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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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You’re at Boulder Ridge. What Should You Do?

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will dazzle you with its amenities and experiences. Some of them are well-known activities, while others are less heralded. We like to talk about everything so that you’ll have the best possible vacation, and that’s especially true at one of Disney’s most unique hotels. When you’re at Boulder Ridge Villas […]

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Let’s Talk about the Booking Options at Old Key West

August 30th is now Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida, and one DVC resort is more likely to commemorate the event than most. Longtime fans of Disney’s Old Key West Resort know that Buffett’s music frequently plays at the pool.  So, let’s all enjoy a few boat drinks and/or margaritas while we evaluate DVC’s original resort. […]

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Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?

Knowing that there are some incidental benefits for DVC Members who purchase points directly from Disney, perhaps you’re wondering if DVC Resale Members are treated any differently than Direct Members.  Simply put, the answer is no.  You still use the same DVC website to make your resort reservations, get assistance from Member Services, and of […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Animal Kingdom 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 Animal Kingdom Lodge resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]

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Have You Tried These Unique DVC Resort Experiences

Once you’ve visited Disney Vacation Club resorts for a while, you may think you’ve checked off every available box. Somehow, I doubt that, though.  DVC hotels pride themselves on creating vibrant campuses bustling with activities. Most properties even offer daily and monthly calendars to underscore everything you can do during your visit. Here are some […]

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Polynesian Island Tower: What Does It Mean for My Polynesian Resale Contract?

This December, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will have a new addition, the Island Tower.  The tower will have 268 rooms and its own amenities, so how will the Island Tower impact owners of Polynesian resale contracts?  Can I Use My Resale Polynesian Points to Stay at the Island Tower? Yes!  Since the Island Tower […]

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