My DVC Points Podcast

140 My Love of Disney Started as an Adult with Jonathon Hile

Jonathon 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.

139 Bibbity Bobbity Bougie: A DVC Cooper Creek Cabin Review

Our 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

Jodi 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

Since 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

In 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

Kaitlin 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

Andy 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

The 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 year plus a few bonus trips for whoever can make the trip.

133 New Monera Program Allows Smaller Down Payments

Monera 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

As 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.