Jodi Gross from DVC Resale Market joins the show to discuss our quarterly recap of resale prices, inventory, and the Right of First Refusal. While the overall market is slightly down from when it peaked in November 2021 to February 2022, month over month, the unweighted prices were up $8 across all the resorts. If the market is cooling down, it’s not by much as prices are relatively stable and steady. Episode 216
Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss the new Wicked Wind Down at the Top of the World Lounge, the end of borrowing restrictions, and the return of early entry and package delivery for Disneyland hotel guests.
Linda Smit from DVC Resale Market joins the show to share her backstory. She was an opening day guide at Vero Beach and officially retired after decades of helping families create vacation memories as a Disney Vacation Club guide. Episode 211
Shannon, Pete, and Sue discuss the opening of Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, the return of both Minnie Vans and self-service beverages at the DVC Member Lounge, DVC Member Cruise direct purchase incentives, and Moonlight Magic at Animal Kingdom registration dates!
April 2022 set a new record high for the number of contracts Disney Vacation Club bought back through the Right of First Refusal process. The ROFR monster was set free and gobbled up 41.61% of the contracts sold in April. Average sales prices saw a decrease of about 3.1% or $6 per point on average. Numerous sellers also offered free closing costs. Episode 208
