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November 2023 Market Update: Resale Prices Cool Down and Polynesian Heats Up! from 2023-12-06T05:00
Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market joins our monthly resale market recap report show to discuss average sales Prices, Right of First Refusal buybacks (ROFR), inventory analysis, and the impact of th...
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12 Parks in 12 Days: Brent Hopper’s Amazing Race from 2023-11-29T06:26:40
As we embarked on a whirlwind Disney adventure recently, we were thrilled to have airline pilot Brent Hopper with us, offering his unique perspective and experiences. As an airline employee, Brent ...
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Diving into Disney: Marcus Howard’s Disney Vacation Club Journey from 2023-11-22T05:00
Join us as we welcome Marcus Howard, a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member from Seattle, in our engaging conversation about his Disney experiences. Marcus takes us through his journey, starting from ...
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Resale Prices Dip in October 2023 from 2023-11-01T05:00
We're talking about right-of-first refusal buybacks, average sales prices, inventory analysis, and resorts you should sleep in and NOT on. Dani introduces us to her new social media series, "DVC D...
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Earl Joe Parrotto’s DVC Journey: Cancelling a DVC Contract, Buying Hilton and Animal Kingdom from 2023-10-26T03:07:44
Join us for an exciting chat with Earl Joe Pirato, where we journey through his experiences with Disney Vacation Club (DVC), timeshares, and his love for Disney that all started on his honeymoon at...
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Does Multiple DVC Use Years Make Sense? from 2023-10-18T05:00
In this FAQ episode, we're discussing Multiple DVC Use Years. When do they make sense? DVC Direct guides are trained to talk you out of multiple use years. However, there are a few times when ha...
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What Can I Do With Leftover DVC Points? from 2023-10-11T05:00
Sooner or later, you'll rebook a vacation past your banking window and get some extra points. What can you do to preserve the value of these precious DVC Points? Can we transfer our points? Is a...
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Market is Steady and Stable for September 2023 from 2023-10-04T17:00
September 2023 was overall a steady and stable month for DVC Resales. Disney bought back one Grand Floridian Contract in Right of First Refusal. Linda Smit from DVC Resale Market joins the show t...
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Families Fly Free Review: Lyn Was Right–Chad’s Progress After 9 Months in the Program from 2023-09-27T05:00
In December of 2023, Chad joined Lyn Metler's Families Fly Free program. Today's show is a status update and review after nine months in the program. It takes a while to get signed up for all the...
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Pixie Dust and Practicality: Roxanne Steele’s Disney Vacation Club Adventures from 2023-09-20T05:00
Join us on a magical journey with our special guest, Roxanne Steele, as she shares her incredible Disney backstory and journey toward becoming a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member. Roxanne shares he...
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August DVC Resale Market Recap: Beaches Rise&Wilderness Falls from 2023-09-13T05:00
Join us for a lively conversation with Jody from DVC Resale Market as we explore the latest in the DVC resale market. We discuss Disney's Right of First Refusal (RoFer Monster) and how it's affecti...
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Living the Disney Lifestyle with Sandy and Thomas from 2023-09-06T05:00
Get ready to embark on a magical journey as we sit down with our beloved friends and core community members, Sandy and Thomas, who will share their enchanting Disney Vacation Club (DVC) backstory. ...
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DVC Resale Market Update for July 2023 with Andy Berry from 2023-08-09T05:00
Andy Berry joins us to discuss the DVC resale market for July 2023. We discuss Right of First Refusal, Average Sales Prices, Inventory analysis, and the current Red Hot Promotions available at DVC...
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The One Where They Went to Victoria and Alberts from 2023-08-02T05:00
We had mixed reviews at Victoria and Alberts, Boathouse, and have an update on our Unfortunate Attendance Mix Meetup.
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From Childhood Dreams to Owning Grand Floridian: Megan Johnson’s DVC Journey from 2023-07-26T05:00
Megan Johnson shares her experience as a Disney enthusiast researching and buying into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). She discusses the positive changes and opportunities that DVC ownership has br...
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Exploring the Magic of DVC Membership: A Journey with Andy and Kelly Reese from 2023-07-19T05:00
Join Andy and Kelly Reese as they share their Disney and DVC journey, discussing their experiences, the benefits of resale and direct membership, and their plans for future vacations. They also tou...
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Red Hot Deals Return–July 2023 DVC Resale Market Update from 2023-07-12T05:00
o Red Hot Deals are back! If you're looking to buy some points below market value at haggle-free buy-it-now prices, DVCResaleMarket.com has listings available. Zero ROFR in June. Prices varied w...
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Tom and Theresa a Siblings Story of DVC Membership from 2023-07-05T05:00
Tom and Theresa have been doing tag-team DVC vacation planning for years. Tom handles DVC and airfare. Theresa handles dining, fast passes, and organizing family members on their trips. This is ...
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December 2021 DVC Market Recap Report from 2022-01-12T01:00
Disney held steady with ROFR in December. They bought back 40+ contracts in the month. December's buyback rake was consistent with the 2021 average. Prices held steady. Previously, Chad predicted t...
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From Renting to Owning: Mike and Michael Share Their DVC Journey from 2022-01-05T01:00
five-night trip in the Kidani Grand Villa. The guys share their magical moments with Chad in this member experience episode. Episode 186
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Animal Kingdom Resort Restaurants & Activities Review from 2021-12-29T01:00
You’ve packed your bags, picked out the best Savannah or Standard View Room, and you’re ready to kick-off your stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge - but what is there to do here when not visiting the Park...
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Animal Kingdom Kidani Rooms Review – Is Savanah View Worth It? from 2021-12-22T01:00
Animal Kingdom’s Kidani resort and share their tips on which rooms to request. Wondering whether you should book a standard or savannah view? Which sections to request if you want to be close to th...
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Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom Jambo House Rooms from 2021-12-15T01:00
view for each type of AKV Jambo House DVC room. Wondering whether you should book a value room, a club level room, a standard, view, or a savanna view? Trying to decide between a studio, 1-bedroom,...
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Put a New DVC Contract Under the Tree from 2021-12-08T01:00
Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market joins the show to discuss the resale market in November 2021. We discuss Disney's Right of First Refusal, Average Sales Prices, Inventory Analysis, Most Economical...
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The History of Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo Everyone! from 2021-12-01T01:00
Their discussion will meander its way through the founding and design elements of the resort - delving into some of the underlying Imagineering concepts that make this resort so unique, enveloping ...
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Don’t Post the Kitchen Sink Photo on Social Media – Dan Klamert’s DVC Story from 2021-11-24T01:00
Disney vacations generate some awesome family memories. Dan Klamert shares his DVC membership report and a funny story about the Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream. The lights and the delivery per...
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Deliveries as Magical Vacation Grocers from 2021-11-17T01:00
Fellow DVC Member Scott Conners shares his story of becoming a cast member, a DVC member, a former cast member due to the pandemic, and emerging as a successful entrepreneur. We gain some insights...
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DVC Resale Market Recap for October 2021 from 2021-11-10T01:00
Disney's Right of First Refusal was extensive in October. Year to date, 483 contracts have been bought back. Derek joins the show and his advice for sellers is crystal clear. If you're thinking ...
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What DVC Members Love About BoardWalk’s Restaurants and Activities from 2021-11-03T01:00
pools, restaurants, activities, and all of the other reasons you're going to want to book a vacation at Disney's BoardWalk Villas.
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What DVC Members Love About the Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas from 2021-10-27T01:00
Disney's BoardWalk Villas is an older Walt Disney World DVC Resort that shares a room layout with Beach Club, Boulder Ridge, and Saratoga Springs. Join the conversation as we discuss the pros and c...
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History of Disney’s BoardWalk Villas from 2021-10-26T23:13:14.554980
We're kicking off our BoardWalk Villas review series with a brief history of the resort and a unique perspective from one of the opening day DVC guides from the resort. Peter Scheidle from DVCHelp...
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September Leans Towards a Buyers Market & New Animal Kingdom Recommendation from 2021-10-25T06:13:44.256097
Andy Berry joins the show to review September 2021. In all but 3 resorts, we had a slight decrease in average sales price. Disney has been more aggressive in exercising its right of first refusal...
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Only Buy DVC When You’re 100% Ready – Robert Campbell’s Story from 2021-10-09T23:55:59.845195
Robert Campbell had a very hard decision when buying DVC. They even used the 10-day timeshare cooling-off clause to cancel their first direct contract. However, when the timing was right, they bo...
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Explaining DVC Point Banking, Borrowing, and Point Transfers from 2021-10-02T08:58:17.562868
One of the most critical things to understand in how DVC works is banking, borrowing, and transferring points. We break this down the most common questions we see members ask involves this concept...
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How to Handle Adult Disney Shaming from 2021-10-02T08:58:17.555078
Annelie Heinen and Angie Robinson, who share some strategies for dealing with Disney shaming tactics and the benefits of DVC with regard to mental health. Episode 172
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Market Softens, DVC Listings Rise After Genie+ and AP Increases from 2021-09-18T04:12:44.786330
We're entering a slight buyers market as prices start to decrease a few dollars a point. Disney Genie+ and Annual Pass increases with feature losses have motivated numerous members to list their c...
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DVC Member Perspective On ADA Accessible Rooms from 2021-09-18T04:12:44.784644
Steve shares how he went from being a cash stay traveler to being a DVC member, how he and his wife navigate wheelchair-accessible accommodations in DVC, and the pros/cons to buying resale vs. dire...
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Old Key West Resort Restaurants & Activities Review from 2021-09-01T05:00
In the third episode of our 2021 Old Key West Review Series, we discuss everything about the resort except the rooms. We cover food and beverage, recreation activities, pools, transportation, park...
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Everything You Need to Know About Room’s at Disney’s Old Key West Resort from 2021-08-25T05:00
do not allow passage to the master bathroom via the laundry room, and everything you need to know before you book a room at Old Key West. Tune in to hear the favorite room requests. Episode 167.
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30 Years of DVC Insights and Wisdom with Sue Saunders, Member Since 1991 from 2021-08-18T05:00
rview, community Q&A with Sue Saunders. Sue is DVC Member #158 and is very proud that she bought DVC on the very first day it was offered to the public. Tune and join the conversations as we...
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DVC Resale Market Recap for July 2021 from 2021-08-11T05:00
Jodi Gross joins the show to discuss July 2021 average sales prices, inventory, and Disney buybacks of DVC contracts via their right of first refusal. The market's inventory stayed relatively cons...
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Why Does Every DVC Member Need to Understand Resale? from 2021-08-04T05:00
Today’s show is full of expert points and tips, as we explain the top things that every DVC Member needs to know about resale. You may want to listen to the show a few times as it is stacked with ...
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Does It Make Sense to Buy Riviera through Resale? from 2021-07-28T05:00
Sam has been a DVC member at Bay Lake Tower and recently he purchased not one, but three resale contracts at Riviera Resort! In this episode, Sam shares why purchasing Riviera on the resale market ...
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How to Predict DVC Room Availability from 2021-07-21T05:00
about buy where you want to stay and the importance of the 11-month booking window, DVC room availability is a huge issue. It takes members a few years to learn the ropes. However, our own Peter ...
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Prices and Inventory Both Rise in June 2021 from 2021-07-14T05:00
Linda Smit joins us to discuss the DVC resale market over June 2021. Disney scaled back their right of first refusal buying. Resale prices are up everywhere except Hilton Head, which had a banner m...
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A Hawaiian Perspective of Aulani with Scotty Kaufman from 2021-07-07T05:00
Scotty Kaufman's love of Disney started when he was watching The Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color as an expatriate family serving overseas. Scott grew up on the island of Ohau in Hawaii and e...
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Annelie’s Journey Into the Joy of All Things Disney from 2021-06-30T05:00
Annelie Heinen went from being an every five-year Disney traveler to a certified Disney addict and hasn't looked back. Since 2017, she has traveled to Disney World or Disneyland at least 11 times a...
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Once You Stay at Old Key West, It’s Hard to Back to Cash Rooms with Jason Dodge from the DBC Podcast from 2021-06-24T05:00
Episode 158 Jason joins us from the DBC podcast. Jason traveled to Disney as a child and pre-teen but didn't visit Disney as a young adult. Jason's sister brought the family to Disney in 2015 to Ol...
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Celebrating Father’s Day 2021 – Favorite Disney Memories DVC Dads from 2021-06-16T05:00
We're celebrating Father's Day 2021 by talking with some of the children from DVC Resale Market and some members of the My DVC Points community about their favorite memories with their dads. You'l...
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Check Your Equity – Resale Prices are Sky High – DVC Resale Market Update for May 2021 from 2021-06-09T05:00
Check Your Equity - Resale Prices are Sky High - DVC Resale Market Update for May 2021. Andy Berry joins the show to discuss last month in the resale market.
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Does DVC Make Sense When You Get Travel Agent Discounts? from 2021-06-02T05:00
Steve Cantafio is a Disney Travel Agent, a DVC owner since 2007, and a co-host of the podcast, Wandering the World With Walt. In this episode, Steve shares his wealth of knowledge in multiple areas...
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154 THE Correct Answers To Our Rapid Fire Questions with Adam Worell from 2021-05-26T05:00
Addison is a huge fan of the podcast and enjoyed sending in a show opener. When she heard her Dad would be a guest on the show, she wanted to make sure he knows THE correct answers to the rapid-fir...
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153 What is a DVC Use Year? New Member Education Series from 2021-05-19T05:00
Point management and understanding Use Year is one of the most complicated aspects of being a DVC Member. Every week we see DVC community members asking questions about Use Year. We think the top...
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152 DVC Resale April 2021 is Strong Sellers Market from 2021-05-12T01:00
Andy Berry joins us to discuss the DVC Resale Market for April of 2021. In short, its an extreme sellers market. Listings are flying off the shelf. High demand and short supply leads to increasi...
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151 Our Favorite Disney Memories With Mom from 2021-05-05T05:00
Tune in for a heart-warming show to celebrate Mother's Day 2021; we made an open post in the My DVC Points Community group on Facebook to see who wanted to share their favorite Disney memory with M...
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150 Becoming Members After Years of Vacationing at Walt Disney World from 2021-04-28T05:00
Shannon is a new DVC owner at Riviera since July 2020. She purchased direct and got a great deal at 170 per point. She and her husband are in their early 30s with two young children, and the incent...
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149 What We Know About Disneyland Tower Vs Grand Californian from 2021-04-21T05:00
Are you considering buying a DVC contract at the upcoming Disneyland Hotel Tower? Join the conversation with four Disney podcasters as we discuss VGC vs what we know about the new Disneyland Tower...
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148 DVC Market Update for March 2021 with Humberto Santos from 2021-04-14T05:00
Humberto Santos joins us from DVC Resale Market to recap the March 2020 financials of the DVC resale market. Disney's buying streak for Bay Lake Tower continues. Prices continue to rise and inven...
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147 Two Decades Later, I Still Love Going to Disney from 2021-04-07T05:00
Jeanille grew up going to Disney World with her parents, staying off-site every trip. When she got married, they honeymooned at Disney, purchasing her first contract during that trip. Through marri...
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146 Getting to Know Kerri MacPherson from DVC Rental Store from 2021-03-31T05:00
Meet Kerri Macpherson and get a brief overview of her career at Disney and cover how she's currently serving members at the DVC Rental Store. Kerri started her 20+ year Disney career as a Disney C...
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145 Buying DVC After Your Children Start College with Rachel Pompetti from 2021-03-17T05:00
Rachel has been coming to Disney World since 1991. When they had kids, they saved up to stay on-property every few years. In 2017, as their children got older they bought into DVC as proud owners...
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144 Overcoming Society Shaming Adults Who Love Disney from 2021-03-10T06:00
Angela Ciliento's Disney park life started with her first trip to Walt Disney World as a tween. Society says Disney is for little kids; however, she fell in love with Disney parks from the moment ...
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143 DVC Market Update for February 2021 from 2021-03-07T06:00
Derek DeBoer joins the show to update us on the DVC resale market conditions for February of 2021. DVC went on a buying spree for Polynesian contracts. Average prices are up again for the second ...
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141 How Many DVC Points Should I Buy for My First Contract? from 2021-03-03T07:00
One of the most frequently asked questions for people researching DVC is, "How many points should I buy?" Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market joins the show to give us the formal DVC guide answers a...
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142 How Many DVC Points Should I Buy for My First Contract? from 2021-03-03T06:00
One of the most frequently asked questions for people researching DVC is, "How many points should I buy?" Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market joins the show to give us the formal DVC guide answers a...
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140 My Love of Disney Started as an Adult with Jonathon Hile from 2021-02-24T07:00
Jonathon Hile has returned to the My DVC Points network to share his Disney backstory. Jonathon's first Disney World trip happened when his wife (girlfriend at the time) took a job in Florida and ...
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141 My Love of Disney Started as an Adult with Jonathon Hile from 2021-02-24T06:00
Jonathon Hile has returned to the My DVC Points network to share his Disney backstory. Jonathon's first Disney World trip happened when his wife (girlfriend at the time) took a job in Florida and ...
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139 Bibbity Bobbity Bougie: A DVC Cooper Creek Cabin Review from 2021-02-17T07:00
Our Bibbity Bobbity Bougie high-end Disney Vacation Club review series is back, and this time we're headed to the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Laura & Chad Pennycuff has i...
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140 Bibbity Bobbity Bougie: A DVC Cooper Creek Cabin Review from 2021-02-17T06:00
Our Bibbity Bobbity Bougie high-end Disney Vacation Club review series is back, and this time we're headed to the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Laura & Chad Pennycuff has i...
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138 The Rise in DVC Resales and Fall of Direct Sales in January 2021 from 2021-02-10T07:00
Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins the show to discuss current trends in DVC sales. January 2021 was an excellent month with sales prices rising and sales volume staying strong at 500 contrac...
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139 The Rise in DVC Resales and Fall of Direct Sales in January 2021 from 2021-02-10T06:00
Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins the show to discuss current trends in DVC sales. January 2021 was an excellent month with sales prices rising and sales volume staying strong at 500 contrac...
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137 Life’s Best Moments Happen at Disney – Kyle Nichols’s DVC Story from 2021-02-03T07:00
Since a young age, Kyle Nichols, a Disney park fan, shares his story as a DVC Member. Before Kyle's father bought a DVC contract for his two sons to share, it took years of research. Since then, ...
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138 Life’s Best Moments Happen at Disney – Kyle Nichols’s DVC Story from 2021-02-03T06:00
Since a young age, Kyle Nichols, a Disney park fan, shares his story as a DVC Member. Before Kyle's father bought a DVC contract for his two sons to share, it took years of research. Since then, ...
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136 Resale Response to Direct Benefits from DVC from 2021-01-27T07:00
In the second of a two-part episode, we discuss the counter arguments to buying your DVC Membership directly through Disney. Join Chad, Jake, & DVC Resale Market Agents - Marissa and Derrick a...
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137 Resale Response to Direct Benefits from DVC from 2021-01-27T06:00
In the second of a two-part episode, we discuss the counter arguments to buying your DVC Membership directly through Disney. Join Chad, Jake, & DVC Resale Market Agents - Marissa and Derrick a...
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135 Growing Up DVC, Getting Married and Continuing the Traditions from 2021-01-20T07:00
Kaitlin Merritt grew up in a DVC family. Her parents became original Old Key West members when she was 2 years old. She doesn't know what it's like to come to Disney and not be a DVC member. In ...
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136 Growing Up DVC, Getting Married and Continuing the Traditions from 2021-01-20T06:00
Kaitlin Merritt grew up in a DVC family. Her parents became original Old Key West members when she was 2 years old. She doesn't know what it's like to come to Disney and not be a DVC member. In ...
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135 DVC Resale Market Recap for December 2020 from 2021-01-13T06:00
Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market joins us this week to discuss this month's happenings. Prices have stayed fairly consistent from November, however, there are few resorts that are in the buyer's f...
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134 Why We Love Club Level & The Grand Floridian from 2021-01-09T06:00
The Schapmann family fell in love with the Grand Floridian on one of their trips when the Grand Flo just happened to be the actively marketed property. Sam explains that they set their "point calib...
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133 New Monera Program Allows Smaller Down Payments from 2021-01-06T06:00
Monera launches a new program that allows people to purchase resale contracts with lower down payments. Not every contract will quality, however, the team at DVC Resale Market will help you find a...
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132 Enjoying Extended Weekends at DVC as a Florida Resident from 2020-12-28T06:00
As a native Floridian, Rebecca Portalatin finds that her family tends to use DVC more for extended weekends than the traditional week-long vacation. We discuss buying into DVC as a Floridian and b...
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131 Cast Your Points: Rob Lott’s Trip Report From a Listener’s Point Donation from 2020-12-24T06:00
In episode 131, we get a chance to catch up with Rob and hear a trip report from a recent stay we booked for him at the Polynesian resort using donated points. People love staying in the deluxe DV...
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130 Rebroadcast: Rob A. Lott Theme Park Entertainer from 2020-12-23T06:00
Episode 130 is a rebroadcast of Episode 013. Given the recent layoffs at Walt Disney World and a new point donation program we started, we thought it was appropriate to rebroadcast this episode be...
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129 – Reasons to Buy DVC on the Resale Market from 2020-12-15T06:00
You've heard why Blue Card Members love going direct; now it's time to hear why so many people opt out and purchase on the secondary market. Spoiler: it saves you a LOT of money, but that's not all...
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128 Monthly DVC Resale Market Update for November of 2020 from 2020-12-09T06:00
Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins us to discuss the latest happenings in the resale market. Old Key West leads Right-of-First-Refusal buybacks in 2020. For the most part prices held steady or...
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127 Finding Magic After a Tragic First Day at Disney World from 2020-12-02T06:00
Vikki Wells and her husband Anthony were married in their home country in the United Kingdom and spent their honeymoon in Orlando. The couple made some financial sacrifices to save money to come t...
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126 – Top 5 Reasons to Buy Direct from DVC from 2020-11-25T06:00
It's a classic debate in the DVC community: do you buy direct from Disney or save money and buy from the resale market? We recruited three died in the wool, blue-card-carrying, buy direct from Di...
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125 Florida DVC Residents and Weekend Commutes to Disney with Scott and Karen Daves from 2020-11-18T06:00
Scott and Karen Daves have about an hour commute to Disney from their home near Tampa. If you've ever wondered about keeping DVC after moving to Florida, the Daves' provides excellent insight as t...
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124 DVC Market Update for October 2020 from 2020-11-11T06:00
Andy Berry is back to discuss the DVC Resale Market trends for October 2020. We cover right of first refusal (ROFR), average sales prices and inventory analysis.
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123 Wedding & Wheelchair Accessible Rooms with Cindy Manning Swain from 2020-11-04T06:00
After 20 years of looking into DVC, Cindy rented points for her wedding and honeymoon at Disney. Her story is filled with great information about accessible rooms at Bay Lake Tower and the Grand F...
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122 Pixie Dust & Room Upgrades with Josh Kennedy from 2020-10-28T05:00
Josh Kennedy has been a DVC member since 2017 and calls SSR his home resort. We discuss points, resorts, upgrades, and the magic of membership in this DVC member interview. One of the things that...
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121 Insider Tips for Picking Your Next DVC Home Resort from 2020-10-21T05:00
DVC Members love their home resorts for a variety of reasons. Chad, Valerie, Brad, and Sandy are back to discuss the three main factors people use when picking their home resort. Some people buy ...
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120 Buying DVC with Jake from DVC Newscast, Owner at SSR and AKV from 2020-10-14T05:00
Jake's home resorts are at Saratoga Springs and Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas. Jake grew up in Florida and would go to WDW four times a year. Before buying, Jake stayed cash at every WDW resort, delu...
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120 Buying DVC at 18 Years Old with Jake Anthony, Owner at SSR and AKV from 2020-10-14T05:00
Jake Anthony shares his DVC story and buying into DVC at 18 years old. For many people, this wouldn't be a wise decision. However, we really encourage you to tune in and hear Jake's story.
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119 DVC Resale Market Update September 2020 from 2020-10-13T05:00
Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market is back to go over our monthly resale market update. 56 contracts were bought back from ROFR (40 SSR, 10 OKW, 5 VGF, and a Vero). All but two resorts rose i...
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118 What’s Different About DVC Compared to Other Timeshares? from 2020-10-06T05:00
Our new member education series continues in Episode 118. Brad and Chad discuss what makes DVC different from other timeshares. The flexibility of the point system and incredible strong demand to...
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117 Classic DVC Debates with David Mumpower from 2020-10-02T05:00
David Mumpower continues the conversations from Episode 116 and we focus on classic DVC debates. At the end of episode 116, we thought we should talk a little more DVC. Chad was supposed to edit ...
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116 A DVC Blogger & Podcaster Walk Into a Bar: A Conversation with David Mumpower, OKW Owner Since 2013 from 2020-10-01T05:00
David Mumpower is a powerhouse blogger in the DVC community. He's written for almost every major site. You can read his most recent work on DVC Resale Market's Blog. David writes the weekly park...
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115 The Addonitis is Real! A Discussion With Caleb Allison from 2020-09-23T05:00
Caleb Allison is back with a case of addonitis. What started as a post for thoughts and advice in the My DVC Points Patreon Producer's club ended up being a podcast episode as Chad and Caleb discu...
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114 Everything You Need to Know About DVC Member Cruises from 2020-09-16T05:00
DVC Member Cruises are the most sought after cruises in all of DCL. You have to be a DVC member who purchased points through Disney direct to set sail on a member cruise. (Part of the reason I boug...
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113 Grand Floridian Prices Rise But Still a Great Buy from 2020-09-11T05:00:45
Andy Berry joins us for our monthly DVC Resale Market monthly update. Disney exercised Right of First Refusal on 22 contracts in August 2020. We're back to pre-COVID resale prices. August was a ...
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112 DVC New Member Education Series: Is DVC Right for Me? from 2020-09-09T05:00
First episode of a podcast series focusing on New Member Education. If you're a new member or researching becoming a member, we're creating a podcast playlist just for you. Our panel will be made...
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111 “We Were Only Supposed to Go Every Couple of Years” Dan and Holly Austin’s DVC Addonitis Story from 2020-09-02T05:00
Dan and Holly Austin explain that they've been to Disney about every other year since their Honeymoon in 2012. In 2018, Dan started looking at the rising costs of a Disney vacation and bought into...
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110 Nick Cotton on Returning to the Parks from 2020-08-26T05:00
Nick Cotton joins the show to return to the parks, unique opportunities we have to enjoy the parks during COVID, deals on discounted DVC points, and an update on the DVC rental and resale markets.
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109 Becoming Member After Staying at Wilderness Lodge from 2020-08-19T05:00:15
In Episode 109, we meet Heather Knecht. Heather transitioned from off-property to renting DVC points to becoming a member at Wilderness Lodge. In this process she provides a wonderful testimonial...
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108 Resale Prices Rise in July with Strong Market from 2020-08-13T22:22:51
Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins the show to provide a market update for July 2020. Resale prices rose almost across the board, and the average price is back up to the same point as last yea...
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107 Interview with Dan Cockerell Former VP of Magic Kingdom, Author, Speaker and Consultant from 2020-08-05T05:00
Dan Cockerell, former VP of Magic Kingdom, joins the show to discuss his career at Disney, answer My DVC Points Community member questions, and discuss his new book, "How's the Culture in Your King...
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106 Buying Mom’s Favorite Resort with Willie Herrera Owner at PVB and CCV from 2020-07-27T04:01
Willie Herrera grew up in Miami and making regular family trips to Walt Disney World. After getting out of college he decided to invest in DVC so that he could help continue the family tradition o...
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105 Some People Are Worth Matching Shirts For – Meet Jeremy Mobley Owner at PVB from 2020-07-22T05:00
Jeremy Mobley joins us for a conversation about his DVC story. Jeremy's passion for Disney didn't hit until later in life. Jeremy thinks that he's one of the few people who bought DVC based on a ...
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104 The Ears Must Match the Dress – Meet Mandie Malinoski – Owner SSR Since 2014 from 2020-07-15T05:00
Mandi Malinosky grew up Disney and is now raising a Disney family. Owner at Disney's Saratoga Springs since 2014, Mandy typically spends about 40 nights a year at Walt Disney World. She loves sp...
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103 June 2020 DVC Resale and Rental Market Monthly Analysis from 2020-07-08T19:00:26
Andy Berry is back to provide a monthly recap for June 2020. For the third month in a row, DVC Resale Market had zero contracts bought back through Disney's Right of First Refusal (ROFR). Andy co...
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102 Home Park Disneyland, Home Resort Disney World – Meet Gina Grotsky Owner at Copper Creek since 2017 from 2020-07-05T00:00
Go behind the scenes at My DVC Points and get to know our Community Hall Live show and Mouse Quiz show producer Gina Grotsky. Gina considers her home park Disneyland; however, she ended up buying ...
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101 Transferring DVC to the Next Generation: Estate Planning, Trusts, Titles, and Multiple Contracts from 2020-07-01T05:00
Chad, Christy, Alicia, and Vicky discuss their experiences deeding and titling their DVC contracts and estate planning as DVC members. The fundamental question of estate planning is what happens to...
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100 Favorite Disney Memories with Dads from 2020-06-24T05:00
Episode 100 celebrates being at Dad at Disney. Jim Mason, Ryan Kennedy, Rob Midiri, Chad Pennycuff, along with Jakob and Evie from our DVC Kids Panel join the show to share their favorite memories...
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099 DVC Newscast: Disney World Reopening from 2020-06-19T00:00
Shannon Ford recaps DVC Reopening news and rumors in the light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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098 Community Hall Live: Team Bay Lake Tower vs Team Riviera Resort from 2020-06-18T06:39:25
What resort is your favorite place to stay? Bay Lake Tower or Riviera? Which would you own? Join the conversation in Community Hall Live by My DVC Points as discuss these awesome resorts in our ...
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095 Sellers Market! May 2020 DVC Resale Market Update and Analysis from 2020-06-10T05:12:30
Derek DeBoers joins the show to provide an update on the DVC Resale Market. Disney did not buy back a single contract in May 2020. Prices are slightly down from last summer buy on their way back...
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097 Community Hall Live: Team Old Key West vs Team Saratoga Springs Resort – Summer Resort Shoot Out Series 06-07-2020 from 2020-06-07T00:00
Join Chad, Shannon, Mary Anne, and the My DVC Points Community as we kick off our summer shoot out series! Are you Team Old Key West or Team Saratoga? Given these are the last two resorts to sell...
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094 A Father’s Generational Gift to His Family with Randy Wylie from 2020-06-03T05:00
To celebrate Father's Day, Randy Wylie, an owner at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort joins the show and shares the story of his father purchasing DVC as a multi-generational gift. Randy is one of...
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096 Community Hall Live: Member’s Response to WDW Reopening Plan 05-31-2020 from 2020-05-31T00:00
Disney unveils part of their reopening plan this week! Join Chad, Samantha, Shannon, and Mary Anne as we lead an interactive conversation with DVC Members about their response to the Park Opening p...
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093 DVC Painting With a View – A Conversation With Marla E from 2020-05-27T05:00
In this episode, Chad chats with Marla E, the instructor for DVC Painting With A View. Marla shares information about this hidden gem of an experience for members, and she encourages everyone to tr...
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092 Announcing the My DVC Points App – Live Show 5-17-2020 from 2020-05-18T01:00
We're Celebrating the launch of our New App! Join Chad, Ken, Samantha, and Rob as we discuss the new My DVC Points App, Point Stretch, and Splurge functionality in the app and in real life! Disne...
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091 Being Frugal and Splurging With DVC – Meet Christy Pudyk Owner at CCV Since 2018 from 2020-05-13T05:00
On this episode, Chad chats with Christy Pudyk from the DCL Podcast and Pack Your Pixie Dust! Christy shares her experiences as a travel agent, becoming a DVC member, and being frugal in her everyd...
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090 April 2020 DVC Resale Market Update and Analysis! from 2020-05-08T08:32:38
Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins the show to provide an update on April 2020's sales results. The DVC Resale Market team sold 290 contracts, received 130 new listings, and saw zero contract...
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089 Due Diligence and DVC Mentors with Trent and Jeni from Disney DNA Podcast from 2020-05-06T05:00
On this episode, Chad chats with Trent and Jeni from the Disney DNA Podcast! They talk about their passion for Disney and how it inspired their podcast, that other DVC members are your most valuabl...
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088 Buy Where You Want to Stay – A DVC Membership Story with Grant & Julie Peters from 2020-04-30T17:56:57
On today's show, Chad talks with Grant and Julie Peters, owners at Aulani and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. Grant and Julie share their journey to becoming DVC members, a bit of addonitis, and...
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087 Aulani Off-Property Adventures – A DVC Member Review Series Part 4 of 4 from 2020-04-22T05:00
Welcome to the final installment of our series on Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! On today's show, our panel ventures away from the resort to share with you some of the amazing things on Oahu. ...
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086 Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa – A Multiple DVC Member Resort Review Part 3 of 4 from 2020-04-19T00:11:12
Welcome to the third installment of our Aulani series! In this episode, our member panel discusses all of the fun things that you and your family can enjoy at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. We...
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085 Aulani Tips on Booking a Room, Flights and Car Rentals – A Multiple DVC Member Review – Part 2 of 4 in our Aulani Review Series from 2020-04-10T05:00
Now that we've explored the culture and history of Aulani in Episode 083, we pick back up and talk about tips booking your room, airfare and ground transportation in Episode 085. When it comes to ...
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084 DVC Resale Market March 2020 Update and Analysis from 2020-04-08T05:00
Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market and listener Roxanne joins the show to cover the Average Sales Prices, Right of First Refusal Report and Inventory Analysis. Roxanne just purchased her secon...
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083 The History and Cultural Stories of Aulani – A DVC Member Review Series #1 of 4 from 2020-04-01T05:00
This is the first of a four part series on Aulani. We explore some of the historical stories and cultural influences imagineers built into the design of the resort. Join Chad, Brian Reed, Stokes ...
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082 Enjoying DVC As A Local with Greg from That Park Life Podcast from 2020-03-25T01:36:58
On this show, Chad chats with Greg, one of the co-hosts of That Park Life Podcast! Greg and his wife, Nicole, are also Florida locals and owners at Old Key West. He shares his Disney story, how mov...
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081 Loving DVC Staycations – An Orlando Owner’s Perspective on DVC with Mike Daugherty from 2020-03-18T04:05
Mike Daugherty has loved every aspect of Disney since he was a kid when his dad would bring all the kids to Walt Disney World once a year. In this episode, Mike shares his favorite Disney memories,...
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080 DVC Resale Market Update for Feb 2020 from 2020-03-14T19:17:51
Join Chad and Andy from DVC Resale Market for a monthly market recap covering February 2020. We cover the Right of First Refusal Buybacks, Average Sales Prices, and Current Inventory Analysis for F...
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079 Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Review from 2020-03-11T05:22:56
We're headed to Disney's Vero Beach Resort with Vero Beach owners and fans! The Center for DVC Control should issue a warning on this episode because the enthusiasm for the second Disney Vacation ...
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078 History of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort from 2020-03-03T06:00
Brian Reed joins us for another Disney Vacation Club resort history episode! Previously, Brian has helped us unpack the history of Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney's Saratoga ...
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077 A Millennial Member’s Perspective on DVC with Samantha Kurtz-Seif from 2020-02-26T06:00
Could you imagine buying into DVC at 25? That's exactly what Samantha Kurtz-Seif did! Samantha is a proud millennial DVC member, creator of Adventures by Sam, one of the My DVC Points VIP Producers...
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076 Saving Points on a Cruise with DVC Rental Store’s Cruise Swap Program from 2020-02-19T04:24:34
DVC Members love staying in deluxe accommodations close to the magic of the theme parks, but sometimes we want to try some new Disney experiences! Members can use their points towards Disney Cruise...
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075 Enjoying DVC as a Local, Family Connections Through Disney, and Eating Gluten-Free at WDW with Shannon Ford, Owner at Saratoga Springs Resort from 2020-02-12T06:00
Shannon Ford is a woman with many different roles: mom to thrill-seeking toddler Rider, Mrs. Florida 2019, and creator of the blog DisneyDays.com. In this interview, Shannon shares her story of enj...
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074 Market Recap for January 2020 with Marissa from DVC Resale Market from 2020-02-06T06:00
Join Chad and Marissa from DVC Resale Market for a monthly market recap covering January of 2020. We cover Right of First Refusal Buy Backs, Average Sales Prices and Current Inventory Analysis.
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073 Disney’s Riviera Resort Member Review Part 2 from 2020-02-05T06:00
Chad, Joe, Caleb, and Amy wrap up their discussion on Disney's Riviera Resort review series. If you're considering buying into Riviera, this is the episode series you're looking for. In the second ...
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072 Disney’s Riviera Resort Member Review Part 1 from 2020-01-29T05:01
In Episode 072 Chad and 3 DRR owners are coming together to provide a resort review of Disney's Riviera Resort. If you're considering buying into Riviera, this is the episode series you're looking...
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071 Seeing DVC as an Investment in Relationships and Family Vacations Not a Financial Investment with Brian Flock in the Disney’s Riviera Resort Series from 2020-01-25T06:00
Brian and his family are new to the DVC Community, buying resale into Grand Californian in May 2019. When Disney's Riviera Resort became available for purchase, the Flock family was quick to add on...
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070 Skyliner, Hidden Minnies & Adult Disney Trips with Kati Swanson in the Disney Riviera Resort Owner Series from 2020-01-20T06:00
Kati Swanson, or Princess Kati, as she's known in the My DVC Points Community, has been a DVC owner since 2016. When addonitis hit, she knew she wanted to add more points at a resort that fit her h...
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069 Why We Bought at Disney’s Riviera Resort With Tara Gray from 2020-01-15T06:00
Tara Gray, and her husband Jason, have been visiting Walt Disney World multiple times a year for quite a while, but could never make the leap into becoming Disney Vacation Club members. Disney’s Ri...
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068 Finding Value in 50 Year Contracts at Disney’s Riviera Resort: Meet Alicia Urbain from 2020-01-13T06:00
Alicia and her husband were “bitten by the Disney bug” after bringing their two children to Walt Disney World for the first time in 2009. In 2016, they became DVC members at Disney’s Polynesian Vil...
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067 Maximizing Your DVC Membership with Micah Wyss from MousePerks.com from 2020-01-08T06:00
Micah Wyss is the creator of MousePerks.com, a website that pulls together the discounts for Tables in Wonderland, DVC Members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Visa cardholders! As a value-minded pe...
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066 DVC Resale Market Monthly Recap for December 2019 – Bonus Episode from 2020-01-06T06:53:12
Derek DeBoers joins us for an audio edition of the monthly reports published by the DVC Resale Market. We discuss the Right of First Refusal report for December 2019 and take a look back at all of ...
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065 Creating Vacation Memories, Prioritizing Family Time, and Excellent Customer Service with Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market from 2020-01-01T22:12:03
Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market shares his experience helping families create vacation memories as a Vacation Guide for Disney Vacation Club, how his transition to the team at DVC Resale Mar...
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064 Adoption, Sacrifices for Family and Prioritizing Vacations with Matt and Lori Sassali from 2019-12-27T06:00
We're wrapping up Season 2 of the My DVC Points podcast with what is quite possibly the best episode of the season. Matt and Lori Sassali share their Disney stories with us. We cover adoption, fi...
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063 Member Review: Saratoga Springs Resort Review – Part 2 from 2019-12-21T06:00
We pick up where we left off in the the Saratoga Springs Review show. Episode 063 covers transportation, room refurbishment, recommendations, and we address the commonly held believe that "Saratog...
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062 Member Review: Saratoga Springs Resort – Part 1 from 2019-12-13T06:00
The first half of our Saratoga Springs Resort review show. In this episode, DVC Members, Chad, Mary Anne, Samantha and Randy discuss our love of the SSR resort. We cover resort areas and room re...
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061 Live! DVC Resale Market Update November 2019, Rise of Resistance, & Riviera Resort Cast Member Preview Trip Report from 2019-12-13T04:07:37
Join Chad, Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market, Aaron DelPrince and Mike Daugherty for a lively discussion about the hottest topics in DVC. DVC Resale Market November Update
- ROFR Report
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060 The History of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa from 2019-12-07T06:00
In Episode 060, Brian Reed from Imagination Radio Network returns to discuss the history of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Previously Brian joined us on episode 038 to discuss the hi...
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059 Live! Disney’s Riviera Resort Cast Member Preview Late Night Walking Tour from 2019-12-05T13:34:23
Mike Daughtery, one of the My DVC Points Community members, was invited to the Disney Riviera Resort tonight as part of the cast preview. This was opening night for previews and they are literally ...
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058 Live! 12-1-19 Alicia’s Trip Report, Trip to WDW and DVC Thankfulness from 2019-12-04T05:49:41
New Tradition - We're starting off the show with countdowns! When are you going home?
Trip Report – Alicia’s family's first DVC Stay at DVC Members
Would you Take a Day Trip to Walt Disney...
057 Treehouse Villas Review at Saratoga Springs Resort from 2019-11-29T08:04:53
In Episode 057, Chad is joined by Jim Quicksell from Episode 017, Russ Clark from DVC Info and Episode 018, and first-time contributor Tammy Nutt. In this episode, the group is talking all about th...
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056 Live! 11-24-19 New Disneyland DVC Tower Proposal and Disney Plus Discussion from 2019-11-28T06:04:15
Chad, Andrew and Samantha host this weeks live discussion. We cover onlight Magic DCA Trip Report
New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel!
2020 Annual Dues Announced
Extended Hours at DHS fo...
055 Senses Spa Review at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa from 2019-11-22T07:12:47
Part of the Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort series, we're heading over to Senses Spa. On today’s episode, Chad is joined by his wife Laura, Chris Salata (Episode 015), and Ella Porter (Episode 01...
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054 SSR Series – Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Review from 2019-11-13T05:21:39
If you own Saratoga Springs, you own a vacation home on a golf course! Lake Buena Vista Golf course surrounds the SSR resort. The primary focus of today's show is the Lake Buena Vista golf course...
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053 Live! DVC Resale Market Update for October 2019 and Hidden Gems in Disneyland from 2019-11-11T23:17:17
Winner pf a $100 Gift Card from Vacation Club Loans Announced | DVC Resale Market – Monthly Update for October 2019 | Deep Discounts offered at Riviera Resort | More Inventory Declar...
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052 Meet Mary Anne Tracy Owner at Saratoga Springs Resort Since 2017 from 2019-11-08T09:09:32
In Episode 052, we meet Mary Anne Tracey, owner at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort since 2017. Mary Anne Tracy the My DVC Points podcast to help us kick off a 6 episode series on Saratoga Springs...
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051 Live 11-3-19 $100 Gift Card Giveaway Celebration and Disney Skyliner Bar Crawl from 2019-11-04T04:00:58
We’re Celebrating! Vacation Club Loans helped My DVC Community Members Save over $122,000 in the month of October. Stay out the lookout to your Live YouTube show, we're planning on $250k, $500k and...
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050 Meet Steven Kriese Owner at Aulani and Copper Creek and Host of DCL Podcast from 2019-11-01T06:32:39
Steven Kriese, co-host of the DCL Podcast, joins us on Episode 050 of the My DVC Points Podcast. His family has been DVC members since 2013 and they own at Aulani and Copper Creek. Given that 11...
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049 Live 10-29-19 Travel Tips When Bringing Toddlers to Walt Disney World from 2019-10-30T05:55:04
Join Shannon, Tom and Marissa as they discuss DVC Direct Price Increases, 2020 Moonlight Magic Schedule and Travel Tips for Bringing Toddlers to Walt Disney World.
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048 Meet Jakob and Evelyn DVC Kids Panel from 2019-10-25T08:43:13
Sometimes you need to step back and take in Disney through the eyes of a child. In episode 048, we gain this perspective from Jakob and Evelyn. We're trying something completely new, and it may e...
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047 Live! 10-20-2019 Something’s Gotta Go: Disney Restaurant Edition from 2019-10-21T03:00:52
Tonight's show was a fun and highly interactive show! Shannon provided a trip report and her take on the Disney Skyliners, Moonlight Magic at DCA, and we played a game with the audience: Somethin...
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046 Meet Brad Coates from DVC Round Table at Resort Loop and DisDads from 2019-10-18T09:05:56
Meet Brad Coates from the DVC Round Table at the Resort Loop Podcast and former co-host of DisDads. Tim from Resort Loop recruited Brad to join Resort Loop for an episode on DVC and he's been a reg...
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045 Live! 10-13-2019 Tips for Planning for Large Family Trips to Walt Disney World from 2019-10-16T05:24:18
We discuss tips for planning a large family gathering at Walt Disney World. It may be multi-generational or several families vacationing together at Disney. We present our thoughts, ideas and bes...
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044 Meet Jim & Martha Santos – Owners at Saratoga Springs Resort Since 2005 from 2019-10-11T05:58:39
James (Jim) and Martha joined Disney Vacation Club in 2005 by purchasing a contract at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. In this episode, we follow them through 15 years of membership. Everything ...
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043 Live! 10-06-2019 DVC Resale Market Update for September 2019, Polynesian Resort Series Follow Up, Mobility Partner Update, EPCOT Forever and Skyliner Collision Creates Downtime from 2019-10-08T07:13:58
1. DVC Resale Market Monthly Update for September 2019
- ROFR – Right of First Refusal Report for September
- Average Market Prices
- Inventory Analysis – Great time to buy - Polynesi...
042 Getting Bibbity Bobbity Bougie in the Bungalows! from 2019-10-04T07:21:30
Three Disney Princesses join Chad on a journey as we get Bougie in the Bungalows! First time guest Melissa, Debbie from Vacation Club Loans, and Marissa from DVC Resale Market as we explore the mo...
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041 Live 09-29-2019 Mobility Program Partner Changes, EPCOT Forever and Live Call from Opening Day of Disney Skyliner from 2019-10-03T05:45:41
Join Chad, Shannon, Donna and Alicia on this week's live show.
Alicia’s Audience Pick FastPass+ Update
Join Our Shows - Podcast Recording Again!
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