Does Your DVC Home Resort Really Matter?
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 […]
Keep Reading >Why DVC Members Stay at Beach Club Villas
Whenever I book a Disney Vacation Club resort, I feel a strange combination of joy, satisfaction, and frustration. I know that I’ll have a magical time during my visit, but the frustration comes from that vague feeling of opportunity cost. Once I choose my resort(s) for that trip, I feel a pang of sadness that […]
Keep Reading >4 Reasons to Buy a DVC Contract at a 2042 Resort
With each year that passes, 2042 doesn’t seem as far away as it once did, and some people feel that DVC contracts with a 2042 expiration date are just too short. These include contracts for Boulder Ridge, Beach Club, BoardWalk, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and some for Old Key West. However, there are a few […]
Keep Reading >Unique DVC Experiences Near EPCOT
A Disney Vacation Club membership lasts for decades. You’ll spend most of your life visiting the various Disney theme parks and the nearby hotels. That’s especially true of your Home Resort(s) and favorite properties. So, we’re highlighting a few things you can do at each resort that you probably never realized. Here are some of […]
Keep Reading >What I Got Wrong About DVC
Five years since becoming a DVC Member, I can already look back at so many wonderful memories from the Disney trips I’ve been able to take with my points. From the first DVC trip where my husband and I got engaged to our son’s first trip to Disney World last year, it’s all been quite […]
Keep Reading >Have You Tried These Unique DVC Resort Experiences
Once you’ve visited Disney Vacation Club resorts for a while, you may think you’ve checked off every available box. Somehow, I doubt that, though. DVC hotels pride themselves on creating vibrant campuses bustling with activities. Most properties even offer daily and monthly calendars to underscore everything you can do during your visit. Here are some […]
Keep Reading >At Which DVC Resorts Does Home Resort Advantage Matter Most?
While some people prefer to buy a contract at the resort that is most economical to purchase more points, others prioritize buying a contract where home resort advantage matters most. Of the DVC resorts, which ones truly need that 11-month booking window? Beach Club Of all the Walt Disney World DVC resorts, the Beach Club […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios
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 […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts are Best for Animal Kingdom Vacations?
As Disney Vacation Club members, our favorite theme park plays a significant factor in where we choose to own and stay. The last thing anyone wants is to spend a great deal of time traveling from the resort to the park and back again. So, let’s say that you prefer Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Which DVC […]
Keep Reading >What Should I do When Staying at Beach Club?
Disney Vacation Club resorts are our homes away from home. Alas, since we’re staying so close to Disney theme parks, we sometimes forget to take advantage of a hotel’s best activities. Fortunately, you have plenty of years on your DVC contract to do some exploring. Let’s say that you’re at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Here’s […]
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