General DVC News

Disney Reports Better-Than-Expected Results

The Walt Disney Company issued its second quarter report on Tuesday and results were better than projected.  Many expected the parks and resorts division to suffer due to the sluggish economy and high gas prices. Instead revenue increased 11% over the same period last year and profit was up 33%.
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Fantasyland Kiosk Open

DVC has opened a new sales kiosk in Fantasyland.  It is situated behind Dumbo the Flying Elephant and themed similarly to that attraction.  Photos of the new kiosk have been posted to website LaughingPlace.com.

DVC Among Worst Disney Mistakes?

LaughingPlace.com columnist Greg Maletic takes a look at what he considers to be some of the biggest mistakes Disney has made in its theme park operations.   Among his criticisms:  too much marketing, flat theme park pricing and...the Disney Vacation Club.
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More Anti-Recession Talk From Disney

In an article entitled "No such thing as recession In Disneyland? ", Fortune Magazine (via CNN/Money.com) looks at steps taken to protect The Walt Disney Company from recent economic woes that have plagued other organizations.  Disney Vacation Club is again cited as one factor that will keep dollars flowing into the theme parks even if other segments of the tourism industry begin to suffer.

Source:  CNNMoney.com

DVC Cast Member Passes

Martha "Marty" Roper, a Cast Member working in the Disney Vacation Club sales department, passed away last Friday at age 64.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her friends, family and Disney coworkers.