DVCNews Debates

DVCNews Debates: Best & Worst of Grand Floridian

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is viewed by many as the flagship resort at Walt Disney World.  And the Disney Vacation Club component added in 2013 is a worthy namesake to that property.  Elegant touches and expensive furnishings are visible throughout the villas.  However the villa wing is also somewhat isolated from the main resort, lacking its own amenities.  Per-night room costs reached an all-time high, yet the small size of the DVC build out makes it one of the hardest properties to book at 7 months.


 Topic:  What are most favorite and least favorite aspects of the Grand Floridian villas?

DVCNews Debates: New Year's Resolution

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Most owners have a list of their Disney (and DVC) favorites:  favorite resort, favorite view, favorite theme park, etc.  But the new year brings an opportunity for change.  The arrival of 2017 presents an opportunity to sample a new resort or visit during a different time of year or try a different restaurant.  


 Topic:  What are your DVC (or Disney) resolutions for 2017?

DVCNews Debates: Best & Worst of Aulani

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Continuing our series on the best and worst aspects of the various Disney Vacation Club resorts; next up is Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas.  Following the lukewarm response to resorts in Hilton Head and Vero Beach, DVC waited 15 years before opening their next non-park project.  Although lauded for its design, Aulani is one of the most expensive--and remote--DVC properties


 Topic:  What are your most favorite and least favorite aspects of Aulani?

DVCNews Debates: Signature Events

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According to Disney Vacation Club, members love the new Signature Events.  Given that they feature exclusive access to Disney theme parks and waterparks along with free refreshments, what's not to love?  In 2016 alone, DVC hosted such events at the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure and Typhoon Lagoon.   


 Topic:  At which Disney park would you most like to have 3 hours of exclusive access?

DVCNews Debates: Perk Availability

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Disney Vacation Club recently began offering a behind-the-scenes tour of Soarin' to its members on both coasts.  As one of the most popular theme park attractions, the tour quickly gained interest among members.  Unfortunately, many owners were left disappointed as they discovered that only 20 participants were allowed per day.  At Walt Disney World, six months' worth of tour dates were completely filled within minutes of their opening.   


 Topic:  Should DVC even offer perks of this nature if availability is so severely limited?