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  1. RNCollins

    Disney to debut gondola shuttle system in Orlando

    Disney to debut gondola shuttle system in Orlando https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-to-debut-gondola-shuttle-system-in-Orlando By Jamie Biesiada / Hotels / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Jul 15, 2019 “Walt Disney World Resort's Skyliner, a gondola system...
  2. DoorCountyGirl

    Sheraton Vistana Resort 2BR/2ba for TODAY

    Any established TUGGER: I must leave Orlando. UPDATED MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT You can have the remainder of my 2br/2ba Sheraton Vistana Resort right now. Stay thru Friday at 10am. I’ll pay it forward and leave your keys at the front desk as my guest! First come, first served. Message me on here. By...
  3. RNCollins

    Disneyland may utilize virtual queue for Galaxy's Edge

    Disneyland may utilize virtual queue for Galaxy's Edge https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disneyland-may-utilize-virtual-queue-for-Star-Wars-Galaxy-Edge By Jamie Biesiada / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Jun 20, 2019 “On June 24, guests at Disneyland Park in Anaheim...
  4. C

    Wyndham Bonnet Creek

    Wanted Wyndham Bonnet Creek 1 bedroom or studio from June 21-23
  5. T

    Articcle: Why I purchased DVC direct AND resale

    https://dvcfan.com/2019/05/10/why-i-purchased-direct-and-resale/?utm_source=The+DIS&utm_campaign=f97bff00de-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01606ee371-f97bff00de-9552973 This writer talks about his strategy and rationale as to why he purchased a combination of direct and resale...
  6. RNCollins

    Tasting menu at Disney Springs' Jaleo is like a theme park for foodies

    Tasting menu at Disney Springs' Jaleo is like a theme park for foodies https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Insights/Tasting-menu-at-Disney-Springs-Jaleo-is-like-a-theme-park-for-foodies By Holly V. Kapherr / Insight / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Apr 18, 2019 “Orlando's...
  7. RNCollins

    Disney adds more After Hours dates to park schedule

    Disney adds more After Hours dates to park schedule https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-adds-more-After-Hours-dates-to-schedule By Jamie Biesiada / Hotels / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Mar 28, 2019 “The 30th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 1 and...
  8. RNCollins

    Disney bans mega strollers and smoking in parks

    Disney bans mega strollers and smoking in parks https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-bans-mega-strollers-and-smoking-in-parks By Jamie Biesiada / Hotels / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Mar 28, 2019 “Disney is banning smoking and large strollers from its theme parks...
  9. G

    Still looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom in the Orlando Area 1 night 3/29

    Still looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom in the Orlando Area for 1 night check in on 03/29 check out 03/30
  10. tahoeJoe

    Disney Dining Plan for RCI trades

    I was reviewing the Disney World web-site regarding Disney Dining Plans and it appears ambiguous if people who trade into a Disney resort via RCi can buy the dining plan. Does anyone know if Disney dining plan is available to traders.
  11. D

    REDUCED--Disney Orlando, Large 2BD 2BA Lock-out, Mar 31-Apr 7

    $800 for the week! This is for rental of a large 2-bedroom lock-out suite for up to 8 people, at Vacation Village at Parkway, Kissimmee, FL. The suite (2 individual 1-bedroom 1-bath units totaling 1500 sq.ft.) includes 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 sofa sleepers and sleeps up to 8. Suites are...
  12. T

    Looking for 1BR Orlando/Buena Vista Disney Area. March 23-April 02

    Looking for 1BR Orlando/Buena Vista Disney Area. March 23-April 02 Open to any availability. Thanks!
  13. D

    Vacation Village at Parkway, 1-Bed, Sleeps 4, 3/31 - 4/7/2019

    This is for rental of the smaller 1-bedroom unit of a lock-off, for up to 4 people (queen bed, sofa sleeper, washer/dryer in unit, kitchen without oven or dishwasher, and many amenities, at Vacation Village at Parkway, Kissimmee, FL. Rent for $575 for the week! Also available is the large...
  14. D

    Vacation Village at Parkway, Lg 1-Bed, Sleeps 4, 3/31 - 4/7/2019

    This is for rental of the large 1-bedroom unit of a lock-off, for up to 4 people (king bed, sofa sleeper, washer/dryer in unit, full kitchen, and many amenities), at Vacation Village at Parkway, Kissimmee, FL. Rent for $700 for the week! Also available is the small 1-bedroom unit for up to 4...
  15. RNCollins

    The best places to eat at Disney, according to Wolfgang Puck

    The best places to eat at Disney, according to Wolfgang Puck Chef Puck's picks, from dim sum to Dole Whip https://www.10best.com/interests/food-travel/the-best-restaurants-at-disney-according-to-wolfgang-puck/ By A.D. Thompson, Orlando Local Expert / Food and Travel / 10 Best / USA Today /...
  16. P

    Kissimmee/Lake Buena vista area rental wanted 2/22/19-3/1/19

    Looking for a rental for February 22-March 1st for our family of 4 near greater Lake Buena Vista area. Thanks
  17. GigiPup

    Need last minute Orlando/Disney Rental Feb 15-19/20th (will pay full week)

    Hi. Wanting to do a last minute Disney trip. 2 adults 2 kids (sleep 4). Looking for a week that will cover the 15th-19th or 15-20th of February. Willing to pay to entire week of use or specified days if allowed. Thanks!
  18. T

    Guide to Grand Floridian

    Nice post about the development of Grand Floridian. https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/guide-to-disneys-grand-floridian-resort-spa/
  19. T

    Disney’s Riviera Resort Update [merged]

    MEMBER MAIL: HOT OFF THE PRESS DISNEY'S RIVIERA RESORT UPDATE Dear Disney Vacation Club® Member, Since Disney’s Riviera Resort was first announced in July 2017, our Members have continually asked to be kept informed about the newest Resort. With that in mind, we wanted you to be among the...
  20. T

    DVC Direct Price Increase

    https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/anticipated-direct-price-increase-coming-january-16/ “It is being reported by DVCNews.com and DVCInfo.com that a direct price increase is coming on January 16th. Although there was never a formal announcement, which is unusual as it tends to drive selling...
  21. B

    Wyndham Bonnet Creek Feb. 15th - 19th

    I am looking for any size unit (although would prefer 2bd +) at Bonnet Creek . Checking in 2/15 and out on 2/19. We have flexibility to check in on 2/14, but would like to stay through 2/19. Thanks in advance.
  22. J

    HGVC --> DVC

    This is my first post and my first attempt at staying anywhere other than the normal HGVC offerings. I'm looking for help in exchanging, trading, whatever the right term is, my current points to be able to stay at a Disney property March 30th - April 6th 2019. I do have some flexibility with...
  23. RNCollins

    The Force awakened at Disney Springs' 'Star Wars' attraction

    The Force Awakened at Disney Springs’ ‘Star Wars’ attraction https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/The-Force-awakened-at-Disney-Springs-Star-Wars-attraction By Holly V. Kapherr / USA / Travel Weekly / Travelweekly.com / Dec 25, 2018 “I've been watching the original "Star Wars"...
  24. ajenks22

    RCI Ongoing Search for DVC

    Hi there. We are longstanding RCI members and have been to WDW 3 times at Christmas using RCI Points. First, we stayed in OKW (2010), then offsite (2013,2016). We are platinum members and have an ongoing search for ALL WDW properties with check-in dates for Dec 20-29. I am fine with a 1 bedroom...
  25. md8287

    FREE 3BR LO unit at Star Island Resort near Disney - FREE closing

    We are giving away our 3BR Lockoff Unit at Star Island Resort & Club in Orlando Florida. This is a fixed week 8 unit (week 7 also available). Buyers choice of first use - 2019 or 2020. First maintenance fee will be due for first year of use. Current maintenance fee is $1,150. Closing to...
  26. J

    Summer Bay Resort 3 bedroom lockout (sleeps 12) 12/22-12/29 (DisneyWorld) for $700

    Terrific resort near Disney World with free shuttles. This 3 bedroom lockout sleeps 12. The resort has many amenities that can be seen at http://www.exploriaresorts.com/destinations/summer-bay-orlando/ $700 for the week Email me at jlwork30@hotmail.com if interested
  27. G

    FREE - Florida Sheridan vistana timeshare for two weeks per year

    Free timeshare due to my Nan being 93 now and my parents have health problems, we aren’t using it. 36 The Courts Sheraton Vistana Weeks 18 and 19 ( first two weeks in May ). Next years fees paid for so nothing to pay until Jan 2020. Sleeps up to 8 . Rare and superb weeks at this brilliant...
  28. md8287

    2 Free Timeshares - 3BR LO week 7&8 near Disney - FREE CLOSING

    We are giving away our two 3BR Lockoff Units at Star Island Resort & Club in Orlando Florida. These are highly demanded Week 7 and week 8 intervals. Use, trade, rent or let the resort rent - these weeks always sell out. First use and maintenance fee is 2019. 2019 fee, including tax, is...
  29. W

    Disney Orlando/Buena Vista/Kissimmee December 23-January 02

    5 Adults. Open to any offers available, thank you.
  30. L

    Anaheim Oct 10-13 room for 2 adults, 1 child

    Headed to CA this October and needing a room for 2 adults 1 child. We plan on going to Disneyland a day, maybe two, but not the primary reason for our travel. We will be renting a car, so we are flexible on distance from Disney. A pool would be great. Really comes down to value for me.
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