Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Debuts

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

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

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

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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Where Should I Eat at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

When we vacation at Disney theme parks, we get hungry. Often, we’d rather return to our hotel to catch our breath. So, we head back to our home base during vacation, our DVC resort, and grab a meal. For this reason, where you stay matters greatly in terms of how well you eat. As a […]

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What to Know about Spending the Holidays at Disneyland

Walt Disney World started the week by revealing more of its Halloween plans and even a few in-park decorations. Now, Disneyland Resort has announced its Christmas 2023 plans. Here’s what you need to know about spending the holidays at Disneyland.  The Holiday Season Begins in November  Disneyland Resort will start its Yuletide celebration on November […]

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History of DVC The Saratoga Springs Trade

At the turn of the 21st century, the Disney Vacation Club planned its largest timeshare resort presence ever, one right beside a golf course. You’re almost assuredly not thinking of the correct DVC property, though. I’ll explain in the latest discussion of the history and evolution of the Disney Vacation Club. DVC Proposes the Disney’s […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for July 2023

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from July 2022 through July 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): July 2023

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 4 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 2,981, resulting in a 0.1% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2023/Contracts Sold in 2023). The 2023 waiver rate is 99.9%. Key ROFR […]

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Where Should I Eat at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Not all Disney Vacation Club properties are created equal. You’ll notice this truth the most when you get hungry. Some resorts offer superlative dining options, while others assume you’ll go elsewhere to fill your belly. Today, let’s talk about a resort that has developed a quick but devout following for its dining options. Here’s where […]

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