Opening Date for Disneyland Hotel DVC + Photos

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Get ready for the next Disney Vacation Club property and the second for Disneyland, California! The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the fourth tower at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., will open on Sept. 28, 2023. The new accommodations will feature a blend of contemporary designs and classic Disney stories, as well as many of the comforts of home. The … Read More

BROKER’S PICK: Which resorts to buy resale in 2023

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Saratoga Springs

We’ve just posted an updated price list for DVC direct buys (as of 12/5/22) and a comparison with average resale prices over the last three months. After looking over the price differences, what is the best resort to buy resale in 2023? Here are my TOP THREE picks: #3 – Saratoga Springs  You really can’t go wrong with Saratoga Springs. … Read More

How Much Does DVC Cost? Updated Prices for 2023

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Animal Kingdom Lodge

Looking to join the Disney Vacation Club but wondering how much it costs? Look no further! If you’re looking at buying points with DVC its good to know what the options are and how much per point you’ll be spending if you choose to purchase direct from Disney, the developer. Purchase prices vary by resort, starting at $150 per point … Read More

2023 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues

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DVC Bay Lake Tower

The 2023 Budgets were calculated based on the Association’s 2020 fiscal year operating experience and anticipated or known changes in costs for 2023. The Annual Dues for the year January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 are comprised of the estimated Annual Operating Budget, the estimated Annual Capital Reserves Budget, and the estimated ad valorem taxes. The budgets will be … Read More

DVC Buyers: Take $100 off Closing Costs

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Now through December 31st, receive $100 off CLOSING COSTS!* That’s right! Simply sign a contract to purchase between now and Dec 31st and Garden Views Realty will issue you a $100 credit at closing to put towards your closing costs. Plus, save an additional $25 on closing costs with Jeffrey Sweet, Attorney’s Office! As a thank you for your business, … Read More

First Quarter – ROFR & Resale Report 2022

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Jan March ROFR

This article contains our First Quarter DVC resale market report for 2022. This will include Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and average sale prices from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the months of January, February, and March 2022. Garden Views Realty (ResalesDVC) sold close to 28,000 DVC points this quarter. That’s an increase of 55% from … Read More

DVC Leaves RCI for Interval International

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interval international

Exchange Network Update Disney Vacation Club is leaving RCI and joining Interval International (know as “II”) as their new exchange provider beginning January 1, 2022. External exchanges through RCI® will end December 31, 2021. All confirmed exchange reservations and deposits made with RCI® through December 31, 2021 will be honored until December 31, 2023.  Below is a copy of the email … Read More

Enhanced and Expanded Accommodations Coming to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Grand Floridan New Studios

Expansion will welcome more Disney Vacation Club Members home just steps from Magic Kingdom Park Celebration, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2021) – On the eve of the start of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Vacation Club provided a touch of Victorian charm and splendor with a preview of the rooms that members will call home at … Read More

First Quarter 2021 – DVC Resales and ROFR Report

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Jan March 2021 ROFR

This article contains our First Quarter DVC resale report which includes Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and average sale prices from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the months of January, February and March.  The first quarter of the year is typically the busiest time for the DVC resale industry and coming after an unprecedented year like … Read More

2022 DVC Point Charts

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2022 DVC Point Charts

After a thorough analysis of Member travel patterns and Resort demand, the 2022 Disney Vacation Club Vacation Points Charts were adjusted to continue to encourage travel throughout the year with the goal of improving availability. The 2022 Vacation Points Charts will again feature 7 seasons with modified travel options. Similar to the 2021 reallocation, travel periods with greater demand will … Read More