Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

How to Choose a DVC Home Resort

If you’ve decided that DVC is right for you and you’re ready to shop for contracts, how do you know which DVC home resort you should choose? While the price per point varies across home resorts, there’s much more than price to consider when selecting your home resort. Contract Length Unlike other timeshares, all DVC […]

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How to Modify a DVC Reservation

Once you make a DVC reservation, you can still make changes to it if needed.  Here’s how to modify your DVC reservation, whether it’s updating the resort, travel dates, or guest information. How to Modify a Reservation Changing Resorts, Dates, or Room Types While you can always call Member Services to help you change a […]

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How Do I Determine How Much to Offer for a DVC Resale Contract?

You’ve done your research, and you know that DVC is right for you.  Now that you are ready to take the plunge and purchase your first DVC contract, how do you know how much to offer for a DVC resale contract? Get to Know the Resale Market The market for DVC resale contracts can fluctuate, […]

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How Does Banking and Borrowing Work?

A great feature of Disney Vacation Club is the ability to bank or borrow your DVC points. This means that you can bank your points to save them for the next year or borrow your points a year in advance to plan a longer trip or a trip with bigger accommodations. Here’s a look at […]

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New Lakeshore Lodge Details Announced: Lobby, Restaurants, and Fireworks Views

As DVC Members eagerly await Lakeshore Lodge which is projected to open in 2027, Disney has shared new details for venues at the upcoming resort, including the lobby, restaurants, and a new lounge for fireworks views. Here’s the latest on Lakeshore Lodge! Lobby As soon as guests enter Lakeshore Lodge’s lobby, they’ll be immersed in […]

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Understanding DVC Point Charts

Unlike with traditional timeshares, Disney Vacation Club doesn’t limit you to staying in the same room type during the same week every year. Instead, you can choose how you would like to use your DVC points for different stays, whether this means traveling different times of the year, trying different resorts, or staying in different […]

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Why Purchase Resale DVC Points?

The biggest pro to purchasing a DVC contract on the resale market is saving thousands of dollars. By purchasing a resale contract instead of buying directly through Disney, you can save up to 70%! However, besides the huge savings, there are a few practical reasons why owning resale points may work well for you.   You […]

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How to Make a DVC Contract More Affordable

Purchasing a DVC contract can be a considerable investment, but there are ways to make it more affordable. From choosing the most economical home resort to renting out points occasionally, it may be easier than you think to purchase a DVC contract.   Find the Most Economical Home Resort If you are looking for the most […]

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How Much Does Disney Vacation Club Cost?

If you’re considering becoming a Disney Vacation Club Member, one of the first things you may be wondering is: how much does it cost?  When purchasing a DVC contract, there are two main expenses: the cost of the contract itself and then the annual dues.   Average Contract Price The price of a contract can vary […]

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Grand Floridian: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney. Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]

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