Your videos have been the highlight for my Mondays all year long. Thanks for the great content and good vibes. The energy between y'all is nice to see. Looking forward to a great 2025! Cheers
Love your shows and I hope to finally run into any of you when I’m back at WDW in 3 weeks. Derek, my husband and I used to go to Doorway of Dreams, I’m positive that you helped us close on either Villas of Wilderness Lodge(Boulder Ridge) or Saratoga Springs. Happy New Year 🎉
Thank you guys for all you do! Bought our first contract (resale) in Dec ‘23, party because of the info gained through your show, and used our points for the first time in Nov ‘24. Happy to be a part of the community and upset we can’t be down there more often right now. You guys keep us updated and anticipating our next trip back!
Thanks for a great year-- especially to Derek, who helped us secure our Welcome Home Trip in March of this year--- and "OH BOY!" are we excited to "SEE YA REAL SOON!"
My wife and I went to the display cabin two weeks ago and we spotted a four foot Florida Rat Snake on the path. Freaked us out but it was beautiful just the same. Nature is why you go to the cabins. Wonderful.
Hey Derek! Was it April Talbot who was your trainer? She was the guide who sold us our DVC in 1992! I know she moved up in Disney and she has a different last name now. Love her and think of her. Happy holidays!
I enjoy your content so much and it has value for me so i keep up with Disney, and i do look forward to these shows, its my favorite broadcast 👏 thanks
Hey guys! What about making the Galactic Starcruiser bigger and make it DVC!!! I feel that it should be a hotel with special excursions if they want OR just a great hotel. Just more food for thought! Love you guys and we own at the Contemporary, GF and Beach Club. We LOVE our membership and love hearing about Doorway of Dreams -- we went in Roosevelt Field on LI and Concierge Collection which we LOVED and went to the Mandarin Oriental in Washington DC and we wish they had that back...........LOL Thanks for all you do!
Maybe we were just lucky, but we did two stays (5 nights & 11 nights) in a 2-bedroom villa at Kidani in 2024 and the only issue we had was the skillet on our second trip. That said we brought it up and later that day had a brand new non-stick one brought to the room. There was absolutely wear & tear, but nothing that made me say the room was subpar. To top it off, on the first trip we did a split stay in a 2-bedroom at VGF. So even going from something due for a refurb versus a place that was just refurbed we still wouldn't have called the AKV room bad. To be fair, the savanna view can distract you from other things!
Thanks for yet another amazing year and Happiest New Year wishes to the entire World of DVC team. FYI... we'll be there full days from July 17th through the 22nd if you happen to be considering 2025 meet up dates! 😁
Perk for Member Magic would be discount park ticket for someone staying with you on points that does NOT live in your household. Introducing someone to a DVC accommodation could be a future member. I am not sure why those discounts for tickets has to be for someone who lives with you. Another would be the one time use points at 11 months, not just 7.
You should have requested new pans at AKL.. First thing i always do is check out the supplies and pots and pans and put in a call for something missing or if i had a bad pan, i would request a new nonstick fry pan
Love ur show! Please do a podcast on these issue at Fort Wilderness How hard is it to get around Fort Wilderness without a car? Are kayaks available there? What are odds of having a golf cart available. How difficult to go to theme parks from there? Is there any construction going on?
Interesting to hear DVC's response to your feedback after from your Animal Kingdom stay. I did something similar when our party of 11 were allocated an accessible OKW Grand Villa we didn't request or want. (When we said we'd wait for a standard GV we were told that there wouldn't be any other available that day). The GV had a lot of small issues including extremely tired and dirty slatted blinds. (Some blinds and kitchen units haven't been replaced at OKW in over 30 years!). Again, I was suggesting how they could fix things for future guests. I was told they couldn't return any points but offered $300 Disney Gift Card instead which was unexpected. I hope they will fix the things I mentioned in the next refurbishment too.
Hi there! To be clear, the response we received was not from DVC, but from the general hotel management of Animal Kingdom Lodge. I think that is probably the major difference in responses.
The lighting is a problem at Aulani as well. Certain lamps don’t turn off…you literally have to unscrew the bulb to turn off the Mickey light, and the one wall that has 3 light switches, only one works and it turns on the ceiling fan. The room was dim and the lighting frustrating.
Watched your show, very informative. It would be nice if Disney would offer a very nice discount for it's LL premier pass. One of the DVC perks, now gone, that I miss is the DVC Member Christmas Mixer. I attended several of these over my twenty+ DVC years. So much fun.
Year in review, ended with Island towers and high price for half made resort. But at least we still have Wilderness Lodge and Akl and port Orleans is getting refurbished, for a moderate that place is amazing.
All of my family use the members lounge to rehydrate and rest for a few minutes in the air conditioning. And no Derek we don't eat the Cheetos. Just water or power ade
Love you guys!!!! I always look forward to the show in part for the different personalities and in part for what I learn. You do a great job featuring a sense of community.💕🫶💕
Not sure if you guys have covered this topic before. What happens to the hotel after the DVC expiration date? Do you get refurbished and then resolve at DVC again or do they just become cash hotels?
You guys are so informative and very entertaining. I just wish there were better benefits without having to pay more. My parents are the club members in the same household as I (mother/daughter house). What’s the incentive to buy when I get the same discounts as a passholder or Disney Visa holder? I think I’m saving by renting points. No kids to leave a contract and at 58, not sure I’d recoup the money. I like to go 4 times a year for 4 - 5 nights. Math don’t add up, unless I’m really missing something.
I don't believe the issue with RR is location because the Skyliner is a game changer, but the restrictions are the issues. But what happens in 2042 with the other 2 Epcot area resorts 🤔 rhen RR will be the only ine near Epcot
I would speculate that Disney will sell Beach Club and Boardwalk again to new owners. Make that money again and then they would be “new” resorts and the restrictions would apply there too.
Let me start by saying I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and wish you the best in the New Year! Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you on the new membership magic beyond. I perceive it to just be another money grab to those who can afford it. Sure its only $99 this year but we all know it will increase as time goes by. After everything Disney has started charging for that used to be free, this is just another blow to the old pocketbook! We love this show and love you guys!
Who did Amy contact about the Animal kingdom room being worn down? I have a stat in nov-dec 2025 for kidani. Not sure if I’m gonna try and book something else at the 7 month if the room is that beaten down. But who would i contact if the room is in awful shape?
So related to the cabins, it was a mistake and now Disney is trying to save this by rushing a new DVC building to assist their sales . It's like digging in the sand. This palmetto association is giving me pause on the future of DVC. Is this a Little by little eroding of DVC until people realize it's not a good deal any longer. Paying for extras, dues rising more each year than previous, and out of sight points charts(Island Tower) and tighter restrictions. I can get a club level at AK for less points then some IT rooms Membership Magic 😵💫
Why is there a belief some other resort will get folded into the Palmetto trust? I think it was formed differently solely because they are cabins and not an actual building. The cabins will rent for cash so I don’t think Disney cares that they won’t ever sell out. What is the advantage to Disney to make Lakeshore part of the trust? It will sell fine by itself.
I do not like the Ouch couch or Murphy bed/couch. OKW, having 2 queen beds in Deluxe Villa is a significant reason I bought there. Please, DVC, do NOT remove the queen bed for an uncomfortable pull-down bed!!
Your videos have been the highlight for my Mondays all year long. Thanks for the great content and good vibes. The energy between y'all is nice to see. Looking forward to a great 2025! Cheers
The fact this came out the day after the new BLT rooms came available is perfect timing!
Thanks for everything that you guys bring to this channel. 2025 is looking bright especially with you guys bringing the highlights to this community.
Happy holidays and happy new years everyone
Love your shows and I hope to finally run into any of you when I’m back at WDW in 3 weeks.
Derek, my husband and I used to go to Doorway of Dreams, I’m positive that you helped us close on either Villas of Wilderness Lodge(Boulder Ridge) or Saratoga Springs.
Happy New Year 🎉
Hi Jan! That's awesome you remember :) - have an incredible 2025 and hope to see you around in a few weeks when you're here :)
Thank you for all you do👍🏻🥰 Happy New Years 🎉🎉
Great year in review! So glad I found you all but DVC community there is. Hope to get to see you all in 2025 ❤
Thanks for all the work and time you put into this show!
Happy new year 🎉and thanks for all you do !!
Thank you guys for all you do! Bought our first contract (resale) in Dec ‘23, party because of the info gained through your show, and used our points for the first time in Nov ‘24. Happy to be a part of the community and upset we can’t be down there more often right now. You guys keep us updated and anticipating our next trip back!
Thanks for a great year-- especially to Derek, who helped us secure our Welcome Home Trip in March of this year--- and "OH BOY!" are we excited to "SEE YA REAL SOON!"
LOVE you guys and always enjoy your content. Thanks for all you do! We in the community appreciate all of you. Looking forward to 2025!
Happy new year to all
I LOVe this Group and all you do!!! Thank you for keeping us updated on what is happening in the World of DVC! Happy New Year to you all ! ❤
My wife and I went to the display cabin two weeks ago and we spotted a four foot Florida Rat Snake on the path. Freaked us out but it was beautiful just the same. Nature is why you go to the cabins. Wonderful.
Hey Derek! Was it April Talbot who was your trainer? She was the guide who sold us our DVC in 1992! I know she moved up in Disney and she has a different last name now. Love her and think of her. Happy holidays!
Hi Donna! YES that's who it was! She was (and is amazing) - I hope you have a magical New Year and awesome 2025!
Every time you say "Lakeside Lodge" I think of Yankee Candle. But that's actually Lakefront Lodge. 🤣
Great show as always, Happy New Year. The Membership Magic makes sense for the one visit per year guests just for the picture package alone.
I enjoy your content so much and it has value for me so i keep up with Disney, and i do look forward to these shows, its my favorite broadcast 👏 thanks
Hey guys! What about making the Galactic Starcruiser bigger and make it DVC!!! I feel that it should be a hotel with special excursions if they want OR just a great hotel. Just more food for thought!
Love you guys and we own at the Contemporary, GF and Beach Club. We LOVE our membership and love hearing about Doorway of Dreams -- we went in Roosevelt Field on LI and Concierge Collection which we LOVED and went to the Mandarin Oriental in Washington DC and we wish they had that back...........LOL Thanks for all you do!
Maybe we were just lucky, but we did two stays (5 nights & 11 nights) in a 2-bedroom villa at Kidani in 2024 and the only issue we had was the skillet on our second trip. That said we brought it up and later that day had a brand new non-stick one brought to the room. There was absolutely wear & tear, but nothing that made me say the room was subpar. To top it off, on the first trip we did a split stay in a 2-bedroom at VGF. So even going from something due for a refurb versus a place that was just refurbed we still wouldn't have called the AKV room bad. To be fair, the savanna view can distract you from other things!
Good morning and happy New year
My favorite place to lounge on park days is in my own room with peace and quiet!
I agree with Lauren and Yacht Club. I also see DVC converting some of the moderate resorts.
Thanks for yet another amazing year and Happiest New Year wishes to the entire World of DVC team. FYI... we'll be there full days from July 17th through the 22nd if you happen to be considering 2025 meet up dates! 😁
Derek’s Cheese-It’s comment had us rolling.
Perk for Member Magic would be discount park ticket for someone staying with you on points that does NOT live in your household. Introducing someone to a DVC accommodation could be a future member. I am not sure why those discounts for tickets has to be for someone who lives with you. Another would be the one time use points at 11 months, not just 7.
Yay more rooms and the same capacity in the parks.
How is it that Derrick doesn’t have more points! Get that man a resale contract stat!
You should have requested new pans at AKL.. First thing i always do is check out the supplies and pots and pans and put in a call for something missing or if i had a bad pan, i would request a new nonstick fry pan
Love ur show! Please do a podcast on these issue at Fort Wilderness
How hard is it to get around Fort Wilderness without a car?
Are kayaks available there? What are odds of having a golf cart available. How difficult to go to theme parks from there?
Is there any construction going on?
Nice video.
Interesting to hear DVC's response to your feedback after from your Animal Kingdom stay. I did something similar when our party of 11 were allocated an accessible OKW Grand Villa we didn't request or want. (When we said we'd wait for a standard GV we were told that there wouldn't be any other available that day). The GV had a lot of small issues including extremely tired and dirty slatted blinds. (Some blinds and kitchen units haven't been replaced at OKW in over 30 years!). Again, I was suggesting how they could fix things for future guests. I was told they couldn't return any points but offered $300 Disney Gift Card instead which was unexpected. I hope they will fix the things I mentioned in the next refurbishment too.
Hi there! To be clear, the response we received was not from DVC, but from the general hotel management of Animal Kingdom Lodge. I think that is probably the major difference in responses.
The lighting is a problem at Aulani as well. Certain lamps don’t turn off…you literally have to unscrew the bulb to turn off the Mickey light, and the one wall that has 3 light switches, only one works and it turns on the ceiling fan. The room was dim and the lighting frustrating.
Good idea a member lounge with a bar😁
Thanks for the content! Are there any updates on CCV refresh for 2025?
I own at both BLT and kidani, kidani needed the refurb before BLT 😂
Watched your show, very informative.
It would be nice if Disney would offer a very nice discount for it's LL premier pass.
One of the DVC perks, now gone, that I miss is the DVC Member Christmas Mixer. I attended several of these over my twenty+ DVC years. So much fun.
Year in review, ended with Island towers and high price for half made resort. But at least we still have Wilderness Lodge and Akl and port Orleans is getting refurbished, for a moderate that place is amazing.
All of my family use the members lounge to rehydrate and rest for a few minutes in the air conditioning. And no Derek we don't eat the Cheetos. Just water or power ade
Love you guys!!!! I always look forward to the show in part for the different personalities and in part for what I learn. You do a great job featuring a sense of community.💕🫶💕
Great review and shows throughout the year. Happy New Year to all in the DVC Fan family. 🎉😊
Not sure if you guys have covered this topic before. What happens to the hotel after the DVC expiration date? Do you get refurbished and then resolve at DVC again or do they just become cash hotels?
You guys are so informative and very entertaining. I just wish there were better benefits without having to pay more. My parents are the club members in the same household as I (mother/daughter house). What’s the incentive to buy when I get the same discounts as a passholder or Disney Visa holder? I think I’m saving by renting points. No kids to leave a contract and at 58, not sure I’d recoup the money. I like to go 4 times a year for 4 - 5 nights. Math don’t add up, unless I’m really missing something.
Prediction: Caribbean Beach will be converted into a Riveria Extension
I don't believe the issue with RR is location because the Skyliner is a game changer, but the restrictions are the issues. But what happens in 2042 with the other 2 Epcot area resorts 🤔 rhen RR will be the only ine near Epcot
I would speculate that Disney will sell Beach Club and Boardwalk again to new owners. Make that money again and then they would be “new” resorts and the restrictions would apply there too.
Hi guys, have you guys read about the rumors of a dvc hotel at Cotino community in Palm Desert, CA? If so, what are your thoughts?
Let me start by saying I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and wish you the best in the New Year! Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you on the new membership magic beyond. I perceive it to just be another money grab to those who can afford it. Sure its only $99 this year but we all know it will increase as time goes by. After everything Disney has started charging for that used to be free, this is just another blow to the old pocketbook! We love this show and love you guys!
Who did Amy contact about the Animal kingdom room being worn down? I have a stat in nov-dec 2025 for kidani. Not sure if I’m gonna try and book something else at the 7 month if the room is that beaten down. But who would i contact if the room is in awful shape?
Amy, 🔥 😊 Lol😅
So related to the cabins, it was a mistake and now Disney is trying to save this by rushing a new DVC building to assist their sales . It's like digging in the sand. This palmetto association is giving me pause on the future of DVC. Is this a Little by little eroding of DVC until people realize it's not a good deal any longer. Paying for extras, dues rising more each year than previous, and out of sight points charts(Island Tower) and tighter restrictions. I can get a club level at AK for less points then some IT rooms
Membership Magic 😵💫
Why is there a belief some other resort will get folded into the Palmetto trust? I think it was formed differently solely because they are cabins and not an actual building. The cabins will rent for cash so I don’t think Disney cares that they won’t ever sell out. What is the advantage to Disney to make Lakeshore part of the trust? It will sell fine by itself.
I do not like the Ouch couch or Murphy bed/couch. OKW, having 2 queen beds in Deluxe Villa is a significant reason I bought there. Please, DVC, do NOT remove the queen bed for an uncomfortable pull-down bed!!
Georgia peach watching now 🍑 🏰 😊❤
Thx for the information always. 👍 ❤ Love DVC & this! 😊
Lol😊 I live on Lakeview Drive in my town. Yes, there's a lake behind my house but have to really look to see it. 💧