This week, Mike and Gary discuss Gary's upcoming trip. They are staying in a 1-Bedroom 'Value' at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House. We'll preview this trip and get into what they plan to do. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

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10:17 Gary's Trip Preview

35:37 Wrap-Up

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We start off the DVC 'This or That' series as Mike asks Gary a series of questions regarding DVC Resorts. Which Resorts in this show do you prefer? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks for listening and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

12:58 This or That DVC Edition for Gary

13:26 Saratoga Springs OR Old Key West

17:26 Animal Kingdom Lodge OR Boulder Ridge

20:55 Vero Beach OR Hilton Head

24:02 Boardwalk or Beach Club

28:51 Bay Lake Tower or Polynesian

37:43 Wrap-Up

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This week, Mike and Gary talk about the Lakeshore Lodge update regarding percentage of DVC inventory. We then touch on Boardwalk Booking Categories and the Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas refurbishment. Will you be buying into Lakeshore Lodge? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

10:45 Charcuterie Board Topic

14:35 Lakeshore Lodge Update

18:10 New Boardwalk Booking Categories

21:14 Initial Thoughts on The Treehouse Villas Refurbishment

23:03 DVC Incentives

33:00 Wrap-Up

33:41 Blooper

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This week, Gary and Mike discuss the 'Unofficial Start if Summer' by getting into their Top 5 Cash Stay Resorts. No limitations....We can pick ANY DVC Resort around the Country. Surprisingly, Mike and Gary don't have a lot of the same Resorts. What would be on your list? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

7:12 Top 5 Summer Resorts for DVC Stays

11:37 Our #5

13:44 Our #4

17:55 Our #3

23:42 Our #2

28:51 Our #5

35:32 Wrap-Up

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This week, Jurgena and Jurgena Jr. make their first appearance on the show. They have been on the WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast quite a few times. We are here to discuss Top 5 DVC Resorts....More specifically THEIR Top 5. Do you agree or disagree with their choices? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

7:32 The Girls Top 5 DVC Resorts

34:39 Wrap-Up

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This week, we discuss Gary's recent stay at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. It was a business (dining) trip. He and Doc spent a lot of time at Disney Springs in pursuit of some budget-friendly spots. You might be surprised by where they got the best deals. Where do you like to eat at Disney Springs? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

7:59 Saratoga Springs visit and Disney Springs Affordable Dining Options

46:19 Wrap-Up

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This week, Mike and Gary are talking about Gary's upcoming trip. He is interested in doing some Happy Hours at Disney Springs. This is a topic that isn't discussed often. Have you ever done Happy Hour at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

6:05 Happy Hour at Disney Springs

32:37 Wrap-Up

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This week, Mike discusses his recent cash stays and why he chose cash over using DVC Points. Do you ever pay cash as opposed to using your points? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

9:12 Mike's Cash Stays

25:30 Gary's Strategy to Get Contract #3

26:58 Slow Resale Market

29:57 Would Mike Pay Cash Even If He Could Get a DVC Studio?

38:42 Wrap-Up

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This week, we discuss the latest information on Disney's Lakeshore Lodge. It was announced that the resort will open in Summer 2027. We talk about room categories and what we think point charts will look like. Will you be buying in? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

6:23 Latest Information on Disney's Lakeshore

37:14 Wrap-Up

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This week, we are creating a scenario that most people don't comprehend....BANKING POINTS. The guys are banking and borrowing from their current contracts to go on a 'Baller'trip. Where are they going to stay, and in what accommodations? Where would you stay? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

6:16 Bank and Borrow (Triple Points) for Mike

20:07 Bank and Borrow (Triple Points) for Gary

32:00 Wrap-Up

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