Community Hall Podcast by My DVC Points: Recent Episodes
Chad Pennycuff and Awesome Members of the My DVC Points Community
Every Sunday Night at 9 PM we host an interactive DVC Community Hall live show. We cover a variety of topics, discussions, and issues pertaining to our Disney Vacation Member lifestyles. This podcast was created for fans that cannot participate during recording and would like to listen from their favorite podcatcher. Feel free to join us live Sundays at 9 PM Eastern on Facebook.com/MyDVCPoints, YouTube.com/MyDVCPoints, and Periscope.
Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market in an ask us anything episode! Our team just experienced Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Vero, DCL and more. But seriously, ask all of your DVC Questions here and we'll do our best to share our thoughts and opinions.
US Bank Altitude Reserve is a cashback credit card with a travel focus. We'll show you get 4.5% of your daily spending to pay towards your next Disney Vacation or Disney Cruise Line. The best news is that you can use your travel agent or book directly with Disney. After more than a year of researching travel reward credit cards, I've found the best card for my family. Credit Card YouTubers Stan the Credit Frog and Dugroz Reports join us to review the card and answer your questions live.
Ready for some spirited discussions? It's an open-question night on Community Hall Live. Ask us anything about DVC, and we'll do our best to share our thoughts and opinions. We tackle an inquiry about buying points at Aulani, weigh the advantages of different DVC resorts, and discuss the latest DVC properties and expansions. Andy shares his positive experience moving from California to Tennessee and the prospects for local meetups. Reminisce with us about the beloved Sea Ray boats at Disneyland, and hear our top tips for first-time Disneyland visitors. We also spotlight current trends in the DVC resale market and debate the best two-bedroom villas at Walt Disney World. Don't miss this episode, which is packed with travel plans, community insights, and DVC wisdom!
Ron Schammert joins the show to discuss purchasing Villas at Disneyland Hotel and his first trip home as a VDH Owner.
Gina and Chad both have passes to SeaWorld. It's 20 minutes from DisneyWorld in Orlando and just over an hour away from Disneyland. In today's show we're discussing why you need to visit SeaWorld.
Buying DVC Direct from Disney is getting even more expensive as the gap between resale and direct widens. Direct is getting more complex as we will soon have five active resorts for sale with different incentives and resale restrictions. If you have questions about buying directly, we'll share our honest opinions as one DVC member trying to help another. (See your direct guide for official answers).
Free Mickey Bars, Rare Character Meets, and Best Food Vouchers - Disneyland's Moonlight Magic Events are the best. Join Chad, Gina, and Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market as we review this year's event at DCA.
We went to Jiko, Toledo, Eet, Chefs de France, and many more recently; tune in for our dining reviews and recommendations. Hosted by Chad, Dave and Rye.
We're fighting an uphill battle tonight and convincing Disney fans NOT to use the co-branded Disney Visa card. Other cards earn more rewards and have much better redemption opportunities. We'll cover why you should use a Disney Debit card to unlock perks and suggest a few better alternatives. I've recruited help from some credit card content creators to help evaluate the Disney options and suggest some alternatives. Special Guests Anthony Venture and Chad's Money Minutes.
This week's community hall will be very informal. Chad and Sandy will be hosting and ask us anything about Disney, DVC, or Travel.
Calling all Disney Vacation Club fans! Join My DVC Points Community Hall in this episode where the guests have planned two vacations for Mary Anne and her family. They have a budget of 300 DVC points and $3,000 for parks/tickets/activities for her family of 5. So join the fun and let us know which trip you would choose or what changes you would make!
Join Shannon, Peter, and special guest Gina to discuss the good, the bad, and the weird of the first ever Disney's Jollywood Nights. This special hard ticket event debuted at Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 11, 2023, and each of our guests attended the event from 8:30 pm to to 12:30 am.
Food is a significant part of a Disney Vacation. Digital Entrepreneurs have been offering third-party services to help find hard-to-get reservations. What if Disney created a reservation finder within MDE? What features would you want? Would you pay extra for this? How should openings be prioritized? We're hosting a grass-roots Blue-Sky discussion about enhancing Disney's Advance Dining Reservation Experience.
Oogie Boogie Bash, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and Disney Halloween on the High Seas: three unique Halloween events that people plan trips just to attend! Join us as we share what makes them so special!
Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic events - a beloved DVC Membership benefit - is also a widely discussed topic in our community. Tonight we'll debate the best snack options, ride advantage, and entertainment. We'll also share our personal experiences and insights from attending these events.
We formed a review committee of DVC Members who stayed at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel during opening weekend. What did we like? What did we love? What was a disappointment? Join the conversation for authentic member reviews of the newest DVC Resort!
Being a Disney Vacation Club member lets your family experience years of magical Disney vacations. But what if you want to go to a new destination? Join us for this episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live and learn all about enjoying Anna Maria Island through the DVC Rental Store Point Swap Program!
Calling all Disney Vacation Club fans! Join My DVC Points Community Hall where this episode guests will “have” the cash to purchase 300 points worth of DVC points. They must choose between Beach Club, Boardwalk, and Riviera DVC resorts and tell us which one they Love, Like, or Never Stay There Again. So join the fun and let us know how you will rate these DVC resorts!
Parent-child solo trips are a natural evolution of DVC Membership. We've gathered a panel of parents to discuss: What prompted this special vacation? What made this trip unique? What tips and best practices can you share?
There are many ways you can celebrate your birthday, but what if you were lucky enough to celebrate your birthday at Walt Disney World? Join My DVC Points Community Hall Live as we give ideas and plan a most magical birthday!
Calling all Disney Vacation Club fans! Join us for a special My DVC Points Community Hall live stream where guests will “have” the cash to purchase 200 DVC points. They will be given 3 DVC resorts to choose from and tell us which one they will Love, Like, or Dump. So tune in to join the fun and let us know which DVC resort you would Love, Like, or Dump!
Disney’s Aulani Resort is like no other. The resort is located on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore and has many family-friendly amenities, such as Waikolohe Stream, Ko Olina Beach Club, and the Makihiki-Character Breakfast. We will discuss where to eat on and off the property and must-do activities while visiting. Join My DVC Points Community Hall Live as we talk about Aulani, a resort for all ages, as experienced by members of our community who have recently visited.
Walt Disney World has some of the best snacks - many of which we must have when we go to the parks. Tonight we will be giving 3 snacks at each Walt Disney World park and our panel will need to rate them to either Keep, Toss or Share. So join in the fun on My DVC Points Community Hall and let us know how you rate the snacks!
The Disney Dining Plan is coming back! Is it a good deal? Best Table Service? Best Quick Service? Best Snack Credit? Brush up on your snack credit options for Moonlight Magic.
C. McNair Wilson joins Derek from Rope Drop Radio for an innovative review of the Galactic Star Cruiser. What went well? What would you change? What would you like to see going forward? Episode C129
The My DVC Points June meetup is over, but what happened? Join us on My DVC Points Community Hall Live and learn about new things we tried, snafus and our favorite moments!
DVC Members have a lot of advice to share about picking a home resort and buying a contract. Since 93% of DVC members addon more points, we're discussing building a DVC Portfolio of points custom-tailored to your family's needs. Which of these strategies have you used when buying more points?
What Tips Would You Give a Disneyland Family Coming to the World? The Martinez family is attending an 8-day work conference in Orlando. Sons 17 and 4. Daughters 14 and 8. Rented Points at Saratoga Springs. 2 Golf Days - 3 Park Days. No Hoppers. What parks? What attractions? Where to Dine?
From classic Disney films to modern favorites, Disney moms have inspired and shaped the stories we love. During this fun and exciting game, we’ll ask our guests which of the mothers in the group you would like to hang out with, which ones you’d call when you need Mom, and which Mom scares you! Join My DVC Points Community Hall Live as we celebrate some of the fantastic mothers that Disney has brought to life on the screen, both movie and television.
Join us on this edition of My DVC Points Community Hall Live as the Austin family discuss their travel tips and fun at the Disneyland Resort!
Join My DVC Points Community Hall as we reveal the "must do's" for new Disney Vacation Club members. After purchasing your first DVC contract, you'll want to make sure you're fully prepared for your visit "Home"! We'll cover everything you need to know to have the perfect trip as a Disney Vacation Club member. Whether you're a first-time DVC member or a seasoned owner, this episode is a must!
Welcome Home!” Disney Vacation Club members love to hear those words when we arrive at our resort. And because there is so much to do at the DVC Resorts we often plan a “resort-only” day during our stay. In this episode we have community members pitch their perfect resort day at two of Disney’s most charming resorts: Old Key West and Saratoga Springs. They are sure to cover everything from relaxing at the spa to indulging in delicious dining options. So join us on the latest My DVC Points Community Hall Live and don’t miss out on the fun of finding out why these resorts should not be Resorts of Last Resort!
Annual passes are going back on sale at Walt Disney World. DVC Members can login on April 13th to purchase an annual pass online. Here's the official email from DVC. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members* may purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting tomorrow, April 13 – a full week before sales of all Annual Passes […]
There is much to consider before purchasing DVC as it is a big commitment financially and of time. But once you become a DVC member each visit Home is memorable, especially when you are able to share it with your family. On this episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live our guests share planning tips for the multiple-generation travel party and how being DVC members helped create those memories that last a lifetime. So join the conversation on how to enjoy DVC through the generations!
It’s no secret that Disney World isn’t the only theme park in Orlando. Universal Studios is only a short distance away and home to Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and other franchises. Many DVC members visit the “other park” and tonight we are lucky to have a few join us on My DVC Points Community Hall Live. So join the conversation as we hear their tips for visiting Universal and take your questions!
“Welcome Home!” Disney Vacation Club members love to hear those words when we arrive at our resort. And because there is so much to do at the DVC Resorts we often plan a “resort-only” day during our stay. In this episode, we will have 2 community members pitch their perfect resort day when staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House & Kidani Village and Wilderness Lodge-Boulder Ridge & Copper Creek. Watch our Community Hall Live video and see which resort you should choose for your perfect resort day at Disney’s Lodges!
One of the reasons we joined DVC is we love all the DVC Resorts and many of us can’t wait for the newest DVC offering to arrive - The Villas at Disneyland Hotel! Disney Parks Blog announced it would open to guests on September 28, 2023. But so many of us want to know when we can purchase points to make it one of our Home resorts with 11-month booking advantage; or use our existing DVC points to make a reservation. Join Chad, Pete, and Nich on My DVC Points Community Hall Live as we speculate pricing, the restrictions, and what we know so far on DVC’s new Disneyland Tower!
On every trip to Disney World or Disneyland do you purchase a new pair of Ears? How about the cute character popcorn buckets or sippers? Many DVC members collect/purchase something on each trip Home. Join Mary Anne of My DVC Points Community Hall Live along with Nich Anderson, Steve Pedersen, and Ron Schammert as we Uncover The Secret Collections of DVC Members!
“Welcome Home!” DVC members love to hear those words when we arrive at our resort. And because there is so much to do at each DVC Resort we often plan a “resort-only” day during our stay. Mary Anne is joined by Caleb Allison, Roxanne Roux Steele, Peter Scheidle to “pitch” their perfect resort day and you get to tell us which is your favorite. So join us on this episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live and join the fun as we hear about the perfect resort day at Beach Club, Boardwalk and Riviera Resorts!
So you’re going to Disneyland? Maybe for the first time! Where should you stay? Should you use Genie+? Do you have a must-do ride or attraction? How about a must-do restaurant? Join My DVC Points Community Hall as we talk about your Disneyland Must Do’s and they share their #1 piece of advice!
A perk of being a DVC direct owner is the Moonlight Magic Event. After a three-year hiatus, Disney California Adventure opened its gates to host this magical event. Listen to our panel discuss the good, the bad, and the value of this exclusive event.
“Welcome Home!” DVC members love to hear those words when we arrive at our resort and because there is so much to do we often plan a “resort-only” day during our stay. Tonight 3 community members “pitch” their perfect resort day and you get to tell us which is your favorite. Join us on My DVC Points Community Hall Live and join the fun!
You know you're going back! That is the good fortune of being a DVC Member! So what are your Disney “must-do” items? Do you have a must-do ride or attraction? How about a must-do restaurant? Or is there something you must do when staying at a particular resort? Join My DVC Points Community Hall Live as we talk about your Disney Must Do’s!
We're planning content for 2023. Chad will lead with a state-of-show update and vision casting. What do you want to talk about? What aspects of DVC do you want to learn about?
There is no place like Disney for the holidays! From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in Disney holiday magic, making it a favorite place to celebrate for many DVC members. Which is your favorite Disney resort to celebrate the holidays? Which resort has your favorite for decorations? Join Chad and Mary Anne on My DVC Points Community Hall Live to view Disney DVC resorts decorated for the holidays and share a few of your favorite things!
Do you have a park-hopper you love, but have a hard time finding a great gift for them? Or maybe you need to give an idea of something you would like? Our My DVC Points Community Hall Live put together a list of their recommended essentials.
Taking multiple families and generations on a trip to Walt Disney World? Join My DVC Points Community Hall Live as our team offers advice on resort choices, touring suggestions, and managing expectations.
It’s that time of year when we start to reflect on the year that has flown by and all the things to be thankful for. Join Sandy, Roxanne, and Pete on My DVC Point Community Hall Live as we reflect on what we are thankful for as Disney Vacation Club Members.
Do you have a Genie+ strategy? Stacking for the evening? What should you book first? Join the conversation as we review data from TouringPlans.com on how to optimize your Genie+ Day.
Planning a trip to Disney takes effort. Adding special needs considerations for that trip can make it challenging. On this episode of Community Hall Live we are fortunate to have My DVC Points Community members Mary Anne, Amy & Derrick Birdsell, Caleb Allison, and Cindi Manning Swain discuss navigating Disney with special needs.
Get your Halloween Costume ready and add your favorite Disney popcorn bucket! Then join Sandy, Gina, and Robert on My DVC Points Community Hall Live for an evening of spirited fun! They will be sharing their Spooktacular experiences at Disney’s Halloween Parties from coast to coast.
Join Mary Anne, Andrew, and Pete on this episode of Community Hall Live share ways to stretch and ways to splurge your pennies and DVC Points.
We all love the quality of service that comes with a Disney Vacation. What if you could have that same attention to detail and quality of service while traveling to over 40 destinations worldwide? Enter Disney Destinations’ incredible travel product for traveling the world - Adventures by Disney! Join Sandy, Thomas and Andy and Jolie Berry, all DVC Members having Adventures By Disney on this episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live!
You are invited to help us celebrate our 100th Episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live! We have such a knowledgeable and generous community that is ready to share tips, news, vacation moments, and pictures with our community. So join Chad and the team as we share your favorite My DVC Points Community Hall Live moment or tip!
Buying into DVC is a big purchase. If you were able to do it all over again, what would you wish you knew before buying DVC? Join members of our My DVC Points Community who share what they wish they knew before buying DVC with you!
A vacation to Walt Disney World or Disneyland is always fantastic, but which would you choose if you had to decide to go to one or the other? Join members of our fabulous My DVC Points Community that have been to both the World and Land as they discuss the pros and cons of each park.
Transportation is a big part of your time when you are at Walt Disney World. On this episode we play Forced Choices in which we review the various transportation options available. So join the fun as we rate the various modes of transportation getting to and from Disney Springs or the parks
It has been 3 years since the last D23 Expo and the excitement and expectations were high! What would be announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World? On this episode of My DVC Points Community Hall Live we discuss all the announcements from this year's D23 Expo!
In the Q3 Earnings Call, Disneyland AP holders were called an "Unfavorable Attendance Mix." DVC Members still cannot buy Annual Passes. Are we now considered unfavorable?
100% Point Borrowing is Back! Did you buy more points because of the restrictions? Did you change your habits? Do you find it harder or easier to book vacations?
Have you ever wanted to start your own YouTube Channel? The Austin Family did just that! We are excited to have 8-year-old Noah Austin from “Austin Family Adventures 6” join us tonight on My DVC Points Community Hall Live for an exclusive interview!
The Disney Wish set sail on her maiden voyage this month, Disney’s fifth ship in its cruise line's fleet. Tonight Brian Flock of DCLDuo will be hosting our Community Hall Live show along with fellow My DVC Points community members Sam Kanner and Rebecca Ransom to tell us about their recent voyages on the Disney […]
What's your secret spot for viewing Disney fireworks shows? Tonight on Community Hall Live we will be sharing the best places to watch Disney World’s Nighttime Spectaculars - Enchantment and Harmonious.
Do you love a non-park day and spending it by the Disney resort pool? Do you make a point to pool hop as a DVC member? Join our members on tonight's Community Hall as we play Forced Choices based on DVC resort pools. Whenever we play “Forced Choices” it is a participation game! So please join us and share your thoughts on these favorite places and be a part of the fun!
Trip Reports! The meetup is over, we are all home! What happened? Highlights? Snafus? The My DVC points team tells all!
Planning that next Disney vacation and wanting to score that much-desired dining reservation to make it even better?! Since the Advance Dining Reservation window went down to 60 days in advance it is more challenging, especially for a holiday trip. Tonight we have a veteran panel sharing their knowledge on the most difficult dining spots to reserve, differences in reserving dining at Disneyland versus Disney World, and strategies for getting the reservations you seek.
With Father’s Day approaching, My DVC Points turns the spotlight on our families and our fathers. Our panel of dads share some awesome ideas on the “manliest” things you can do at Disney and discuss how they would celebrate Father’s Day if they were at Disney. So join us as we share ideas of what are the “Manliest Things Dads Do At Disney”!
Continuing the discussion from last week, the team discusses the best and worst Quick Service on DVC properties.
Change Our Minds About DVC Dining - We're ranking our Top 3 and Bottom 3 table and quick service restaurants at DVC Resorts! What are your top pics? What are the worst dining options in DVC?
Run through the Magic with us as we talk all things runDisney! We will cover: • What do you need ready for the day registration opens? • What are the race weekends? • Changes to runDisney since the pandemic?
On this episode of Community Hall Live join Brian, Rebecca and Jake as they tell us why “Every Mile Is Magic”!
With inflation soaring, as DVC members, it's more important than ever to budget for Disney. Join the conversation as we discuss: What do you include in the Budget? How do you set aside Cash? Tips for Travel Expenses? Tips for Food and Groceries?
Do you love to golf? Did you know Disney has four magnificent courses: Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista and Oak Trail. Disney also offers FootGolf and Miniature Golf on property. On this episode of Community Hall Live we have a few of our Community’s top golfers discussing the courses and memberships, discounts for DVC and Annual Pass holders as well as Disney’s FootGolf and Miniature Golf.
Traveling to Walt Disney World with little ones takes planning and preparation. Like planning your transportation to the parks to make it as easy as possible, stashing some “magic” in your park bag for tots, and navigating the Theme Parks with small ones. We’re talking with Mary Anne, Holly, and Sandy, veterans of traveling with young children, on tonight’s Community Hall Live and will be sharing the tips we receive via chat during the live stream!
Do you love the DVC resorts around Crescent Lake-EPCOT area: Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Riviera? If you had to choose between Beaches & Cream, Trattoria al Forno, and Topolino's Terrace – which would you pick to keep as is, fix it up and tear it down and why? Join Mary Anne, Brad, Caleb, and Roxanne […]
After a two-year hiatus, Moonlight Magic is back! We're going to do a trip report; however, we're willing to bet DVC makes some enhancements going forward. We're also discussing member thoughts and reactions to the new DVC Polynesian Tower! Episode C078 After a two-year hiatus, Moonlight Magic is back! Join Chad, Caleb, Sandy and Thomas […]
We're starting a new monthly series on going beyond the Disney bubble. Central Florida has a plethora of vacation options. In today's episode join Aaron, Kerri and Chad as they dive into DVC Point Rental for the purpose of alternative vacation options.
Got Galactic Starcruiser Questions? Join Special Guests Richard and Sarah Woloski, from Skywalking Through Neverland, and Chad for an interactive trip report. Richard and Sarah share their thoughts, opinions, and recommendations on how we can decide if this $6,000 experience is right for us. Episode C076.
Join Chad for a tour of the new Resort Studio model at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian C075 Chad pops over to check out the the new Resort Studio at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian. How does it look and what does it contain as compared to the other Deluxe Studio?
Do you love Grand Floridian? Are you interested in purchasing an add on contract? Listen to our experts as they speculate the pricing, the restrictions, and all things Grand. Episode C074 Pete, Sam and Matt get together on My DVC Points Community Hall Live and have a lively time sharing their speculation about the new […]
Chad, Andy and Jolie get together on My DVC Points Community Hall and discuss the Berry Family’s latest Adventure By Disney Antarctica trip. Andy and Jolie discuss· Highlights of their Antarctica Trip· Their experiences with Adventure By Disney over the many trips they have taken.· The fantastic service Adventure by Disney provides to all their […]
Has it been cold, gray and possibly snowy for the past month where you are? Does it seem as if all your friends are at Walt Disney World and it will be ages until your next trip? Sounds like you got a case of Disney Blues. So join our members on tonight's Community Hall and […]
Do you find yourself planning your Disney Dining with as much strategy as booking your DVC resort? Join our members on tonight's Community Hall as they share their thoughts on their favorite spots for table dining, quick service, snacks and Epcot’s Festival booths! Gather your favorite places and join in the fun!
Why would anyone switch hotels in the middle of a WDW vacation? What are the advantages of a split DVC stay? What are some of the pitfalls to avoid? How do you make “moving day” go smoothly? We’re talking with several split stay veterans tonight on Community Hall, but would love your tips and tricks as well! Come get in on the fun!
If there is one thing Disney Resorts have is theming! Contemporary has the new Incredibles re-theming and Polynesian has added Moana themed rooms! Derrick, Pete and Samantha from Plus Platoon host tonight’s Community Hall! Let's have fun discussing resort theming – the best and worst and which resort would you re-theme next! In the words […]
Let’s Talk DVC Members Point Planning! How far in advance do you plan vacations? What external factors influence your trip planning? What Resources Do You Use for Point Planning? Split Stays: Planned Pleasure or Necessary Evil? Episode C068 Mary Anne, Dan and Anna discuss DVC Members Point Planning: How far in advance do you plan […]
people who have just returned about what you should and shouldn't do at WDW during the Holidays. Episode C067
What is WDW like during the Holidays? What's new and different? What are your Disney family traditions? What would you do differently? Come listen to people who have just returned about what you should and shouldn't do at WDW during the Holidays.
the airport now that Magical Express is ending? Should you take the train? We're talking all things transportation tonight. Let us know how you get to the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Community Hall Game Night - Join us for fun and lively discussions about Dinsey holiday events. We're playing the forced choices game with a Disney Holiday theme. We'll give you three options, you have to Talk One Up, Fix One Up and Tear One Up! Show up to defend the honor of your favorite Disney holiday traditions!
To prepare for the peak gift-giving season, we asked a few thousand DVC members what Amazon gear they would recommend for fellow members. You may find something here for the park-hopper you love, or you may find something that you can put on your list. Today's show is all about picking up swag to help you tackle the theme parks. All items are presented with Amazon Affiliate links to support the show.
Scott from Magical Vacation Grocers is giving away $25 of free groceries and waiving a $25 delivery fee! Watch the stream on YouTube and for details and how to enter. This is our November $50 giveaway celebrating the 50th Anniversary of WDW.
If you're struggling with Addonitis and would like to talk through some questions, answers, and various perspectives about buying and selling DVC, join us for this show dedicated to helping people wrestle through the issues of owning Disney Vacation Club. We'd also like your thoughts, opinions, and experiences related to our listener questions. We're also pleased to have a special guest co-host, Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market. Episode 60 of the Community Hall Podcast by My DVC Points.
What do you take to special events? (RunDisney, Christmas, Halloween, etc.) What is different if staying in DVC rooms? Do you take a "park bag?" We're talking all things packing tonight on Community Hall Podcast Episode 59.
What do you think of Genie+? We're talking with DVC Members who tried out the new service and are providing their honest feedback. Join the conversation!
What do you think of Genie+? We're talking with DVC Members who tried out the new service during the first week. We want to share their experiences and honest perspectives. Join the conversation! Community Hall Podcast Episode 57.
Let's have some fun and talk about ways WDW could add even more value to our annual passes through a $99 Annual Pass Addons! Food, Drink, Experiences, Discounts? What do you want? Episode C056
The My DVC Points team was staying at Saratoga Springs and we hosted a quick live stream from the Paddock Pool. Join Chad, Gina, Vicky, and Shannon on this mini-live stream.
Join us as we celebrate the Happiest 50 years of Magic From The Happiest Place on Earth Walt Disney World. Members share their thoughts and opinions on the new nighttime spectaculars: Disney's Enchantment and Harmonious.
Brian from DCL Duo joins us for a trip report from his Disney Dream sailing and we went on the Fantasy's Halloween on the High Seas Double Dip! Tune In for COVID Cruising Lessons Learned, Listener Q&A, and just a little bit of Chad's first DCL experience. Community Hall Episode 53.
Help plan the Ultimate Disney Girls' Trip with the ladies of Community Hall. What resort should you stay at? Where do you dine? Which parks will you visit? What other activities will you do? Gather your best ideas and join in the fun! Episode 052
What are your thoughts on Disney Genie+? Join the conversation as we discuss the pros and cons of this guest experience change to Walt Disney World. Episode 51
We love Disney but every now and then you still want to visit a local theme park. We were lucky enough to visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, and get VIP experiences. Join in to share the adventure.
Join the conversation as we speculate about what's coming for annual passes? Which annual pass did you previously hold? What do you think we will gain? What will we lose? At what price point are you out? Parking? FastPass? PhotoPass? Discounts?
Get a live tour of the Aulani beachfront from Scotty Kaufman. You don't want to miss where Scotty finds a rare monk seal on the beach.
What Do You Expect in the upcoming months? Changes? Full capacity etc. Which Itinerary is your favorite, or which one is most desirable? What are your Must Do, Maybe, and Skip? Join the Conversation with our regular co-hosts Chad, Jake, and Brad. Special Guest - Brian Flock from DCL Duo Also Returns.
What are your thoughts on the Villas at the Grand Floridian Expanding? Will this have new resale restrictions? What will the price be? Will this devalue the legacy VGF contracts? What questions and concerns do you have? Jump in and join the conversation on this week's Community Hall Live Podcast.
Chad and Brian Flock from DCL Duo share their strategy to rope drop member services and book the DVC exclusive sailing on the brand new Disney Wish!
Disney World may be the most magical place on earth, but that doesn't mean things never go wrong. This week we're sharing Disney War Stories about when things got terrible and celebrating how the fantastic Walt Disney World cast members help turn things around. Special co-host Jason Dodge from DBC Pod joins Chad and Mary Anne.
The more you enjoy your Disney Vacation Club membership, our priorities shift from time in the parks to time enjoying the resorts. Pools and slides are a key element of staying at a deluxe resort. What pools are the best for families? What resorts have the best slides? What resorts need a refresh? Join the conversation and share your opinion in this week's Community Hall Live Podcast.
Tonight we are celebrating the return of Disney Live Entertainment in the parks! We will discuss what we are looking forward to coming back, what needs re-imagined, and what simply needs to not return? Come get in on the conversation!
We're talking up Beach Club Villas tonight. It's one of the smallest DVC resorts in Walt Disney World. Our Beach Club fans are sharing their Top 10 Reasons to book a vacation at Disney's Beach Club Villas.
What are your favorite DVC perks during the pandemic? What perks would you like to see? What did we keep that should have been cut? Join the conversation as we discuss all things Perks, Parks, and Privileges for DVC Members.
With the Pandemic, DVC members have lost many value-added perks: Luggage Transfers from MCO, Annual Passes, FastPast+, Complimentary Magic Bands, and most recently, Magical Express. Join your fellow members in the Community Hall Live podcast as we discuss, "Is DVC still worth it?"
Join us as we geek out discussing the most beloved Disney attractions and play the forced choices game. We'll give you three attractions, and you have to Talk one up, Fix one Up and choose one to get ripped out of the park to make room for something better. What will you choose? Join us […]
We polled over two thousand Riviera Resort Owners and asked why should somebody stay at the newest addition to Disney Vacation Club: Disney's Riviera Resort. Riviera combines the magic of Europe with the magic of Disney and is located in the Epcot Resort Area and is home to many of our My DVC Points Community members. Join tonight's panel as they continue our "Top 10" series on Community Hall Live and discuss their favorite parts of Riviera Resort and why they enjoy them so much.
DVC Resorts offer many activities to Members beyond the theme parks. From horseback riding to the fun Community Hall activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy in these resorts. Join Chad, Mary Anne, Jake, Brad, & Sandy as they discuss their favorite activities to take part in and why they love them so much.
We're piloting a new podcast, and live stream about Disney+ called The Plus Platoon. Tonight's show is a “From the Vault” episode where we dust off “The Mighty Ducks” movie in preparation for the new series coming up on D+. Join the conversation and stroll down memory lane. Quack, Quack, Quack! Today's Episode Covers Disney+ […]
Signature restaurants are the finest dining options available at Walt Disney World. Each one offers its own unique menu, stunning ambiance, and spectacular views depending on the location. Better yet, most of these restaurants are located within the DVC and Deluxe resorts, making it very accessible for Members. Join tonight's live panel as they discuss their favorite menu items and ones are next on their list for an upcoming vacation!
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is arguably one of the most elegant places to stay at Walt Disney World. As DVC Members, it is often a dream come true to have the ability to stay at this resort without paying those high cash prices. The "Grand Flo" offers both luxury and comfort for guests on their Walt Disney World vacation from its lush decor to its world-class signature dining restaurants. Join tonight's panel as they discuss their top reasons to stay at the Grand Floridian in 2021,
One of the many amenities of staying at a DVC or Deluxe Resort is having various lounges available. These lounges are known for their specialty beverages and savory eats. Each lounge has a different theme and menu specific to its resort, so it may take a couple of trips before you can visit them all! Join Jake, Alicia, Brad, Amy, & Roxanne as they discuss their favorite DVC lounges and why they love each one,
Happy Valentine's Day! In today's show, we've selected three couples to join us for our first-ever Design Disney Dates: Valentine's Day Game Show! Join hosts Chad & Alicia, along with contestants - Dan, Holly, Jeremy, Eric, Amy, & Derrick, as they play a game featuring their Disney date night creations.
Back by popular demand is our Forced Choices game show! Join Chad, Alicia, Brad, Jake, & Mary Anne as they host a Valentine's Day edition of this show where the audience is given three predetermined choices, and each choice must be placed in a slot - "Marry, Date, or Dump."
Each family does DVC differently. With so many options to choose from and various interests for each group, DVC offers something for everyone. Join Brad, Alicia, Vicky, Holly, & Dan as they discuss how they vacation with DVC.
Epcot Festivals have grown in popularity through the years and have been become traditions for DVC Members. We now have four different festivals to choose from - each offering its own unique theme and special offerings. Join tonight's panel as they discuss all of the information regarding these festive events and what they love about each one.
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort is one of the three non-park beach resorts in the Disney Vacation Club lineup. Themed after a hunting and fishing lodge, this resort is located on the coast of Hilton Head, South Carolina, just five hours away from Walt Disney World. Join the panel tonight as they discuss all of the Hilton Head Island experience components and why it could be a potential option for your family's next trip home!
It's the biggest runDisney day of the year (well, usually it is), as today would normally be the day of the Walt Disney World Marathon! Tonight the panel will discuss all of the aspects of the runDisney experience and some advice on running these weekends as a DVC Member. While the entire 2020-21 runDisney season was officially converted to all virtual races with the recent cancellation of the Star Wars Rival Run, we hope tonight will build up excitement and anticipation for those looking to attend these race weekends in the future!
Now that the holidays are behind us and a new year has arrived, it's the perfect time to share our resolutions for our future Disney vacations! Join Chad, Alicia, Brad & Jake as they discuss what they're looking forward to in 2021 at Disney. Whether it be something completely new or visiting an old favorite, there is so much excitement whenever a new year is kicked off!
As we close out our last Community Hall Live for 2020, join us as we play Forced Choices - a game where you are given three choices, and you must categorize each choice into either "Talk It Up, Tune It Up, or Tear It Up." Join Chad, Sandy, Jake, & Mary Anne as they host this fan-favorite live game show with a holiday and Christmas twist.
It's no secret that Disney's holidays are one of the most magical places to be during the season. Join Brad, Alicia, Jake, & Mary Anne as they discuss why Christmastime is one of the most wonderful times of the year at Disney.
What's your favorite 3-Bedroom Villa or Stand-Alone unit to call home on vacation? Have you splurged on a Grand Villa, Cabin, Bungalow, Beach Cottage, or Treehouse? Tonight we're discussing DVC's most luxurious and spacious accommodations and some of the best rooms Disney has to offer.
DVC prides itself on the ability to create "home away from home" environments with their 1 & 2 Bedroom Villas. These spacious rooms offer families convenience with larger accommodations that include washer and dryers, full kitchens, living areas, and so much more. What's your favorite one to call home on vacation?
It is no secret that Studios are a popular option for DVC Members' vacations. Today, we discuss which ones are our panel's favorite floor plans and why they like them so much. What's your favorite Studio to call home on vacation?
Last week the top 6 Quick Service restaurants were: Roaring Fork, Satu’li Canteen. Flame tree BBQ, Geyser point, Morimoto Asia Street Food & D-Luxe Burger. Why do you love these places? What's so special? Find out why Brad recommends this to all his clients!
Join the conversation as we talk about insights and lessons learned from our co-hosts October 2020 Trips. Peter and Alicia were visiting the World and have plenty of stories and insights to share. What was awesome? What was unexpected? What wasn't so great? What wisdom can you share with people thinking of going to WDW?
Disneyland is making headlines this week. On the positive news, DCA's Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle are reopening as an expansion to Downtown Disney in Anaheim.
Join us for a pandemic trip report to Saratoga Springs Resort. From parks, points, tickets, and travel. If you're working about going to WDW in the pandemic, we'll share our experiences. We started a new tradition for future team meetings and listener meetups! My DVC Points - We Got Cookies!
On Air AGENDA My DVC Points App – Count Down Share! What’s your Countdown? Chad – 10 Days to my home resort of SSR! Brad – 251 days Mary Anne – 135 days Kidani Alicia – 29 days! News: Governor Desantis lifts all restrictions including masks at Theme Parks and Attendance Restrictions. (Note: OC Florida […]
With restricted hours at the theme parks, a lot of DVC members are considering using their points at the Atlantic beach resorts. Which one do you visit? Are you Team Vero Beach or Team Hilton Head? Join the conversation with Chad, Sandy, Derek, Catherine, Susanna, and Roxanne as we compare and contrast and ask listeners to participate in our interactive poll.
Join us for a fun night of interactive live stream trivia game! We'll quiz you about Best Disney Food, Rides, and Resorts! Because it's Majority Rules - The correct answer is the most popular answer! The faster you answer, the more points you get! The winner gets a highly coveted pair of DRR Minnie Ears!
If you had an Annual Pass and wanted to make a quick weekend trip to Walt Disney World, where would you stay for each of the following holidays? New Years, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving Weekend? A community member asked this question, and we decided to make it a show topic. Join Chad, Gina, Peter, and Brad as we lead this community conversation.
Join the conversation as we review Disney's Wilderness Lodge from DVC member perspectives. We're discussing the resort offerings, and then at the end, we'll ask you to choose one for your next vacation. Are you Team Copper Creek or Team Boulder Ridge? Once we convince you to stay here, we'll ask you to vote in our interactive poll, are you Team Copper Creek or Team Boulder Ridge? If you were buying at Wilderness Lodge, which contract would you pick?
Join Chad, Gina, Vicky, and Justin as we discuss the pros and cons of a Pandemic Trip back to WDW! Food fails and wins. Travel Tips and Is FastPass+ really necessary? We also cover the use of masks in the Florida humidity.
Dan Cockerell joins us for an ask-an-executive Q&A session, discuss leadership, personal growth, and his new book, "How's the Culture in Your Kingdom?"
Join the conversation as we host a classic DVC community debate between Team Beach Club and Team BoardWalk. Which resort has the best rooms, food & beverage options, amenities, location & transportation options, theme, and the overall best resort! Are you Team Beach Club? Team BoardWalk? Join the conversation and decide for yourself!
Join the conversation as we compare and contrast the Villas at the Grand Floridian vs. the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. What are the pros and cons of each resort? What do DVC members like about each resort? We cover everything about each of these Disney Vacation Club resorts. Rooms to Restaurants, Point Charts to Pools and Parking, and Transportation to Themes.
Join the conversation with Chad, Brian, and Lauren. Some huge news this week on the Disneyland DVC Tower. We have room counts, floor plans, and some approvals! We're researching a podcast series and want to know your thoughts. What should prospective members know before buying DVC? What do you wish you knew then that you know now?
Join the conversation as we discuss two major national headlines tonight. Magic Kingdom reopens while Florida has become the COVID-19 epicenter. We've got some live trip reports, coverage from the opening day where Aaron was able to meet Josh. Meanwhile, DVC shows an abundance of available rooms in July, August, and September.
Tonight Agenda: DVC Neighbor in Need, Your Favorite Family Holiday Memories at Disney plus a segment we normally run on holiday's that we have a show: Open Questions and Answers! Bring your DVC questions and we'll try to answer them.
Join the conversation as we discuss Walt Disney World reopening. We have trip reports from this week at WDW, and then special guest Matt Appleby from Imaginears Podcast will join us to lead the discussion about the Tiana Taking Over Splash Mountain!
Host Chad Pennycuff and Producer Gina Grotsky discuss the Vision, Values and Backstory of the Community Hall Podcast.