My DVC Points
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsWe are a member-to-member community dedicated to helping each other maximize their DVC memberships by learning about other members' perspectives, experiences, and personal preferences. We all do Disney differently. We're a positive show with a healthy dose of realism. We are not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or their subsidaries.
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From Renting to Owning: Mike and Michael Share Their DVC Journey
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBfive-night trip in the Kidani Grand Villa. The guys share their magical moments with Chad in this member experience episode. Episode 186
Animal Kingdom Resort Restaurants & Activities Review
December 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBYou’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 Parks? Join Chad, Sandy, Amy, and Aaron as they rave about all the fantastic activities Jambo House and Kidani Village have to offer their guests. With two resorts to explore, Animal Kingdom Lodge has something for everyone, and by the end of this episode, you’ll be asking yourself - What Parks? Epis...
Animal Kingdom Kidani Rooms Review – Is Savanah View Worth It?
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBAnimal 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 the lobby, transportation, or the pool? Get ready to smile as these two couples tell you about maximizing your points, which savannah view is best, and the awesome bathrooms in the 1 and 2 bedroom villas! For those DVCers who love being immersed in authentic theming, staying at DVC’s Animal Kingdom Ki...
Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom Jambo House Rooms
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThis is your ultimate guide to Animal Kingdom Jambo House Disney Vacation Club rooms. Join Chad, Danielle, Brad, and Sam as they dig into an in-depth room review 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, a 2-bedroom lock-off, or a grand villa? Get your insider info on DVC’s AKV Jambo House and more including tips on when to book AKV Jambo House...
Put a New DVC Contract Under the Tree
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBAndy 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 Resorts to Own, and some new programs at Monera Financial. Episode 182 DVC's Most Economical Resorts to Own as of Fall 2021 – Copper […]
The History of Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo Everyone!
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBOn today’s show Chad and Sandy, have a blast chatting with Safari Mike from Radio Harambe, about the fascinating history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. 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 its guests with incredible theming each step further across its threshold. Expect discussions not only about the Animals of the resorts but the ...
Don’t Post the Kitchen Sink Photo on Social Media – Dan Klamert’s DVC Story
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBDisney 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 performance were a bit overwhelming at first. This was a new experience for the family and they weren't used to the attention that comes with ordering a Kitchen Sink. One of their retold and fond family memories is how Dan's wife reluctantly agreed to take a photo with the sink as long as it wasn't s...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Deliveries as Magical Vacation Grocers
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBFellow 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 into how Scott's family uses their membership, insider tips on working with mousekeeping, and the back story of Magical Vacation Grocers.
DVC Resale Market Recap for October 2021
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBDisney'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 about selling, don't put it off a few months. As we get closer to dues statements being issued, more and more sellers enter the market. Episode 178
What DVC Members Love About BoardWalk’s Restaurants and Activities
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBpools, restaurants, activities, and all of the other reasons you're going to want to book a vacation at Disney's BoardWalk Villas.
What DVC Members Love About the Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBDisney'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 […]
History of Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBWe'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.com and our own DVC Newcast team researched the history. Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market joins the show. Episode 175
September Leans Towards a Buyers Market & New Animal Kingdom Recommendation
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBAndy 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 on contracts. 80 contracts were bought back during September (which is more than the last three months combined). We saw huge spikes in Animal Kingdom, Saratoga Springs, and Old Key West. At the time of recording, we saw 400 active contracts on the market.
Only Buy DVC When You’re 100% Ready – Robert Campbell’s Story
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 2 days - 78.7 MBRobert 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 bought into DVC and it's been one of their best decisions. Episode 173
How to Handle Adult Disney Shaming
September 30, 2021 04:09 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBAnnelie 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
Explaining DVC Point Banking, Borrowing, and Point Transfers
September 22, 2021 05:00 - 60.3 MBOne 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 of banking, borrowing, and transferring points. It's a complicated topic and quite honestly, most members have 200 points or less and only use them once a year. Every DVC professional will tell you, members simply do not understand how this works. Resale and Rental sponsors love the fact we create ...
DVC Member Perspective On ADA Accessible Rooms
September 15, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBSteve 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. direct. Episode 170
Market Softens, DVC Listings Rise After Genie+ and AP Increases
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBWe'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 contracts.
Old Key West Resort Restaurants & Activities Review
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBIn 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, parking, and everything else you may need to know when you're considering a stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort
Everything You Need to Know About Room’s at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBdo 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.
30 Years of DVC Insights and Wisdom with Sue Saunders, Member Since 1991
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBrview, 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 look back at Sue's wisdom from 30 years of membership and her 10+ year career working for Disney, including time as a DVC sales guide. Episode 166
DVC Resale Market Recap for July 2021
August 11, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MBJodi 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 consistent - buyers and sellers were joining the market at an even pace. The price increases we saw earlier this year generally stayed the same, with a few resorts moving slightly. It's hard to overlook the number of reduced contracts on the market when you scan over the listings. Jodi believes sell...
Why Does Every DVC Member Need to Understand Resale?
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBToday’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 loads of great information. And then, we highly suggest that you call a DVC Resale market guide to ask questions, as they are all experts at this. Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market co-hosts today's show. Episode 164
Does It Make Sense to Buy Riviera through Resale?
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBSam 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 made perfect sense for him, even in spite of the restrictions. Episode 162
How to Predict DVC Room Availability
July 21, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBabout 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 Scheidle from the DVC Newscast team also has a site dedicated to solving issues members face. The #1 thing he started with was charting out DVC availability so that members can start to understand general trends of when rooms book out. Episode 162
Prices and Inventory Both Rise in June 2021
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23.7 MBLinda 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 month last month. We've also noticed a slight increase in contract availability. When inventory shrinks, more buyers enter the market than […]
A Hawaiian Perspective of Aulani with Scotty Kaufman
July 07, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBScotty 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 eventually married and settled in Orlando, Florida. Before Disney started selling Aulani, he transitioned from a sports reporter for the Orlando Sentinal to a DVC guide. His career took off with DVC, and eventually, he made his way to becoming a coveted dedicated cruise guide before leaving DVC direc...
Annelie’s Journey Into the Joy of All Things Disney
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 54.1 MBAnnelie 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 and has no plans of slowing down. She even picked up a side gig as a Travel Planner specializing in Disney to support her habit! Annelie and her family own two contracts at Boulder Ridge Villas, with plans to add on at Boardwalk Villas. In this episode, she shares some memorable moments she and her f...
Once You Stay at Old Key West, It’s Hard to Back to Cash Rooms with Jason Dodge from the DBC Podcast
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBEpisode 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 Old Key West in a DVC 2-bedroom villa. Jason loved the feel of Old Key West, the activities at […]
Celebrating Father’s Day 2021 – Favorite Disney Memories DVC Dads
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 36 MBWe'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'll get to know Andy Berry, Nick Cotton, and Scott Kaufman a little better after hearing about their kid's favorite memories with their dads. John Saccheri from BigFatPanda.com also shares a story about falling in love with Haunted Mansion. Eric Mobley and Tim McDonald also share some heart-touching...
Check Your Equity – Resale Prices are Sky High – DVC Resale Market Update for May 2021
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBCheck 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.
Does DVC Make Sense When You Get Travel Agent Discounts?
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBSteve 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 of Disney travel. His passion for Disney began about 16 years ago when he was the father of one child and now works as a travel agent and is a parent of two teens. Steve shares his breadth of knowledge with his best tips for making the most out of the Disney experience.
154 THE Correct Answers To Our Rapid Fire Questions with Adam Worell
May 26, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBAddison 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-fire questions. Not being one for second-hand news, Chad asked Adam to hand over the mic so we could all get the right answers. Tune in for a Daddy-Daughter episode that is guaranteed to warm your heart.
153 What is a DVC Use Year? New Member Education Series
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBPoint 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 topic is so essential that we highly recommend you, new members, fully understand this concept before they buy into DVC. If you don't understand Use Year and how it sets up the rules for point management and flexible booking, do yourself a huge favor and listen to the show and ask questions in the My ...
152 DVC Resale April 2021 is Strong Sellers Market
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBAndy 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 increasing prices.
151 Our Favorite Disney Memories With Mom
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBTune 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 Mom. We have a wide variety of people sharing their special Disney moments with mom. From kids, tweens, teens, and adults, we all love Disney, and we love our times with mom in the parks and resorts.
150 Becoming Members After Years of Vacationing at Walt Disney World
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBShannon 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 incentives and the full 50-year contract were appealing to them. They love DRR for the proximity to […]
149 What We Know About Disneyland Tower Vs Grand Californian
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 77.4 MBAre 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 Hotel.
148 DVC Market Update for March 2021 with Humberto Santos
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBHumberto 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 inventory shrinks as DVC becomes an even stronger seller's market.
147 Two Decades Later, I Still Love Going to Disney
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBJeanille 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 marriage, then a divorce, and traveling with aging parents, Jeanille shares poignant Disney memories that will last a lifetime.
146 Getting to Know Kerri MacPherson from DVC Rental Store
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.9 MBMeet 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 College Program recruit. Her first job (and toughest job to date) was selling Mickey Bars in front of Cinderella's castle on the corner of Main Street. From there, she went on to be a reservation specialist for Disney Cruise Line, became a recruiter for the Disney College Program, went on to be a D...
145 Buying DVC After Your Children Start College with Rachel Pompetti
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBRachel 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 at Copper Creek Villas and Cabins as a means of planning what they wanted to do for vacations as a couple once the children had left the nest.
144 Overcoming Society Shaming Adults Who Love Disney
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBAngela 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 she came in her tween years. Society's belief that Disney is just for little children created secret guilt that she struggled with for years. Tune in to see how Angela overcame this fear and ended up buying multiple DVC contracts.
142 DVC Market Update for February 2021
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBDerek 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 consecutive month and inventory is shrinking. DVC historically stays in a seller's market and all of the market indicators suggest the small lull from COVID when the parks were closed are long gone.
143 DVC Market Update for February 2021
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBDerek 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 consecutive month and inventory is shrinking. DVC historically stays in a seller's market and all of the market indicators suggest the small lull from COVID when the parks were closed are long gone.
141 How Many DVC Points Should I Buy for My First Contract?
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBOne 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 and then we talk with 9 DVC members to see how many points they bought on their first contract.
142 How Many DVC Points Should I Buy for My First Contract?
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBOne 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 and then we talk with 9 DVC members to see how many points they bought on their first contract.
140 My Love of Disney Started as an Adult with Jonathon Hile
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBJonathon 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 she brought him to the Magic Kingdom. Since then they got married, had their honeymoon at Disney, went on cruises and added on many DVC contracts. Join the conversation as Jonathon shares his love of Disney and shares a clip from his new podcast dedicated to Star Wars and Star Trek.
141 My Love of Disney Started as an Adult with Jonathon Hile
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBJonathon 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 she brought him to the Magic Kingdom. Since then they got married, had their honeymoon at Disney, went on cruises and added on many DVC contracts. Join the conversation as Jonathon shares his love of Disney and shares a clip from his new podcast dedicated to Star Wars and Star Trek.
140 Bibbity Bobbity Bougie: A DVC Cooper Creek Cabin Review
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBOur 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 invited fellow Copper Creek owners Alicia and Bill Kolenda and Julie and Grant Peters for an in-depth review of the Cabin experience. The cabins are a lot of points, but they are worth the splurge.