Disney Vacation Club Timeshare

Once again, Disney Vacation Club’s Merry Member Mixer has been deemed a great success for 2013.

Disney Vacation Club’s Merry Member Mixer is an annual holiday party hosted just for DVC timeshare members. There’s only one more chance to enjoy the annual holiday event, on December 16th from 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

The extravaganza is held in Epcot’s World Showplace Pavilion, located directly behind the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions. Inside the venue, all DVC members are invited to enjoy treats, music, and free prizes. Each guest will be offered one of Disney’s beautifully decorated, over-sized cookies or Rice Krispie Treats to enjoy while they mingle with their fellow members.

Complementary raffle tickets will be provided to each guest for a chance to win DVC merchandise and a grand-prize basket. At this year’s events on November 25th and December 2nd and 9th, members lined up for hours before the event. But don’t worry, each guest who arrives for the scheduled party will receive a raffle ticket.

Disney likely chose this venue for its grand space and large dance floor. Taking advantage of the spacious room, Disney Cast Members will lead DVC members in a variety of fun activities including games and dancing. Alternating between DJs and MCs, Cast Members will provide entertainment and activities for all ages.

Disney characters will be available for photo opportunities, including a special appearance by Mickey & Minnie. In between pictures and dancing, kids will be able to enjoy arts and crafts.

If you plan to attend the Merry Member Mixer on December 16th, be sure to grab your commemorative Disney Vacation Club ornament. This year’s ornament displays a toy solider with the DVC logo on the back . Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase holiday Disney and DVC merchandise while attending the Merry Member Mixer.

While admission to Epcot is required to attend, the event is open to all Disney Vacation Club members. For, simply show you DVC membership ID at the door. There is a limit of 6 guests per ID. For more information see http://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/.

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The Walt Disney Company and Disney Vacation Club recently announced that the State of Florida has renewed their Green Lodging certification for all Florida resorts. The Green Lodging program was created 10 years ago by The Florida Department of Environmental Protection to encourage resorts to develop environmentally friendly programs. Disney was one of the first organizations to receive this honor.

The Disney Vacation Club timeshare – Disney’s Boardwalk Villas was the first resort to be labeled as a Green Lodging selection. This initiative soon spread to other DVC resorts, until all of Disney’s Florida resorts became “green”.

The Green Lodging distinction is one that is renewed every three years. The Florida EPA will grant this certification to those resorts that work to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, improve air quality, and increase awareness of eco-friendly practices. Disney has excelled in all of these areas. One way that Disney is working to maintain a green environment is by simply recycling. All Disney Vacation Club resorts are outfitted with recycling receptacles and they print all guest information on recycled paper.

Manager of Environmental Integration for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Becky Grieser states, “Our goal is to use resources wisely and reduce our impact on the environment, […] our participation in the Florida Green Lodging program is a valuable demonstration of that commitment, and it’s something we are very proud of.”
All DVC resorts also use energy efficient lighting. Furthermore, air conditioning in the main areas are kept at a comfortable but reasonable temperature to decrease energy usage. Cast members and guests are also encouraged to turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use.

Disney also participates in Clean the World. Through this non-profit organization, Disney actively collects used lotions, soaps, shampoos and conditioners to be recycled and re-dispersed to impoverished communities all over the world. In 2012, Disney collected 128,000 lbs. of recycled products that were reprocessed into 393,000 bars of soap. Clean the World hopes that this effort will decrease the number of deaths caused by hygiene-related sicknesses. Every year millions of people around the world die from such illnesses.

To assist those a little closer to home, Disney also works with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The Disney Harvest program collects unused food from their resorts to be redistributed to needy families in the area. Every week over 1,000 children are feed through the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Although the Green Lodging certification has only existed for about 10 years, conservation has been a piece of the Disney puzzle since the beginning. When the blueprints for Walt Disney World in Florida were first formed, one-third of the property was set aside and designated a conservation area. Remarkably, this land still remains untouched.

To learn more about Disney’s environmental efforts, visit their Environmental News Page for the latest information.

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will donate half a million dollars to the American Red Cross and Save the Children to support the typhoon relief effort in the Philippines.

In addition to the substantial donation, the organization has also offered to match gifts from employees and cast members. Matching employee contributions is a generous but common activity for the organization. In fact, in 2011 Disney created a unique program known as The Disney Employee Matching Gifts, a program of the Walt Disney Company Foundation. Through this program Disney will match up to $15,000 donation per employee each calendar year.

Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Robert A. Iger said, “Our hearts go out to the millions of people in the Philippines affected by this tragedy. We hope this donation and our employee matching gift contributions will help families begin to rebuild their lives in the wake of this devastation.”.

The Walt Disney Company is dedicated to assisting humanitarian and charitable organizations to help victims in the Philippines. Disney’s contribution will go towards supporting individuals and their children, as well as assisting in rebuilding areas destroyed by the typhoon.

This recent donation is a continued effort from Disney’s disaster preparedness and response program. Disney is a committed partner to both the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program as well as Save the Children’s Emergency fund. Their contributions help to offer funding to disaster relief services and support to the impacted families.

On October 23rd, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) opened the doors to its most recent addition, the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.

The new Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will feature studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and grand villas. Depending on room selection, the units can accommodate 5-12 guests to offer more flexibility to groups. The grand villas provide the most unique features including a farm house sink, granite countertops, and a media room with surround sound speakers.

“The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is yet another example of how we are listening and responding to our members, says Ken Potrock, Senior Vice President and General Manager of DVC. He adds, “The resort builds on the continuing momentum to provide our members with ever-greater choices and experiences.”

Potrock, joined by Minnie & Mickey Mouse, took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony that marked the opening of the villas to the public. The new Disney timeshare villas combine the grace and elegance of the Victorian era with the latest in modern amenities. Located on the Seven Seas Lagoon, the new villas are the picturesque site for any Disney Vacation, as they sit directly across from Magic Kingdom and Cinderella’s Castle.

Even adults can enjoy the new villas as the Grand Floridian hosts some of the best dining options on property, including the AAA Five Diamond award winning Victoria and Albert’s restaurant. This dining location also features a 4,200 bottle wine cellar with a selection of over 700 wines. The resort is also home to a world-class spa and three Arnold Palmer golf courses.

Disney Vacation Club

Disney Vacation Club opened its doors in 1991, with its first resort – Old Key West. Since then, the timeshare resort brand has grown to include 12 different properties, including those at the Walt Disney World Resort, Hawaii, and South Carolina. DVC members use a points-based membership program and can travel to any DVC resort, the Disney Cruise Line, or 500 affiliated resorts around the world.

Great deals are available on the resale market for DVC memberships and timeshare rentals at the Club’s fantastic resorts. For more information, check out SellMyTimeshareNOW’s Disney Timeshare Info Center, a great resource for those interested in purchasing or renting DVC timeshares on the resale market.

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