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. […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Disneyland Hotel 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 Villas at Disneyland Hotel resale contract. What Does a Resale Contract […]
Keep Reading >Best Times to Book DVC in 2026
The calendar has officially turned to 2026, and you should already be planning this year’s visit(s). If you’re not, you may be too late for some of the suggestions I’m about to make. Still, Disney’s implementation of several Travel Periods have added some complexity. Previously great visitation dates no longer provide the same value. So, […]
Keep Reading >Best Practices for Owners with Medium DVC Contracts
I often argue that Disney Vacation Club membership falls into three categories. Our collective includes owners with small contracts, medium contracts, and large contracts. Thanks to the scalability of DVC, each membership level works differently. That’s especially true of owners with medium-sized contracts, as you enjoy a plethora of options. You can downsize your contract […]
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