What to Know About DVC Points Charts

on April 11, 2025

Part of the fun of DVC is planning out all your future Disney trips!  An important piece of that planning process is reviewing the points charts.  They let you know how many points you need for your stay, depending on the time of year, room type, and booking category that you would like to reserve.   […]

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Best DVC Resorts for Non-Park Days

on March 25, 2025

Where do you hang out when you’re not at the parks? In a way, this question defines us as Disney Vacation Club members, as it defines our true nature as vacationers. So, let’s discuss the best DVC resorts for non-park days.  The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort I’ve got one caveat before we begin. […]

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Why Do DVC Members Purchase Add-on Contracts?

on March 24, 2025

DVC contracts are a considerably large purchase, and the contracts last for many years with anywhere from 16 to 49 years left on them, depending on the home resort.  So why is it so common for DVC Members to purchase another contract and add on more points? More Stays or Longer Stays Many DVC Members […]

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How Does Booking Work with Multiple DVC Contracts?

on March 13, 2025

Once you have more than one DVC contract, booking can sometimes take a little more organization.  Depending on whether you buy a contract with the same Use Year and home resort as your existing contract, having more than one contract can impact how you use your points to make resort reservations.   Same Use Year, Same […]

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You Get These Things Free with DVC

on March 7, 2025

The Disney Vacation Club includes many wonderful amenities. When you join the program, you gain immediate access to some of Disney’s finest restaurants, stores, and giant hotel rooms.  While all these DVC resort features are wonderful, you’ll still spend plenty of time at Disney theme parks. That’s why I want to focus on three other […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at BoardWalk Villas

on February 28, 2025

Deciding where to stay during a Disney vacation triggers something called FOBO. It’s the corollary to FOMO, but FOBO occurs when you have “fear of a better option.” You don’t want to choose wrong and have regrets. So, we’re publishing a series of articles explaining the enduring appeal of every Disney Vacation Club resort. Here’s […]

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Best Accommodations for Trips with Larger Parties

on February 24, 2025

DVC is even better when you can share it with loved ones!  If the more the merrier is your motto, here are some great DVC room types for travel parties of 8 or more. For the Most Space The largest accommodations among the DVC resorts are the Three Bedroom Grand Villas.  Depending on the resort, […]

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Practical Tips for the Prospective DVC Member

on February 21, 2025

Whenever someone says that they’re interested in DVC, I like to advise that they take their time and do their research.  While there are the obvious questions like figuring out how much DVC costs, how many points you need for the kinds of trips you want, and which resort may make the best home resort […]

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Which DVC Restaurants Will Your Kids Love?

on February 13, 2025

Have your theme park habits evolved since you joined the Disney Vacation Club program? I know that mine have. Before I became a member, I’d spend every waking hour at the parks, trying to squeeze every minute of magic from my vacation.  Nowadays, I enjoy hanging out at DVC resorts nearly as much as riding […]

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Does Your DVC Home Resort Really Matter?

on February 7, 2025

When most people think about DVC home resorts, the first thing that may come to mind is home resort advantage.  This allows you to book a stay at your home resort 11 to 7 months out from your check-in date, which is before any DVC Members who own contracts at other resorts.  While home resort […]

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