Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Old Key West Extended Contract?

on October 31, 2024

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with an Old Key West extended resale contract.  Extended Old Key West contracts […]

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Why the Polynesian Makes a Great Home Resort

on October 30, 2024

With the opening of the Island Tower, there is a lot of excitement around the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows lately.  However, beyond the new rooms in the tower addition, there are many reasons why the Polynesian makes a great DVC home resort.   Prime Location for Views and Transportation On a practical level, there is only […]

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Universal Epic Universe to Open on May 22, 2025

on October 29, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is going to open on May 22, 2025!  This addition immerses guests into five different worlds with exciting new attractions and experiences: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and […]

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Tips for Booking at Non-Home Resorts

on October 29, 2024

Whether you are ready to visit a different destination like Hilton Head, Vero Beach, or Aulani, or you just want to try another DVC resort at Disney World or Disneyland, booking something other than your home resort can be a fun way to change things up.  With DVC, you can’t use your points to book […]

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Why Bay Lake Tower May Go Up in Value Soon

on October 23, 2024

With all of the Polynesian Island Tower news lately, it’s easy to forget about its monorail loop neighbor, Bay Lake Tower.  However, a few recent updates for Bay Lake Tower may push its price per point up in the near future. Push from Direct Incentives Among the recent incentives from DVC were sales on a […]

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What I Got Wrong About DVC

on October 18, 2024

Five years since becoming a DVC Member, I can already look back at so many wonderful memories from the Disney trips I’ve been able to take with my points. From the first DVC trip where my husband and I got engaged to our son’s first trip to Disney World last year, it’s all been quite […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Saratoga Springs Resale Contract?

on October 16, 2024

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with a Saratoga Springs resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?

on October 15, 2024

While researching the differences between buying DVC directly through Disney versus on the resale market, you may wonder if DVC resale members get discounts.  Those who become DVC resale members after 2016 don’t qualify for incidental benefits (often referred to as DVC Membership Extras), such as discounts at Disney restaurants and stores.  However, when you […]

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What Are the Differences Between the Original Polynesian Deluxe Studios and Those at the Island Tower?

on October 4, 2024

With the Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opening at the end of the year, more rooms are being added, including more Deluxe Studios. Since the Polynesian already has Deluxe Studios, what are the differences between the original ones in the longhouses and the new ones in the Island Tower? Capacity Aside from […]

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Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?

on September 30, 2024

Knowing that there are some incidental benefits for DVC Members who purchase points directly from Disney, perhaps you’re wondering if DVC Resale Members are treated any differently than Direct Members.  Simply put, the answer is no.  You still use the same DVC website to make your resort reservations, get assistance from Member Services, and of […]

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