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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >Unique DVC Experiences Near EPCOT
A Disney Vacation Club membership lasts for decades. You’ll spend most of your life visiting the various Disney theme parks and the nearby hotels. That’s especially true of your Home Resort(s) and favorite properties. So, we’re highlighting a few things you can do at each resort that you probably never realized. Here are some of […]
Keep Reading >What I Got Wrong About DVC
Five years since becoming a DVC Member, I can already look back at so many wonderful memories from the Disney trips I’ve been able to take with my points. From the first DVC trip where my husband and I got engaged to our son’s first trip to Disney World last year, it’s all been quite […]
Keep Reading >Disney Announces 2024 Candlelight Processional Details
November is right around the corner, which means that it’s always time for one of your favorite annual theme park traditions! Disney just announced details for the 2024 Candlelight Processional. Read on to learn the list of celebrity narrators for this year, as well as some dining package details. What Is the Candlelight Processional? How […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Saratoga Springs Resale 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 a Saratoga Springs resale contract. What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]
Keep Reading >Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?
While researching the differences between buying DVC directly through Disney versus on the resale market, you may wonder if DVC resale members get discounts. Those who become DVC resale members after 2016 don’t qualify for incidental benefits (often referred to as DVC Membership Extras), such as discounts at Disney restaurants and stores. However, when you […]
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