Addicted To DVC Podcast

This week, we are joined by our friend Rob from Canada. He and his wife recently did their first Disney trip and stayed off campus....He is, however, ADDICTED TO DVC. We talk to Rob about what he's looking for and how to potentially buy more points than he is currently looking for. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
5:00 DVC Addicts Facebook Group Post from Rob
8:11 Analyzing DVC Resale with Rob
13:32 They Met with a Direct Tour Guide at Disney Springs
15:13 What Use-Year are They Looking For?
18:40 What Number of Points is Rob Looking At?
21:15 What are Rob's Potential Home Resorts?
28:22 Are Most of The Brokers Well-Versed with International Buyers?
38:14 What Are Direct Guides Pushing?
41:05 Wrap-Up
 
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Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
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This week, Mike and Gary start off the show talking about whether or not they would sacrifice a body part for unlimited DVC Points....Would you? Later, we discuss upcoming DVC Refurbishments. What refurbs are you most happy about. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
6:13 Would You Sacrifice A Body Part For Unlimited DVC Points?
11:43 DVC Refurbishments Past and Present
32:16 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts)
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This week, Mike and Gary talk about what we believe are the best DVC to stay in without kids. Do you have similar lists? What would be on your list? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
0:00 Introduction
6:39 Top DVC Resorts without Kids
35:32 Honorable Mentions
36:02 Social Media Chimes In
39:40 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts)
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This week, Mike and Gary begin the show discussing the 2026 DVC Membership Magic Beyond. The price stayed the same...What are the benefits? In the heart of the episode, we discuss Ken Cabot's DVC dilemma. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
8:34 Membership Magic Beyond
19:55 Ken Cabot's Dilemma
33:27 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts)
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This week, Mike and Gary start off by talking about the Hoop Dee Holidays coming to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. These are exclusive showings for DVC members. Then we dive into DVC 1-Bedrooms in the DVC Portfolio. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
10:03 Hoop Dee Holidays Member Exclusive
15:35 DVC 1-Bedrooms
34:47 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
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After two weeks of analyzing each other's DVC Portfolio, Gary and I discuss which contracts we are eyeing. These contracts are what keep us up at night. If we can get a 5-Star deal, which contracts are we jumping on? Which contracts do you have your eyes on? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
4:45 Five-Star Contract that Gary just got an email about it
9:32 Contracts We Are Eyeing
42:45 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
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This week, it's Gary's turn to have his DVC Portfolio reviewed. DVC Financial Advisor Mike Hurley takes a look at Gary's holdings. Does he need more sleep-around points, or is an 11-month contract on the horizon? Let us know in the comments below what you would recommend for Gary and his family? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
 
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Gary's Investment Analysis
7:18 More Sleep-Around Points?
10:35 Does He Want Outside Orlando Resorts?
11:42 What Resorts Does Gary's Family Like?
15:42 50-75 At Disney's Riviera Resort?
19:19 How Many Points Does Gary Use?
23:58 Buy Where You Want To Stay
30:26 What resorts/contracts do we like?
36:30 Is Direct In Play?
38:54 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
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This week, Mike has his DVC Portfolio reviewed by his DVC Financial Advisor, Gary. We discuss buying, selling, direct sales, and resale. Will Mike get into trouble with his wife after Gary's professional recommendations? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
0:00 Introduction
10:02 Mike's DVC Portfolio Strategy (Add Direct and 11-Month Contracts)
24:55 Mike's DVC Portfolio Strategy (Resale and 7-Month Contracts)
43:54 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
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This week, Mike and Gary are joined by Kristen (Suzie) as they discuss their most recent visit to property. They waitlisted the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort for September. Mike and Kristen have stayed a few times on cash visits, but this is their first DVC stay. What were their thoughts? Let us know in the comments if you've stayed there OR plan to stay there. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
0:00 Introduction
3:43 The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
39:00 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts)
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This week, Mike and Gary break down their top resorts for non-park days. Some resorts are very obvious, while others may not be. Let us know in the comments what your top choice is for a non-park stay. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!
0:00 Introduction
6:06 Top Resorts for Non-Park Days
6:49 Disney's Old Key West Resort
10:15 Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
13:59 The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
16:23 Disney's Beach Club Villas
18:57 Disney's Boardwalk Villas
21:01 The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
26:30 Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
35:01 Wrap-Up
 
Support the Show:
Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase, use the discount code (wdwbtg) at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)
 
Helpful Links:
Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts)
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