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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Holiday Festivities Return at Disney Parks

on July 15, 2021

We all hated 2020 and never want to think about it again, even though that’s all but impossible. Part of our frustration as DVC members stems from how much the pandemic disrupted our annual holiday plans. Many of us spend Christmas at Walt Disney World and/or Disneyland each year, but we couldn’t/didn’t in 2020. Thankfully, […]

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Disney Parks Update for July 12, 2021

on July 12, 2021

Disneyland Paris introduced a new FastPass system that has DVC members worried. We’ll talk about this turn of events, some restaurant changes, new character greetings, and a welcome party return in the latest Disney Parks Update. What Did Disneyland Paris Just Do? The mainstream media picked up a Disney story emanating from France. As you’ve […]

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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 Resale Average Sales Prices for June 2021

on July 8, 2021

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from June 2020 through June 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): June ’21

on July 7, 2021

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 240 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts. DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 2,529, resulting in a 9.5% buy back rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2021/Contracts Sold in 2021). The 2021 waiver rate is 90.5%. Key ROFR […]

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Two Disneyland Restaurants Closing & New from Avengers Camp

on July 5, 2021

Two beloved resort restaurants are closing at Disneyland Resort. Meanwhile, Avengers Campus has introduced two presumably short-term character interactions. Also, the Disneyland Legacy Passholder discount got extended again. Let’s talk about everything happening at Disneyland right now! The Restaurant Closures I recently mentioned that The Wave… of American Flavors will gain a new theme when […]

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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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Disney Updates for June 28, 2021

on June 28, 2021

You may want to visit Walt Disney World this November. I’ll explain why in today’s theme park update. We’ll also talk about the Stretching room, upcoming fireworks changes, and new park availability that could impact your upcoming 2021 trip. Destination D-23 This November! Coronavirus threw Disney officials for a curve, forcing the delay of the […]

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