where is the dvc show?

[Cfabar1]

anyone know why they haven't had an episode for a couple weeks now?

 

[Her Dotness]

Yes, there hasn't been one for a couple weeks. DH, who watches regularly, said if he recalls correctly that Paul and Amy said they were going on a cruise and wouldn't be doing the show for a while.

 

[E2ME2]

Yes, there hasn't been one for a couple weeks. DH, who watches regularly, said if he recalls correctly that Paul and Amy said they were going on a cruise and wouldn't be doing the show for a while.

Has the format changed?
Is Pete still the host, or is it now hosted by Paul & Amy??
I can only take Pete in small doses
The show can be greatly informative, but lackluster in it’s entertainment value. I think the content could be condensed into 15 minutes, and the pace increased, and that would make them more “watchable” - IMHO

 

[Cfabar1]

The past episode I found rather weak, it hosted someone named DVC Millennial over zoom, who talked all about how she bought DVC contracts or something.... Couldn't watch more than about 15 minutes before we had to skim and never made it too far in the episode.

The episodes with Pete, Amy, and Paul are the best to me when they're in the Bob Marley studio together. I find the people from DVC Resale Market also grating.

I wish Pete would bring back his DCL show too, but maybe he feels there's enough content there already.

 

[Her Dotness]

Weeelll, there's been some startling news since last Thursday regarding future appearances by Pete on the DIS shows.

Why has been pretty thoroughly discussed on these two threads:

This one (very long! ) may be upsetting and unpleasant to read but explains what happened. Definitely "parental guidance" subject matter.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/disappointed.3926115/#post-64955050
This gives Webmaster Corey's personal statement about the situation:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/my-personal-statement.3926170/#post-64956330

 

[CarolMN]

PSA: The DVC Forums are not the place to discuss any of the 'behind the scenes' things going on. If you feel you must comment on them, please do so on the DIS Unplugged Podcast Forum. Thank you.

 

[Her Dotness]

Thanks, CarolMN, for clarifying what's appropriate for this board.

I ought to have added that discussion of this situation is still occurring on the Disappointed thread. Comments or questions about it should be posted there rather than here.

 

[bwvBound]

The show can be greatly informative, but lackluster in it’s entertainment value. I think the content could be condensed into 15 minutes, and the pace increased, and that would make them more “watchable” - IMHO

Expert Tip: YouTube, and many other video viewing tools, offer settings for playback speed. I watch most content at 1.5x and some at 2x. Helps much!

 

[DebbieB]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/my-official-statement.3926609/

 

[grahf1234]

The past episode I found rather weak, it hosted someone named DVC Millennial over zoom, who talked all about how she bought DVC contracts or something.... Couldn't watch more than about 15 minutes before we had to skim and never made it too far in the episode.

The last few shows have been a pretty aggressive resale sales pitch. I know the show is sponsored by a resale broker, but it was never that heavy handed until recently.
And on this last one where they relent a little in heavily advertising resale, the guest was not that great IMO. Just like you I couldn't finish it. Whole show was about breaking even with simple rack rates, and when she said she didn't take into account annual dues I just had to turn it off...

 

[Cfabar1]

The last few shows have been a pretty aggressive resale sales pitch. I know the show is sponsored by a resale broker, but it was never that heavy handed until recently.
And on this last one where they relent a little in heavily advertising resale, the guest was not that great IMO. Just like you I couldn't finish it. Whole show was about breaking even with simple rack rates, and when she said she didn't take into account annual dues I just had to turn it off...

One clarification. My understanding is that, as of now, the show is OWNED by a resale broker, DVC Resale Market, as is the entire DVC Fan website.

I think we are likely to see the sales tactics get even more aggressive.

 

[DisneyOutsider]

One clarification. My understanding is that, as of now, the show is OWNED by a resale broker, DVC Resale Market, as is the entire DVC Fan website.

I think we are likely to see the sales tactics get even more aggressive.

Right, the entire show has quite literally been a commercial for a while now. Pete played the part of the customer with an endless appetite to spend money you don't have.

 

[Disneyfan1983]

Yes, he literally did spend money he didn't have based on the Amex bills. The last 2 episodes weren't great. DVC isn't fur everyone and hue you can't account for dues when calculating break even is down right misinformation imo

 

[grahf1234]

Ahh they got bought, all makes sense now. What a bummer...

 

[Cfabar1]

But I have to say, I love DVC, and particularly right now with the Grand Floridian on sale, and soon to be Polynesian Tower, it is a GREAT time to get into DVC... especially if current promotions continue.

 

[keishashadow]

One clarification. My understanding is that, as of now, the show is OWNED by a resale broker, DVC Resale Market, as is the entire DVC Fan website.

I think we are likely to see the sales tactics get even more aggressive.

Somebody needs to fund the sponsorship to keep the lights on both there and all message boards

It is what it is. Comes down to it’s up to the individual to discern if they are good with the advertising and ownership principals in exchange for entertainment/a message board on which to play.