How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Bay Lake Tower Resale Contract?

on January 16, 2025

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with a Bay Lake Tower resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Being Refurbished in 2025?

on December 12, 2024

At the most recent DVC condo association meetings, DVC Members received some exciting updates on their home resorts, including refurbishment news!  If you are planning a Disney trip in 2025, here are the DVC resorts that will be undergoing renovations. Bay Lake Tower Bay Lake Tower is already in the midst of its very first […]

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Why Bay Lake Tower May Go Up in Value Soon

on October 23, 2024

With all of the Polynesian Island Tower news lately, it’s easy to forget about its monorail loop neighbor, Bay Lake Tower.  However, a few recent updates for Bay Lake Tower may push its price per point up in the near future. Push from Direct Incentives Among the recent incentives from DVC were sales on a […]

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Unique Experiences at DVC Resorts near Magic Kingdom

on October 8, 2024

What we really want during Disney vacations is to make memories. Sometimes, the warmest recollections don’t occur during park visits. Instead, those are the moments when you and your family are hanging out at your DVC resort.  Disney leans heavily into this idea. All DVC properties host onsite activities that will entertain you during your […]

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Best DVC Fallback Reservations

on September 10, 2024

Let’s face facts. The overwhelming popularity of the Disney Vacation Club has made booking more challenging than ever. Some of the best resorts and Room Types are seemingly impossible to book at the seven-month window. So, let’s presume that you fail to book your preferred hotel and/or Room Type. Here are a few of the […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Summer 2024

on August 20, 2024

The 2024 D23 Expo recently ended, and it came with a surprise. Despite several rumors to the contrary, Disney chose not to announce any new hotels at all. While the company has filed permits in an area closely associated with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the supposedly canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, nothing has […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

on August 16, 2024

In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best to Buy Resale in Summer 2024?

on August 9, 2024

Now is a great time to purchase a DVC resale contract!  Some resorts are selling at their lowest prices in the past year and have had few to no buybacks from Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) in 2024.  Here are the top three DVC resorts to purchase this summer. Bay Lake Tower As of […]

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Best Places to Stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

on July 18, 2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must-do for many Disney fans!  Whether you are planning a last minute trip for 2024 to catch the after hours party or you are already thinking about where to book at the 11-month mark for the 2025 Halloween season, here are the best places to stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Spring 2024

on May 29, 2024

We recently learned when the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open in December. However, that’s far from the only construction taking place at Disney Vacation Club properties.  In fact, one of the strengths of the DVC program is that it’s constantly striving to improve its offerings. Such changes are literally written […]

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