Posts by Lauren De La Cruz

Beach Club Villas: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

on October 24, 2025

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?

on October 7, 2025

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

on September 30, 2025

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

on September 26, 2025

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?

on September 23, 2025

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?

on September 22, 2025

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?

on September 18, 2025

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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Bonus Points DVC Listings: More Points and No Dues for 2025!

on September 17, 2025

For a limited time, DVC Resale Market is offering bonus listings!  These listings have no annual dues to pay for 2025 and come with full points for 2025!  For example, a 175-point October Use Year Copper Creek contract has 175 points for 2025, 2026, and 2027.  So what can you do with all those extra […]

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Animal Kingdom Villas: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

on September 5, 2025

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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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a DVC Contract

on August 26, 2025

When you’re first learning about DVC, it can be a bit overwhelming. If you’re wondering where to start, sometimes it helps to start with the basics. Here are 5 questions to help understand if DVC can work well for you and help narrow down which resorts may work best for you. 1. Are You Happy […]

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