Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at the Grand Californian

For the longest time, Disney Vacation Club members had only one choice when visiting Disneyland Resort. We could stay at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and we were all great with that option. It’s not coincidental that Disney has named this property similarly to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort […]

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NEW PROMOTION: Finance with Just $500 Down!

It’s the holiday season, which means we’re all out shopping for the perfect gifts for our families and loved ones. DVC Resale Market is about to make finding the perfect gift for your family a whole lot easier with a very merry promotion! Starting today, DVC Resale Market is launching their holiday campaign – $500 […]

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Comparing Polynesian Accommodations: Two Bedroom Villa, Bungalow, or Penthouse Villa

With the addition of the Island Tower to the Polynesian, DVC Members have more room types to choose from.  If you have more than 5 guests, the Bora Bora Bungalows are no longer the only other option.  The Island Tower adds One Bedroom Villas, Two Bedroom Villas, and even a Two Bedroom Penthouse Villa.  When […]

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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 […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Old Key West Extended Contract?

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with an Old Key West extended resale contract.  Extended Old Key West contracts […]

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Why the Polynesian Makes a Great Home Resort

With the opening of the Island Tower, there is a lot of excitement around the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows lately.  However, beyond the new rooms in the tower addition, there are many reasons why the Polynesian makes a great DVC home resort.   Prime Location for Views and Transportation On a practical level, there is only […]

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Tips for Booking at Non-Home Resorts

Whether you are ready to visit a different destination like Hilton Head, Vero Beach, or Aulani, or you just want to try another DVC resort at Disney World or Disneyland, booking something other than your home resort can be a fun way to change things up.  With DVC, you can’t use your points to book […]

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DVC for Retirees

Have you recently or not so recently retired? If so, the Disney Vacation Club was literally made for you. When Disney officials planned the program, they drew inspiration from timeshare businesses of the era. Many timeshares then targeted retirees as the primary demographic for the Florida lifestyle. While the concept has faded a bit in […]

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Why Bay Lake Tower May Go Up in Value Soon

With all of the Polynesian Island Tower news lately, it’s easy to forget about its monorail loop neighbor, Bay Lake Tower.  However, a few recent updates for Bay Lake Tower may push its price per point up in the near future. Push from Direct Incentives Among the recent incentives from DVC were sales on a […]

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Common Myths about DVC Resale

By this point, I think most of the DVC community knows the truth. There’s virtually no difference between purchasing a Disney Vacation Club membership directly from Disney and purchasing one from the resale market. Still, some strange perceptions remain that aren’t based in fact. Let’s do some myth-busting on these beliefs regarding DVC Resale.  Buying […]

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