Ratatouille Makes a Big Change

The next time you visit EPCOT, you’ll have a much better chance of riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Also, we have an interesting change at an All-Star Resort to discuss in today’s DVC update. Ratatouille Switches to Standby In late September, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios dropped its Boarding Group system. […]

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The Night the Lights Went Out at Disney

Guests at the Polynesian this week will have plenty of stories to tell their friends. They’re having quite the strange vacation. Allow me to explain. Power Outage A few nights ago, I read a social media post that swore the power was out at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The same individual claimed that the Transportation […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for December 2021

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from December 2020 through December 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 […]

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

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) In 2021, Disney exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 579 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts. DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) sold 4,441 contracts in 2021, resulting in a 13.0% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2021/Contracts Sold in 2021). The 2021 waiver rate finished at 87.0%. Key […]

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DVC Questions We Will Need Answered in 2022

As we enter 2022, Disney Vacation Club fans are wondering about many unknowns.  The Walt Disney Company hasn’t acted as transparently with its announcements lately. So, we’re all left guessing about some significant issues. Here are some DVC questions we will need to be answered in 2022.  When Will the Disney Dining Plan Return? During […]

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Recent Park Changes That Are Here to Stay

We’ve entered the final week of 2021, which means we’re looking back as we prepare to move forward.  For Disney fans, the past 18 months have come with plenty of confusion as longstanding policies suddenly collapsed.  Then, new ones arrived, and nobody’s quite sure which ones are temporary vs. permanent.  So, let’s talk about the […]

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Holiday Week News and Notes

Happy holidays, everyone! I hope that you’re among loved ones and savoring the best moments in life! Alas, Disney news never stops. So, I’ve got a few updates to provide you a distraction in between eggnog and gift wrapping. A Disney Genie+ Surprise This week, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom has […]

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The Latest Virtual Queue at Disney Is…DVC?

First responders have lodged a worrisome complaint about Disney. Meanwhile, DVC members are just trying to visit We’ve got some more unexpected developments at Disney this week. The Latest Virtual Queue at Disney Is… Have you tried to log on Disney Vacation Club’s membership website lately? Most of the time, it’s not a problem. Unfortunately, […]

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Everything you need to know about returning attractions and Magic Key Lawsuit

Hello everyone! We’ve got plenty happening and in and around the parks. Here’s what Disney Vacation Club fans need to know about returning attractions and *sigh* COVID in Orange County, Florida. The New Indiana Jones Quick! Name the oldest attraction still remaining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Technically, this one’s something of a trick question at […]

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Cinderella Castle Caught Fire and Disneyland Lost Power

Cinderella Castle caught fire, and people got trapped on several Disneyland attractions. So, it’s been a rough 24 hours for Disney. I’ll explain. A Small Fire One of the open secrets at Magic Kingdom involves Cinderella Castle. Due to the logistics here, it’s one of the most flammable places at the park. Now, you needn’t […]

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