Posts by Lauren De La Cruz
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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >Is a Disney Annual Pass Worth It for DVC Members?
Many DVC Members find that they travel more frequently than they did prior to becoming Members. After all, points are fun, and they make it easier to return to Disney destinations again and again! At some point, you may be wondering if a Disney World annual pass may be worth it. DVC Members who are […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resorts with the Best Quick Service Options
When you’re looking for fast and convenient dining on your Disney vacation, quick service restaurants are the way to go. However, the quick service options aren’t exactly equal across all DVC Resorts. Here are the Disney World DVC Resorts with the best quick service restaurants. For Crave-Worthy Dishes: Polynesian The Polynesian has some fan favorite […]
Keep Reading >Perks to Enjoy with Your 2026 DVC Stays
Along with some ongoing perks, Disney has introduced a few limited-time benefits for 2026. Here are perks that everyone can enjoy with their DVC stays, including Resale Members! Free Water Park Admission on Check-in Day From May 26 through September 8, 2026, you can get free admission to a water park on your check-in day […]
Keep Reading >Best DVC Resorts for Resort-only Stays
For many DVC Members, the resorts are the best part of a Disney vacation! Even if you are traveling to Disney World and just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the theme parks, you don’t need to visit the theme parks to have a great time. The resorts themselves have so much to […]
Keep Reading >Bay Lake Tower: The Underrated Monorail Resort
DVC Resorts have some of the best locations on Disney World property, including those around the monorail loop. While the Polynesian and Grand Floridian may be the first resorts you think of when it comes to the monorail loop, don’t overlook Bay Lake Tower as a place to stay or as a potential home resort. […]
Keep Reading >DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price
When you are short on DVC points, one-time-use points can come in handy. These are points that you can use to book accommodations at 7 months or less from your check-in date. You can purchase up to 24 one-time-use points per Use Year by calling DVC Member Services. The points are available to both Direct […]
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