What Are the Booking Options at the Polynesian?
The Island Tower has opened at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. You’re understandably wondering whether you should choose the splashy new expansion tower or the classic Disney Vacation Club hotel rooms. For this reason, we’ll do something a bit different this time. This will be a two-part evaluation of the hotel’s expanded choices now that […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts Should You Visit at Night?
The beauty of the Disney Vacation Club program is that every resort is impeccable. They’re all in the Deluxe Tier of Disney hotels, making them the best of the best. As you’d expect, every resort has its pros and cons, with the pros vastly outnumbering the cons. Since I’m a night owl by nature, there’s […]
Keep Reading >Unexpected Benefits of DVC
DVC is essentially Disney’s version of a timeshare, but in many ways it offers so much more than just decades of resort stays. Here are some of the unexpected benefits of being a DVC Member. A Guaranteed Break From the Daily Grind Daily life is stressful. Every now and then you need that breath of […]
Keep Reading >Best Resorts for Glamping DVC Style
Sometimes you want to enjoy the great outdoors during your Disney World trip but maybe you don’t feel like roughing it in a tent at the campsites of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. With DVC, you can get the best of both worlds by staying in the comfort of a cabin while enjoying the beauty of […]
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 >How to Approach Holding Points
A strange thing happened to me in late October. I was mere days away from a stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, yet I hadn’t been medically cleared. My doctor didn’t provide me with the final authorization until the week of my visit. Had she advised me not to go, my DVC Points would […]
Keep Reading >You’re at the Grand Floridian. What Should You Do?
You’ll find dozens of activities at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In truth, that’s the genius of the program. Disney adds so much entertainment at each property that you may feel a bit overwhelmed. It’s a classic case of analysis paralysis, but I’m here to help! When you’re staying at The Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian […]
Keep Reading >Is the Grand Floridian the Best Post-Cruise DVC Resort?
For many Disney fans, planning a trip that combines a Disney cruise and a Disney World vacation is the best of both worlds! Disney cruises tend to offer a more laid back vacation and leave guests feeling rather pampered compared to a typical Disney World vacation that is jam-packed with theme park adventures. If you’re […]
Keep Reading >What to Expect at DVC in 2025
The Walt Disney Company enters a transitional phase in 2025. Disney theme parks will close some classic attractions and replace them with updated experiences. These changes are essential to the upcoming $60 billion theme park expansion happening over the next decade. For this reason, the Disney Vacation Club’s 2025 plans seem a bit less ambitious […]
Keep Reading >DVC Revises Rules for Point Transfers
One of the many ways in which DVC offers flexibility is through point transfers. With a transfer, DVC Members can essentially send their DVC points to another DVC Member who can then use the points as their own. This can be a great option for Members who wish to pool their points with friends or […]
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