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

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

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

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

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

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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DVC Updates for June 27, 2021

This past week, Disney announced that its Disney Vacation Club services will experience some downtime. Also, direct purchases have broken the $300 per point barrier at one resort, housekeeping service options have changed, and some other stuff. Let’s talk about the latest goings-on for Disney Vacation Club members. A Planned Disney Vacation Club Service Outage […]

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Park Updates for June 21st 2021

Disneyland Paris has taken on water, but Single Rider and other welcome park changes have occurred at Disney theme parks. Also, Walt Disney World has just announced several changes that will make the Most Magical Place on Earth feel normal again. Here is another batch of Disney theme park updates that will put a smile […]

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All Disney Parks Are Open!

For the first time since January of 2020, all Disney theme parks around the world have reopened. The Walt Disney Company celebrated this achievement with a video: Of course, Disney also announced plenty of other terrific news, including return dates and details for the various fireworks presentations at Walt Disney World. Let’s take a quick […]

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Food and Wine Food Booths Unveiled for 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is only one month away from its July 15th start. As the opening date approaches, park officials have unveiled details about the various Global Marketplaces. And we have a surprise this year! Toward the end of the event, new food kiosks will open! I’ll explain as I […]

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Disney Updates for June 13 2021

Boo Bash tickets are now on sale, but if you tried to buy them, you’re probably angry. Also, we’ve got a confirmed date for the Grand Californian’s 2020 Condominium Association Meeting, and it’s soon. Let’s catch up on the DVC Updates that matter right now. Boo Bash Ticket Debacle On the morning of June 8th, […]

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