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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Episodes
064 Adoption, Sacrifices for Family and Prioritizing Vacations with Matt and Lori Sassali
December 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWe're wrapping up Season 2 of the My DVC Points podcast with what is quite possibly the best episode of the season. Matt and Lori Sassali share their Disney stories with us. We cover adoption, financial stress created by international adoptions, making sacrifices for family and prioritizing DVC as a vacation assurance.
063 Member Review: Saratoga Springs Resort Review – Part 2
December 21, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBWe pick up where we left off in the the Saratoga Springs Review show. Episode 063 covers transportation, room refurbishment, recommendations, and we address the commonly held believe that "Saratoga Springs is the Resort of Last Resort."
062 Member Review: Saratoga Springs Resort – Part 1
December 13, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBThe first half of our Saratoga Springs Resort review show. In this episode, DVC Members, Chad, Mary Anne, Samantha and Randy discuss our love of the SSR resort. We cover resort areas and room requests, resort amenities, swimming pools, restaurants and bars at the resort, and the resort theming.
061 Live! DVC Resale Market Update November 2019, Rise of Resistance, & Riviera Resort Cast Member Preview Trip Report
December 13, 2019 04:07 - 1 hour - 85 MBJoin Chad, Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market, Aaron DelPrince and Mike Daugherty for a lively discussion about the hottest topics in DVC. DVC Resale Market November Update - ROFR Report - Average Sales Price - Inventory Analysis Rise of the Resistance - Initial Impressions from Aaron DelPrince Trip Report from Riviera Resort's Cast Member Preview - Mike Daughterty joins us to answer questions from this opening night cast member preview! The original show is shown below!
060 The History of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
December 07, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn Episode 060, Brian Reed from Imagination Radio Network returns to discuss the history of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Previously Brian joined us on episode 038 to discuss the history of the Polynesian resort. We discuss the history of both Disney Springs and the grounds known as Saratoga Springs Resort.
059 Live! Disney’s Riviera Resort Cast Member Preview Late Night Walking Tour
December 05, 2019 13:34 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMike Daughtery, one of the My DVC Points Community members, was invited to the Disney Riviera Resort tonight as part of the cast preview. This was opening night for previews and they are literally the first people to get to sleep in their room. Mike spent the day blowing up our Facebook group with all kinds of photos and posts about the new resort. Tonight he sent me a note to apologize. Apologize? What? This is EXACTLY the stuff our community wants to see! We're dying to see the new Riviera ...
058 Live! 12-1-19 Alicia’s Trip Report, Trip to WDW and DVC Thankfulness
December 04, 2019 05:49 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBNew Tradition - We're starting off the show with countdowns! When are you going home? Trip Report – Alicia’s family's first DVC Stay at DVC Members Would you Take a Day Trip to Walt Disney World? Fly in and out of MCO on the same day to spend 5-6 hours in the parks. DVC Thanksgiving! Members discuss the thing in DVC that we are most thankful for?
057 Treehouse Villas Review at Saratoga Springs Resort
November 29, 2019 08:04 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn Episode 057, Chad is joined by Jim Quicksell from Episode 017, Russ Clark from DVC Info and Episode 018, and first-time contributor Tammy Nutt. In this episode, the group is talking all about the Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. We discuss room requests, transportation, parking, and the overall vibe of the Treehouse Villas. All things said and done we love the Treehouses but don't think they are a good fit for every family.
056 Live! 11-24-19 New Disneyland DVC Tower Proposal and Disney Plus Discussion
November 28, 2019 06:04 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBChad, Andrew and Samantha host this weeks live discussion. We cover onlight Magic DCA Trip Report New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel! 2020 Annual Dues Announced Extended Hours at DHS for The Rise of the Resistance Frozen II (No Spoilers Please) Disney + Favorite Shows and What's Missing?
055 Senses Spa Review at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
November 22, 2019 07:12 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBPart of the Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort series, we're heading over to Senses Spa. On today’s episode, Chad is joined by his wife Laura, Chris Salata (Episode 015), and Ella Porter (Episode 016), to discuss their experiences with the Senses Spas at Walt Disney World. In E015, Chris had challenged Chad to try a spa experience while on vacation, assuring that his “man card” would not be revoked. We discuss Disney spa services with more emphasis on Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs.
054 SSR Series – Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Review
November 13, 2019 05:21 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIf you own Saratoga Springs, you own a vacation home on a golf course! Lake Buena Vista Golf course surrounds the SSR resort. The primary focus of today's show is the Lake Buena Vista golf course; however, we also touch on the other golfing opportunities at Walt Disney World. When we were casting the show, Alicia convinced me that golf is an excellent family show. We put together a Lake Buena Vista Golf Course review show only using family members. Chad's cousin Hunter, who recently took...
053 Live! DVC Resale Market Update for October 2019 and Hidden Gems in Disneyland
November 11, 2019 23:17 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWinner pf a $100 Gift Card from Vacation Club Loans Announced | DVC Resale Market – Monthly Update for October 2019 | Deep Discounts offered at Riviera Resort | More Inventory Declared at Riviera Resort | Give Kids the World Fundraising – Shannon and Chad Moonlight Magic Meetup on 11-14-19 | Hidden Gems of Disneyland!
052 Meet Mary Anne Tracy Owner at Saratoga Springs Resort Since 2017
November 08, 2019 08:09 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn Episode 052, we meet Mary Anne Tracey, owner at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort since 2017. Mary Anne Tracy the My DVC Points podcast to help us kick off a 6 episode series on Saratoga Springs Resort. Some may consider her a super fan, while others see her as one of Saratoga's most vocal advocates. She's always speaking up and sharing her love for her home resort, Saratoga Springs Resort, and Spa.
051 Live 11-3-19 $100 Gift Card Giveaway Celebration and Disney Skyliner Bar Crawl
November 04, 2019 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBWe’re Celebrating! Vacation Club Loans helped My DVC Community Members Save over $122,000 in the month of October. Stay out the lookout to your Live YouTube show, we're planning on $250k, $500k and $1m celebrations with $250, $500 and $1,000 of gift card giveaways! We’re Giving Away $100 Gift Card Winner Announcement from Shannon’s Ears Last Week - Marcella Goyner! Follow Shannon at DisneyDays.com, YouTube.com/ShannonFord, and Instagram @DisneyDaysFamily Move Over Monorail! Disney Skyliner ...
050 Meet Steven Kriese Owner at Aulani and Copper Creek and Host of DCL Podcast
November 01, 2019 05:32 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBSteven Kriese, co-host of the DCL Podcast, joins us on Episode 050 of the My DVC Points Podcast. His family has been DVC members since 2013 and they own at Aulani and Copper Creek. Given that 11 or the 15 DVC resorts are in Orlando and 13 of 15 are on the East coast, most members have Walt Disney World as their home park. In this episode we learn how a west coast family that loves cruises, runDisney and Aulani utilizes their membership!
049 Live 10-29-19 Travel Tips When Bringing Toddlers to Walt Disney World
October 30, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBJoin Shannon, Tom and Marissa as they discuss DVC Direct Price Increases, 2020 Moonlight Magic Schedule and Travel Tips for Bringing Toddlers to Walt Disney World.
048 Meet Jakob and Evelyn DVC Kids Panel
October 25, 2019 06:43 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBSometimes you need to step back and take in Disney through the eyes of a child. In episode 048, we gain this perspective from Jakob and Evelyn. We're trying something completely new, and it may evolve into an ongoing series or podcast: DVC Kids Panel. Laura Pennycuff hosts her first episode with special guests Jakob (5th grade, age 10) and Evelyn (3rd grade, age 8) from Montreal, Canada. Their family joined DVC in 2016 as owners at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. It wasn't long...
047 Live! 10-20-2019 Something’s Gotta Go: Disney Restaurant Edition
October 21, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBTonight's show was a fun and highly interactive show! Shannon provided a trip report and her take on the Disney Skyliners, Moonlight Magic at DCA, and we played a game with the audience: Something's Gottta Go: Disney Restaurant Edition
046 Meet Brad Coates from DVC Round Table at Resort Loop and DisDads
October 18, 2019 07:05 - 1 hour - 66 MBMeet Brad Coates from the DVC Round Table at the Resort Loop Podcast and former co-host of DisDads. Tim from Resort Loop recruited Brad to join Resort Loop for an episode on DVC and he's been a regular on the monthly DVC Round Table for years now. The original round table show was a mixture of owners, renters, and prospective members in the Resort Loop community. At the time, this was probably the only people creating content in the DVC community.
045 Live! 10-13-2019 Tips for Planning for Large Family Trips to Walt Disney World
October 16, 2019 03:24 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe discuss tips for planning a large family gathering at Walt Disney World. It may be multi-generational or several families vacationing together at Disney. We present our thoughts, ideas and best practices. Join the conversation and see what resonates with your family!
044 Meet Jim & Martha Santos – Owners at Saratoga Springs Resort Since 2005
October 11, 2019 03:58 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBJames (Jim) and Martha joined Disney Vacation Club in 2005 by purchasing a contract at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. In this episode, we follow them through 15 years of membership. Everything from bringing their kids to Disney, coming with their children's spouses, having adult children and traveling with other couples, and now planning a multi-generational trip. Join the conversation as Jim and Martha share 15 years worth of experience with the My DVC Points community.
043 Live! 10-06-2019 DVC Resale Market Update for September 2019, Polynesian Resort Series Follow Up, Mobility Partner Update, EPCOT Forever and Skyliner Collision Creates Downtime
October 08, 2019 05:13 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB1. DVC Resale Market Monthly Update for September 2019 - ROFR – Right of First Refusal Report for September - Average Market Prices - Inventory Analysis – Great time to buy - Polynesian - Inventory Analysis - Great Time to Sell - Vero Beach 2. Disney Polynesian Resort Podcast Series Follow Up 3. Disney Mobility Partner Program Change - Scooterbug 4. EPCOT Forever Launches! 5. Skyliners Collision Creates “Downtime” - Reedy Creek Fire Department Evacuations - Nobody Hurt - Community Buzz, ...
042 Getting Bibbity Bobbity Bougie in the Bungalows!
October 04, 2019 05:21 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThree Disney Princesses join Chad on a journey as we get Bougie in the Bungalows! First time guest Melissa, Debbie from Vacation Club Loans, and Marissa from DVC Resale Market as we explore the most point expensive accommodations in all of DVC.
041 Live 09-29-2019 Mobility Program Partner Changes, EPCOT Forever and Live Call from Opening Day of Disney Skyliner
October 03, 2019 03:45 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJoin Chad, Shannon, Donna and Alicia on this week's live show. Alicia’s Audience Pick FastPass+ Update Join Our Shows - Podcast Recording Again! We are almost caught up on Podcast recordings and will start recording new shows soon. If you'd like to join a show or have a show idea, let us know at the contact us page on MyDVCPoints.com DCL update from Disney with Donna! - Spring Sail Dates 2021 - New Policy on Place Holders Skyliners Grand Opening Day! Farewell Illuminations and Confetti Mi...
040 DVC Polynesian Village Resort Review
September 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBBreak out the Tiki Mugs and join Chad, Curt Stone from Geekin' on WDW and Valerie Fairnington in a complete review of the Polynesian Village. Learn why we rank Polynesian #1 for Food and Beverage and #1 for Transportation across all DVC resorts. The pools also rank incredibly high as well!
039 Live! 9-22-2019 Skyliner, PhotoPass Photographer vs Machine and Listeners Pick Alicia’s FastPass+
September 23, 2019 03:56 - 56 minutes - 39 MBJoin Shannon, Alicia, and Chad tonight as we cover this week's discussion topics.
038 History of Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows with Brian Reed from The Main Street Chronicles Podcast
September 19, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn the first of a three-episode DVC Resort Review Series, Brian Reed from The Main Street Chronicles joins the show to discuss the history of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian is the first resort to open up at Walt Disney World. Brian walks us through the original plans, proposed towers and features that have been retired.
037 DVC Direct Requires 100 Points to Unlock Membership Extras Live!
September 16, 2019 05:43 - 51 minutes - 36 MBJoin Russ Clark, Shannon Ford and Chad Pennycuff as we discuss the Enchanted Rose lounge, Shannon's Disney on Ice Experience, Gondolas Open for Cast Member previews, 100 point minimum for DVC and the Disney Indy Meet.
036 Meet Aaron DelPrince, Indianapolis Disney Meet & Magical Wishes For Kids
September 13, 2019 06:40 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBAaron DelPrince is not only a DVC Member but also the founder of Magical Wishes for Kids. The Indianapolis Disney meet is a fan gathering of theme park fans from across the midwest. MWFK.org does numerous fundraisers each year to raise money to support Give Kids the World in Kissimmee, Florida. When Make-A-Wish and over 150 other charities send a critically ill child to Disney, Give Kids the World Village hosts the families and coordinates the logistics of that event. Magical Wishes for Kids'...
035 Kick-Off for 2019-2020 Season! Summer Updates, Community Hot Topics, Disney Indy Meetup 9-21-19
September 11, 2019 04:31 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBUpdates from the My DVC Points Live Cast, Current Topics in DVC this Week, Aaron DelPrince from Magical Wishes for Kids and a Community Driven Question - What's the right ratio between Direct and Resale?
034 What You Need to Know about DVC and Hurricanes
September 06, 2019 06:38 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHurricanes may not be the norm where you live; however, as DVC members, most of us own at least one timeshare in central Florida. Every time a hurricane warning comes into effect, DVC message boards light up with questions. In episode 034, we talk with DVC members about their hurricane experience. We are creating a reference page for helpful information that Disney Vacation Club Members need to know about hurricanes and Disney.
033 Meet Derek and Marissa from DVC Resale Market
August 30, 2019 05:44 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDerek and Marissa are currently working as guides with DVC Resale Market. Like all of the other guides at DVC Resale Market, they were once direct guides. Derek and Marissa recap their 10+ years of friendship on the show and provide a great insight into working for DVC, working on the cruise ships. A lot of members prefer buying DVC on the cruises. There's quite a bit of buzz in the DVC community that the cruise ships offer better discounts. In this episode, we take a quick trip backstag...
032 Meet Tim Krasniewski from DVCNews.com
August 23, 2019 04:44 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMeet Tim Krasniewski, owner of DVCNews.com. Home Resorts: Saratoga Springs and BoardWalk Villas. Tim shares his family's journey in DVC and the backstory behind DVCNews.com.
031 DVC Resort Armchair Imagineering Competition #3 (Part 2 of 2)
August 14, 2019 03:42 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe pick up the conversation from episode 030 where Chris, Jeremy, and Adam present their armchair Imagineering resorts. We cover three areas in this show: Room Design and Layout, Transportation Options and Resort Activities
030 DVC Resort Armchair Imagineering Competition #3 (Part 1 of 2)
August 08, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDoes Disney inspire your inner creative? As DVC members, we love our resorts and have often dreamed about building a new resort. In episode 030 and episode 031, we give members the opportunity to share their creativity as they dream up new resort ideas on our armchair Imagineering competition. After listening to the episodes please vote for your favorite resort! The winner will advance to a celebrity round with former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson. Who will win episode 030 and episode 0...
029 Meet Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market
August 01, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBHave you ever wondered how a DVC guide spends their points? Realistically, DVC is their job. What do they do to get away from work yet create magical vacation memories for their own families? Shortly after Andy Berry joined DVC as a member, he joined the DVC sales team as a guide. Earlier this year, he transitioned over to DVC Resale Market. In episode 029, Andy shares his DVC story and we get a glimpse of how a DVC guide's family utilized their DVC points. Join in to learn about RCI, cr...
028 Meet Kevin McCloud Owner at BWV, BRV, SSR, and AKV
July 24, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB"Hey, my DVC sisters and brothers!" If you're a member of any of the DVC Facebook groups, that's all the introduction you need to realize our guest for this episode is none other than Mr. Kevin McCloud. I consider Kevin "The Happiest DVC member on Facebook!" Kevin has the gift of packing pixie dust into pixels and filling our Facebook streams with pure joy. I find it ironic that Kevin shares a last name with the author of “Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids.”...
027 Debbie Ely Member at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows and Proprietor of Vacation Club Loans
July 18, 2019 04:40 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn Episode 027, we meet Debbie Ely who is not only our DVC neighbor but she also a timeshare industry insider. Debbie has worked in the timeshare industry for 20+ years and is a proud member of the Disney Vacation Club. We learn about her buying into DVC and her biggest regret as a DVC member. Hint! It's not, "I should have bought sooner." We also learn about the history of Vacation Club Loans and how they may be of service to our fellow members.
026 Disneyland DVC Membership Extra’s Review DVC Member Soarin’ Tour, Fitness in the Park, Neighborhood Power Walk and a #CastCompliment
June 18, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBChad, Jeff and Laura share their experiences about the DVC Membership Extra's in Disneyland. DVC Fitness in the Park, Neighborhood Power Walk, and Member Tour: Soarin' Around the World.
025 Looking Back at a Lifetime of Disney Vacations with Jeff Jorgensen and a Tribute to Dick and Irene Jorgensen
June 10, 2019 21:10 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBMini-interview with Jeff Jorgensen about his family's Disney experience. The conversation continues in Episode 026. Jeff described a legacy his grandparents set in motion by taking their entire family to Disneyland every year. The conversation nails the purpose of our podcast to the point where I had to break the interview into two episodes so that I could insert post-show comments.
024 Insider Interview Melissa Mullett from David’s Vacation Club Rentals
May 28, 2019 03:40 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn episode 024 of the My DVC Point's podcast, we're getting to know Melissa Mullett of David's Vacation Club Rental. Melissa calls (BRV) Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge home. We discuss the birth of the point rental industry and circumstances that arise that prevent members from using their points. We discuss how DVC is in a unique position in the timeshare industry in the fact that they're the #1 vacation destination in the world, they own pop culture, they own magic, a...
023 McNair Wilson Former Disney Imagineer Part 2: Tower of Terror, Meeting Walt, Insider Stories of Imagineering
May 13, 2019 01:51 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBIn episode 023 we resume the interview with Craig McNair Wilson, former Disney imagineer and recap some of the key stories of his Disney life. From meeting Walt, Claude Coats, X, Harper Goff and working with Joe Rohde on Adventure's Club and Animal Kingdom.
022 McNair Wilson Former Disney Imagineer Part 1: History of Streetmosphere at EPCOT
April 25, 2019 01:26 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBRare interview with C. McNair Wilson, former Disney Imagineer and creator or Streetmosphere, Hollywood Hotel Tower of Terror and the person who created the name Downtown Disney. McNair shares some of his favorite stories as an imagineer and takes us behind the scenes of some of the most loved attractions at Disney.
021 Member Interview Anneliese Galczynski Owner at PVB
April 10, 2019 03:36 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn episode 021 we meet our neighbor Annelise. She has been an owner at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows since 2016. She bought into DVC after her third visit to Disney. She explains that raising a family and going to Disney took a lot of planning and saving and other life events came up.
020 FrankenResort 2 Member Competition Armchair Imagineering New Resorts
March 25, 2019 02:24 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWe invited four listeners in for some DVC resort armchair Imagineering. We asked them to create a resort so desirable, that a DVC member would be happy staying at this resort for the remainder of their contract. We need you to vote on their proposals. The winner will advance to the final round that will have a celebrity judge. McNair Wilson, former Disney Imagineer will be judging the final round.
019 Member Interview Andrew Darden Owner at AKV OKW BRV & CCV
March 12, 2019 00:26 - 1 hour - 48 MBAndrew joined Disney Vacation Club in 2008 by purchasing at Animal Kingdom Villas. Shortly after buying in addonitis kicked in and the Darden family purchased a second contract from the resale market at Old Key West. Later on Disney cruises, he added on at Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek Cabins and Villas. Andrew discusses problems with multiple DVC Use Years and his "leap-frogging" solution and two vacations that are on most members bucket lists: Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek and 14 da...
018 Member Interview Russ Clark from DVCinfo.com Owner at SSR AUL and PVB
February 18, 2019 16:20 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 018 - DVC Member Interview with Russ Clark, Owner at SSR, AUL and PVB. If you've ever used Google to search for information about DVC, you can almost bet that you have surfed over to DVCinfo.com. Google ranks the site highly for all things DVC. You've read the pages, but what do you know about the people behind the site? Join the conversation as Russ explains his DVC journey and share a lot of great tips on DVC RCI Exchanges!
017 Member Interview Jim and Joanne Quicksell Owners at OKW, HHI, SSR and AKV
February 06, 2019 04:50 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe only interview I've done where the DVC members did NOT say, "I wish I had bought in sooner." Meet original owners at the first DVC resort who bought in during construction phases of the resort.
016 Member Interview Ella Porter Owner at BLT, VGF & AKV
January 21, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn Episode 016, we meet Ella Porter, DVC owner at BLT, VGF and AKV. We discuss BLT and fixed week contracts. This is one of our most highly rated interviews.
015 Member Interview Chris Salata Owner at SSR Host of Behind the Ears Podcast
January 02, 2019 19:42 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBI had the pleasure of meeting Chris Salata from Behind the Ears Podcast at a fundraiser supporting Give Kids the World Village at the Disney Indy meetup in 2017. Behind the Ears is an award winning podcast. Chris and I have a common theme in our podcasts in that we focus on how everybody does […]