Disney Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date Revealed
A nine-year plan finally comes together next year when the next Disney Vacation Club resort finally debuts. We just learned when Disney Lakeshore Lodge will make its long-anticipated arrival. Let’s discuss the details. The Circuitous History of Lakeshore Lodge At the 2018 Destination D23 event, Disney revealed its next big hotel project. At the time, […]
Keep Reading >When Is the Best Time to Book a Non-home Resort at Disney World?
When it comes to DVC, it’s true that many will advise you to buy where you want to stay, but it’s still fun to try out a non-home resort every now and then. The ability to reserve a stay at a non-home resort at the 0-7 month booking window will heavily depend on what type […]
Keep Reading >Let’s Discuss the 500 Fee
Disney Vacation Club added a new rule at the start of 2026. As is typically the case with such changes, the new rule forces Disney fans to pay more money for the same services. So, yes, we’re all a bit grouchy about this one. Let’s discuss the $500 fee on DVC contracts. What’s This Fee? […]
Keep Reading >How Should You Approach 2042 Contract Years in 2026
I recently heard a DVC member joke that as often as they borrowed points, their de facto Expiration Year is 2041. Of course, they’re referencing the fact that the first wave of Disney Vacation Club contracts expires in January 2042. However, when you borrow all your points before that, well, you might as well admit […]
Keep Reading >When Is the Toughest Time to Use Your DVC Points?
Unlike traditional timeshares, Disney Vacation Club’s point-based system gives you the flexibility to use your points any time of year. However, room availability is still subject to demand, which makes some times of the year harder to book than others. Here’s the toughest time of the year to use your DVC points, plus some alternatives […]
Keep Reading >Old Key West: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?
If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney. Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]
Keep Reading >Buying a DVC Contract: More Points vs. Preferred Home Resort
While the common advice for purchasing a DVC contract is to buy where you want to stay, some find it best to prioritize buying as many points as possible by choosing a more economical home resort, even if it’s not their top pick for where to stay. With more points, you could book more stays […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Restrictions and Who is Most Impacted
What are the DVC Resale Restrictions? Effective for DVC resale purchases submitted on or after January 19, 2019: Disney Vacation Club resale contracts purchased for the original 14 DVC resorts will only be able to exchange into those 14 existing resorts in the DVC network. These contracts will not be able to exchange into Disney’s […]
Keep Reading >BoardWalk Villas: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?
If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney. Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]
Keep Reading >Best Practices for Owners with Large DVC Contracts
In Las Vegas, all the big casinos want to attract whales. The same premise applies to free-to-play gaming apps. Everybody covets the big spenders. That same logic applies to the Disney Vacation Club as well. Every DVC guide has a handful of whales that they keep on their contacts list because they know the deal. […]
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