Disney Vacation Club during the Early Years

on June 20, 2023

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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DVC Room Views That Are Worth the Points

on March 8, 2023

Disney Vacation Club members know the deal by now. Your DVC Points entitle you to book reservations at all the participating DVC resorts. However, for a few more DVC Points, you can stay in the proverbial room with a view. Which DVC room views are worth the extra points? Here are my choices. BoardWalk View […]

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Hidden Gems of Disney Dining

on February 20, 2023

On a recent episode of the DVC Show, our team revealed their choices for “probably missed” restaurants at Walt Disney World. You can watch the whole thing here: Personally, I admire the sheer volume of dining choices available at Disney. So, my list would look almost entirely different from these suggestions. Here are some of […]

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Carousel Coffee Opens at BoardWalk Villas

on January 4, 2023

A new Disney restaurant has opened. This one will warm the hearts of Disney Vacation Club members since it sits near the hotel lobby of a beloved property. Let’s talk about Carousel Coffee at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Carousel Coffee Is Now Serving Guests  Here’s a video that shows the location of Carousel Coffee: As you […]

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Best Economical DVC Resorts to Purchase: Fall 2022

on November 18, 2022

At DVC Resale Market, we like to keep an economic Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort ranking maintained for our clients.  We started this ranking in the Fall of 2014, and this blog represents our 17th in the series: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016,Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, […]

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DVC Refurbishments

on November 1, 2022

As a Disney Vacation Club member, one aspect of ownership should always remain in the back of your mind. Your DVC resort of choice could be undergoing renovations during your planned visit. Often, these modifications are minor, but we all remember what Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was like circa 2014. So, we cast a wary […]

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Disney Vacation Club Prices Expected to Increase Soon

on October 27, 2022

According to recent rumors, Disney Vacation Club prices when purchasing directly through Disney are expected to increase on December 4th. All resorts, except Polynesian, will see a considerable price increase with a direct purchase, with most properties receiving a $10 per point jump in their base sales price.   Active Selling Resorts – Disney Vacation […]

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What to Expect During the Holidays at Walt Disney World

on October 13, 2022

Halloween won’t arrive for a couple more weeks. Still, many Disney Vacation Club members are already thinking about the joyful November/December part of the park calendar. Here’s what you can expect during the holidays at Walt Disney World. What to Expect at Magic Kingdom On November 1, all parts of the Disney campus will switch […]

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DVC Math 101 Does Buying 2042 DVC Contracts Still Make Sense?

on August 24, 2022

When the Disney Vacation Club program debuted in 1991, people circled a date on their calendars. It wasn’t for another 51 years, though. On January 31st, 2042, some DVC resort ownership interests will expire. That’s less than 20 years from now, which may cause you to wonder. Does buying a DVC contract with a 2042 […]

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Boardwalk Deli Brings New, Affordable Dining Options

on August 19, 2022

Disney Vacation Club fans are smiling this week, as Disney’s BoardWalk just added a new, affordable restaurant. Let’s talk about BoardWalk Deli, the marvelous replacement for BoardWalk Bakery. BoardWalk Deli’s Grand Opening For many longtime Disney guests, the vivid red sign at BoardWalk Bakery embodied the entire entertainment district. When guests saw this sign, they […]

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