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Hi, I'm Jacqueline (she/her/hers). Here at Pixie Dust PhD we discuss all things Disney! Primarily, we focus on Walt Disney World and Disney Vacation Club. I'm a huge Disney enthusiast and I can't wait to share tips, tricks, and stories with you all! I hope to fit a lot of information in a small amount of time, so be prepared for my fast talking. And yes, I do have a PhD (although not in pixie dust studies).
Island Tower at PVB News: Fitness Center, Pool, Dining, and Garden Terraces | Disney Vacation Club
We got a few little nuggets of news about Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows this past week! Unfortunately, still nothing concrete regarding points charts, sale date, or pricing to buy in, but they did give us something at least! This video goes over the little bits we got: a new fitness center, the Cove Pool, Wailulu Bar & Grill, and the garden terraces. Let me know what you think in the comments down below! Thanks for supporting the channel. xoxo, Jacqueline
Check out my Ko-Fi post on the topic: ko-fi.com/post/Island-Tower-at-PVB-News-Dining-Pool-and-Terrac-C0C2127P3N
Other Island Tower at PVB news videos--
Introducing Island Tower: czcams.com/video/oDD6qQjRG1k/video.html
Opening date, guest room previews: czcams.com/video/SkwAuG7OJLs/video.html
Options to support the channel outside of CZcams:
1) Tip me on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pixiedustphd
2) Consider shopping through my Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/37nnsAm . Amazon Associates is a program that allows me to earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases made through my Amazon affiliate link. You will not pay a higher price by purchasing anything on Amazon through my affiliate link then if you had gone to Amazon.com yourself and searched for the product. There is no bonus for you when shopping through my Amazon affiliate link-it just helps support my work without any additional cost for you!
Island Tower at PVB links
Official website: disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/polynesian-villas-bungalows-island-tower
DVCNews article on pool and garden terraces: dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/polynesian/5987-moana-featured-at-polynesian-island-towers-cove-pool
DVCNews article on Wailulu Bar & Grill: dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/polynesian/5986-wailulu-bar-grill-coming-soon-to-island-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-villas
Other videos of interest
How the DVC wait list works: czcams.com/video/TKLJ9UnbNwg/video.html
DVC Inventory: czcams.com/video/OwfO3pFMKow/video.html
Live time booking at 7 months, plus wait list utilization/booking modifications: czcams.com/video/Uc96UgQDFHE/video.html
Behind the scenes overview of the DVC member portal: czcams.com/video/Zna3PBcpQnw/video.html
Break even point for a DVC purchase: czcams.com/video/9_viKRZioJg/video.html
How much Interest on a DVC purchase could cost you: czcams.com/video/WQIV-OBgdgU/video.html
Process of buying VDH: czcams.com/video/9JHQ4C4U6fY/video.html
Opinions on buying VDH: czcams.com/video/NFSIL1Omxsk/video.html
Buying BLT on the resale market: czcams.com/video/8To56HWLDSY/video.html
150 point minimum for full membership status: czcams.com/video/htueDc9GSD4/video.html
Banking and borrowing overview: czcams.com/video/dvnSfzazX0I/video.html
Details of borrowing policy and concrete example: czcams.com/video/0Iv3FZgF8jU/video.html
Use Year information: czcams.com/video/qaJRWV5yIn0/video.html
2021 DVC accommodations overview with a 90 point contract: czcams.com/video/Uc96UgQDFHE/video.html
Information is accurate as of posting; please reference official Disney websites for most up to date information. Footage recorded on August 25, 2024.
#PolynesianVillas #DVC #DisneyVacationClub #PolynesianVillasAndBungalows #PVB #DVCNews
Twitter: PixieDustPhD
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Check out my Ko-Fi post on the topic: ko-fi.com/post/Island-Tower-at-PVB-News-Dining-Pool-and-Terrac-C0C2127P3N
Other Island Tower at PVB news videos--
Introducing Island Tower: czcams.com/video/oDD6qQjRG1k/video.html
Opening date, guest room previews: czcams.com/video/SkwAuG7OJLs/video.html
Options to support the channel outside of CZcams:
1) Tip me on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pixiedustphd
2) Consider shopping through my Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/37nnsAm . Amazon Associates is a program that allows me to earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases made through my Amazon affiliate link. You will not pay a higher price by purchasing anything on Amazon through my affiliate link then if you had gone to Amazon.com yourself and searched for the product. There is no bonus for you when shopping through my Amazon affiliate link-it just helps support my work without any additional cost for you!
Island Tower at PVB links
Official website: disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/polynesian-villas-bungalows-island-tower
DVCNews article on pool and garden terraces: dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/polynesian/5987-moana-featured-at-polynesian-island-towers-cove-pool
DVCNews article on Wailulu Bar & Grill: dvcnews.com/wdw-resorts/polynesian/5986-wailulu-bar-grill-coming-soon-to-island-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-villas
Other videos of interest
How the DVC wait list works: czcams.com/video/TKLJ9UnbNwg/video.html
DVC Inventory: czcams.com/video/OwfO3pFMKow/video.html
Live time booking at 7 months, plus wait list utilization/booking modifications: czcams.com/video/Uc96UgQDFHE/video.html
Behind the scenes overview of the DVC member portal: czcams.com/video/Zna3PBcpQnw/video.html
Break even point for a DVC purchase: czcams.com/video/9_viKRZioJg/video.html
How much Interest on a DVC purchase could cost you: czcams.com/video/WQIV-OBgdgU/video.html
Process of buying VDH: czcams.com/video/9JHQ4C4U6fY/video.html
Opinions on buying VDH: czcams.com/video/NFSIL1Omxsk/video.html
Buying BLT on the resale market: czcams.com/video/8To56HWLDSY/video.html
150 point minimum for full membership status: czcams.com/video/htueDc9GSD4/video.html
Banking and borrowing overview: czcams.com/video/dvnSfzazX0I/video.html
Details of borrowing policy and concrete example: czcams.com/video/0Iv3FZgF8jU/video.html
Use Year information: czcams.com/video/qaJRWV5yIn0/video.html
2021 DVC accommodations overview with a 90 point contract: czcams.com/video/Uc96UgQDFHE/video.html
Information is accurate as of posting; please reference official Disney websites for most up to date information. Footage recorded on August 25, 2024.
#PolynesianVillas #DVC #DisneyVacationClub #PolynesianVillasAndBungalows #PVB #DVCNews
Twitter: PixieDustPhD
Instagram: pixiedustphd
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Soarin' Over California | Attraction POV | EPCOT | October 2023
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During my October 2023 trip down to Orlando, I was lucky enough to experience Soarin' Over California at EPCOT (instead of the usual Soarin' Around the World)! Ironically, when I was at Disneyland Resort in January 2022 they had Soarin' Around the World instead of the California version, so I was elated to experience Soarin' Over California for the first time. The music and smells remain wonder...
EPCOT Princesses Meet & Greet | India Food & Wine Booth | 8 Characters in ~4 hours | Oct 2023 Vlog
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I love doing meet and greets at Disney. I know it's not for everyone, but it's definitely. Both as a little challenge to myself and just for the sake of sticking to one task, I decided to make one EPCOT morning a princess meet and greet focused mission. We met Alice, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, Mulan, Jasmine, Anna, and Elsa! I had prioritized rope dropping to meet Moana on a prior day, so did n...
Disney Movie Magic Nighttime Show at Hollywood Studios | Chinese Theatre Projections | October 2023
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This nighttime projection show at Hollywood Studios focuses on classic Disney movies, primarily the live-action films. It's set on the facade of the Chinese Theatre and lasts about 10 minutes. Check the app for accurate showtimes, but lately this has been running about 20 minutes prior to park close most nights, and showing just before the Wonderful World of Animation projection show in the sam...
Disney Parks News! Villains & Monsters Inc Land | Night MK Parade | Tropical Americas | & More!
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The D23 Parks & Experiences Showcase was held on the evening of August 10, 2024, and we learned a lot! Some was just additional clarity on projects we already knew about, but there was quite a lot of genuinely new announcements as well. We go over the highlights in this video. If you found this helpful, informative, or entertaining, please like the video and subscribe to the channel. And big ha...
DVC Reflections? | DCL Destiny | Stats, Revenue | Mental Health | Month 54 Creator Update
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Hey y'all, it's August 2024, which makes this the month 54 creator update. Honestly, D23 is this weekend, so there was not a ton of news I wanted to cover. We touch on two highlights, go over statistics and revenue, then spend some time behind the curtain on what it's like to be a creative team of one when you're going through a down time. It's not too dark or anything, but I do provide a warni...
Monorail Bar Crawl (Trader Sam's, Citricos, Top of the World) + Poly To Go Breakfast | Oct 2023 Vlog
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The day after our Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party night we knew we would want to take it easy. So we did a combo to-go breakfast at the Poly from Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook's, followed by some lounging around and then a monorail bar crawl! We hoped to rope drop Trader Sam's to get us started, but I mucked that up a little. We also figured we would go to Enchanted Rose after that, but the ni...
Wonderful World of Animation Nighttime Show at Hollywood Studios | October 2023
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This nighttime projection show at Hollywood Studios focuses on 90 years of Disney and Pixar animation! It's set on the facade of the Chinese Theatre and lasts about 12 minutes. Check the app for accurate showtimes, but lately this has been running at park close most nights. It could be difficult to see both this an Fantasmic! in one night. This is a very nice little extra, but nothing you need ...
Ale & Compass Breakfast at Disney's Yacht Club | Best Value Table Service BFast? | October 2023 vlog
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We have been to the Ale & Compass lounge before and both thoroughly enjoyed it and found ourselves surprised at the food quality, so this trip we headed back - but this time to the proper restaurant for breakfast! This might just be the best value table service breakfast on property...? Let me know what you think in the comments down below! Thanks so much for supporting the channel. xoxo, Jacqu...
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party | Party Savory Food, Parade, Fireworks | October 2023 Vlog
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Myself, my partner, and a friend headed to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 20, 2023. A lot of online coverage I had seen of MNSSHP had warned me about lines mostly for characters and food, so we went in with a plan and we were ready to execute. I had my A list items, I had my B list items, we knew what would get cut if it came down to it. I had never been to MNSSHP before; my p...
DCL Updates | Halfway to the Holidays | Statistics and Revenue for Month 53 & Channel Lifetime
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Heyo! It's July 2024, that means this is the month 53 creator update. The year is more than half over! It's wild how time flies by. In this video we discuss some DCL, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World News. Plus just get a little vent out about wanting more info about Island Tower at PVB already, haha. Then we go over stats and revenue for the past month as well as lifetime of the channel, and ...
Mickey's Boo To You Parade from Frontierland & Main Street | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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During my October 2023 trip to Orlando we did Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and a highlight for me is absolutely Mickey's Boo To You parade! You can't see this parade outside of the ticketed event, and watching a nighttime parade in the Magic Kingdom feels like a treat these days. We caught the first showing in Frontierland (basically across from Pecos Bill's) and the second on main st...
Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | Oct 2023
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Jack Skellington from the Nightmare Before Christmas recalls a tale of our friends Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy getting swept up into a haunted house! There's skeletons and Disney villains galore in this nighttime spectacular, exclusive to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. I could not find a script for the show so did my best educated guess in the closed captions. If you have correcti...
Lightning Lane Multi Pass & Single Pass at Walt Disney World and Disneyland | Genie+ Replacement
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A few days ago Disney introduced the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass products, coming to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World in July 2024. These are effectively the replacement products for Genie and Individual Lightning Lane (note that the free "Disney Genie" service to help you plan you're day is sticking around that is totally separate and different from Genie ...
7, 8, & 11 Month Availability for Disney Vacation Club Resorts: MLK, Presidents', & Memorial Day
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It's seven months until mid- to late-January 2025, putting us right around the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday here in the United States (a three day weekend for many schools). Plus about 8 months out we have President's Day/George Washington's Birthday and Memorial Day in May is just past 11 months out (but bookable right now). These three holidays can all be fairly popular times to travel. And...
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade | Magic Kingdom Character Cavalcade | October 2023
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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade | Magic Kingdom Character Cavalcade | October 2023
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Island Tower at PVB Speculation | Monthly & Lifetime Statistics, Revenue | Month 52 Creator Update
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Island Tower at PVB Speculation | Monthly & Lifetime Statistics, Revenue | Month 52 Creator Update
EPCOT ~2/3rds Day | Journey of Water & Meeting Moana | October 2023 Vlog Day 6
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Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular from the Narcoossee's Deck | October 2023
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Island Tower at PVB Opens December 17 | Guest Room Previews | Disney Vacation Club News
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Standard View Deluxe Studio at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows | DVC Room Tour | Room 3046
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Just keep in mind that if you have at least 1 Little Girl & you meet a Princess, be sure that the Girl wears a Princess Dress so that the Princess can see the Dress.
Thank you for the update! I’m glad the Towers has a fitness center. We stayed at the Poly DVC room in early December. I really wanted to love the Poly but the cons outweighed the pros. It was always so crowded at the GCH, the resort layout is confusing, no fitness center, limited running path, and Captain Cook’s is too small for the resort. However, walking distance to the TTC was very convenient. The Tower does offer a lot of nice amenities and I’m sure many will love it. For me, I’ll stay at my home resort of Riviera!
I think the terrace gardens look interesting but I don't think they will have a roof top dining option from everything I've seen. Just really wanna see the point charts.
Hi, Jacqueline-- I love both versions of Soarin', but of course, the Cali version is rare, so it feels special when I see it. Thanks for posting. Summer has been busy for me, and I didn't get a chance to reply to the July update, but I wanted to reach out about what you said about your recent personal problems. First, thanks for being honest and unafraid to talk about it. My Irish background is particularly unfriendly to talking about mental illness, and my family has an almost secret code to avoid any direct discussion about it even though it's...there. Anyway, I really hope you're doing better and taking good care of yourself. I returned from my trip a few days ago. This was a really successful one! Crowd sizes were very manageable, and the parks were pleasant. MK looked crowded, but I had shorter waiting times than in a long time. I actually got on both Peter Pan's Flight and Jungle Cruise--two time sappers I usually bypass. Epcot was sort of the opposite--it seemed like no one was walking around, but wait times were closer to normal. I think this is because Epcot has fewer crowd dispersers than MK (like going to the Tiki Birds if Pirates is backed up) and attractions are farther apart, giving you fewer alternatives to waiting on the line once you arrive at an attraction. Like what you going to do if you get all the way to Frozen and it's a 50 minute wait? Walk back and forth to Mexico and China for their attractions? So, I got to see the new Country Bears Musical Jamboree. I thought it hadn't opened yet. They sure didn't make a big deal about its return. I loved it! It's actually better than the original, and a great refresh. I'm glad Disney isn't entirely abandoning the older concepts. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is absolutely stunning. It's beautifully integrated into the Frontierland landscape (although I don't think New Orleans IRL is part of that scene.) You can even see it from the WDW Railroad. Disney got this so right on every level. The perfect way to remedy the problem that was Splash Mountain. Riding this beautiful flume, I could not help but hope it's a harbinger that soon another Black woman will replace something bad! Thanks always, Jacqueline. Enjoy the last week of August!
Thank you. The dull/slow newer version is so bad with locations I have no attachment to and weird animal CGI. That should always play at DCA.
Take me to WDW now, Please Thanks for sharing this show
which off site hotel you chose?
We stayed for a night at hotel l'elysse just down the way! You can see the room tour here: czcams.com/video/6lMIIMZR90U/video.html
Any updates on Hyperion Theater?
Nothing that I saw! Not from D23 at least. I know the company was hiring for Encanto roles and so everyone is kind of under the assumption that an Encanto show is coming. I don't think anything has been officially announced though (apologies if I'm wrong here, I'm not much of a Disneyland person lol)
@@PixieDustPhD ok, thanks, just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss any announcement. If its being cast and planned not sure why they wouldn’t also want to include…
Yeh I am a bit worried monsters inc will take over muppets. I understand why but I love the muppets attraction - partly nostalgic reasons. 😊 I am excited for this coaster though. Sounds very interesting. Also, I’ve been excited about the concept of a villains land since the first time it was ever suggested and I’m so pleased they are going ahead with it! 😊
I have no authority on the topic whatsoever but the Muppets area just looks a tad small to me? To build out an entire door coaster? Again, what do I know, and maybe wishful thinking... plus my biased opinion is very much Launch Bay is kind of just sitting there doing almost nothing sooooo The Villains thing is wild lol I feel like, similar to the Door Coaster actually, people have been asking for it for idk 20+ years and rumors have been going on for at least 7-11 years. Its finally happening! ahhh!!!
@@PixieDustPhD yes I hope you’re right! I know right, so exciting about villains and I have just been watching the video info for dark universe and the new Harry Potter area at epic universe and it just looks insane, I cannot wait!!!
I can see many are upset about where cars are going in MK. Tbh, parks will have to evolve and this is a good move. Overall, I am happy with the announcements. Can’t satisfy everyone and imo Disney is on right track.
Yeah lol that Frontierland news doesn't seem to be going over too well. I really enjoy the Rivers of America, but I get it. I hope the Cars area has some water features to keep the vibes at least. And for sure, anything they do will get an inordinate amount of backlash and support seemingly no matter what these days!
Hi Jacqueline! I hope you start to feel more like yourself very soon. Thanks for all your content and for sharing your experience. I love your discussion about the dissertation-my own grad advisor was absolutely hands-off. I tell MA students all the time if they are considering a doctorate--you absolutely have to be self-motivated to finish the dissertation and degree. I’m pretty pumped about the news coming out of D23…Monster Inc ride? Yes, please! Villains Land, hell yes! I know that DVC is typically for people who plan well in advance for their trips (considering the 11-month and 7-month windows), but what if you had a free three- or four-day weekend suddenly and you wanted to escape to WDW? Would you consider doing one of your DVC availability videos for something last minute (I know you did a short-term video, but maybe something in which one makes a plan with almost no advance warning)? As in, maybe a week or two in advance only? Also, I’m also here for more videos of you and Adam making cocktails!!!!! Hope your summer is going pretty well overall.
Oh we could look at pretty dang last minute but my gut absolutely says then you're paying cash for a hotel hahah. But it would be neat to look! I'll pass it along to Adam but ya know it was very not easy to get him to do the one even, so no promises. Yessss I'm personally very stoked for Monsters Inc. I think I'll like Villains too but right now it's so vague, so we'll have to wait and see. Thanks as always, Tara :)
I am looking forward to Monsters, Inc but i hope they dont sacrifice my beloved Muppets
Yeah lol they were definitely vague about the location and dang has that stirred up a lot of fears!
Thank you for sharing on your mental health struggles. I have been there before too and the bottom line is that you just have to take time for you. Hope you're back to yourself soon. Love your content and FWIW I don't have any expectations on when your next video "needs" to come out. I just am happy to see it when it does.
Ah wow, thanks this was like genuinely such a kind thing to leave to a relative stranger on the internet. really appreciate it!!
You're welcome! ❤
Love your work, your perspective on Disney and enjoy all your videos. I will watch them when you post. thanks for sharing your thoughts and travels with us.
I love your videos! I really appreciate the videos of the DVC availability 7 months out. Life sometimes gets difficult, but it will get better. Hang in there and no need to apologize.
Your mental health comes first. Thank you for your content, but take care of yourself first and foremost
Cheers, thank you!
Hey, take all the time you need! Look after yourself. I totally relate, as someone who also struggles with some of those issues too. Sending you lots of love and support xx
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Awesome!!! lol - Hey - aren't you guys resale? How do you go to the top of the world lounge!? Am I missing something - would love to go! :)
Ah we bought 150 points at VDH, so we are direct/qualifying members now. That being said, the couple times I've visited TotWL since then literally no one was checking anything. Not at the elevator downstairs, not at the host stand at the lounge. Sooooo yeah. That's definitely not per the policy, but maybe if it's a slow night they won't care? I wouldn't go out of my way if I were you to try, but if you're in the area anyway you might get lucky.
@@PixieDustPhD oh wow, I didn’t realise you were full members now - or totally forgot lol. So do you still have the BLT one as well? I would try and get into the lounge - but I think I’d be mortified if they did check lol.
So is this a way to book a tower studio at the Riveria if you are only a white card holder?
That's a good question that DVC does not officially address so just caveats to what I'm saying -- In principle, the short answer is maybe IF the OTUP happened to be assigned to Rivera? But even if yes, in reality, this would probably not work out. Thought process: OTUP are assigned a home resort somehow (idk if this is random or what they do to determine the home resort) when you buy them. I bought OTUP when I was still resale restricted, and they were assigned VGC. I could see VGC when browsing availability (though, obviously that's not resale restricted), but I still could not see Riviera. So if you happened to get OTUP with a Riviera home resort, used those to book say Saratoga or something, canceled that, then yeah in principle they could maybe be available for Riviera. I'm not sure if they are tagged somehow to prevent that, or if they just wouldn't ever assign Riviera OTUP to a white card holder account. But regardless, if your OTUP were assigned any other home resort, I don't think you would be able to see Riviera availability / this would not work if my guess. Note: my example is from 2021, so its also entirely possible they have updated processes since that. That being said, even if you happened to luck into Riviera home resort OTUP, the chances of the tower studio being available at 7 months are slim to none (assuming the OTUP are not tagged somehow to prevent you from booking). So all in all, a hard maybe if you get lucky, but absolutely not something I would bank on.
You are right that you have to prioritize what you want to do to make sure you get to whole list. I personally dont want to wait in long lines to just get a cookie or a pin or something i love the rides and the streetmosphere/parades
Yeah some of those treat lines get so long! And like really... for that level of prepackaged treat? No thanks, not for me haha. though obviously if you took children to MNSSHP I can fully understand the need to trick or treat. But yeah, for me my time is way better spent soaking up the atmosphere and doing short lines for rides for sure!
We got the same Dr J!! Really enjoyed them! So yummy we will be back! We also Ubered to yacht from AsSports and after breakfast walked into Epcot trough the international gateway just in time for rope drop !
You guys wake up so early for breakfast lol I could never hahaha
I wish you had included Frozen init considering the fact they are with the Disney Princesses in Ralph breaks the internet. We’re would you guys have ranked Frozen in this.
I mean Ralph is absolutely not the entity to lay down the law on who counts officially as a Disney Princess or not hahaha. I can't speak for my partner, but they would not crack my top 3. They'd be mid-pack for me for sure. I really love the Frozen franchise and its characters, so easy to slot them above some other official Disney princesses. But maybe because they came out when I was older, they just don't resonate with me quite as strongly as my top picks. What about you?!
@@PixieDustPhD from worst to best Disney Princess film Frozen would be number 9. Hope you don’t mind but Brave is my least favourite Disney Princess film at 13 spot. Number one spot for me is Beauty and the beast love that film it’s my favourite Disney Princess film.
Thank you so much for including DVC by Resale in your video! In addition to the features you referenced, when clients sign up for the new property email, they receive those new listings before they appear on the website at 8pm each night.
Love your content !!! Thank you !!!
Cheers, thank you so much!
I'm a DL local and really do not get the hype for Oogie Boogie. It is fun, but I think MNSSHP offers a lot more value for money with more entertainment offerings. That being said, the rare villain characters and the Villains Grove area (they take over Redwood Creek Challenge Trail) are very different than anything offered at WDW. It definitely appeals more to the "Disney Adult" than MNSSHP. DCA is also smaller, so lower capacity overall is a factor.
Oh interesting! Thanks so much for sharing your perspective. Lower capacity definitely seems like a huge bonus, but yeah it must be a confluence of the factors you've mentioned driving the wild ticket sales! It's just hard for me to fathom hahah
I’ve never have any desire to go to any of these specials events or parties. I’m lucky enough to get to go to WDW often enough to do what I want at least some of the time and to not feel I have to do everything every time. But I’m sure these are great opportunities for people who can only go once or twice a year. I love the pirate musicians! I really love WDW live music-the Dapper Dans, the Voices of Liberty, et al. My wallet would never open that far for MK food. Glad you enjoyed! Seriously, it did look very good. I guess they make an effort doing these gala events? One month till my trip! Speak soon, Jacqueline!
I think I go infrequently enough to where I kind of am the sucker target audience for these things. Short ride lines is big (especially guaranteeing Tron at night was awesome), I love characters as you know so there's always a couple that pull at my heart strings, and I generally enjoy the amped up ambience / special entertainment offerings. But yeah it's absolutely overpriced and I would not do it year after year for sure. Even just doing this MNSSHP in 2023 after doing the Boo Bash after party in 2021 was a bit like... yep I'm set for a while now haha. Unless they make some major changes! Then I'd definitely check it out again.
I actually never even saw your Disney Genie/single pass/multi pass video pop up on my feed. That’s a bummer. I’ll make sure to check it out.
Thanks. It was realy helpfull. Havent been there yet and wer'e hoping the studios will be open
It is heart warming to hear of the huge popularity of the Halloween event in DL. That would be a great place to enjoy the fun of Halloween with much better weather than Florida heat. My DVC guide reached out to remind me that i will be on the first of the list to hear about the release of the new Poly contracts but also that there is NO news and NO hints about the sale of Island Tower.
Omg yeah weather for Disneyland in general just seems way more pleasant, well at least for me--a person who hates being overly hot hahaha. re: No news about IT, thanks for sharing! Unsurprising but ugh, I am impatient lol!
Hi Jacqueline-good to hear things are going well for the channel. I have not been able to see much on the channel lately. I’ve been traveling for some work for my union and dealing with some health issues. I’ll try to catch up on your recent videos. I made some ADRs for my trip next month: Sanaa, Toledo, Flying Fish and Steakhouse 71. This should be a good trip! Be well and I’ll check in soon on your other videos! P
ooooh that's a good lineup of ADRs! Really glad you were able to string those together!!
@@PixieDustPhD Update-I swapped out Flying Fish for Topolino’s Terrace. There were lots of slots. I’ve never been able to get into Topolino’s. I’m so excited! Two weeks to go! Summer is going fast!
I have never attended MNSSHP. Thanks for taking me there
Wow! You are such a WDW pro, to be honest I'm shocked to uncover anything you havent done hahah. Glad I can give you a sneak peek!
Did you prefer one location over the other?
Ooohhh I mean I did actually way prefer Frontierland. It was so much darker than Main St, and also idk it feels like you have to wait less long. I have no clue if that's true. But like. its not the most popular spot, so felt easy to get a spot on the rope. And then its the start of the route, so parade comes by, its done, you are free to go. Don't really have to wait for it to come to you. So yes Frontierland for darkness and perceived efficiency!
Could you share who your new guide is?
If you want to private message me over on instagram, twitter, or send me an email I will! I just feel weird about putting peoples full names out in the open like this :)
I am hoping for DVC discounts for MP
Ah wouldnt that be nice. I doubt it will happen though. If they're sticking with a G+ model, I'm not holding my breath for any discounts lol
This is timely. We were just discussing our plans for Halloween. Everything goes better with Fireworks
Hahah truly, though not gonna lie the 3:30 am ones around this time of year I could do without!
Keep up the great work! Our family owns at Bay Lake too, and just came back from a 4 night stay there. We are ready to add on further. Your insight to the breaking even point for DVC was instrumental for us in getting our contracts. Thanks so much for sharing your analysis!
BLT contracts are a good buy on resale, too
Ahhh hiya neighbor, and I'm glad you loved it! And hooray for the add on!!! So exciting :)
Hi PixieDustPhD, I have a question about this topic. I just made an offer on a resale with a Sept UY. The seller banked 160 of his 2023 points into 2024. The contract is saying those banked points are good until Aug 31 2025. Is that accurate?
Short answer: yes, that's correct. Explanation: September Use Year 2023 points run from September 2023 - August 2024 If you bank them into the next Use Year, they are then valid from September 2025 - August 2025 You can't bank points further than one Use Year, so they will fully expire starting September 1, 2025. Hope that helps!
@@PixieDustPhD Thank you. I’m watching all your videos like crazy right now.
Agh sorry for the typo above, was replying on my phone and stupid fat thumbs. the banked points are valid Sept 2024***-August 2025, but I assume you figured that out haha. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment wherever and I'll do my best to help ya out!
Thanks for posting this! Love your videos! Your analysis is incredible, and much appreciated by our family!
Aw cheers, thank you so much for dropping that kind comment :)
Thanks for this video! Is there any clarification regarding if someone books split stays but has let’s say 7 day them park tickets….. Do you get to book 14 days out from your first check in day because your ticket allows you to visit parks 7 times? Do you have book 7 days out from each check in day? Hope the question makes sense
it totally does make sense. I haven't seen anything official from Disney about split stays, so refrained from commenting lol. It's weird because with ADRs you are "punished" for having a split stay, right. But I'm pretty dang certain with old FP+ you did not incur this same penalty. So to me right now it's totally 50/50 on how split stays will integrate with the advance booking window or not. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
You are without a doubt the best Disney blogger! Clear, concise, friendly and honest information and insight. Thank you very much for all you do.
Wow, thank you so much for these kinds words - that really means a lot to me!
I am glad of the change personally. I like that I can book in advance and the whole process seems much more straightforward. I’m hoping that, (unlike fast pass) there WILL be availability on the day too, after your initial selections. With fast pass - basically everyone had them, so it was understandable when there were no slots let. Whereas this is paid for - so, hopefully will be more effective than the original fast pass. Although, I am wondering about cost 💭….. We shall see I guess.
Yeah that's a good point - with this being paid, I wonder if usage will drop compared to the free FP+. A very real possibility! But definitely we shall see lol. I kind of always remain grateful these days I never have a trip coming up right as changes are happening. I feel so badly for folks who have to go through the first wave of new offerings, but I hope it's smooth sailing for everyone!
@@PixieDustPhD oh 💯 yeh! We aren’t going until next October, so sure there will be tonnes on it by then thankfully. I will definitely try it out though!
Appreciate these video's as I wait for my first DVC account via resale. Bought at Boardwalk and deed was recorded on June 12th! Hopefully any day now! This has been great information and just helps while I not so patiently wait to do some of my own research :)
Ahhh oh my gosh congrats!!! BoardWalk hold such a special place in my heart and I constantly have to fight off invasive thoughts of buying a small contract there, haha. Crossing my fingers for a speedy situation of your points hitting your account!!!
What an ugly hot mess. Way to completely destroy the Polynesian Resort, Disney. Stupidest decision since you removed the original Polynesian Resort lobby Rain-Forest, and cancelled the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
beach club data is not typical, they have scheduled the pool to be closed jan-may 2025
Ahhh great point! I mean, it's still pretty dang booked though hahah
Thank you for all of your information you provide concerning DVC. I just purchased a resale contract at Riviera and your videos have been so helpful! I can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers! Thank you again!!
Wowww, thank you so much for sharing those kind words! I honestly had such a tough day today and grinded this video out the past couple days, so its extremely validating to get feedback like this! Congrats on your Riviera contract!!! Did you like just just purchase it, or do you have your points already and are booking a trip?!
@@PixieDustPhD Thank you! I just submitted the signed closing documents and payment and now waiting. I realize that many folks frown on purchasing Riviera resale due to the restrictions but it is the resort that checked all of the boxes for us! Thanks again for your great content!
Eeee yay!! I hope things go through quickly. I mean I know every day feels agonizingly slow, but hopefully you don't hit any real delays. And yeah, if you love it that's all that matters! Another super good friend of the channel here has a Riv resale contract and he loves it. People will always be spouting their opinions about what's "right", but so much of this is subjective. I'm glad you found your DVC home!!
Honestly, this was not nearly as bad as I was braced for. We did not look at MLK day right at 7 months in advance, and overall there was decent availability. Plus I was surprised to see February still fairly available overall. I know we're into home resort owner priority there, but it's far from 11 months out! These kinds of looks even further my belief that if you buy the home resort you really want to stay in and are able to plan in advance, you shouldn't really run into issues (a few specific room types/locations being an exception, of course).
Hi - yeah this is such a bummer and I agree with your assessment! If I bought 120 points direct would I have the same restrictions as someone who bought 120 points resale? I think resale owners cannot use their points to book Adventures by Disney or Disney Cruises. Would I be in their same boat? Thank you !!
Um for the most part. There would be a few small differences. So until you hit the 150 points purchased directly (assuming you aren't already an eligible member), then yes you do not qualify for membership extras (so right no points exchange, no discounts at shops, no discounts for hard ticket events, etc). But, since your points would have been purchased directly I believe they should be eligible to book at otherwise restricted locations. So your 120 direct points I'm fairly certain (but not 100% - if this is super important to you, it's worth clarifying with DVC member services or similar) you could use those points to book at Riviera and Cabins at Ft Wilderness, etc. Versus if your 120 points were resale, unless they were for those home resorts, you would not be able to use those resale points to stay at anywhere Riviera or newer. I hope that helps!
@@PixieDustPhD Thank you for your quick reply! Yes - I value purchasing direct, so I'll double check w a DVC cast member just to be sure.
Depending on what home resort you're thinking about purchasing, also ask about any incentives or Magical Beginnings (this is a promotion sometimes offered where you can effectively give up your first use years' worth of points, but Disney will buy them at some rate - often the same as the one time use points rate so $20/point right now (if that's s till accurate)). TBH the difference between 120 points and 150 points might be minimal in initial / up front cost if there's a good promotion at the 150 point level and if you are able/willing to participate in Magical Beginnings (this is not always offered, and you often have to ask). I hope this doesn't come off as pushy! I am not trying to sway you haha, but if being a "full" member with access to all the perks matters to you, 120 points is just so close to 150 and depending on pricing promotions it might not be toooo different monetarily. Just something to think about!
@@PixieDustPhD Thanks Jacqueline and no, not pushy advice at all! It's much appreciated!! Well, I get your point and would definitely ask about those incentives - but - from what I found out today, I am *definitely* leaning towards starting at 150 points for a full, no restriction DVC membership... My sales advisor basically said owning 120 points direct would have far less restrictions than a resale owner, although even with 120 direct points, one cannot exchange their points for bookings with the Disney collection Worldwide (ie. Disney Cruiseline, Disney Hotels outside of DVC, etc) !! "That is a benefit currently offered to full direct purchase members with 150 points or more." All in all another bummer!!! So, while I also *thought* I wouldn't be restricted at 120 from booking these extras, I would! So 150 it will be! Thank you again!
My guide was completely honest and transparent. I honestly could say that I would not hesitate to recommend him a thousand times over. He actually told me to buy lower points and borrow every year so that you're not locked into a ton of annual dues. He also advised that half of the amount you need. That it's okay to mix points cash this way you're not committed to the annual dues
Oh that's fantastic! As it should be, really glad to hear the positive stories!!
Guess my question is as you said you paid cash for it. But in your commentary you said you put it on a credit card so I'm assuming that you paid off your credit card within the first billing statement to ensure that it was the same as cash. If you put on your credit card and we're now making payments on it it's essentially being financed
Yeah so I had the cash on hand, but given that there's no additional fee to use a credit card I saw no reason not to rack up points too. Beyond the points, I even got a free hotel night for hitting a yearly spend goal, woohoo! But yeah, no I don't ever have a balance on my credit card. I would never buy a timeshare with the intent of having credit card debt, nor would I encourage anyone to ever do that lol
how do you feel about borrowed points being set to current use year when cancelling?
Oh wow.... what an interesting question! I don't think I've ever thought about how I feel, just because it's been a policy the entire time I've known about DVC so just accepted it as fact. Ummm... I don't mind it honestly. I think the timeshare aspect is fundamentally different from a hotel in that it does cater to folks who plan ahead, and the idea is your plans are a bit more cemented (compared to the flexibility of a hotel booking). I see it as a way to dissuade people making "just in case" type bookings to then cancel relatively short term, which in my head kind of makes the landscape a little bit more fair for everyone. But I don't know, that's just my gut reaction and not a deeply formed thought. What do you think??
@@PixieDustPhD ya fairness is an issue. I'm in a pretty good situation where i can play with it quite a bit. like the trick where people can slide their start date after booking as long as the points are the same. things like this i am very interested in.
Yeah, "walking" a reservation. I don't have particularly strong feelings about that but a lot of people in the community do haha. TBH I have found if you're able to plan 11 months in advance, with very rare exception (peak holiday time looking at low inventory rooms), walking really is not necessary. But everyone has their own experiences, for sure!