Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

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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Selling DVC: How Much Is My DVC Contract Worth?

There are so many different reasons why DVC Members choose to sell their contracts, whether it’s because they want to purchase a different contract with a different home resort or later expiration date, or they want to sell off a contract that they simply aren’t using much anymore.  If you are considering selling your DVC […]

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Aulani: 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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Is It Worth Buying a Contract Based on the Lowest Price Per Point?

For many DVC Members, it can feel like the more points you can own, the better, especially since having more DVC points translates to more stays at your favorite Disney Resorts. If you’re looking to buy the most points for your budget, is it worth choosing a contract solely based on which contract offers the […]

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Adding Resale Points to Your Direct Contract: How Does Booking Work?

If you already own a direct DVC contract, adding on points by purchasing a resale contract is a great way to save. For example, if you own a direct contract at Animal Kingdom Villas and want to add on 75 more points, you could save more than $7,000 by purchasing a resale Animal Kingdom contract […]

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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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