Addicted To DVC Podcast

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)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

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)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

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)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Mike and Gary will put together their first DVC Portfolio. Which DVC Resorts would you invest in and why? Leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 3:47 Putting together our DVC Resale Portfolio 35:05 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Mike and Gary are joined by Kristen (a.k.a. Suzie) as they discuss their recent trip to Hilton Head Island. They had a party of (6) and stayed in a 2-Bedroom Villa. What were their first impressions? We talk Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Harbour Town. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 4:25 Buckees 14:02 Sunday Check-In 21:26 Pool and Beach Day 31:39 Savannah and evening fireworks at Disney's Hilton Head Resort 44:38 Check-Out and Harbour Town 59:04 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Mike and Gary talk about the best DVC Fall Back Resorts. You may want to consider buying in at the Grand Floridian, but the costs are a bit high. What would be a good alternative? What are your fall-back DVC Resorts? 0:00 Introduction 2:56 Gary and Mike's Fall Back Schools 7:44 Fall Back DVC Resorts 9:33 Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows 14:20 Disney's Riviera Resort 20:07 The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa 26:40 Disney's Beach Club Villas 32:50 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Kristen joins Mike and Gary to discuss their upcoming stay at Disney's Hilton Head Resort. Kristen has been dying to check out Savannah for her entire life. What spots does she want to check out? Have you been to Disney's Hilton Head Resort? If so, please let us know what you liked about it. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 9:28 Disney's Hilton Head Resort Room Category and Things To Do 16:00 Savannah 21:20 Hilton Head 35:27 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Mike and Gary are back to talking about food. We are getting into the worst DVC Resorts for sit-down restaurants. You may be surprised by our choices. What would be on your list? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 5:47 Worst DVC Resorts for Sit-Down Restaurants 34:26 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Gary is already thinking ahead to next Summer's family vacation. We examine what he has already booked within the 11-month window and the options he may have at the 7-month booking window. Do you agree with his choice(s)? Leave a comment below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 4:02 Gary's DVC Portfolio 9:07 1-Bedroom Value at Animal Kingdom Lodge 13:20 7-Month Options 38:06 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Gary discusses the second part of his split stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. This is his first time staying in the Kilimanjaro Club. Did he like it, or did he think it was overhyped? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 7:22 Transfer to Kilimanjaro Club Level and Day 1 23:55 Resort Day on Day 2 28:39 Check-Out Day 35:37 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Gary and I will talk about his most recent visit to Walt Disney World. He invited his sister and her family to stay with his family in a 2-Bedroom at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. Was there enough room for eight people? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 8:36 Gary's Stay in a 2-Bedroom 38:35 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Bev from Indiana joins to talk about her stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House. She was able to secure a reservation in the Kilimanjaro Club, and she shared her thoughts. Have you stayed in the Club? If so, was it worth the points? Leave a comment. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 3:50 Bev's Entire Trip was at Animal Kingdom 6:49 Where Does Bev Own? 8:36 How Did Bev Book Club Level? 12:08 Kilimanjaro Club at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge 28:00 Jambo House or Kidani Village? 30:28 How many points to Book? 36:40 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, Gary talks about what led him to purchase Owner's Locker. We'll discuss the costs, different tiered subscriptions, and how he's going to use it. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 5:27 Owner's Locker Discussion 10:08 Costs 12:23 What will Gary Put In It? 23:02 Keeping Inventory on Portal 29:33 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, we will discuss our favorite Disney Vacation Club (DVC) pools. Some are obvious, while others aren't so obvious. Leave a comment on which DVC pools you like the most. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 10:27 Our Favorite DVC Pools 38:51 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) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week, we discuss what we believe would be the best DVC Resorts to spend Father's Day Weekend at. Some are obvious and others are not so much. What Resorts would you want to spend Father's Day at? Leave a comment. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 8:38 Top Resorts for Father's Day Weekend 32:50 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 discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) recently announced new rules aimed at cracking down on commercial rentals, but will they make a difference? Joe Quattrocchi from the Disney Dads Podcast joins us this week to discuss. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 6:57 Corporate Rentals Conversation 32:00 Wrap-Up   About Our Guest: Joe Quattrocchi (aka Saratoga Joe) is the Co-Host of the DDP Today Podcast and Host of Split Stays (https://open.spotify.com/show/2guaUPLGZRdCGxEu444baL) Facebook Group: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/121378931885612/ )   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 discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Does Gary still like Sanaa? In this episode, Gary discusses his overnight trip to Walt Disney World. We dive specifically into his stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village, and whether he still likes Sanaa. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 7:29 Gary's Arrival at MCO, Kidani Village, Animal Kingdom Park, and Sanaa 27:40 Day 2 Iced Coffee, EPCOT, and relaxing in Jambo House 34:54 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)   Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Experience the magic of Moonlight Magic at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in this episode! Join us as we explore this special event and all the fun activities and entertainment it has to offer. Don't miss out on this unique Disney experience! Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME! 0:00 Introduction 7:56 Arrival and Check-In 12:58 What Did We Do at Moonlight Magic? 34:22 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 discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)