What’s Coming to Disney Parks in 2026
Just when we were all finally getting used to 2025, it retired on us. Now, we’re stuck with 2026, and it’s gonna be confusing for Disney fans. So much is in flux right now that it’s difficult to keep up with everything happening at the parks. Don’t worry! That’s why you have me. I’ll tell […]
Keep Reading >News and Notes from the Condo Association Meetings
The Disney Vacation Club recently decided to split the Annual Condo Association meetings into individual properties. So, owners at Disney’s Old Key West Resort attend that meeting, owners at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas attend that meeting, and so forth. While the meetings are definitely less crowded and more personal, you’re likely to miss a lot […]
Keep Reading >DVC Announces a Second Grand Californian Refurbishment
This week, the Disney Vacation Club mostly returned to the old ways. DVC returned to the previous method of Annual Condominium Association meetings, tacitly acknowledging that the quarterly meetings idea was a total bust. During this week’s conversations, DVC announced a second phase of refurbishment at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. […]
Keep Reading >What Has Changed at the Parks, and What Is Coming Next?
My wife and I spent the past month writing a Walt Disney World vacation guide you can read next year. It was a challenging process beyond the obvious reasons in that we were playing at the maximum difficulty setting. That’s because Disney is in the middle of an unprecedented theme park makeover, with four of […]
Keep Reading >Why I’ve Stopped Doing DVC Split Stays
I’ve been writing here for nine years, which means you may have read me suggesting a Split Stay. I’ve been an evangelist for this sort of DVC vacation for a while now, but I have a confession. At this point, I think I’m done with them. Here’s why I’ve stopped doing DVC Split Stays. What […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts Offer the Best Views
When you join the Disney Vacation Club, you’ll quickly discover yourself spending more time in and around your hotel room. There’s a reason for that. Once a Cast Member welcomes you home for the first time, that’s how you’ll perceive your surroundings. You’ll relish hanging out in your hotel room, partially because of what you […]
Keep Reading >2025 DVC Refurbishments Continue
We knew heading into 2025 that this would be a big year for Disney Vacation Club refurbishments. As we all remember, DVC had no choice but to delay various renovations during the pandemic. So, they’ve been stacked ever since then, with Disney desperately trying to catch up. To the company’s credit, it has made excellent […]
Keep Reading >How DVC Membership Evolves over Time
How long have you been a Disney Vacation Club member? I ask because the answer goes a long way in telling me the types of DVC vacations you take. While every owner is different, some generalities exist, which I know because I’ve been reading your comments here since I started writing here in 2016. And […]
Keep Reading >Animal Kingdom 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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