Jason Diffendal 
If you read our article about Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) back in January, we explained why the low rate of DVC buying back contracts using ROFR meant that it was a good time to buy into DVC via the resale market. If you didn’t make the jump into DVC back then, but wish … Read more
A lawsuit filed in Orange County, FL alleges that Walt Disney World Resort failed “to warn of any dangerous conditions about which it knew or should have known about” on the Humunga Kowabunga waterslide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The “dangerous conditions” alleged in the suit are that there are “no lifeguards at the end of … Read more
Richard M. Sherman, Disney Legend and half of the prolific songwriting team of the Sherman Brothers, passed away Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. He was 95. Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (who passed away in 2012) composed music and lyrics for a number of theme park attractions around … Read more
Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is always a hot-button topic in the DVC realm. And today we’ve noticed a pretty big change in Disney’s use of their Right of First Refusal. But before we get into the details, we’ll explain what exactly is Right of First Refusal for those who haven’t heard of this … Read more
Welcome to the sixth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. In this article, we’ll take a look at the DVC options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge resort, so even if you’re not a newbie to DVC you might want to keep reading to learn more about this wonderful resort. Many vacationers, … Read more
The character buffet 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has reopened today, April 10, 2024, after being closed for over four years. It features all-new furnishings, new carpeting, new artwork, new characters, and new lighting. Strawberry Soup Returns! For those who have never been, 1900 Park Fare’s signature item was the Strawberry Soup. … Read more
If you’re wandering through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and find yourself in the Grand Avenue area, you might stumble upon Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Known for its cozy atmosphere and Italian-inspired dishes, Mama Melrose’s recently brought in a new head chef, and with that has made many menu changes. Disney announced on Instagram several of the … Read more
Welcome to the fifth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. In this article, we’ll take a look at Disney’s Old Key West resort, so even if you’re not a newbie to DVC you might want to keep reading to learn more about this wonderful resort. Many vacationers, especially Orlando vacationers, … Read more
Years ago, my family would always plan our Disney trips at least a year in advance. We lined up all the details: airfare, hotels, park tickets, a rental car, and even scheduled which parks we wanted to visit on which days. Yeah, that last part was the theme-park commando in me. That was a much … Read more
If you’re a big Disney fan, I’m sure you know about Disney Vacation Club (DVC). You’ve undoubtedly seen the advertisements on Disney busses, passed the kiosks in the parks, and maybe you’ve even stayed in one of the DVC resorts or have taken a tour. If you come to Disney often, DVC makes a lot … Read more
Welcome to the fourth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. Many vacationers, especially Orlando vacationers, shudder at the mention of a timeshare. And while DVC is a timeshare, it’s unlike a traditional timeshare in almost every way. This series of articles will outline the basics of how Disney Vacation Club … Read more
Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming, even for the pros, and Walt Disney World is always changing, so whether you visited last year or last decade, things are going to be different this time around. In this article, we’ll give you advice about trip planning, as well as some of the important things that … Read more
Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is always a hot-button topic in the DVC realm. Especially in the post-COVID era, things have been harder to predict but we have seen some trends worth watching. But what exactly is Right of First Refusal? We’ll explain, and then go into the details about the trends we’re seeing. … Read more
As 2024 unfolds, with the relaxation of the Park Hopper restrictions, the debate between Disney’s Park Hopper and the One Park Per Day Ticket takes center stage, with a spotlight on the benefits of park hopping and the convenience of letting experts like Be Our Guest Vacations handle the intricate details. Disney Tickets in 2024 … Read more
Welcome to the third in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. Many vacationers, especially Orlando vacationers, shudder at the mention of a timeshare. And while DVC is a timeshare, it’s unlike a traditional timeshare in almost every way. This series of articles will outline the basics of how Disney Vacation Club … Read more
At the end of November, we told you about World of DVC’s 10 Days of Enchanted Deals. Now that it’s December 10, all 10 deals have finally been revealed, but if you want to take advantage of any of these deals from our friends at from DVC Resale Market or DVC Rental Store, you’ll need to hurry … Read more