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  1. DVC Mike

    DVC property taxes to rise?

    Will the Orange County Appraiser back down and settle as his predecessors have done in their battles with Disney over the assessed value of Walt Disney World Resorts? Or could this actually head to court and result in an increase in our DVC annual dues? Are DVC Annual Dues going to rise...
  2. DVC Mike

    How Old Key West Resort Came to Be... 25 years ago

    How Old Key West Resort Came to Be... 25 years ago
  3. DVC Mike

    2017 Annual Dues

    They're out... DVC 2017 Annual Dues Announced
  4. DVC Mike

    Copper Creek Model Room?

    https://dvcinfo.com/dvc-begins-construction-wl-model-room/
  5. DVC Mike

    DVC Revenue for past 3 years is over $1B

    Looking back on just the past three years (2013 to today), sales of Disney Vacation Club points add up to over one billion dollars. Read the article
  6. DVC Mike

    New DVC Resales Restrictions

    In an announcement today, Ken Potrock (DVC SVP) announced new restrictions to benefits available to resale purchasers after today – including discounts on dining, shopping, and access to member-exclusive events. DVC announces new benefit restrictions to resales buyers
  7. DVC Mike

    How should DVC Members rent out their points: Privately or broker-assisted?

    Here is an evaluation of whether DVC members should rent out their points on their own or via a broker-assisted approach. The article was authored by the owner of a DVC point broker company, yet is surprisingly balanced and fair. What do you think of the article? Renting DVC: Private vs...
  8. DVC Mike

    Upcoming Price increases for Polynesian and Aulani

    From DVCinfo.com: Reliable sources are reporting upcoming price increases for both Aulani and the Polynesian. EFFECTIVE: May 4, 2016 for new buyers and June 1, 2016 for current members Both will be increasing from $168/point to $171/point. https://dvcinfo.com/price-increases-polynesian-aulani/
  9. DVC Mike

    Analysis of DVC Resale Price Changes (2014-2016)

    In recent years, some Disney Vacation Club resorts in resale have experienced significant price changes while others have had relatively small to moderate gains. For example, resorts such as Saratoga Springs, Animal Kingdom and Hilton Head have increased less than $10/pt. since September 2014...
  10. DVC Mike

    Verob Beach refurb under way

    Vero Beach Room Refurb has begun
  11. DVC Mike

    $180 per point? Really?

    Price increases are supposedly going into effect today. DVC Price Increases on Feb 19 What do you think?
  12. DVC Mike

    "A Gorgeous Sunrise Tour of Disney Vacation Club Resorts"

    I wrote a brief article as a guest blogger for David's Vacation Club Rentals and got to post a few of my photos. The brief article is about slowing down when you’re on vacation at Walt Disney World and enjoying the beauty of the DVC resorts. You can read it here: A Gorgeous Sunrise Tour of...
  13. DVC Mike

    DVC direct sales fall again in 2015

    Per data published on DVCNews and summarized on DVCInfo, Disney Vacation Club's year-over-year sales fell again in 2015 - continuing a trend that started in 2012. What do you think accounts for the continued drop in sales volume? Should DVC be concerned?
  14. DVC Mike

    Disney Vacation Club 25 and Beyond Bash at MK

    At the December 10, 2015 DVC Annual Meeting, Ken Potrock (the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Disney Vacation Club) told the audience that surprises will be in store for members during the 25th anniversary of DVC. Well, we are starting to see what sort of new experiences may...
  15. DVC Mike

    2016 Room Refurbishment

    What does everyone think of the new lighter color scheme that DVC is using for the resorts getting refurbished in 2016? In particular, do you think the light colors at Animal Kingdom Villas lessens the theming? http://dvcinfo.com/dvc-information/dvc-resorts/resort-refurbishment/
  16. DVC Mike

    Dec 11 Wilderness Lodge expansion photos

    I happened to be at the Wilderness Lodge today, and took a few photos of the construction for the new DVC expansion.
  17. DVC Mike

    Disney Vacation Club West

    Here is a quick quiz: What DVC resort did Disney plan to be the second one built at Walt Disney World (after Old Key West)? If you think it's the Boardwalk - wrong answer. What resort did Disney plan to be the second standalone DVC resort (not attached to a deluxe hotel) at Walt Disney World...
  18. DVC Mike

    Proposed 2016 Annual Dues

  19. DVC Mike

    Looking for vintage photos of the DVC resorts

    I've started a thread called A brief history of the Disney Vacation Club over on the DISBoards, and I was wondering if any of you have any of the following? any vintage photographs of OKW, VB, HHI, BWV, VWL or BCV being constructed, any vintage photos of opening day ceremonies for OKW, VB, HHI...
  20. DVC Mike

    Changing DVC Sales Strategy?

    Looking at the total number of points sold by Disney Vacation Club from 2011 on, it is very apparent that there is a distinct downward trend in the number of points being sold by DVC year over year. Over the same period, the cost per point to purchase direct from DVC has been going up and the...
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