March 08, 2021

Pete from DVCHelp.com joins us to talk DVC! Plus all the news: HHN announcement, Touch of Disney sells out, Disneyland can open starting April 1st, and much more!

1 hour 6 minutes

Episode 048 ... Week in review of March 6th, 2021 and Pete from DVChelp.com joins us and we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Raya and the Last Dragon opens to $26m globally, $8.6m domestically (Source: Ashley Carter)
- Polynesian Moana inspired room reveal (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Harmonious fountain testing spotted (Source: Brooke McDonald)
- Rumor: Fireworks to restart at Disney in June, may require ticket (Source: WDW Magic)
- Blizzard Beach reopened on March 7th
- Halloween Horror Nights returns starting Sept. 3rd (Source: Ashley Carter)
- Tickets for the Touch of Disney food festival events go on sale - and then sell out (Source: Inside the Magic)
- Disneyland and Universal Hollywood can reopen starting April 1st (Source: OC Register)
Topic Starts @2:05 ...

2) Topic: Cost of DVC vs Staying Deluxe
- Pete shares insights as to how to evaluate if DVC is right for you can compares the cost to staying at a Deluxe (or Moderate) at Disney
Topic Starts @24:40 ...

3) Topic: Breaking down the cost of DVC
- The team breaks down the "break even" point for buying into DVC, compares points and contract expiration date as well as the pros and cons of renting DVC points.
Topic Starts @36:34 ...

4) Question from Social Media: Impact of 2042 Expiration Date
- Matt Petolicchio on twitter asks about how the approaching 2042 expiration date for many DVC contracts will impact the cost and what we think will happen to those contracts at expiration.
Topic Starts @45:19 ...

5) DBC Recommends: DVCHelp.com and DVC Newscast
- Great site hosted by our friend SkierPete full of great information about DVC - whether you are a beginner or an expert. Of specific help are their point and availability charts.
Website: dvchelp.com
Podcast: @ iTunes
- Topic Starts @1:04:37 ...

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