Booking the Cabins at Fort Wilderness: Availability, Demand & Tips

on May 7, 2026

On July 1st, 2024, the Disney Vacation Club introduced its newest property, The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort. What’s odd about this resort is that its “rooms” are unlike any other in the DVC catalog. For this reason, the vacation strategies work a bit differently, too. So, let’s discuss booking at The Cabins at Fort […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): April 2026

on May 1, 2026

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 52 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 1,308, resulting in a 4.0% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2026/Contracts Sold in 2026). The 2026 waiver rate is 96.0%. Key ROFR […]

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date Revealed

on April 22, 2026

A nine-year plan finally comes together next year when the next Disney Vacation Club resort finally debuts. We just learned when Disney Lakeshore Lodge will make its long-anticipated arrival. Let’s discuss the details. The Circuitous History of Lakeshore Lodge  At the 2018 Destination D23 event, Disney revealed its next big hotel project. At the time, […]

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When Is the Best Time to Book a Non-home Resort at Disney World?

on April 16, 2026

When it comes to DVC, it’s true that many will advise you to buy where you want to stay, but it’s still fun to try out a non-home resort every now and then.  The ability to reserve a stay at a non-home resort at the 0-7 month booking window will heavily depend on what type […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): March 2026

on April 2, 2026

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 33 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 986, resulting in a 3.3% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2026/Contracts Sold in 2026). The 2026 waiver rate is 96.7%. Key ROFR […]

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DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price

on April 1, 2026

When you are short on DVC points, one-time-use points can come in handy. These are points that you can use to book accommodations at 7 months or less from your check-in date. You can purchase up to 24 one-time-use points per Use Year by calling DVC Member Services. The points are available to both Direct […]

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Let’s Discuss the 500 Fee

on March 30, 2026

Disney Vacation Club added a new rule at the start of 2026. As is typically the case with such changes, the new rule forces Disney fans to pay more money for the same services. So, yes, we’re all a bit grouchy about this one. Let’s discuss the $500 fee on DVC contracts. What’s This Fee? […]

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How Should You Approach 2042 Contract Years in 2026

on March 27, 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 […]

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When Is the Toughest Time to Use Your DVC Points?

on March 26, 2026

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 […]

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Old Key West: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

on March 25, 2026

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 […]

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