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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139 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.
138 The Rise in DVC Resales and Fall of Direct Sales in January 2021
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBJodi 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 contracts sold.
139 The Rise in DVC Resales and Fall of Direct Sales in January 2021
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBJodi 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 contracts sold.
137 Life’s Best Moments Happen at Disney – Kyle Nichols’s DVC Story
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBSince 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, Kyle has gotten engaged at Walt Disney World and even recruited Mary Poppins to announce they were expecting. Tune into episode 137 and hear all about Kyle's DVC story.
138 Life’s Best Moments Happen at Disney – Kyle Nichols’s DVC Story
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBSince 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, Kyle has gotten engaged at Walt Disney World and even recruited Mary Poppins to announce they were expecting. Tune into episode 137 and hear all about Kyle's DVC story.
136 Resale Response to Direct Benefits from DVC
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn 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 as they talk about why buying resale is still a great financial choice, despite the Membership Extras advertised.
137 Resale Response to Direct Benefits from DVC
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn 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 as they talk about why buying resale is still a great financial choice, despite the Membership Extras advertised.
135 Growing Up DVC, Getting Married and Continuing the Traditions
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBKaitlin 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 episode 135, Kaitlin shares her story of growing up at DVC, getting married, bringing her husband to Disney for the first time, and buying DVC so that their new family can continue the tradition.
136 Growing Up DVC, Getting Married and Continuing the Traditions
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBKaitlin 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 episode 135, Kaitlin shares her story of growing up at DVC, getting married, bringing her husband to Disney for the first time, and buying DVC so that their new family can continue the tradition.
135 DVC Resale Market Recap for December 2020
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBAndy 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 favor with good inventory.
134 Why We Love Club Level & The Grand Floridian
January 09, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBThe 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 calibration" on a 2-bedroom villa over at Bay Lake Tower; however, on their first stay, they booked a 2-Bedroom Lake view at the Grand Floridian, and that changed everything. Sam explains DVC leads the family from Disney vacations every 4-5 years to taking an extended vacation for the entire family every...
133 New Monera Program Allows Smaller Down Payments
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBMonera 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 contract that works for this program. Given that we're just now starting to receive stimulus payments and tax refunds are right around the corner, this new program should be of interest to many members looking to add-on more points or prospective members looking to buy their first contract.
132 Enjoying Extended Weekends at DVC as a Florida Resident
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBAs 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 buying a direct contract at the Polynesian.
131 Cast Your Points: Rob Lott’s Trip Report From a Listener’s Point Donation
December 24, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn 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 DVC accommodations at 40-60% off DVC cash rates by renting a member's points. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a very usual state of affairs in the DVC community. Normally, the number of people who want to rent DVC points far exceeds the number of members willing to rent out their points. However,...
130 Rebroadcast: Rob A. Lott Theme Park Entertainer
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBEpisode 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 before Rob's trip report in Episode 131. This is the first interview in our "Meet the Magic Maker" series. As a DVC-based interview-based podcast, we normally ask members to share their stories and their personal opinions. However, there are countless unsung heroes behind the scenes and some on cen...
129 – Reasons to Buy DVC on the Resale Market
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBYou'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. Join Chad, Jake, & DVC Resale Market Agents - Marissa and Derek as they discuss why adding resale is still an excellent option for those looking for maximum value.
Reasons to Buy DVC on the Resale Market
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBYou'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. Join Chad, Jake, & DVC Resale Market Agents - Marissa and Derek as they discuss why adding resale or just having a virtual white card is still an excellent option for those looking for maximum value.
128 Monthly DVC Resale Market Update for November of 2020
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBJodi 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 slightly rose in November; however, most changes were within anticipated deviations. Average Sales Prices: In terms of inventory, the market is picking […]
Monthly DVC Resale Market Update for November of 2020
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBJodi 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 slightly rose in November; however, most changes were within anticipated deviations. Average Sales Prices: In terms of inventory, the market is picking […]
127 Finding Magic After a Tragic First Day at Disney World
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBVikki 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 to Disney World on their honeymoon. It was their first day ever on Disney property. They were riding a bus to Magic Kingdom when they learned about an accident in New York City. After being in the park for about 10 minutes, Vikki made it to the end of Main Street and was very quickly and efficien...
Finding Magic After a Tragic First Day at Disney World
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBVikki 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 to Disney World on their honeymoon. It was their first day ever on Disney property. They were riding a bus to Magic Kingdom when they learned about an accident in New York City. After being in the park for about 10 minutes, Vikki made it to the end of Main Street and was very quickly and efficien...
126 – Top 5 Reasons to Buy Direct from DVC
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIt'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 Disney evangelists to share the top 5 reasons why people should consider buying directly from Disney.
Top 5 Reasons to Buy Direct from DVC
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIt'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 Disney evangelists to share the top 5 reasons why people should consider buying directly from Disney.
125 Florida DVC Residents and Weekend Commutes to Disney with Scott and Karen Daves
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBScott 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 to being DVC members and living within a commutable distance.
124 DVC Market Update for October 2020
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBAndy 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.
123 Wedding & Wheelchair Accessible Rooms with Cindy Manning Swain
November 04, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBAfter 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 Floridian. Cindy also discussing being a cast member at Disneyland for 11 years and buying a different timeshare than DVC.
122 Pixie Dust & Room Upgrades with Josh Kennedy
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBJosh 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 make everybody jealous is Josh's streak of getting room upgrades at DVC.
121 Insider Tips for Picking Your Next DVC Home Resort
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBDVC 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 them because they love the resort. Others buy specifically for the 11-month booking window advantage. Yet other members are more influenced by the financial, economic, and deed expiration dates. We believe every resort is unique, and there's something for everyone to love in DVC. Join the conver...
120 Buying DVC with Jake from DVC Newscast, Owner at SSR and AKV
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBJake'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, deluxe, moderate, and value, with either a Florida resident or Annual Pass discount. His mom promised if Jake obtained a […]
120 Buying DVC at 18 Years Old with Jake Anthony, Owner at SSR and AKV
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBJake 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.
119 DVC Resale Market Update September 2020
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHumberto 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 in average sales price in the month of September the two that did not were within normal deviations. The resale market is very strong. At the time of recording DVC Resale Market was down to 280 listings. Humberto stated that he alone had 12 new listings on the day of recording and there are 11 mem...
118 What’s Different About DVC Compared to Other Timeshares?
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBOur 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 stay on property at Disney. This demand creates a huge resale and rental market.
117 Classic DVC Debates with David Mumpower
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBDavid 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 this into the main episode, but it seemed better as some stand-alone content. We discuss Team Kidani vs Team Jambo. Team Beach Club vs Team BoardWalk. Team Grand Floridian vs Team Riviera.
116 A DVC Blogger & Podcaster Walk Into a Bar: A Conversation with David Mumpower, OKW Owner Since 2013
October 01, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBDavid 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 parks and news updates for DVC Resale Market.
115 The Addonitis is Real! A Discussion With Caleb Allison
September 23, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBCaleb 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 discuss options for adding on.
114 Everything You Need to Know About DVC Member Cruises
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBDVC 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 bought more than the minimum points for a blue card from DVC was so that I would have points that I could use on a member cruise). Brian Flock from DCL Duo podcast and I discussed member cruises, and we decided to produce a joint show on DVC Member Cruises. We recruited Jonathon Hile and Cindy Leichner ...
113 Grand Floridian Prices Rise But Still a Great Buy
September 11, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBAndy 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 banner month for sales and inventory is slightly low.
112 DVC New Member Education Series: Is DVC Right for Me?
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBFirst 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 up of experienced DVC members that are very active in DVC facebook groups.
111 “We Were Only Supposed to Go Every Couple of Years” Dan and Holly Austin’s DVC Addonitis Story
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBDan 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 DVC thinking they would go every other year. However, once they acquired annual passes and stayed in deluxe studios and one-bedroom villas, addonitis quickly set in. In today's show, we get to know our neighbor's Dan and Holly Austin as they share their DVC story and Disney family memories.
102 Home Park Disneyland, Home Resort Disney World – Meet Gina Grotsky Owner at Copper Creek since 2017
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBGo 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 at Copper Creek.
099 DVC Newscast: Disney World Reopening
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBShannon Ford recaps DVC Reopening news and rumors in the light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
N000 – Show Introduction, Backstory, Values & A Casting Call
June 14, 2020 04:01 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBChad introduces Shannon Ford as the host of DVC Newscast and discusses the backstory of the show, our values at My DVC Points, our vision for the show and we discuss requirements for joining the DVC Newscast team.
097 Community Hall Live: Team Old Key West vs Team Saratoga Springs Resort – Summer Resort Shoot Out Series 06-07-2020
June 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBJoin 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 out, sooner or later you will have to decide which resort you'll call home for your Disney vacation!
096 Community Hall Live: Member’s Response to WDW Reopening Plan 05-31-2020
May 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBDisney 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 plan? No FP, No ADR, No Fireworks, No Parades; however, Masks and Park Reservations Are Required! When Are You Going Back?
070 Skyliner, Hidden Minnies & Adult Disney Trips with Kati Swanson in the Disney Riviera Resort Owner Series
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBKati 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 high-end tastes, and Disney's Riviera Resort was that resort! Kati shares why she bought at Riviera and her love of the variety of accommodations at Walt Disney World.
069 Why We Bought at Disney’s Riviera Resort With Tara Gray
January 15, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBTara 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 Riviera Resort changed all that! Tara shares with us the reasons that she and Jason are now proud to call the Riviera home: location, transportation options, a 50-year contract, and the new Tower Studios.
068 Finding Value in 50 Year Contracts at Disney’s Riviera Resort: Meet Alicia Urbain
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBAlicia 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 Villas & Bungalows, and recently they’ve added a new home resort - Disney’s Riviera Resort! For their family, the Deluxe Studios that sleep five, proximity to Hollywood Studios, and 50-year contract length were the best aspects for Disney Vacation Club’s newest resort.
067 Maximizing Your DVC Membership with Micah Wyss from MousePerks.com
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBMicah 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 person, he has become quite the savvy DVC member himself, maximizing his membership through split stays and leveraging DVC Membership Extras. This episode leads our Disney's Riviera Resort review mini-series. The Riviera Resort is one of the most controversial resorts in Disney history due to the ne...
066 DVC Resale Market Monthly Recap for December 2019 – Bonus Episode
January 06, 2020 06:53 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBDerek 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 2019. Derek covers average sales prices for December.
065 Creating Vacation Memories, Prioritizing Family Time, and Excellent Customer Service with Humberto Santos from DVC Resale Market
January 01, 2020 22:12 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBHumberto 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 Market helped him put family first, and why he believes excellent customer service is key!