Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

Which DVC Contracts Hold Their Value Best?

Disney Vacation Club is unusual for a timeshare program in that contracts actually hold their value well.  Some DVC contracts have even appreciated in value over the years.  Here’s a look at what types of contracts tend to retain their value best. Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel […]

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What to Know About Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

When you purchase a DVC resale contract, it has to go through right of first refusal (ROFR).  This review process happens after the seller and prospective buyer agree to a sales price. With ROFR, Disney Vacation Club has the opportunity to purchase a resale contract at the price and terms that the seller and prospective […]

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Surprising Things DVC Members Learn After Joining

There’s so much to learn about Disney Vacation Club!  Even after becoming a Member, you’ll find that you continue to learn things you didn’t know.   Cash and Point Room Inventories Are Not the Same A common point of confusion for newer DVC Members is when they don’t see availability for a certain room when checking […]

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Beach Club Villas: 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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What Are the Differences Between Cash Stays and DVC Stays?

Before becoming a DVC Member, you likely booked cash stays to stay at the Disney resorts.  While booking stays with your points is easy, and the DVC resorts offer fantastic accommodations with added amenities like kitchenettes and kitchens, there are a few things that will differ between those cash stays and stays booked with your […]

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Best Spots to Work Remotely Among the DVC Resorts

There’s the saying “make your vacation your vocation,” but sometimes you just need to get some work done during your Disney World vacation.  If you are looking for space beyond your DVC villa, you’ll find several great quiet spots for remote work. The Breezeway at the Beach Club You’ll find this sitting room on the […]

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Strategies for Booking the DVC Reservation You Want

As a timeshare, DVC is intended to book to capacity, which makes availability much tighter than that of cash stays.  Here are some ways to help increase your chances of booking the DVC reservation you want. At a Glance: Always book your home resort first. Set waitlists as early as possible. Plan ahead for split […]

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Why Buy Multiple Small DVC Contracts Instead of One Large One?

DVC contracts come in all sizes, ranging from 25 points to well over 500 points.  Besides figuring out how many points you may need, it’s worth considering whether you want one large contract or multiple small contracts.  Is there an advantage to having multiple small DVC contracts instead of having one large contract? Multiple Home […]

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Are Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek the Best Kept Secrets?

When you want to stay close to the Magic Kingdom, you may picture Bay Lake Tower, the Grand Floridian, or the Polynesian.  These resorts along the monorail loop are among the most popular resorts.  However, if the Magic Kingdom is your favorite theme park, these aren’t your only options.  Though sometimes overlooked, Boulder Ridge and […]

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Can DVC Work If You Don’t Plan in Advance?

The common advice you’ll hear from DVC Members is that DVC works best when you can plan your vacations far in advance.  After all, DVC Members can book as early as 11-months out from their check-in date.  If you don’t plan your trips at 11-months out, can DVC still work for you?  It can, but […]

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