Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

Can You Visit the Polynesian Island Tower?

on February 12, 2025

There’s so much excitement around the new Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows!  If you’re visiting Disney World, you may be interested in checking out the tower even if you aren’t staying there.  However, it’s important to note that only some areas are open to visitors.  Here’s what you need to know! Open […]

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Does Your DVC Home Resort Really Matter?

on February 7, 2025

When most people think about DVC home resorts, the first thing that may come to mind is home resort advantage.  This allows you to book a stay at your home resort 11 to 7 months out from your check-in date, which is before any DVC Members who own contracts at other resorts.  While home resort […]

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All About One-Time-Use Vacation Points

on January 31, 2025

With a Disney Vacation Club contract, you get the same number of points to use each year.  However, DVC offers lots of flexibility with features such as banking, borrowing, and transfers, which help if you need more points for some years than others.  If you find that you are just shy of the points required […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Grand Floridian Resale Contract?

on January 29, 2025

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 Grand Floridian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Unexpected Benefits of DVC

on January 28, 2025

DVC is essentially Disney’s version of a timeshare, but in many ways it offers so much more than just decades of resort stays.  Here are some of the unexpected benefits of being a DVC Member. A Guaranteed Break From the Daily Grind Daily life is stressful.  Every now and then you need that breath of […]

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Best Resorts for Glamping DVC Style

on January 27, 2025

Sometimes you want to enjoy the great outdoors during your Disney World trip but maybe you don’t feel like roughing it in a tent at the campsites of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.  With DVC, you can get the best of both worlds by staying in the comfort of a cabin while enjoying the beauty of […]

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Is the Grand Floridian the Best Post-Cruise DVC Resort?

on January 17, 2025

For many Disney fans, planning a trip that combines a Disney cruise and a Disney World vacation is the best of both worlds!  Disney cruises tend to offer a more laid back vacation and leave guests feeling rather pampered compared to a typical Disney World vacation that is jam-packed with theme park adventures.   If you’re […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Bay Lake Tower Resale Contract?

on January 16, 2025

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 Bay Lake Tower resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]

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DVC Revises Rules for Point Transfers

on January 10, 2025

One of the many ways in which DVC offers flexibility is through point transfers.  With a transfer, DVC Members can essentially send their DVC points to another DVC Member who can then use the points as their own.  This can be a great option for Members who wish to pool their points with friends or […]

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A Closer Look at the Latest Polynesian Points Chart

on January 7, 2025

With the addition of the Island Tower, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows points chart has gotten much larger!  Besides the inclusion of the new room types such as the Duo Studio, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa, and Two Bedroom Penthouse, here’s what to know about the updated 2025 and new 2026 Polynesian points charts. […]

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