Posts by Lauren De La Cruz
Which EPCOT Resort Is Best For You?
The common advice for choosing a DVC home resort is to buy where you want to stay. If you love spending time in EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, the Beach Club, BoardWalk, or Riviera are great options for home resorts, but how do you choose from among the three of them? It all depends on your priorities. […]
Keep Reading >Which Monorail Resort Is Right For You?
For many Disney World fans, the iconic monorail is one of the best ways to get around. If the monorail is a must for you, the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Bay Lake Tower are the great DVC resort home resorts! If you’re doing your research and trying to figure out which one of these resorts […]
Keep Reading >Guide to the Terrace Gardens at the Polynesian Island Tower
One of the unique amenities at the Polynesian Island Tower are the terrace gardens. There are four of these viewing areas within the tower, and they are exclusive to guests staying at the Island Tower since the elevators are only accessible with a magic band or key to the world card. Here’s a look at where […]
Keep Reading >Which Areas Are Considered Preferred at Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs is one of the largest DVC resorts. It is made up of 5 sections (excluding the Treehouse Villas): The Carousel, Congress Park, The Grandstand, The Paddock, and The Springs. These sections are categorized into Standard or Preferred. When you book a room at Saratoga Springs, you’ll choose between Standard or Preferred, but which […]
Keep Reading >Riviera Tower Studio vs. Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio
When Riviera was established, it included a new DVC room type: the Tower Studio. Smaller than the traditional Deluxe Studio, it accommodates up to 2 adults plus a child under the age of 3. The popularity of the Tower Studio led to the inclusion of a similar room type at the Polynesian Island Tower: the […]
Keep Reading >Room Requests at Disney’s Old Key West
While not guaranteed, room requests can help increase your odds of staying where you prefer within a resort. When you check in online or via the My Disney Experience app for your Old Key West stay, you’re given a few different options. There are some broad requests, such as ground floor, high floor, near bus […]
Keep Reading >A New Fort Wilderness Pool Is Coming Soon
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is the newest DVC resort, and soon it will have a brand new pool! Here’s what we know about the project based on permits that Disney has filed with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Where Will the New Pool Be Located? The new zero-entry pool will be next […]
Keep Reading >Staying at the Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio with a Toddler
The Duo Studios at the Polynesian Island Tower are the smallest room type at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. They can sleep up to two adults. However, you are also allowed to include a child under the age of 3. With such a small space, how well does this work? Sleeping Arrangements Though the room may […]
Keep Reading >Incidental Benefits for New DVC Resale Members: How Much Do They Matter?
Whether you purchase your DVC contract directly through Disney or you purchase a resale contract, certain core elements of DVC membership remain the same, such as the ability to use your points to book stays at your home resort. However, in recent years, Disney Vacation Club has placed resale restrictions on incidental benefits for new […]
Keep Reading >Best Places to Shop for DVC Merchandise
When you are a DVC Member, it’s fun to shop for DVC merchandise and wear it with pride! Anyone can purchase DVC merchandise–you don’t have to be a Direct DVC Member to purchase it. While there are plenty of clothes and souvenirs to be found throughout Disney World, Disneyland, and the DVC resorts, DVC-specific items […]
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