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NDR....Any Liners familiar with inside passage Alaska cruise? Balcony or Ocean view stateroom? Double the cost, but most sights say to splurge for Balcony.

13 min ago by allanmayo

Random question...are the tram drop offs usually closer to the front of the parks than the bus stops? Like, is it less walking to drive to the parks and hop on tram vs using the bus system?

2:01pm on 11/9/25 by GoHeels

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The car will definitely get you closer to your hotel room in the case of a spread out resort.

4:36pm on 11/9/25 by melcort10

I think the bus/tram combo is less walking when staying at most Deluxes, where it's harder to park near your room. Plus I get annoyed by driving to MK (followed by tram and ferry/monorail), so at least in that case I always pick the bus.

7:59pm on 11/9/25 by TumbleMonkeys

There is no tram if you take the bus.

11:21pm on 11/9/25 by melcort10

Talk to me about wilderness explorers at AK. Suitable for a just 4 year old? What's involved?

5:21pm on 11/9/25 by Cuwins

Perfect for a 4 year old! There are stations throughout the park, and kids earn badges (stickers) at each one for doing activities. They will gear the activity towards the age of the kid, and you can do as few or as many as you'd like.

5:38pm on 11/9/25 by daisylover78

Sounds great. Do you get a map with where they are? DD loves a sticker!

6:39pm on 11/9/25 by Cuwins

Between the park entrance and the tree, there's a booth where you can get the booklet and be sworn in as an explorer.

6:44pm on 11/9/25 by utang44

It took our crew 2 visits to AK to complete all the badges. You might want to prepare your 4yo for the idea that you might not get all the badges in one day.

10:25pm on 11/9/25 by train456

Christmas parade canceled today, bummer! Stood for hours waiting, then delays, finally canceled with lightning in area. Dollar store ponchos sticking like glue to skin just doesn't add Christmas spirit. At least we got to wait w/ 2 great Liner friends.

5:21pm on 11/9/25 by snowdiz

What a bummer. Sorry for you.

5:22pm on 11/9/25 by matterhorn55

I had wondered if the parade was going to happen today. Thanks for the update! DH and I debated for a long time on if we wanted to wait or not. We finally bailed and used our already scheduled LL for PoC and Peter pans flight. Such a bummer for everyone!

10:11pm on 11/9/25 by Amix85

Hey there. Has anyone done the EP fireworks from rose and crown recently? Do you have to reserve an outdoor table? If so, any tips on how to do it and what time? Thanks.

9:07pm on 11/9/25 by KitchenKabaret

It's a specific dining reservation I believe. Very hard to get, in my experience. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/rose-and-crown-fireworks-dinner-package/

9:47pm on 11/9/25 by TumbleMonkeys

Perfect. Thank you.

10:03pm on 11/9/25 by KitchenKabaret

In my 7 park days I have seen sooo many plaids!!!!! It used to be a couple a day....now they're everywhere!!!

7:50pm on 11/9/25 by Jaxpayne

Truly. Only been here 2 days and I've been right next to several in the LL line.

9:10pm on 11/9/25 by mary32830

Just ran into @Niter and @wifey in TT SR line [waves]

8:30pm on 11/9/25 by irenek

Fun!!

8:57pm on 11/9/25 by cdlla

Does anyone know if the Frozen show over at Hollywood Studios has started the Christmas edition yet?

8:35pm on 11/9/25 by mikem1526

The Disney app says it begins 11/14.

8:45pm on 11/9/25 by utang44

New DVC Rental Thread starting Sept 29th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated DVC Rental search engine here: https://jjtlinks.page.link/DVCRentalSearch

7:15pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

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I also post same info in forum thread, but with charts, further analysis, and goofy gifs. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/9999

7:15pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 11/11 for $460/night or 21% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009qf1vIAA

7:20pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 12/13 for $440/night or 24% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009r09aIAA

7:20pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Pair of similar May listings, diff dates: You might catch a few lower priced 5-nighers in May, but they would be a little unicorrny: 5-night OKW Studio 05/10 for $230/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457743

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night OKW Studio 05/24 for $230/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457747

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

See charts in forum thread!

7:29pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

DVC Search engine update: In my previous thread I mentioned that Caspio, the service I use to host the data and search engine has eliminated the free plan completely as of OCtober 1st. Just in time for WDWs and my own birthday! :D Their lowest tier of...

7:37pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Their lowest tier of service is a ridonculous $100/month - AND it does not even include the number of records I need to host the active listings along with the previous year's past listings for comparison. The next tier up is $300 and they should be..

7:43pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

..ashamed of themselves. With work projects (stoopid EPA reporting) and home stuff I haven't had time to build anything new I like. and I've tried a few things I do have one plan for a new combo of software to use.

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

**BUT - I wanted to say that @len and TouringPlans have graciously offered to pay the the hosting for a few months to keep it going.**

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Hopefully I can get both my ducks in a row and cover my bases (probably with ducks) so I can jump over to a new site.

7:44pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

So, not sure how many people looked at past year's listings for comparison, but until I get ported over to something new the search engine will only be hosting active listings. I continue to archive all of my data, so will be able to pick back up later.

7:50pm on 9/29/25 by JJT (staff)

That is WONDERFUL news, JJT!!! You are doing all of us such a service, and I appreciate you SO much. And Len and TP have always been supportive and generous to Liners. I love this. Thank you, JJT, Len, and Touring Plans!!!!

7:52pm on 9/29/25 by aandjdodisney

Yes! Totally agree. Thank you!!

7:56pm on 9/29/25 by mcmillertime

Yay! Thank you @len! And @jjt I only search active listings fyi. I have saved so much money bc of your awesome work John!

7:58pm on 9/29/25 by jenc45

Woot woot! Thanks @len!

8:24pm on 9/29/25 by RememberWhen

Yay!!!! Thank you for all Your hard work on this @JJT!! It's an amazing tool. And thank you @len and @TP for helping to keep this going. How awesome!

9:17pm on 9/29/25 by lizshiv

Wow. That's great. Personally I never look at the past rentals. I just want to see the active to see if there's anything to match. Past does me no good for booking, lol. I've booked 3 rentals from your info so thanks to both of you.

9:41pm on 9/29/25 by cdlla

So happy to hear this! Thanks again for your dedication, @JJT and thank you @Len! I'm a daily deal checker! :)

9:58pm on 9/29/25 by missWishes

Thanks so much!!!!

10:17pm on 9/29/25 by fcoffey

Nothing exciting this morning, but some weirdness: both of those May OKW studios that first appeared late yesterday have increased this morning by $30/night. Have seen that at least a few times now, not sure what evil magic they are conjuring there.

10:40am on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Feeling Splurgey? 10-night Riviera Grand Villa 10/18 for $1,638/night or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009ru3hIAA

3:15pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

That Riv GV is a very rare room type to see on dedicateds - only 14 since 2023. All but 4 were 4-nights or shorter, this is only listing more than 8-nights recorded. The next nearest listing to this in price was about $280/night more back in Dec 2023.

3:16pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

This OKW Studio is a very nice price - be aware that the ones that appeared a bit above this price yesterday jumped up by $30 overnight! 4-night OKW Studio 01/04 for $210/night or 26% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-457994

3:17pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

10 nights at Riv Grand Villa? So cool but that's approx $17,000! Wowza. Wonder who can leap on that last minute? I feel like they'd have a better shot of offloading it by breaking that down into fewer nights.

3:23pm on 9/30/25 by Jennyhirsch

@Jenny I know!

3:42pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Think my first mortgage wasn't much more than that & we lived there 10 years not 10 days. Those villas are gorgeous- remember @crispy's stay- & I'm sure that's a bargain but ouch!

5:11pm on 9/30/25 by hodg

If you are OK with booking at 11 months out THIS A BOOK IT NOW ALERT: It will not last long. 4-night BW Studio 08/24 for $286/night or 31% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Boardwalk%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC959

8:10pm on 9/30/25 by JJT (staff)

A belated thanks to @Len, and a continued thanks to @JJT for keeping this thread/identification of deals alive. Great service!

10:31pm on 9/30/25 by gmcc

Not much chance one would see a better price for this room in December - much less for a 5-night. 5-night SSR Studio 12/09 for $235/night or 20% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009sWqXIAU

12:37pm on 10/1/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night OKW Studio 01/22 for $200/night or 30% under https://vacationclublife.com/rentals

12:37pm on 10/1/25 by JJT (staff)

This is a fantastic tool @jjt, so thank you and I hope that you find a more reasonable host. Also thanks to @len for keeping it going in the meantime!

9:19pm on 10/1/25 by 56arlene

@56arlene :) Anyone who can use a 1-nighter in Dec, this new one today is terrific, especially for the season: 1-night Riviera Studio (Duo) 12/22 for $247/night or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009uOiPIAU

9:59am on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BLT Studio 11/24 for $342/night or 23% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009uYHyIAM

1:49pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

This one is especially good for the time frame and being a longer stay! 5-night BC Studio 12/03 for $377/night or 19% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046025

1:49pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BW Studio 01/05 for $330/night or 20% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-458554

1:50pm on 10/2/25 by JJT (staff)

Very Nice: 2-night AK Kidani Studio 11/18 for $285/night or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-458861

8:35pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER Nice - by far the lowest Dec listing for this room recorded since 2023: 5-night AK Kidani 1 Bedroom 12/14 for $460/night or 31% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046048

8:36pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

Also Very Nice for Dec! 6-night Poly Studio (Duo) 12/17 for $383/night or 21% under https://vacationclublife.com/rentals

8:40pm on 10/3/25 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Jambo Studio 09/05 for $261/night or 22% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-459272

5:48pm on 10/5/25 by JJT (staff)

If you can get there, this is a super deal: 2-night Aulani Studio 11/30 for $304/night or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009yC9CIAU

10:45am on 10/6/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BLT Studio 01/19 for $360/night or 19% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009xnIrIAI 3-night OKW Studio 01/21 for $227/night or 20% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009xnNhIAI

10:45am on 10/6/25 by JJT (staff)

Overall a very meh day for listings today, but here's one very good one, albeit a 1-nighter. 1-night OKW Studio 01/04 for $200/night or 30% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-459641

8:11pm on 10/7/25 by JJT (staff)

@JJT How smooth is it to rent with Vacation Club Life? Have my eye on a rental!!

12:13am on 10/8/25 by 4wvufans

Sorry, I'm just grabbing data and crunching numbers so can't say I have experience with all the sites. I haven't heard anything negative about any of them, though!

6:36am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

I've never rented DVC before and see a Boardwalk studio for our August dates at 1400 for 5 nights. Should I be jumping on this? Total DVC noob here lol

10:02am on 10/8/25 by RDryan

@RDRyan That 5-night Boardwalk for $1,400 translates to $280/night and is a very nice deal! When comparing to all listings 2-nights or longer it is about 26% under median price for August. When comparing to just listings 5-nights or longer it looks...

10:37am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

.. even better! I posted a few charts for you in my forum thread. You can see there are very, very few >=5-night listings around this price point. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4547

10:37am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

@RDryan, yes. These deals sometimes go quickly. Just be aware of restrictions. E.g., is it final sale? Here's an article that helps:

10:39am on 10/8/25 by evamarie320

https://touringplans.com/blog/how-to-rent-disney-vacation-club-points/

10:39am on 10/8/25 by evamarie320

PRICE DROP: 7-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/09 orig $1,280/night now $768/n or 48% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000008C04TIAS

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

NEW: First 2 are SUPER CRAZY VERY NICE: 1-night GF Studio 11/18 for $264/night or 49% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A0UhuIAF

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night BW 1 Bedroom 11/19 for $336/night or 55% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A0RYlIAN

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night HH Studio 11/23 for $208/night or 20% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Hilton%20Head%20Island%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC999

10:42am on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

@4wv - we snagged a low cost stay at CC through Vacation Club Life on a JJT post before and process was very easy and worked great! I believe we paid 1/2 up front, and other 1/2 of balance closer to trip. Hope feedback helps!

11:31am on 10/8/25 by mamaof2princesses

@mamaof2princesses This definitely helps!!! I trust liners . Another liner said it worked out for them too!!!

11:41am on 10/8/25 by 4wvufans

Price Drop: 3-night OKW Studio 01/18 orig $250/night now $210/n or 26% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009zrBtIAI

2:38pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Seriously, this new one is a DO IT NOW listing. 6-night BW Studio 12/18 for $310/night or 25% under median vs all dates or more like 40% under vs past December listings! https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1I0LIAV

2:53pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

All of these new ones are great prices vs historical data! 3-night SSR 1 Bedroom 10/27 for $360/night or 39% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046133

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Lowest price for a 5-night for this room in December! 5-night Aulani 1 Bedroom 11/07 for $717/night or 31% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046134

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night SSR Studio 12/08 for $240/night or 19% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1M8pIAF

9:00pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night OKW Studio 12/12 for $213/night or 25% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A1SvoIAF

9:01pm on 10/8/25 by JJT (staff)

I am kind of amazed that the 6-night BW in Dec is still out there this morning.

9:03am on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani Hotel/Inn 09/06 for $320/night or 25% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/aulani-hawaii-459902

1:08pm on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

Not a ton of September Aulani Hotel/Inn rooms seen, but this is the lowest price recorded for one and especially surprising at 11 months out.

1:21pm on 10/9/25 by JJT (staff)

In addition to these, look for some very nice listings next Sept! 2-night Aulani Studio 10/25 for $240/night or 54% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A4QcVIAV

9:58pm on 10/10/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night GF Studio 01/20 for $420/night or 18% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A4ShVIAV

9:58pm on 10/10/25 by JJT (staff)

Following

8:02am on 10/11/25 by daisylover78

Any idea what DVC rental store and other similar ones category is for cc rewards? Is it travel or online shopping? TIA

1:27pm on 10/11/25 by RDryan

Thanks JJT for all of your hard work!!

3:55pm on 10/11/25 by 4wvufans

@4wv :) @RDRyan Once in awhile cc categories comes up but I don't recall any definitive reports back. AwardWallet has a merchant category lookup - it absolutely not a definitive answer since sometimes companies show up multiple times and may have...

9:41am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

..different category results depending on some sort of subsidiary structure. But, FWIW DVC Rental store shows up multiple times as either travel, hotels or TIMESHARES. I suspect the rental side would end up travel, but we'd need reports to verify.

9:42am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

https://awardwallet.com/en/merchants

9:42am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

I just found one report on reddit from last year that David's appeared on their card as "lodging/hotels."

9:44am on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Kidani Studio 01/06 for $276/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-460833

3:07pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

This JAN BW 1BR is a funny one: 19% under median vs all dates, but in reality compared to all JAN 2-nights or longer is only about 7% under. However, when comparing to 6-nights or longer is more like 11% under. Far fewer longer stays for BW 1BR.

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night BW 1 Bedroom 01/11 for $597/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-460840

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

If you like chart analysis, check out the forum thread. :)

3:14pm on 10/13/25 by JJT (staff)

NEW: 2-night CC 1 Bedroom 12/05 for $540/night or 31% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/copper-creek-461062

11:43am on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

PRICE DROPS: If you want to try out a BLT 2BR, this might be the one for you: 1-night BLT 2 Bedroom 10/22 orig $1,150/night now $500/n or 57% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10043653

11:44am on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

This is now fantastic: 3-night SSR 1 Bedroom 10/27 orig $360/night now $300/n or 49% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046133

11:44am on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night Riviera 2 Bedroom 10/28 orig $1,578/night now $823/n or 37% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046175

11:44am on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

That Riv 2BR is not a cheap room and is not a high volume room type. This price is FAR below any other OCT prices recorded, forget about for a 5-nighter.

11:45am on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night Poly Studio 09/06 for $350/night or 33% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046219 7-night CC Studio 09/12 for $326/night or 18% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/copper-creek-461000

3:06pm on 10/14/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: Note: this price is well under median vs all dates, but only ~8% under vs Nov listings. However, The only time you see prices this low is NOV. While have lower prices, we are talking THREE lower ones since 2023, so I wouldn't count on it!

11:33am on 10/15/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/06 orig $1,319/night now $917/n or 38% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10045663

11:33am on 10/15/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 01/24 for $657/night or 31% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A9nwbIAB

3:58pm on 10/15/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night FW Cabin 01/26 for $365/night or 26% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A9o7tIAB

3:58pm on 10/15/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night OKW Studio 09/05 for $225/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-461371

11:35am on 10/16/25 by JJT (staff)

For the Sept OKW studio: IMHO any price around here or lower, especially for a longer stay is a win. But, for OKW studios in Sept, very likely we'll see multiple similar listings as we get closer to Sept, so I wouldn't jump on this this far out unless...

11:41am on 10/16/25 by JJT (staff)

..I really wanted to lock in these particular dates.

11:42am on 10/16/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night VB Hotel/Inn 05/26 for $210/night or 23% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ABDc5IAH

2:25pm on 10/16/25 by JJT (staff)

While we have seen significantly lower prices for VB Hotel/Inn rooms during colder months in previous years, last year we had fewer than 2023. But, regardless: for May-Sept, this is near the bottom of the price scale.

2:26pm on 10/16/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: 3-night VB Hotel/Inn 11/20 orig $224/night now $182/n or 33% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009MMW9IAO

10:30am on 10/17/25 by JJT (staff)

Bumping to alert to the 3 Poly studios that just appeared 1/1-1/4 for $437/night! Now 2 bc I snagged one.

8:16am on 10/18/25 by ThankThePhoenicians

Nice @ThankTP! Work emergency today had me unable to update until just now.

5:29pm on 10/18/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night GF Studio 11/23 for $396/night or 23% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-462124 6-night AK Kidani Studio 05/02 for $284/night or 19% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ADHF0IAP

5:29pm on 10/18/25 by JJT (staff)

September listings are really starting to kick in, like these 3 new ones below: 4-night BC Studio 09/03 for $363/night or 22% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046301

3:27pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night Poly Studio 09/06 for $406/night or 23% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462336 5-night Poly Studio 09/13 for $406/night or 23% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462338

3:27pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

Also note: one site (*cough* DVCShop *cough*) lurvs to list distant rooms at good price then NEXT DAY increase them by $20-$50/night, so I suspect that could happen to these. Kinda far out to book Sept & there will be more deals for sure, but good to know

3:28pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

Wanted to add: I added more analysis on these BC & Poly Sept listings in forum with charts. TL;DR: I'd consider the BC especially grabbable even now since there will not likely be many lower prices and that resort books quickly. The Poly: I'd wait...

3:46pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

..for better deals closer in - unless I needed these exact dates. :)

3:46pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night AK Jambo Studio 05/10 for $264/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-462437

8:50pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night BR Studio 08/30 for $290/night or 29% under https://www.dvcstore.com/pre-booked-form.cfm?IDNumber=1241

8:50pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

BOTH of those are winners - for each resort there have only been about 4 other 4-night or longer studios in May at this price or lower.

8:54pm on 10/19/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: This is at the bottom of the price scale for an Aulani 2BR looking at all listings 2-nights or longer. Looking at >=6-nights, there have only been 2 lower priced listings since 2023.

11:00am on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/06 orig $1,319/night now $803/n or 46% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10045663

11:00am on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

New: 1-night Poly Studio 10/30 for $396/night or 25% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462399

11:00am on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night Poly Studio (Duo) 11/06 for $342/night or 30% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462519

11:01am on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night DLH Studio 05/19 for $390/night or 25% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Disneyland%20Hotel&dvc_id=DVC1073

11:01am on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: This is as low as it gets for this room in November: 2-night SSR 1 Bedroom 11/11 orig $510/night now $390/n or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000A6YMEIA3

8:24pm on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

This one is SUPER VERY NICE, very rare to see sub-$400 in November. 5-night Poly Studio 11/09 for $396/night or 25% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AFxZtIAL

8:26pm on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night VB Studio 11/18 for $186/night or 25% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046320

8:30pm on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

7-night BW Studio 05/24 for $326/night or 21% under https://www.dvcstore.com/pre-booked-form.cfm?IDNumber=1242

8:30pm on 10/20/25 by JJT (staff)

This first one is CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: 4-night DLH Studio 10/24 for $215/night or 59% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AHIsPIAX

7:37pm on 10/21/25 by JJT (staff)

That is also a terrific price for GF - BUT, you can almost certainly expect to see more SEP listings at or below this price as we get closer to that month:

7:41pm on 10/21/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night GF Studio 09/14 for $416/night or 19% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Grand%20Floridian%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC1084

7:41pm on 10/21/25 by JJT (staff)

Also: SPLURGE ALERT: There is an 87-night OKW listing for a total of $33,542 starting 8/15 if anyone is looking. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4600

8:06pm on 10/21/25 by JJT (staff)

^^what in the world?! I thought 30 days was the maximum length of stay that DVc members can book?

8:39pm on 10/21/25 by JoeyPotter98

3 months??!! Talk about working from "home*. Who the heck has that many points?

6:03am on 10/22/25 by cdlla

That's really expensive! $385.54 a night at OKW!

6:51am on 10/22/25 by IMarriedMyEllie

Exactly! For a studio too. And if you look at what the points are for August/September it's just ridiculous to imagine.

7:03am on 10/22/25 by youcanfly

Our local CT timeshare was selling villas for 3 months at a time. It did not sell well at all. Wondering if you owned here could you exchange into Disney and they would allow it?

10:55am on 10/22/25 by Magicalday2011

I only post the good stuff here - there are always MANY dedicated listings with completely ridiculous pricing. That crazy 87-nighter above has to be a fat finger date typo, I'd assume, can't book that many days on a single res? But, made me laugh.

3:36pm on 10/22/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night BR 1 Bedroom 11/02 for $613/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boulder-ridge-villas-463255

10:26am on 10/23/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER VERY NICE - It just don't get betta than this. 2-night BW 1 Bedroom 01/13 for $406/night or 45% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/pre-booked-form.cfm?IDNumber=1246

8:14pm on 10/23/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo Studio 07/21 for $207/night or 38% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046361

8:14pm on 10/23/25 by JJT (staff)

This Aulani 2BR just ain't moving, along with a few other Nov Aulani listings that have less dramatic discounts (so far.) 6-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/06 orig $1,319/night now $573/n or 61% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10045663

11:03am on 10/24/25 by JJT (staff)

That is not a high volume room, but is easily the lowest priced listing recorded for it except for a single random 1-nighter.

11:03am on 10/24/25 by JJT (staff)

Another new Aulani, this one is Ocean View in Jan: 8-night Aulani 1 Bedroom 01/09 for $828/night or 20% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/aulani-hawaii-463665

5:10pm on 10/24/25 by JJT (staff)

BTW: Aulani 1BR is another low volume room, especially in Jan. While this listing is 20% under median vs all dates, it is right at median for Jan. BUT: there have only been 3 listings lower, all about 4-nights AND none were Ocean View.

5:15pm on 10/24/25 by JJT (staff)

This is bottom of the scale for this room in January: 6-night Poly Studio (Duo) 01/03 for $344/night or 28% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AMagcIAD

8:29pm on 10/26/25 by JJT (staff)

Also bottom scale, but in May for this room: 2-night FW Cabin 05/12 for $383/night or 22% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Fort%20Wilderness%20Campground&dvc_id=DVC1135

8:30pm on 10/26/25 by JJT (staff)

You *might* see lower for this room in Sept, but very probably NOT for a long stay like 6-nights: 6-night Aulani Studio 09/26 for $425/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/aulani-hawaii-464078

8:30pm on 10/26/25 by JJT (staff)

Some last minute deals: 2-night OKW Studio 10/29 for $208/night or 27% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-464266

3:20pm on 10/27/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night SSR Studio 10/29 for $224/night or 25% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-464264

3:20pm on 10/27/25 by JJT (staff)

Also, a few new nice SSR listings for next Sept, including this one. Note: I'd expect to see a decent bunch of similar listings in the 11 months between now and then, but still among the lower prices for this room:

3:20pm on 10/27/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night SSR Studio 09/13 for $207/night or 30% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-464223

3:20pm on 10/27/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night SSR Studio 01/28 for $204/night or 31% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046432

8:11pm on 10/27/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER VERY NICE PRICE DROP: This one is now the lowest BLT Studio recorded for April. 3-night BLT Studio 04/12 orig $456/night now $361/n or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/bay-lake-tower-421899

11:01am on 10/28/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: Among the lowest November prices recorded for this room since 2023: 5-night BW 1 Bedroom 11/02 orig $805/night now $595/n or 20% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046387

3:07pm on 10/28/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: 1-night GF Studio 11/04 orig $396/night now $341/n or 34% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-463214

10:23pm on 10/28/25 by JJT (staff)

This new one won't last long, a terrific price for mid-December! 2-night OKW Studio 12/16 for $200/night or 30% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-464634

10:28pm on 10/28/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER VERY NICE: 4-night BW Studio 08/02 for $275/night or 34% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046465

8:21pm on 10/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Very few listings for this room 4-nights or longer at this price point in August! See charts here: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4631

8:28pm on 10/29/25 by JJT (staff)

Another SUPER VERY NICE Boardwalk (last night's still out there too!) 2-night BW Studio 06/16 for $286/night or 31% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Boardwalk%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC1163

10:41am on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drops: 5-night BW 1 Bedroom 11/02 orig $805/night now $525/n or 29% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046387

10:41am on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

Left Coasters, for the Grand Cali, this is terrific: 1-night GCali Studio 11/05 orig $520/night now $360/n or 40% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ALddJIAT

10:43am on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

I just updated the TP Subscriber DVC Rental Deals page for those who enjoy ordered lists of deals! https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

11:31am on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

This Jambo price 3 days before Christmas is CRAZY SUPER NICE: 1-night AK Jambo Studio 12/22 for $195/night or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ARrC9IAL

2:30pm on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

This price is no slouch either - especially for a full week: 7-night SSR Studio 01/19 for $226/night or 24% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ARuoMIAT

2:35pm on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night GF Studio 02/09 for $414/night or 20% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046481

8:08pm on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

That is an example of a deal where the room median for that specific month is higher than the overall median shown above - for Feb this GF Studio is actually a serious 27% under median!

8:14pm on 10/30/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night AK Kidani 1 Bedroom 05/03 for $552/night or 18% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000ASefuIAD

10:59am on 10/31/25 by JJT (staff)

There have been several much lower priced May listings for that room last year & 2023. But, in reality this is a fairly low-volume room in dedicated rentals, so, while I'd assume we'll see at least a few more as we get closer to May, I would not bet...

11:00am on 10/31/25 by JJT (staff)

..on it if I needed 3-nights and wanted this room. 18% under median is a pretty nice price. If you look up Direct from Disney room rates for this room type that week (no room only discounts right now), it is going for $1,011/night!

11:00am on 10/31/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night Riviera Studio 08/30 for $395/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/riviera-resort-465525

10:38am on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

Like the one last night, while we might see some more Riviera listings for end of Aug into Sept at this price point, I would not bet on it. If looking for a 5-night in this time frame I would jump on this steer like John Travolta in a bad 80's movie.

10:50am on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

See charts to back up my assessment here: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4644

10:50am on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

Love the reference JTT

11:07am on 11/1/25 by Beautiesandtheb

JJT!

11:07am on 11/1/25 by Beautiesandtheb

Two VERY interesting Price Drops: 3-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 12/03 orig $1,116/night now $930/n or 37% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000009flqbIAA

4:00pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani 2 Bedroom (Lock Off) 12/06 orig $1,550/night now $744/n or 49% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000008eQyWIAU

4:00pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

If you can get there reasonably, $744/night, even if the 2nd 2BR is a lockoff is an absolute steal, forget about SIX NIGHTS. Even $930 is stealy. FYI: If you only look at listings 3-nights or longer, EVERY dot below $1,300 on this chart goes away,...

4:01pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

..leaving these two on their lonesome at the bottom. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4646

4:01pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

Even if not the lowest price recorded in Jan, this is a complete win for a 4-night: 4-night BC Studio 01/12 orig $405/night now $375/n or 20% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AOT9ZIAX

4:05pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

NEW: 1-night BC Studio 12/01 for $368/night or 21% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046518 2-night SSR 1 Bedroom 01/16 for $406/night or 31% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046510

4:05pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

SUPER PRICE: 3-night SSR 2 Bedroom 02/05 for $532/night or 27% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046513

4:05pm on 11/1/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night GF Studio 01/11 for $387/night or 25% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000AUlmvIAD

6:09pm on 11/2/25 by JJT (staff)

When looking at 2-nights or longer for this room in January, past data makes one expect some more listings at this price point as we get closer to January, but when looking at 4-nights or longer very rare to see for this month between now & then!

6:22pm on 11/2/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Kidani Studio 11/25 for $285/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-465978

4:14pm on 11/3/25 by JJT (staff)

PRICE DROPS: These all originally listed 2 weeks ago on the same day - and all dropped today to suspiciously low prices. If I wanted to stay at Poly in Sept, I'd give these prices *serious* consideration even though it is pretty far out!

4:38pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

5-night Poly Studio 09/06 orig $406/night now $336/n or 36% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462819

4:38pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Poly Studio 09/12 orig $421/night now $348/n or 34% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462821

4:38pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night Poly Studio 09/13 orig $406/night now $336/n or 36% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-462823

4:38pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

Also: these are now pretty OK prices for BC any time, but in January they are more like 9% under median. But, in reality: anything lower in January is mostly rando - the under listings at BC tend to stay in tight with the median line.

4:42pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night BC Studio 01/04 orig $480/night now $390/n or 17% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/beach-club-villas-421719

4:42pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night BC Studio 01/04 orig $465/night now $390/n or 17% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/beach-club-villas-421721

4:42pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

2-night BR Studio 01/13 for $324/night or 21% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boulder-ridge-villas-466513

9:36pm on 11/4/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night OKW Studio 12/20 for $233/night or 18% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046576 1-night GF Studio 01/19 for $357/night or 31% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-466525

11:28am on 11/5/25 by JJT (staff)

Above is another case where the December-specific median for a room is higher than the overall one my system uses for comparison. So the 18% under median above undersells the goodness of that OKW price: it is really more like 28% under.

11:44am on 11/5/25 by JJT (staff)

Several interesting 1-nighters in afternoon refresh, including: 1-night HH Studio 12/14 for $156/night or 42% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Hilton%20Head%20Island%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC1210

3:17pm on 11/5/25 by JJT (staff)

Still dropping in price! 2-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/20 orig $1,127/night now $686/n or 53% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044290

5:48pm on 11/6/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night BW Studio 11/12 for $294/night or 29% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-466959

9:39am on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

This one is a super low volume room, so don't necessarily trust the median - but there has only been one multi-night and a couple of 1-nighter listings lower:

10:25am on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

6-night Poly 2 Bedroom 01/25 for $1,332/night or 34% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000Ab0BNIAZ

10:25am on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

MOAR PRICE DROPZ: This new price is now among lowest prices recorded for this room. 2-night Aulani 2 Bedroom 11/20 orig $1,127/night now $588/n or 60% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044290

1:38pm on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

In addition to these there are 3 very interesting multi-night OKW or SSR 1BR listings in January you might search for... This Riviera 1BR price is 100% win vs historical prices:

1:39pm on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 11/23 for $650/night or 32% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/pre-booked-form.cfm?IDNumber=1254

1:39pm on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

1-night Poly Studio 12/09 for $399/night or 24% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-467067

1:39pm on 11/7/25 by JJT (staff)

Super Cheapo: 1-night BW Studio 11/12 orig $294/night now $252/n or 39% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-466959

9:37am on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

3-night GF Studio 01/04 for $374/night or 28% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-467222 3-night OKW Studio 01/12 for $230/night or 19% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-467240

9:40am on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: 8-night Aulani 1 Bedroom 01/09 orig $828/night now $736/n or 29% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/aulani-hawaii-463665

4:06pm on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

While certainly not a "cheap" room and while there have been lower prices listed for it, not in this time frame. Also, as an OCEAN View and a long booking, that is IMHO a very terrific price if you are looking for an Aulani trip in January.

4:08pm on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

This one is a 100% win any day of the year: 3-night OKW Studio 01/05 for $200/night or 30% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046615

4:10pm on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

Also full of win: 2-night Poly Studio 01/12 for $400/night or 24% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-467396

4:10pm on 11/8/25 by JJT (staff)

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Another smoking OKW for December: 5-night OKW Studio 12/14 for $200/night or 30% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046664

1:58pm on 11/9/25 by JJT (staff)

That is quite a rare OKW price point for December, see charts here: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/4678

2:00pm on 11/9/25 by JJT (staff)

4-night OKW Studio 01/13 for $220/night or 23% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046670

8:25pm on 11/9/25 by JJT (staff)

Is Jingle Cruise better before or after dark? Same question for holiday version of Living with the land.

6:41pm on 11/9/25 by ForeverSafari

Living with the land for sure after dark! I like Jingle Cruise both ways and try to do both.

6:49pm on 11/9/25 by awvy

Thanks

8:24pm on 11/9/25 by ForeverSafari

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