First-Time DVC Buyer Guide: What to Consider

You want to buy a Disney Vacation Club contract, but you’re feeling overwhelmed. I’ve been there. We have ALL been there. It’s a big step and a significant financial commitment.  So, you want to get this decision right. Which factors should new DVC buyers consider? Here’s a helpful guide. What’s Your Price Range? Let’s start […]

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Best DVC Resorts for Last Minute Trips

It’s always best to book your DVC reservations at the 11-month booking window, but sometimes it’s not practical. If you find yourself planning a last-minute trip, here are the top three resorts that are most likely to have availability at the 7-month mark or under. As a bonus, these resorts also happen to have low […]

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Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It When Kids Dine Free in 2026?

In all honesty, the Disney Dining Plan was something that I have never considered for any of my trips. The math just didn’t work for me and my family, and it seemed like a lot of food to consume to make it worth your while. Well, I ate my words and purchased the dining plan […]

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Will Lakeshore Lodge Add or Detract from Fort Wilderness?

Now that it’s 2026, Lakeshore Lodge’s projected 2027 opening doesn’t seem as far away as it once did. If you’ve recently visited Fort Wilderness or even just taken a boat along Bay Lake, you can’t help but notice the Lakeshore Lodge construction site where River Country once stood and its proximity to Disney’s Fort Wilderness […]

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Booking the Cabins at Fort Wilderness: Availability, Demand & Tips

On July 1st, 2024, the Disney Vacation Club introduced its newest property, The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort. What’s odd about this resort is that its “rooms” are unlike any other in the DVC catalog. For this reason, the vacation strategies work a bit differently, too. So, let’s discuss booking at The Cabins at Fort […]

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Why Book a DVC Stay in January 2027

The seven-month booking window for January 2027 stays is almost here. In just about a month, Guests will be able to book rooms at all Disney Vacation Club resorts for January 2027 travel dates. Of course, Home Resort owners can already book even farther ahead, but that’s not the focus of this new series. Instead, […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for April 2026

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from April 2025 through April 2026 by DVC Resale Market (DVCRM). Our goal for this article is to provide great directional information for anyone considering a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale purchase or just wanting to satisfy a general curiosity of […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): April 2026

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 52 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 1,308, resulting in a 4.0% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2026/Contracts Sold in 2026). The 2026 waiver rate is 96.0%. Key ROFR […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at the Riviera

We know how challenging it can be to choose your next Disney vacation destination. Since all the options sound so good, analysis paralysis may overwhelm you. That’s okay, though! All you need to do is consider the positives of every resort, including one of my favorites. Here’s why DVC members stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort. […]

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Disney Announces 2026 Food and Wine Festival Details

The dates may have changed, but the song remains the same. Disney just announced dates and details for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Let’s bring you up to speed on this year’s event. When Is This Year’s Food & Wine Festival? Historically, as soon as the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival […]

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