DVC Point Charts – Vacation Inflation Insurance

For years, Walt Disney World Resort guests would be hard-pressed to not come across the company’s conspicuous catchphrase, “Disney’s Best-Kept Secret.” It was a reference of course to the Disney Vacation Club. What truly is Disney’s ‘Best-Kept Secret,’ however, isn’t the club itself. Rather, it’s “vacation inflation insurance” that comes with the relatively unknown or […]

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What DVC Members Love About Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Looking for a vacation that combines the magic of Disney and the laid-back luxury of a New England seaside resort? We’ve got the perfect resort for you – Disney’s Beach Club Villas! Pack your beach towels and your wide-brimmed hat, and let’s explore this beloved (and incredibly popular) resort. Location One of the reasons that […]

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Here Are the DVC Resorts with Disney Skyliner Access

Convenience matters when you visit Disney theme parks frequently. Longtime Disney Vacation Club members are acutely aware of the frustrations of Disney’s mercurial transportation system.  Thankfully, Disney has solved that problem by looking to the skies with its latest form of transportation. We’re all in love with the Disney Skyliner and prioritize the resorts close […]

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What Are the Best Resorts for DVC Villas

Sometimes, Disney Vacation Club members want to stretch out. A washer/dryer and full-sized kitchen in the hotel room would be nice as well. Thankfully, Disney designed the DVC program to accommodate all needs. Some guests are fine staying in a Tower Studio. Others prefer lots of square footage and amenities.  Presuming you fall into the […]

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Here Are the Ongoing DVC Refurbishments This Summer

Welcome to Disney Vacation Club refurbishment season! Okay, that’s technically not a thing, but it definitely feels real given everything happening right now. Let’s discuss the ongoing and upcoming DVC refurbishments at your favorite resorts.  The Grand Floridian Lobby Let’s start with a refurbishment that could affect many of us. Even guests who aren’t staying […]

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What Are the Best DVC Amenities Overall?

Over the past few months, I’ve debated the best reason to visit all of DVC’s resorts. It’s a divisive topic with no right or wrong answers. Whatever you like the best is all that matters.  Still, we should acknowledge that some DVC resort options have proven so great that they’ve elevated the overall appeal of […]

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Which DVC Resorts Book the Fastest?

One of the mantras of Disney Vacation Club ownership is that you should buy where you intend to stay. We believe this philosophy because we know from experience that some of the best DVC properties can and do sell out before the seven-month window opens.  Which DVC resorts book the fastest? Let’s examine the likely […]

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Disney Vacation Club during the Early Years

We previously discussed the origin story of the Disney Vacation Club. Notably, many of Disney’s early plans for the program didn’t come to fruition. The company couldn’t build its planned DVC resort and had to readjust on the fly on its Hilton Head plans.  Throughout the 1990s, Disney overcame such challenges in laying the groundwork […]

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Where to Eat at Disney’s Beach Club

Dining has become an integral part of the Disney theme park experience, especially at Walt Disney World. Roughly 15 years ago, Disney executives committed to upgrading various restaurant options by hiring world-class chefs. Disney Vacation Club fans have taken advantage of these improvements, with a few of us becoming accidental foodies along the way. Those […]

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Let’s Talk about the Best DVC Resort Stores

I was watching a recent DVC Fan video, and DVC Resale Market’s Derek DeBoer made a strong point. He mentioned a commonality many Disney Vacation Club members share during our Disney visits. During our vacation, we grow attached to the various stores at the DVC resorts. They’re like our combination closet and kitchen during our […]

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