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Next DCL question- we're self driving to port canaveral. How early before boarding slot shld we plan to drive up? Know we have to drop bags, sort out labels, park & I presume walk in.

5:08pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

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What's your slot? I would probably aim to get there about 20-30 minutes before unless you have a really late time and want to try and sneak on earlier. Remember as soon as you hit the WiFi in the terminal you can book things on the ship!

5:36pm on 5/10/26 by melcort10

12.45pm- 1st timers so not early! Not really anything we're planning on booking tho.

6:18pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

I was thinking aim to arrive 12.15ish

6:18pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

And DH has a theragun he needs on the ship. Not on the banned items list at all. But is he better to have it in the suitcase or in his carry on backpack?

7:09pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

I'd plan to leave BLT at 11. When you get to the parking garage/check in building, there is a drop off area clearly marked. That's where your bags are checked with porters. Then 1 person parks and others cross over to bldg.

8:04pm on 5/10/26 by Jennyhirsch

Grok says to keep theragun with you. Are there lithium batteries with it? And to clearly say what it is, like "massage gun." It is not prohibited but still up to the CMs on the spot, better to know ASAP than have it confiscated from luggage.

8:06pm on 5/10/26 by Jennyhirsch

If you figure out how to smuggle in a heating pad, let me know! My back needs one every night, but tragically they're prohibited.

8:23pm on 5/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

Ali, why are heating pads prohibited? Fire hazard? Must be something in the air or we are about the same age. Ha. I am currently alternating ice and heat for back spasms. Did a lot of gardening yesterday.

8:26pm on 5/10/26 by h2olly

Who knows? Probably people brought aboard ancient ones with broken wires, and then electrocuted themselves. I'm getting my 5th set of spinal injections next week, but until then I'm sleeping on a heating pad and taking muscle relaxants.

8:32pm on 5/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

If he can't have the massage gun he will not be able to move. It's rechargeable, internal battery. Uses a usb c phone charger wire. Heat pad wise he has a bag we heat in microwave. He'll survive without that if it can't be heated up.

8:44pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

I had a 12:15 PAT. Got to the garage at 10:00. It opened at 10:15. I boarded the ship at 12:00

10:22pm on 5/10/26 by pod4christ

You would've hoped a blue badge CM would've been personally escorted on at 10am!

10:46pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

@Ali my DD got DH a couple of old fashioned hot water bottles and we ordered hot water for tea from room service to fill them up . It gave him some relief of back pain

4:45am by burfe1501

@hodg If only! Lol

6:43am by pod4christ

Thanks for the reminder, DD and I are on DCL in 76 days. Just ordered a hot water bottle from Amazon in case I need it then! Google says the ship tap water can be 140 degrees, so that should do it.

11:22am by Ali Ababwa

Stupid error- sent DH to park. I kept his bag so I have his credit card- need to pay on arrival so he's queuing around agsin

12:37pm by hodg

I didn't park the car last trip so I didnt realize. Always something....At least you made it!

12:44pm by Jennyhirsch

Do the tour of the spa before you set sail. Free 5 minute shoulder massages or some such as they try to get you to spend big bucks on spa days.

12:47pm by Jennyhirsch

Massager no issue tho they double checked what it is on X-ray

1:06pm by hodg

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Hooray!

1:45pm by Jennyhirsch

He would've chained himself to the X-ray machine & refused to move on otherwise :-)

2:04pm by hodg

Have a great time @hodg!

< 1 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

"What's cookin'?" Dinner plan is going to be steak nachos tonight! More homemade queso, salsa, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos too. Banana walnut muffins for dessert. Share those Monday menus!

30 min ago by TacMed

Steak and roasted veggie sheet pan meal I'm halfway improvising. Fingers crossed!

1 min ago by TumbleMonkeys

Do you buy lightning lanes everyday of your trip? How do you pick and choose ? Hollywood for sure , ak only if you hop. If you only buy some days of your trip, do you like having it early on in the trip or later? Later = earlier time advantage but

10:15am by RileysBirthday

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But during a trip do you like lightning first and then casual , or casual first and save lightning for later in the trip?

10:16am by RileysBirthday

Depends on how long the trip is. If it's just a couple days I buy LL every day. If it's a week or more I might just do MGM and MK toward the end of the trip

10:27am by RememberWhen

We buy LLs for every day. My husband has mental health issues and doesn't have the patience to wait in line and we both have back and knee issues. So we buy for full length of trip, even though our trips are long.

10:30am by nitsaki

We always buy GOTG. We also buy on AK day because it's the cheapest & then we use it to park hop. We also have AP's & if lines are long we just don't ride.

11:30am by Kimluvsdisney

Every day, every trip including arrival day.

12:01pm by popupcamper

We did not use LL at all this last time we got to go :-) Very enjoyable trip

1:18pm by DeeMac

I almost always do MP, but getting more selective about SP. I'm also willing to skip MP for a party day at MK. We rope drop and make a solid TP for the morning and hardly wait for anything. But we also move real fast and aren't trying to do it all.

1:56pm by rickelwoman

Yep, LLMP every day we're going to a park, no matter the CL. We don't always have LLSP. Most of the SP rides are just one per trip; GOTG is the exception because I ride it every time I'm in Epcot.

2:00pm by utang44

I buy it for every park day, I hate waiting. Try to do at least one early to unlock if I'm doing a full park day. Often I'm there for a conference so some days just going to the parks in the afternoon and I'll try stacking (zombie stacking).

2:02pm by njhyndman

It really depends on my focus. Sometimes I'm all about the rides and LLs are importabr. Other times I'm more atmosphere focused and LLs don't matter as much.

3:55pm by evamarie320

Never for AK it's a half park go in the evening for lower crowds. I try not to buy it at all. But sometimes I spurge depends on budget and people with me and weather.

34 min ago by WorldTraveler34

Everyday, every park always for us too!

30 min ago by goofygrandpa

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Usually a mix of days with MP. When we PH, we do. For longer trip, we usually get for a day @ MK & a day @ HS. I love/hate them. I'm "good" at maximizing, but then I spend the entire day with my face in my phone & that's not the best experience.

27 min ago by DestinyCalled

Can't afford PP, especially w/ large extended fam. There may be 13 of us for next big trip, & grandparents are slowing down... and so am I. Trying to enjoy the vibes. LOL

26 min ago by DestinyCalled

Every park, every day

10 min ago by cdlla

What's everyone's thoughts on GEO 82? The first time I went (at night) I loved it. Couldn't wait to return. When I did it was during the day-I thought it wasn't nearly as cool. How do y'all feel?

48 min ago by boardwalkbum

Bloated.

40 min ago by Fatty McButterpants

I've only been during the day, now thinking I need to go back at night!

38 min ago by njhyndman

I did the fireworks experience for a special once in a lifetime trip with special friends. Very expensive but loved it. I need to go back for just a regular stop

27 min ago by VikeQueen

Timing question. I have an ADR at VN at 5pm. We want to go to MK after (EEH). We will have a car at BC. Obviously BC is an option as is monorail. What mode of transportation should we use and what time should we expect to be at MK? TIA!

4:55pm on 5/10/26 by QueenElinor

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I would monorail over to avoid parking at TTC

4:59pm on 5/10/26 by cobia

I'd go back to BC and hop the bus to MK since you'll be at the back of Epcot. That avoids parking and the long walk to the front.

5:01pm on 5/10/26 by utang44

If you can walk quick I'd do the monorail. Bus is less walking. Agree to avoid ttc

5:02pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

Tend to expect an hour to get anywhere distant on property. So timing depends how fast you can eat pizza :-)

5:02pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

How fast is seating and service there? We eat pretty fast but we haven't eaten there before so I am not sure what to expect

5:42pm on 5/10/26 by QueenElinor

On Thursday we checked in on time for a 6pm adr, had to wait a few mins for table, no appetisers, pizza on table at 6.40pm

6:17pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

Thanks!

9:01pm on 5/10/26 by QueenElinor

Hmm. Per the directions in MDE, it is very close distance-wise from VN to BC vs VN to the monorail; they're within one min of each other. I'd walk to the front of EP; the monorail will be faster than the bus, and you'll skip going thru security again.

9:52pm on 5/10/26 by JERancher

I hadn't thought about security. That's a good point.

10:47am by QueenElinor

Is your car at BC bc you are staying there or bc you have an earlier ADR there? If you are returning to the car after MK close to go to dif resort for sleep, I'd skip VN and eat at GFC or something, to be closer to MK at end of night.

10:58am by Jennyhirsch

My mental timing (and be happy if faster vs stressed if slower) would be check in at VN at 5, leave VN at 7, arrive MK tapstiles at 8:00- 8:20, regardless of monorail or bus from BC.

11:00am by Jennyhirsch

That's a conservative estimate, I think. I think I would take BC bus, bc if you do monorail, you have 2 wait times, one monorail at EP and 1 for monorail at TTC. At BC it's 1 wait for the bus.

11:03am by Jennyhirsch

I don't think VN has ever taken us more than an hour!

1:01pm by rickelwoman

If you want to be finishing as early as possible, I'd arrive just a little early. Sometimes they will seat you early.

1:02pm by rickelwoman

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Maybe the earlier time slot is prompt? Our 7pm seating for a party of 6 once took 30 min to get seated, food came slow, and check came slow. So it was a bummer. But also it was table for 6, so maybe that was it.

1:49pm by Jennyhirsch

@jenny yeah, I am sure there are times it is slow so you are right to not fully count on it! We have had late lunch or early dinner reservations at VN quite a few times and it has always been quick! But it's definitely not a guarantee. We are 4.

1:52pm by rickelwoman

The easiest would definitely be monorail

28 min ago by goofygrandpa

I have arrived in the world for my solo trip - to do as many things that I have never done before as possible. First stop - beauty and the beast.

3:41pm by VikeQueen

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Have all the fun!!

37 min ago by njhyndman

Have a great time!

30 min ago by goofygrandpa

I enjoyed it. Lots of talent on that stage. Missed making it to villains by literally 10 seconds so had a long wait for that but I'm in now. Used my extra time to eat a Mickey bar :)

28 min ago by VikeQueen

My go to hotel is Dolphin but next week I want to start at the front of Epcot at rope drop. Getting older and want to minimize walking & start with fast track. Should I uber or walk to YC to bus or ferry to international gate?

9:49am on 5/8/26 by Minnie55

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That works too!

9:58am on 5/8/26 by TumbleMonkeys

To make rope drop how much time to allow? 1 hour ? Never took uber morning hours. Are they difficult to get?

4:12pm by Minnie55

As a fellow Dolphin devotee who also vigorously avoids physical activity, I don't really think the juice is worth the squeeze here. I'd just head to Test Track from the IG personally.

41 min ago by Fatty McButterpants

Has the subscription/renewal price dropped since you can no longer send hotel room requests?

8:19am on 5/9/26 by betsyparks

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No. But what I pay is worth every penny. And that was a decision made by Disney and not TP.

8:21am on 5/9/26 by JenniferB1975

You'd probably be better off directing subscription-related questions to the TP team using the Contact link, but the subscription price has not changed.

8:25am on 5/9/26 by utang44

Welcome to chat! We are other users like you. We can help with trip planning and app usage questions As @utang notes, you might want to direct that type of question to staff.

8:38am on 5/9/26 by evamarie320

What @jenny says.

8:41am on 5/9/26 by hodg

I will also add that since this was a Disney decision, touring plans has been working on another user friendly method to submit the requests. They just need a couple of weeks.

8:50am on 5/9/26 by PrincipalTinker

Tips received on this chat saved me $162 this month alone. Satisfied subscriber since 2010.

9:25am on 5/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

I'm sure I've spent thousands more than the odd $162 saved & I blame you guys. Here I am in a 1 bed at BLT, wish cruise next week, DLR in oct & Rundisney plans next spring... we used to come every 10 yrs to offsite villas/hotels

12:44am on 5/10/26 by hodg

I have resisted purchasing some of @fatty's amazon suggestions however

12:45am on 5/10/26 by hodg

This chat has definitely resulted in increased spending, but that's definitely the liners and not the TP team. @Len says you time and money. Liners though...

7:21am on 5/10/26 by RememberWhen

@hodg, that video of the teenage mutant ninja turtle squirrel harness was worth it by itself. Plus my family asking why Amazon is suggesting industrial sized barrels of lube.

7:24am on 5/10/26 by popupcamper

Liners planned my whole trip!! There was NO WAY i would have had a perfect trip without Liners, EXCEPT 1 FAILURE!! They didnt show me how to turn my flash off while GD was hugging Belle!! LMAO. worth every darn cent!!

11:04am on 5/10/26 by dianabonn

I just need to buy a chicken to fit the harness

11:24am on 5/10/26 by hodg

The chicken harness isn't one size fits all?! ;) Len has saved me money and time. However, since joining I've bought WDW stock, DVC, had one trip a year at least, numerous Amazon purchases, great Liner meetups & amazing support thru cancer. Priceless.

11:28am on 5/10/26 by evamarie320

@ali saved me 40%

2:38pm on 5/10/26 by JackOfAll

I don't have a chicken of any size.

3:15pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

I won't mention the 3 flights I bought today for WDW trips later this summer and fall....

9:55pm on 5/10/26 by Ali Ababwa

TP has been a HUGE help over the years! Worth every renewal fee regardless of room requests!

10:43pm on 5/10/26 by fcoffey

My number of trips per year has increased since joining TP - would this be causation or correlation? ;)

11:02pm on 5/10/26 by daisylover78

I'd vote causation

11:34pm on 5/10/26 by hodg

That's cool to know @principal ! Disney didn't want the requests being sent in and asked to stop?

10:53am by RileysBirthday

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@Riley, Disney is moving to use AI for room assignments

10:57am by Elaine5715

@riley: https://touringplans.com/blog/wdw-room-request-feature-last-day-is-april-19-2026/

12:20pm by evamarie320

As far as the renewal price-I look at it in 3 ways: 1. As a contribution to make sure Len maintains the site. 2. As a thank-you for help over the years (priceless), and 3. Access to the chat. I don't use any of the other features but I love the chat.

51 min ago by boardwalkbum

Has anyone on here start thinking about when a ride opened and you think/feel it was only about 5-6yrs again and you find out it was 12! That was 7D's for me today. I was thinking of Poohs Playful spot and the rabbit hole opened.

4:24pm by TheWalkingDad

Whoops! Maxed out another thread. New DVC Rental Thread starting March 26th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated *~ SPARKLY NEW ~* DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

9:06am on 3/26/26 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

9:06am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Let's start off with a present for someone: If you'd like to sneak in some Christmas Grand Flo time and still beat Santa back to your house, this is a terrific price for that season!

9:07am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night GF Studio 12/22 for $468/night or 22% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Grand%20Floridian%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2217

9:07am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Also - note that MOST GF rentals at this price point for December appear RIGHT AT 11 MONTHS. After that, dribs and drabs, baby, dribs and drabs. See charts in forum thread. :)

9:11am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Only a single night, but this is a fantastic price if you can use it! 1-night Boardwalk Studio start 01/03 for $260/night or 35% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Boardwalk%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2218

10:11am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

For those who like scrolling, I've updated the TP Subscriber DVC Rental Deals page! https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

11:38am on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

This ain't no $255/night, but I am of 2 minds on this price: * Compared to all March historical prices: WIN * For something that starts 3 days from now: Should be dozens of dollars lower.

12:12pm on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night DLH Studio 03/29 for $434/night or 18% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003IknRYAS

12:12pm on 3/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Following

3:34pm on 3/26/26 by missWishes

Following! :)

5:42pm on 3/26/26 by sunshinedaisies

This is below median vs the few APRIL listings recorded previously. 2-night VB Hotel/Inn 04/06 for $372/night or 28% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Vero%20Beach%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2228

12:14pm on 3/27/26 by JJT (staff)

But: is much higher and OVER median when looking at all listings on all dates, so is a personal value call if one wanted to stay there in April. (I haven't looked at direct from Disney pricing for this resort/dates at all, so not sure how it compares.)

12:15pm on 3/27/26 by JJT (staff)

Following

2:14pm on 3/27/26 by RememberWhen

This is terrific for a long stay for this room: 6-night BLT Studio 09/05 for $311/night or 23% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049584

4:48pm on 3/27/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night GF Studio 06/07 for $414/night or 15% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049597

5:15pm on 3/28/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night OKW Studio 04/30 for $290/night or 19% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049610

6:38pm on 3/28/26 by JJT (staff)

That OKW is a great price for April - but above median for May, you make the call on this month spanning conundrum.

6:42pm on 3/28/26 by JJT (staff)

Took until the noon refresh for any new listings to appear today... 3-night Poly Studio 05/22 for $433/night or 15% under median https://vacationclublife.com/rentals

12:17pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

These are both "only" 6% under median vs all multi-nights in June & July, but 7-nighters are very rare at this price point. Last year there was one, 2024 there were 4 lower ones....

12:23pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Kidani Studio 06/17 for $343/night or 6% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-522545

12:23pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Kidani Studio 07/24 for $343/night or 6% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-522551

12:23pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night Poly Studio 06/06 for $443/night or 15% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003JQujYAG

5:28pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

Not the most convenient 1-nighter to use, but lowest price recorded for this room in April by far! 1-night Aulani Studio 04/11 for $248/night or 57% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003JSWjYAO

6:56pm on 3/29/26 by JJT (staff)

This is a HUGE price drop for an uncommon room in dedicated listings AND VERY LAST MINUTE. AND SAVANNAH VIEW. Couldn't find an open GV on the Disney site for this week to see cash rate price, but from Mousesavers has the rack rate at $4,341 samolians.

10:21am on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Kidani Grand Villa 04/04 orig $2,694/night now $1,054/n or 43% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10046474

10:21am on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

Turns out today is PRICE DROP DAY! There are about a dozen really good price drops for April and one interesting Riv 1BR in May. Here's a few of my favs from the bunch, use my search engine to see rest and/or forum thread for charts.

12:48pm on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

9-night AK Jambo Studio 04/09 orig $467/night now $250/n or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000008pUPFIA2

12:48pm on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

8-night HH Studio 04/25 orig $365/night now $209/n or 43% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd00000BpQ3lIAF

12:48pm on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night OKW Grand Villa 04/25 orig $1,203/night now $802/n or 42% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ0000030JXBYA2

12:48pm on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

Should have included this before: not a "cheap" room, but for Riv prices is a terrific deal: 5-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 05/25 orig $920/night now $736/n or 14% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003A8LxYAK

3:36pm on 3/30/26 by JJT (staff)

9-night BW Studio 04/23 for $309/night or 36% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003JsarYAC

10:23am on 3/31/26 by JJT (staff)

For that BW listings: There have only been 2 listings 4-nights or longer lower priced than this & both were in 2024. In 2025, the next nearest price recorded vs 2-nights or longer was $380, vs 4-nights or longer was $411.

10:30am on 3/31/26 by JJT (staff)

First posted here on Feb 28th, slight but nice drop for a full week trip. Terrific Price! 7-night AK Kidani Studio 07/12 orig $314/night now $300/n or 17% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-510979

12:20pm on 3/31/26 by JJT (staff)

New: 2-night Poly Studio 05/26 for $437/night or 14% under https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049616

12:20pm on 3/31/26 by JJT (staff)

Not a common listing in April - only about two dozen since 2024, but this is at the bottom of the price range. 3-night AK Kidani 1 Bedroom 04/10 for $400/night or 52% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003K4IfYAK

4:24pm on 3/31/26 by JJT (staff)

Probably need to break out your personal jet for this one, which starts tomorrow across the fabled Pacific Ocean, but, great price...

10:18am on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Aulani Studio 04/02 orig $580/night now $377/n or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003ITD7YAO

10:18am on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

VERY rare price point in August for this Riviera 1BR. There are lower prices seen for it certain times of the year, but mostly Jan-Feb.

10:39am on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 08/12 for $756/night or 29% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003K8yzYAC

10:39am on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

There are plenty of times of the year where you can find Aulani dedicated rentals well below this price. But, for August, this is pure win - especially for a rare-ish 6-nighter.

4:13pm on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Aulani Studio 08/08 for $488/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003LUHWYA4

4:13pm on 4/1/26 by JJT (staff)

See analysis and charts in my forum thread on why these are worthy bookings and should be jumped on if you want to stay at Jambo in Sept or Dec. :) https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/5355

9:33am on 4/2/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night AK Jambo Studio 09/27 for $249/night or 13% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-523927

9:33am on 4/2/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night AK Jambo Studio 12/10 for $359/night or 14% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Jambo%20House&dvc_id=DVC2254

9:33am on 4/2/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night AK Jambo Studio 12/20 for $338/night or 19% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Jambo%20House&dvc_id=DVC2255

9:33am on 4/2/26 by JJT (staff)

For those who like tables of links, I updated the TP Subscriber DVC Rental Deals page! Also, just noticed there's a 14-night, 12% under median 2BR Kidani out there in May. https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

5:38pm on 4/2/26 by JJT (staff)

Close to $500 makes my wallet hurt, but for April this is actually a very good price! 3-night Poly Studio 04/26 for $475/night or 27% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-524832

7:45pm on 4/3/26 by JJT (staff)

Much more wallet-friendly and a SUPER price for May: 2-night Poly Studio 05/13 for $323/night or 36% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-524834

7:45pm on 4/3/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Kidani Studio 05/17 for $247/night or 27% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-524838

7:46pm on 4/3/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night SSR Studio 05/18 for $247/night or 13% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-524840

7:46pm on 4/3/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night OKW Studio 06/04 for $210/night or 23% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-524828 3-night BW Studio 07/21 for $336/night or 14% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-524830

8:56pm on 4/3/26 by JJT (staff)

While we might see some lower May prices for this room, won't be many at all if any. 2-night BC Studio 05/11 for $390/night or 12% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Beach%20Club%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2282

9:51pm on 4/4/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night Beach Club Studio starts 10/01 for $428/night or 15% under median. https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049717

4:33pm on 4/5/26 by JJT (staff)

When you limit that BC comparison to just 5-nights or longer, you can see this is a very rare low price and length combo for October! https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/5368

4:34pm on 4/5/26 by JJT (staff)

GINORMOUS Price Drop from original on this one, but super last minute: 7-night BLT 1 Bedroom 04/10 orig $1,072/night now $383/n or 58% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fUd000007nZtRIAU

8:01pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

Just not many past recorded listings for this room in June, so using the vs All Dates chart: We've seen lower prices for this room, but not in June or July:

8:05pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night DLH Studio (Duo) 06/10 orig $459/night now $374/n or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000002vu4LYAQ

8:05pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

Terrific price for April if you can get there for WEDNESDAY! 2-night BW Studio 04/08 for $375/night or 22% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boardwalk-villas-525640

8:16pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

There are plenty of other times of the year where this room can be a lot lower, but in April this is very good:

8:17pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Kidani 1 Bedroom 04/11 for $606/night or 27% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Kidani%20Village&dvc_id=DVC2284

8:17pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night OKW Studio 06/01 for $229/night or 16% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Old%20Key%20West%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2286

8:17pm on 4/6/26 by JJT (staff)

Did that last one disappear already, or am I looking in the wrong place?

8:23pm on 4/6/26 by utang44

@utang Yep, looks like is gone! That site's annoying: when a listing is booked it replaces listing detail with text "This deal is no longer available..." at top - BUT THE TEXT IS THE SAME COLOR AS THE PAGE BACKGROUND. You can just see it if you squint. 8)

9:58am on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

These are actually worthy despite the low % under median. See some analysis in forum thread: 4-night AK Jambo Studio 07/26 for $308/night or 5% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-525995

9:59am on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

VERY unusual stay length: 10-night AK Kidani Studio 11/19 for $363/night or 2% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003MpOjYAK

9:59am on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

If you have been hankering to try a Poly Duo Studio, this is an excellent opportunity! 1-night Poly Studio (Duo) 06/22 for $306/night or 32% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003MtCDYA0

10:32am on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

9-night OKW 1 Bedroom 04/24 orig $620/night now $558/n or 14% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044968

10:32am on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

These are both **FANTASTIC** prices for their respective months: 2-night BLT 1 Bedroom 05/13 for $363/night or 58% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003NB5tYAG

4:09pm on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Riviera Studio 06/24 for $357/night or 23% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003NB4HYAW

4:09pm on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Not a huge per night reduction after sitting on the market for NINE months, but is a really good price and there are very few May Kidani studios at this price point that are at 4-nights or longer...

8:37pm on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night AK Kidani Studio 05/08 orig $302/night now $277/n or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-438483

8:37pm on 4/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Oddly enough, there are VERY few data points for OKW 1BR villas in June - only 15 from 2024 to now. If the charts below with that data are a good indication, we will NOT be seeing any more listings for it between now and June - much less for SIX nights!

10:44am on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night OKW 1 Bedroom 06/02 orig $520/night now $468/n or 12% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003NPX3YAO

10:44am on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

If you are good with locking in a DVC rental 11 months out, this is actually the best one might see for a Hotel/Inn room at Aulani - 13% under median is just about the low end of the standard deviation for this room:

10:44am on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night Aulani Hotel/Inn 03/02 for $374/night or 13% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Aulani&dvc_id=DVC2298

10:44am on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

If you can get there, this is a KRAZY, KRAZY price for an Aulani Studio. 2-night Aulani Studio 04/10 for $171/night or 70% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003NXG5YAO

12:22pm on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

This one is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. 6-night Poly Studio 08/01 for $369/night or 25% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Nd5NYAS

4:28pm on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Looks like the nice summer DVC rental deals are starting to arrive! 5-night Old Key West Studio starts 07/05 for $220/night or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-526669

4:28pm on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Another example of a low volume room for that month, has only been one lower price and that was a 2-nighter. 4-night BW 1 Bedroom 06/20 for $451/night or 28% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Ng01YAC

7:58pm on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Boulder Ridge is an overall low volume resort compared to others. Only a handful of longer stays in any given month... 4-night BR Studio 08/30 for $319/night or 13% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/boulder-ridge-villas-526734

7:58pm on 4/8/26 by JJT (staff)

The two good OKW and BR listings that appeared last night had their prices jacked up by $60-$70 by this morning. Another DVCShop experience, they love to do that.

9:31am on 4/9/26 by JJT (staff)

SMOKING DEAL ALERT 5-night BC Studio 04/23 for $353/night or 30% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Nt3hYAC

12:42pm on 4/9/26 by JJT (staff)

@jjt - Do you think the price jack-ups you described are deliberate bait-and-switch?

1:30pm on 4/9/26 by Ali Ababwa

I don't think I'd go so far to say it was a bait and switch, but I can't think of a reason they would consistently do it. It is odd and inefficient. Bad data entry person? Maybe they wake up grumpy the next mornings?

1:56pm on 4/9/26 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop! This is now the lowest May price recorded for this room vs 5-nights or longer. There have only been a few others lower...

9:11am on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 05/16 orig $907/night now $691/n or 20% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003MlhhYAC

9:11am on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

Great Price Drop: 5-night SSR 1 Bedroom 04/17 orig $672/night now $470/n or 31% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047327

2:52pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

What's Better than a great price drop? TWO GREAT PRICE DROPS. 5-night CC 1 Bedroom 04/19 orig $703/night now $592/n or 24% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049062

2:52pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 04/26 for $552/night or 33% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049777 1-night BW Studio 05/19 for $308/night or 21% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OCJFYA4

2:53pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night SSR 1 Bedroom 05/18 for $432/night or 17% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003ODwrYAG

2:53pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

If one acts quickly, might be able to string them together into a 3 nighter! 1-night Poly Studio 05/18 for $437/night or 14% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049807

7:34pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Poly Studio 05/19 for $437/night or 14% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049810

7:34pm on 4/10/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night AK Jambo Studio 07/26 for $280/night or 14% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-527351

11:36am on 4/11/26 by JJT (staff)

This just appeared this morning and then dropped in price by noon! 2-night SSR Studio 04/28 orig $390/night now $270/n or 23% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OIV7YAO

1:18pm on 4/11/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night HH Studio 06/28 for $300/night or 20% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049794

1:25pm on 4/11/26 by JJT (staff)

Not a high volume room type in June, terrific price vs historical data! 2-night Riviera 1 Bedroom 06/22 for $612/night or 33% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OSB7YAO

6:01pm on 4/12/26 by JJT (staff)

Price Drops: This one very last minute but also CRAZY TERRIFIC. 5-night SSR 1 Bedroom 04/17 orig $672/night now $302/n or 56% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047327

10:36am on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

A bit longer for this one to start, but for April is about as good as it gets on dedicated listings. 7-night OKW 1 Bedroom 04/24 orig $649/night now $551/n or 15% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044923

10:37am on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

NEW: Sure, we'll probably see some lower December prices for this next room as end of the year approaches... BUT fewer than a dozen 7-nighters over 2 years were at this price or lower.

10:38am on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night SSR Studio 12/17 for $317/night or 7% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049858

10:38am on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

This is a DO IT NOW deal. That is all. 7-night BW Studio 06/20 for $331/night or 17% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OpKbYAK

1:00pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

Reminder: Charts and more context in forum thread: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/5396

1:00pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

SUPER KRAZY: THIS WILL NOT LAST LONG: 3-night GF Studio 04/18 for $258/night or 61% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OqgTYAS

2:45pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

That's a heck of a deal!

3:35pm on 4/13/26 by cobia

GF is still out there, but if there aren't multiple requests and at least 7 Liners driving directly to the rental site's HQ right now, I'd be surprised. ;)

4:14pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

If you are OK with booking a rental 11 months out, this is actually a great BW price for March. FWIW: Most of the 5-night or longer listings appear right now at 11 months out - with another smattering possible about 50-75 days out...

4:20pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night BW Studio 03/01 for $411/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003OvZhYAK

4:21pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night BLT Studio 08/30 for $368/night or 13% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/bay-lake-tower-528044

8:26pm on 4/13/26 by JJT (staff)

Not a high volume room in May and while there have been some much lower priced listings, they are a bit rando AND this one is Theme Park View, so I'm calling this price drop a very nice deal:

1:20pm on 4/14/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night BLT 1 Bedroom 05/27 orig $1,026/night now $758/n or 12% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049557

1:20pm on 4/14/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night BR Studio 05/17 for $350/night or 12% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Boulder%20Ridge&dvc_id=DVC2353

10:13am on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo Studio 05/18 for $248/night or 23% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-528267

10:13am on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night OKW Studio 05/28 for $218/night or 16% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Old%20Key%20West%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2356

10:14am on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

NEW: Not a "cheap" price but a winner for April prices. 6-night Poly Studio 04/27 for $558/night or 14% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC989

1:32pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

We also are having a #PRICEDROPDAY: 20 listings dropped in price so far, several interesting now. Here's a couple, see forum thread for a few more and analysis / charts...

1:32pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

SUPER UNUSUAL: Very few of this room in data. Next nearest multi-night price recorded was $1,926. 6-night AK Jambo Grand Villa 04/25 orig $1,640/night now $875/n or 47% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ00000328cTYAQ

1:34pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

Also unusual: LONG stay and low price point! 9-night OKW Studio 06/05 orig $276/night now $226/n or 18% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000002xlHtYAI

1:34pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

BTW: START THE CAR. That Jambo Grand Villa is also Savannah view.

1:38pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

Another drop for this one, really brought it down! 7-night OKW 1 Bedroom 04/24 orig $649/night now $486/n or 25% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044923

2:14pm on 4/15/26 by JJT (staff)

Price Drop: Terrific, especially for a 6-nighter AND Preferred room! 6-night BLT Studio 05/09 orig $436/night now $345/n or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/bay-lake-tower-444231

12:25pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

That AKL grand villa link now says "there has been a critical error on this website "

2:33pm on 4/16/26 by aliceinwonderla

@alice Ghost in the machine! :D When they remove listings completely (after booked or expired), the links get weird because it doesn't exist in their database anymore.

3:30pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

I've updated the TP subscriber DVC Rental Deals page for those that need some positive scrolly time: https://touringplans.com/disney-vacation-club-rental-deals

4:42pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

I always appreciate this work and tracking. It helps us with our planning to know what to look for. Plus it's just interesting to see.

6:14pm on 4/16/26 by Ange425

Glad it helps @Ange! :)

8:32pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

This one is a big win for April prices now... 2-night Riviera Studio 04/27 orig $630/night now $420/n or 26% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003IEqnYAG

8:32pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

Anyone looking to fill a night, this is a good price for May! 1-night GF Studio 05/24 for $414/night or 17% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049923

8:32pm on 4/16/26 by JJT (staff)

This one is very delicious. 2-night AK Jambo Studio 05/10 for $208/night or 35% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Jambo%20House&dvc_id=DVC2366

11:29am on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night DLH Studio 08/30 for $405/night or 17% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Q9M5YAK

2:34pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

More price drops for these two: This one now lowest price recorded for this room in April. 7-night OKW 1 Bedroom 04/24 orig $649/night now $389/n or 40% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10044923

2:34pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $756/night now $624/n or 23% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047419

2:35pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

Hey @JJT- is it still true that there's no real rhyme or reason to price drops? (I'm eyeing one out there right now for my next trip, and the dates are perfect, but it's still a bit steep.)

4:57pm on 4/17/26 by JERancher

Sort of not really maybe? ;) In general, still mostly "they show up when they show up." But, last night and today I was working on some month by month charts to see if there are any general patterns for each room based on month. First glance there...

5:35pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

..may be some abstract patterns that could give one a bit of an idea. But, still not sure. Will drop info here when I do, working on a video for Jambo House listings as a proof of concept.

5:37pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

Cool! Thank you so much for all you do for this community!

6:11pm on 4/17/26 by JERancher

@JEReancher My pleasure. I just finished the Jambo House video I was working on to kind of see how listings show up... still figuring out my formats and how to explain them. But might be useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD0O_KctABM

6:29pm on 4/17/26 by JJT (staff)

Seems like it might be hard to get someone to take a 14 night reservation in only a couple weeks.

7:41pm on 4/17/26 by vickiwaffles

Very cool, thank you!

11:02pm on 4/17/26 by JERancher

2-night OKW Studio 06/05 for $180/night or 34% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003QELlYAO

9:34am on 4/18/26 by JJT (staff)

While this first one is "only" 17% under median, for BC that is pretty much the lowball June price when looking for all length listings except for a very few randos each year. But, if you want a long stay for June - THIS IS IT BABY.

12:36pm on 4/18/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night BC Studio 06/19 for $383/night or 17% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049947

12:36pm on 4/18/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night AK Kidani Studio 07/05 for $280/night or 23% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-529514

12:48pm on 4/18/26 by JJT (staff)

In addition to these, there were a few worthy others from the noon refresh, see forum thread or my search engine! 2-night BLT Studio 07/26 for $357/night or 18% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/bay-lake-tower-529504

12:49pm on 4/18/26 by JJT (staff)

Weirdly, still no new listings today as of about 11:30, will see what the next refresh brings. But - there are FIVE Riviera studios in October that dropped in price to the 15-17% under median range. Here's 2 of them:

11:49am on 4/19/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Riviera Studio 10/03 orig $527/night now $449/n or 15% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/riviera-resort-495546

11:49am on 4/19/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Riviera Studio 10/19 orig $513/night now $437/n or 17% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/riviera-resort-495548

11:49am on 4/19/26 by JJT (staff)

Duo Studios are very low volume for January and the deviation from median is pretty slim, especially on the below median side. This is very likely the lowest price we'll see between now and January, give or take $15 difference.

8:23pm on 4/19/26 by JJT (staff)

While there have been lower prices for this room in July, IMHO if I wanted to stay at CC I'd jump a price in this range. 3-night CC Studio 07/06 for $340/night or 13% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003QgUvYAK

2:27pm on 4/20/26 by JJT (staff)

NOT a high volume "room", especially in August: 24 total listings, only 4 were 6-nights were longer. The single 6-night priced lower than this appeared a few days before check in last year, this one is 105 days out so nice planning time. :)

8:34pm on 4/20/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night FW Cabin 08/03 for $448/night or 8% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/product/confirmed-reservation/?post_id=530436

8:34pm on 4/20/26 by JJT (staff)

Another price drop for this one: 14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $756/night now $493/n or 39% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047419

4:29pm on 4/23/26 by JJT (staff)

OK NOW WE'RE TALKING. There has been a unique situation with TWO 14-NIGHT Kidani 2BR Villas dropping in price with same start date. One resort view, one Savannah. Both dropped again today and the resort view is now phenomenomenal.

12:14pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $756/night now $394/n or 51% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047419

12:14pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

At the same time, while the Savannah view, still just over $700 is also a pretty great price. 14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $834/night now $709/n or 12% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049971

12:14pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

This is a terrific price point for OKW at end of summer into Sept. If you limit comparison to past rentals >=6-nights it is really more like 40% under median and all of the same or lower priced listings all appeared much closer to check in date:

3:24pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night OKW Studio 08/30 for $217/night or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-532062

3:24pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

Near the lowest price we're likely to see for this room. I would not expect to see many, if any more listings at this price before August. 2-night BC Studio 08/09 for $368/night or 17% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050050

5:27pm on 4/25/26 by JJT (staff)

Absolutely FANTASTIC price for Boardwalk! 2-night BW Studio 05/26 for $288/night or 26% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003RuXRYA0

12:29pm on 4/26/26 by JJT (staff)

This is "only" 8% under median, but there are very few listings lower than this in July in past data. Once you get to a moderately longer stay that number approaches zero and almost all lower ones show up much closer to check in date. Also: TEN NIGHTS WOO

12:30pm on 4/26/26 by JJT (staff)

10-night BC Studio 07/05 for $426/night or 8% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003RsNZYA0

12:30pm on 4/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Another day, another Price Drop for this Savannah View! 14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $834/night now $626/n or 22% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049971

4:08pm on 4/26/26 by JJT (staff)

Another 'nother drop! 14-night AK Kidani 2 Bedroom 05/02 orig $834/night now $584/n or 28% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10049971

9:30am on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

Oooo that's a good deal

9:37am on 4/27/26 by cobia

2 straight weeks-that's going to be a tough one but what a good time that would be :)

10:00am on 4/27/26 by cdlla

...and there are TWO 14-night listings out there for that same room with the same start date! The market for that rental must be tiny. Feel like two or more families splitting the two weeks would be a good play.

10:09am on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night SSR Studio 05/12 for $234/night or 18% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003RzGzYAK

10:09am on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 05/24 orig $500/night now $320/n or 48% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003RIaDYAW

2:04pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night AK Kidani Studio 09/29 for $240/night or 12% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003SAFdYAO

2:05pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

Not expecting many, if any more July listings for this room near or below this price! 4-night OKW Studio 07/12 for $209/night or 23% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-532980

7:40pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

Yes, this is a slim, slim margin under the median price for Riv Duo Studios in January. But, this room just doesn't stray much from median - and is super low volume, so I wouldn't hold my breath expecting to see more than 1 or 2 more between now and Jan:

7:40pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Riviera Studio (Duo) 01/23 for $325/night or 3% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003SEntYAG

7:40pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

For December this is near the bottom of the Poly price range. The few lower listings that have appeared tended to show up less than 100 days out from check in:

8:47pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night Poly Studio 12/20 for $494/night or 16% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2424

8:47pm on 4/27/26 by JJT (staff)

See some deep thought (tm) analysis in the forum thread on this one. ;) 5-night Poly Studio 08/31 for $411/night or 16% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Polynesian%20Villas&dvc_id=DVC2427

12:25pm on 4/28/26 by JJT (staff)

THREE COUNT 'EM THREE IDENTICAL PRICE DROPS. You picks your dates, you takes your chances. 7-night OKW Studio 05/16 orig $263/night now $240/n or 8% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-445948

2:47pm on 4/28/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night OKW Studio 05/17 orig $263/night now $240/n or 8% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-445944

2:48pm on 4/28/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night OKW Studio 05/30 orig $263/night now $240/n or 8% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-445946

2:48pm on 4/28/26 by JJT (staff)

FWIW: These are all "Near Hospitality House" listings. Also, they're really much better than just 8% under median when comparing apples/apples & filtering to longer stays. More like 14% under comparing to 5-nights or longer, 26% vs 7-nights or longer.

2:48pm on 4/28/26 by JJT (staff)

In December, this is a solid price point for any listing - and even more solid-er for a 5-nighter. TL;DR: If you want a long stay in December, I'd grab this and not expect to get listing lucky with a lower price in the future. Could happen, might not...

9:51am on 4/29/26 by JJT (staff)

More analysis in forum thread: 5-night OKW Studio 12/14 for $286/night or 8% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Old%20Key%20West%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2436

9:51am on 4/29/26 by JJT (staff)

Twinsies, starting 5 days later: 5-night OKW Studio 12/19 for $286/night or 8% under https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Old%20Key%20West%20Resort&dvc_id=DVC2437

9:51am on 4/29/26 by JJT (staff)

This one first appeared this morning and has already dropped $78 in price! 2-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 05/25 orig $546/night now $468/n or 23% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003SZvZYAW

4:12pm on 4/29/26 by JJT (staff)

3-night AK Kidani Studio 07/08 for $301/night or 17% under https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003T2kfYAC

12:20pm on 4/30/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 05/29 for $522/night or 15% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003T9J7YAK

9:06am on 5/1/26 by JJT (staff)

NICE PRICE DROP IF YOU HAVE A SPEEDY CANOE. Absolutely smoking price for this room now. 2-night Aulani Studio 05/08 orig $468/night now $338/n or 35% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/AR5-8-P-0402

4:35pm on 5/1/26 by JJT (staff)

4-night Poly Studio 08/30 for $408/night or 17% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050133

4:35pm on 5/1/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night DLH Studio (Duo) 05/25 for $308/night or 19% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003UcEDYA0

8:54am on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

PRICE DROP: Not the lowest price we might see for a July SSR studio, but most will be shorter and only appear much closer to check in. See more analysis in forum thread!

12:32pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night SSR Studio 07/19 orig $301/night now $272/n or 10% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-515801

12:32pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

This Kidani Studio, doesn't need much analysis: it is a sparkling beauty of a deal. 2-night AK Kidani Studio 07/26 for $266/night or 27% under https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-515799

12:32pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

This Aulani listing is just #chefskiss if you can score a decent flight over. 3-night Aulani Studio 05/27 for $312/night or 40% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003UjKXYA0

8:40pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

This Saratoga listing is a very nice price. Looking at the Price by Days Out chart, seems like there is very little chance we'll see another June price for a long stay like this one...

8:41pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night SSR Studio 06/20 for $274/night or 9% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/saratoga-springs-534723

8:41pm on 5/2/26 by JJT (staff)

Not much to say about this Jambo 1BR except DO IT. DO IT NOW. 2-night AK Jambo 1 Bedroom 05/25 for $416/night or 32% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Unw1YAC

7:20pm on 5/3/26 by JJT (staff)

In forum I go into #reasons why I think this "1% under median" listing is actually a deal to grab for Sept. 4-night Poly Studio 09/03 for $403/night or 1% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Uq13YAC

7:21pm on 5/3/26 by JJT (staff)

Forum thread post with charty charts: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/5500

7:23pm on 5/3/26 by JJT (staff)

There have been THREE May listings in total for this room type this year. If we saw another at any price I'd be amaze amaze amaze, much less at 12 days out:

10:25am on 5/4/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night BR 1 Bedroom 05/16 orig $751/night now $555/n or 18% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10047029

10:25am on 5/4/26 by JJT (staff)

Based on previous years May data - I would not expect ANY more OKW May studios to appear at all, much less a long stay at well under median. 5-night OKW Studio 05/31 for $200/night or 23% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050065

12:48pm on 5/4/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 07/12 orig $393/night now $314/n or 14% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-511552

3:59pm on 5/5/26 by JJT (staff)

Surprisingly proactive price drop for an October BC: 3-night Beach Club Villas Studio 10/04 orig $476/night now $408/n or 19% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/beach-club-villas-477797

4:00pm on 5/5/26 by JJT (staff)

If you'd like to try out a Grand Flo stay, this is your chance! About as low as you might expect to see in July. 1-night Grand Floridian Studio 07/05 for $396/night or 15% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/grand-floridian-535723/

9:24am on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

That's a good one, with the extra July 4th fireworks show on July 5.

9:28am on 5/6/26 by Jennyhirsch

DROP EVERYTHING* AND BOOK THIS SAVANNAH VIEW NOW! *No dropping if you are holding a baby. 3-night Animal Kingdom Jambo Studio 06/16 for $204/night or 35% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Vm0DYAS

9:57am on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

Read it too late. Baby concussed.

9:58am on 5/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

But did you get the room?

10:20am on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

I would have grabbed it in an instant if I could get away! I'm waiting on DD to go off to summer camp the week after that to sneak away for a solo trip. I love AKL!

10:32am on 5/6/26 by Ali Ababwa

I had to open this whole thread and figure out what baby concussed referred to. Lol.

10:37am on 5/6/26 by evamarie320

LOL.

10:45am on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

Historically may not be at lowest price point, but this year has seen far fewer June OKW listings so far & very few listings below this price. I'd say it is likely the last chance to catch a good OKW deal for June...

2:17pm on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night Old Key West Studio 06/14 for $242/night or 12% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-535860

2:17pm on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

This is very cool!

4:14pm on 5/6/26 by atinsley22

Lowest Aug price you might see for this room There was only one other 8-night last year and it was priced at $650/night. 8-night Aulani Studio 08/11 for $500/night or 17% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003W081YAC

4:40pm on 5/6/26 by JJT (staff)

The number of sub-$250 OKW listings has dropped greatly since 2024. Long stays like this are now very rare, so this is a #GrabItNow listing..

9:38am on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night Old Key West Studio 07/06 for $228/night or 16% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-536170

9:38am on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

This Price Drop is a big win for a rare-ish room in dedicated DVC rentals. 6-night Old Key West 1 Bedroom 06/07 orig $572/night now $416/n or 21% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ0000031krtYAA

10:30am on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

LAST MINUTE SUPER VERY NICE PRICE DROP! 7-night Old Key West Studio 05/09 orig $271/night now $179/n or 31% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/old-key-west-534651

12:17pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

LAST MINUTE SUPER VERY NICE NEW LISTING! 3-night BoardWalk Villas 1 Bedroom 05/10 for $406/night or 39% under median https://www.dvcstore.com/prebookedreservation/BW5-10-P-0507

12:17pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Want a good deal for a longer BLT stay in July? This is it, super unlikely we'll see another. 5-night Bay Lake Tower Studio 07/05 for $357/night or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/bay-lake-tower-536263

3:52pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Slight chance we might see a couple of more 5-night or longer July Kidani studios around this price before then, but I wouldn't bet the farm.

3:52pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 07/25 for $298/night or 18% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani-village-536267

3:52pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Pair of super deals in 6PM refresh! 2-night Beach Club Villas 2 Bedroom 05/26 for $615/night or 35% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003WOezYAG

7:29pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

2-night BoardWalk Villas Studio 05/26 for $240/night or 39% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003UpszYAC

7:29pm on 5/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Two Bonkers, bonkers DLH listings. 2-night Disneyland Hotel Studio (Duo) 05/18 for $120/night or 68% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003Wa8HYAS

11:48am on 5/8/26 by JJT (staff)

1-night Disneyland Hotel Studio (Duo) 05/20 for $108/night or 72% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003WaD7YAK

11:48am on 5/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Good opportunity if you've ever wanted to try out the new Cabins! 1-night Cabins at Fort Wilderness Cabin 05/25 for $342/night or 32% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/product/confirmed-reservation/?post_id=536623

12:12pm on 5/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Sadly only a 1-nighter, but about as good as it gets for Grand Flo! 1-night Grand Floridian Studio 05/17 for $336/night or 33% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003WcJlYAK

4:32pm on 5/8/26 by JJT (staff)

Much more analysis and charts in forum thread on this one, but TL;DR: Total win in Dec, even at $525. 4-night Grand Floridian Studio 12/19 for $525/night or 12% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003WgDhYAK

4:33pm on 5/8/26 by JJT (staff)

For this room in October, pretty much the low end of the price range ESPECIALLY for a 5-nighter. We've seen rando lower prices, but I wouldn't count on that happening again at all.

12:15pm on 5/10/26 by JJT (staff)

5-night Boardwalk Villas 1 Bedroom 10/04 for $728/night or 16% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003X2anYAC

12:15pm on 5/10/26 by JJT (staff)

This one is also bottom of range for DEC and is an even better deal at 5-nights: Last year we saw a SINGLE listing anywhere near this price at about 30 days out. If you want a longer Kidani stay mid-December, now is your time to shine!

12:15pm on 5/10/26 by JJT (staff)

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5-night Animal Kingdom Kidani Studio 12/15 for $359/night or 15% under median https://dvc-rental.com/confirmed-reservation/?_resort=Animal%20Kingdom%20Villas%20-%20Kidani%20Village&dvc_id=DVC2474

12:15pm on 5/10/26 by JJT (staff)

A rare price in May for this room in general, VERY rare for a long stay. 6-night Saratoga Springs 2 Bedroom 05/16 for $499/night or 22% under median https://dvcrequest.com/bookings/rebook/10050302

7:59pm on 5/10/26 by JJT (staff)

Very nice November Jambo House price no matter how you slice it, Excellent for a long stay. 6-night Animal Kingdom Jambo Studio 11/22 for $302/night or 17% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/animal-kingdom-villas-537662

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