Posts by Lauren De La Cruz
Why Bay Lake Tower May Go Up in Value Soon
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 […]
Keep Reading >What I Got Wrong About DVC
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 […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Saratoga Springs Resale Contract?
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 […]
Keep Reading >Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?
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 […]
Keep Reading >What Are the Differences Between the Original Polynesian Deluxe Studios and Those at the Island Tower?
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 […]
Keep Reading >Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?
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 […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Animal Kingdom Contract?
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 Animal Kingdom Lodge resale contract. What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]
Keep Reading >Polynesian Island Tower: What Does It Mean for My Polynesian Resale Contract?
This December, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will have a new addition, the Island Tower. The tower will have 268 rooms and its own amenities, so how will the Island Tower impact owners of Polynesian resale contracts? Can I Use My Resale Polynesian Points to Stay at the Island Tower? Yes! Since the Island Tower […]
Keep Reading >Why I Bought a DVC Resale Contract
As with many other DVC Members, Add-On-Itis® hit soon after I purchased my first DVC contract. I loved being able to use my points to stay at my favorite Disney deluxe resorts, but I quickly learned that I would need more points for more frequent trips. Once I decided it was time to add on […]
Keep Reading >What to Consider When Choosing a DVC Home Resort
After deciding that you want to buy a DVC contract, one of the biggest questions is which home resort should you choose? Since everyone has different needs and tastes, there is no single resort that is the best home resort. However, there are a few factors that can help you narrow down home resort options […]
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