Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

What’s the Minimum Number of Resale DVC Points You Can Purchase?

When you purchase DVC points directly through Disney, you have to purchase a minimum of 100 points if you’re a brand new DVC Member or a minimum of 25 points if you’re an existing DVC Member.  However, if you’re purchasing DVC points on the resale market, what is the minimum number of points that you […]

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New Menu and Reopening Date Revealed for The Turf Club Bar and Grill

Disney has announced that The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Saratoga Springs will reopen on September 30.  This table service restaurant within the Carriage House has views of the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course and Disney Springs, and is inspired by turn-of-the-century Upstate New York.  It will be open for dinner from 4:30pm to […]

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Can I Sell My DVC Contract for a Profit?

With many other timeshares, contracts sell for pennies on the dollar and are hard to sell off.  Luckily, Disney Vacation Club is not like most other timeshares, and there is a strong demand for DVC resale contracts.  While DVC is more of a hedge against inflation rather than a financial investment, is it possible to […]

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Advantages of DVC Split Stays

For some DVC Members, the resorts are as big a part of their Disney vacation experience as the theme parks. All the resorts have something unique to offer from different restaurants and lounges to shopping and activities like animal spotting on the savannas at Animal Kingdom Villas or watching the sideshows at the BoardWalk.  If […]

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Polynesian: 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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Where Can I Use My Resale DVC Points?

If you’re exploring the DVC resale market and trying to understand the distinction between direct and resale DVC points, one of the big questions you may have is: where can I book with resale DVC points?” The answer will largely depend on which resort you choose as your home resort. At Your Home Resort No […]

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Tips for Making DVC Room Requests

Besides being able to choose specific room types and views when making a DVC reservation, did you know that you can submit room requests? Sometimes a certain location or view can really enhance your stay.  Whether you would like to request a room on the ground floor for better accessibility or you would like to […]

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New Rule for Modifying Your DVC Reservation

Plans can change, and DVC makes it easy for you to update your resort reservation by making changes online or calling Member Services.  However, DVC just rolled out a new rule for modifications made to trips that are still within the 11-month booking window.  Here’s what DVC Members need to know about the latest rule. […]

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The Hurly-Burly at the BoardWalk: Opening Date and Menu

DVC Members have been excited for the new lounge, shopping, and dining coming to the BoardWalk, and now we know when the first of these additions will open. Disney Parks Blog has just announced that the Hurly-Burly lounge will open on October 1 at the former location of Jellyrolls. The Hurly-Burly is designed as a […]

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Planning an Aulani Vacation: Dining and Activity Booking Windows

If you visit Disney World frequently, you’re probably accustomed to booking your dining and activities in advance of your trip. When visiting Aulani, you can also book your dining and activities in advance; however, the booking window isn’t at the 60-day mark like it is at Disney World.   If you have an upcoming trip to […]

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