Disney Vacation Club

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Disney Vacation Club (And All Timeshare) Owners

April 15, 2020By Edward Pizzarello9 Comments

Disney Vacation Club resorts are closed right now, causing the balance of unused points to grow on a daily basis. How does Disney solve this problem?

How Much It Costs to Stay At Riviera Resort, The Newest Disney Vacation Club Property

March 27, 2019By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

The math behind Disney Vacation Club can be confusing at times, but it really can save a ton of money to rent DVC points instead of booking with Disney directly. It’s also a great argument to purchase DVC points if you’re as big a Disney nut as I am.

When Does My Disney World Annual Pass Expire?

February 2, 2018By Edward Pizzarello5 Comments

Our family purchased Disney World annual passes for the first time this year based on a new discount we were eligible for. I made a mistake and assumed I knew when my annual passes would expire.

Looking Back. Top 10 Posts On Pizza In Motion In 2017

January 1, 2018By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

It’s been a great year. Want to see what all of you made the post popular posts of 2017?

Disney World Annual Pass Holders Lose Key Discount, Effective Immediately

December 28, 2017By Edward Pizzarello4 Comments

Disney World annual pass holders probably won’t be happy with a recent change. Disney is changing the discount that pass holders receive at certain restaurants.

BIG News About Discounted Disney World Tickets For DVC Members!

July 6, 2017By Edward Pizzarello23 Comments

Discounted Disney World tickets are one of the rarest things to find for family travel. As in, they don’t exist. That’s what’s so cool about the big discounts Disney World announced today.

Disney Vacation Club Members Only Event Schedule At Walt Disney World

April 2, 2017By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

Disney Vacation Club members can take advantage of more than half a dozen special events that only DVC members have access to, for free!

Private Lounge at EPCOT For Disney Vacation Club Members

February 23, 2017By Edward Pizzarello4 Comments

Disney Vacation Club members will have access to a private lounge when they visit EPCOT this year. Find out all the details.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Something Disney Fans Should Love!

October 24, 2016By Edward Pizzarello27 Comments

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the new popular credit card if you’re looking to earn a lot of points, especially with a 100,000 point sign-up bonus. The $300 annual travel credit is another great benefit, and it appears Disney World fans may have a couple of interesting ways to earn that credit.

20% Discount On Disney World Shopping For DVC Members

October 22, 2016By Edward Pizzarello4 Comments

Disney World is offering a 20% discount to DVC members. See where the discount can be used throughout the parks at Disney World and Disney Springs.

Las Vegas Casino Giving Away Almost 2,000 Free Airline Tickets to Vegas

Las Vegas has been one of the hardest hit cities in the United States during the COVID-19 crisis. So much of the economy depends on travel and tourism. With unemployment rates in the state reaching 30%, folks in Las Vegas can use a break. One casino owner is helping Vegas make another comeback while also helping people score a cheap vacation. The D Casino, located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, gave away 1,000 free one-way airline tickets yesterday. The giveaway was so popular that Derek Stevens, the owner […]

Hawaii Not Messing Around: Jails Man Over Breaking Quarantine

The COVID-19 crisis has lead to lots of different reactions by government agencies. Hawaii, for one, is not messing around. Yesterday they announced that they had jailed a man who violated the mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors. They made a point to put out a press release, which has been widely covered in the news. It clearly states the crime, and that the individual, Tarique Peters, had posted pictures of his actions on Instagram. I believe I found the correct Tarique Peters on Instagram: According to CNN, violating the quarantine […]

Marriott Is Selling Gift Cards For 20% Off. Should You Buy?

A 20% discount on Marriott gift cards is identical to the biggest discount I’ve ever seen from them. It might seem like a slam dunk to stock up. Is it?

From My Daughter: Five Places I Want To Visit After Being Quarantined

From time to time, my daughter gets the urge to write a blog post. She was talking about all the places she wants to visit when it’s safe to travel. Next thing I know (without any urging from me) she wrote a blog post about her top 5 places she wants to visit. If you enjoy this post, you can check out some of her previous posts. Without further ado, here you go….. Hi everyone! My name is Cat! You may have heard of me before, for my dad has written […]

Dream From Home! Save Money On Planning An Incredible African Safari

We’re stuck inside and it’s time to start dreaming! An African safari has been a dream of mine for some time. Sure, we’ve seen the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But, we know that’s nowhere close to a true safari. Every time we go to Disney it whets our appetite for that dream trip to Africa. That’s why I tracked down Stefan Krasowski, a well-traveled expert on the region. He’s been on the show with me before, talking about how to plan a safari for under $100 a day. That’s […]

I Flew Frontier, Saved $400 And Didn’t Die. My Frontier Airlines Review

Those low-cost carriers always have very appetizing fare sales. Who wouldn’t want to pay $20 to fly somewhere? But, what does $20 really buy you? I found out exactly what Frontier does (and doesn’t) offer customers on my first flight with them recently.

How To Use New Metro Silver Line To Get Between Dulles and Reagan National Airports

People talk about how bad the traffic is in places like Los Angeles with plenty of adjectives. And, it is quite bad. But, the traffic in DC is what I refer to as “stealthy bad”. It doesn’t get the same press that LA traffic does, but a trip that normally takes an hour can easily turn into a 3-hour ordeal. With visiting dignitaries, protests and construction as variables, weather can also wreak havoc on a system that consistently backs up during rush hour. For those of us that live in […]

A Summary Of United Airlines Global Services Benefits

As travel has gotten more stressful the benefits of elite status are even more valuable. In some cases, what used to be free for everyone is now only free for those customers that fly most frequently. I value my American Airlines Executive Platinum status more highly than any status I’ve earned, including 1K service with United Airlines. However, Global Services is another matter. For those not aware, Global Services is an invitation-only status level that United bestows on their best customers. What defines a best customer? Well, United doesn’t list […]

Update: American Airlines Variable Choice Plus Pricing A Feature, Not A Bug

I have to admit, I was pretty pleased with the original announcement that American Airlines was creating bundled pricing that included change fees at a lower apparent cost. Things got a little better when American also announced they were expanding the timeframe you could request a same day change to your flight. And, then things started to get a bit screwy. It started with just one flight I couldn’t get to price right with Choice Plus as an add-on. But, then I did a bit more digging and found out […]

Is Foursquare Dead?

Venture Beat doesn’t think so, and I’m not 100% sure they’re wrong. But, before I discuss the article, a little background on why someone allergic to social media like me became a Foursquare nut. A few years ago, a company called TopGuest came up with this concept where you could earn airline miles and hotel points for checking in at various places on Foursquare. I can’t say I thought it was a terribly good business model, but they convinced a bunch of hotel chains to hand out miles for this. […]

Juan - May 29, 2020:
As long as everyone is wearing a mask I'm ready to fly. [...]

Kevin - May 29, 2020:
I've gotten emails offering $20 per night hotel room. However, the average [...]

Edward Pizzarello - May 29, 2020:
Lance, it doesn't. That's why the title says "almost".

Edward Pizzarello - May 29, 2020:
OTJ, I respect that opinion. I'm not ready to get on [...]

Lance McGirt - May 29, 2020:
Since when does 1700 = 2000????