Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

Is a Disney Annual Pass Worth It for DVC Members?

Many DVC Members find that they travel more frequently than they did prior to becoming Members.  After all, points are fun, and they make it easier to return to Disney destinations again and again!  At some point, you may be wondering if a Disney World annual pass may be worth it.   DVC Members who are […]

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DVC Resorts with the Best Quick Service Options

When you’re looking for fast and convenient dining on your Disney vacation, quick service restaurants are the way to go.  However, the quick service options aren’t exactly equal across all DVC Resorts.  Here are the Disney World DVC Resorts with the best quick service restaurants.   For Crave-Worthy Dishes: Polynesian The Polynesian has some fan favorite […]

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When Is the Best Time to Book a Non-home Resort at Disney World?

When it comes to DVC, it’s true that many will advise you to buy where you want to stay, but it’s still fun to try out a non-home resort every now and then.  The ability to reserve a stay at a non-home resort at the 0-7 month booking window will heavily depend on what type […]

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Perks to Enjoy with Your 2026 DVC Stays

Along with some ongoing perks, Disney has introduced a few limited-time benefits for 2026. Here are perks that everyone can enjoy with their DVC stays, including Resale Members! Free Water Park Admission on Check-in Day From May 26 through September 8, 2026, you can get free admission to a water park on your check-in day […]

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Best DVC Resorts for Resort-only Stays

For many DVC Members, the resorts are the best part of a Disney vacation! Even if you are traveling to Disney World and just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the theme parks, you don’t need to visit the theme parks to have a great time. The resorts themselves have so much to […]

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Bay Lake Tower: The Underrated Monorail Resort

DVC Resorts have some of the best locations on Disney World property, including those around the monorail loop. While the Polynesian and Grand Floridian may be the first resorts you think of when it comes to the monorail loop, don’t overlook Bay Lake Tower as a place to stay or as a potential home resort. […]

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DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price

When you are short on DVC points, one-time-use points can come in handy. These are points that you can use to book accommodations at 7 months or less from your check-in date. You can purchase up to 24 one-time-use points per Use Year by calling DVC Member Services. The points are available to both Direct […]

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Saratoga Springs vs. Old Key West: Which Home Resort Is Right for You?

Both Saratoga Springs and Old Key West are sprawling, peaceful DVC resorts with convenient locations near Disney Springs. Which of these two resorts could be a great home resort for you? Let’s see how they compare. Rooms As the oldest and original DVC Resort, Old Key West has some of the largest rooms among all […]

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When Is the Toughest Time to Use Your DVC Points?

Unlike traditional timeshares, Disney Vacation Club’s point-based system gives you the flexibility to use your points any time of year. However, room availability is still subject to demand, which makes some times of the year harder to book than others.  Here’s the toughest time of the year to use your DVC points, plus some alternatives […]

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Old Key West: 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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