Tower opens on September 28th. At that point, Disney Vacation Club members will dramatically increase their odds of booking/staying at Disneyland Resort. The excitement for this expansion tower project is palpable. Disney cast members know this and are doing everything they can to explain what guests can expect at the new […]

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Disney Vacation Club Exercising ROFR After a Six-Month Lull

on August 15, 2023

After an over six-month hiatus, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has started exercising its Right of First Refusal (ROFR) again. The “ROFR monster,” as some call it, has returned from its slumber. Understanding DVC’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) DVC’s Right of First Refusal or (ROFR) is a contractual clause that gives Disney the option to […]

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History of DVC the Theme Park Era

on August 14, 2023

In the previous History of the Disney Vacation Club article, I discussed the unlikely series of events that led to the creation of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. This time, I’ll talk about DVC’s biggest year ever, 2007. Four of the resorts you love connect back to 2007. Here’s how. A Brief History of […]

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