Disney fans are buzzing with excitement over rumors that the Walt Disney Company is planning to build a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Disney, there are several clues that suggest something big is in the works.
What is Disney Vacation Club?
Before we dive into the rumors, let’s first discuss what Disney Vacation Club is. DVC is a timeshare program that allows members to purchase points that can be used to stay at Disney resorts around the world. Members can also use their points to exchange for stays at non-Disney resorts or for other vacation experiences such as cruises.
Rumors of a New DVC Resort
The rumors of a new DVC resort started circulating after permits were filed with the South Florida Water Management District in October 2020 under the name “Project 89.” The permits were for work to be done on a plot of land near Magic Kingdom Park, leading many to speculate that this could be the site of a new resort.
Further fueling these rumors was an image released by @bioreconstruct on Twitter showing land clearing taking place near Magic Kingdom Park. The image showed several large plots of land being cleared, which many believe could be used for a new resort.
Why Fans Are Excited
Fans are excited about the possibility of a new DVC resort for several reasons. Firstly, it would provide more accommodation options for DVC members who often struggle to book stays at popular resorts due to high demand. A new resort would help alleviate some of this pressure and make it easier for members to secure their preferred dates.
Secondly, fans are excited about the prospect of a new resort because it would bring more magic and excitement to Walt Disney World. The addition of a new resort would mean more dining options, more activities, and more immersive theming for guests to enjoy.
What We Know So Far
While Disney has not confirmed anything about a new DVC resort, there are several clues that suggest something is in the works. In addition to the permits and land clearing mentioned earlier, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted at the possibility of a new resort during a Q4 2020 earnings call.
Chapek stated that “we have some uses for our capital expenditures in ways that we believe will be more productive than some of the other things that we had planned.” Many fans took this as a hint that Disney is planning to invest in new projects, possibly including a new DVC resort.
Conclusion
While nothing has been officially confirmed by Disney, the rumors of a new DVC resort are certainly exciting for fans. With land clearing taking place and permits being filed, it seems likely that something big is in the works. We’ll have to wait and see what Disney has in store for us, but one thing is for sure – fans are eagerly anticipating any news about this exciting possibility.