Disney Announces Some Hurricane Milton DVC Closures

on October 8, 2024

In a matter of 18 hours, Hurricane Milton increased in ferocity from a Category-1 to a Category-5 hurricane. At one point on Monday, Milton was gusting at a velocity of 180 miles per hour, one of the highest wind forces ever tracked. Currently, the Hurricane Milton cone directly points toward Central Florida. While Hurricane Helene […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Copper Creek Resale Contract?

on August 29, 2024

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 Copper Creek resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Summer 2024

on August 20, 2024

The 2024 D23 Expo recently ended, and it came with a surprise. Despite several rumors to the contrary, Disney chose not to announce any new hotels at all. While the company has filed permits in an area closely associated with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the supposedly canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, nothing has […]

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Which DVC Resorts are Best for Animal Kingdom Vacations?

on July 29, 2024

As Disney Vacation Club members, our favorite theme park plays a significant factor in where we choose to own and stay. The last thing anyone wants is to spend a great deal of time traveling from the resort to the park and back again.  So, let’s say that you prefer Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Which DVC […]

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Best Places to Stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

on July 18, 2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must-do for many Disney fans!  Whether you are planning a last minute trip for 2024 to catch the after hours party or you are already thinking about where to book at the 11-month mark for the 2025 Halloween season, here are the best places to stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary […]

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Why Disney Favors Expansion Towers

on June 6, 2024

Have you paid attention to a recent Disney Vacation Club trend? In 2023, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel opened as an expansion tower near the historic Disneyland Hotel. Later this year, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will debut.  In between those events, Disney has rebooted The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Spring 2024

on May 29, 2024

We recently learned when the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open in December. However, that’s far from the only construction taking place at Disney Vacation Club properties.  In fact, one of the strengths of the DVC program is that it’s constantly striving to improve its offerings. Such changes are literally written […]

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Best Economical DVC Resorts to Purchase: Spring 2024

on May 20, 2024

At The DVC Resale Market, we understand that making a DVC purchase is an investment, and finding the most economical option is crucial. That’s why we’ve created this blog to provide you with valuable insights each season. Our goal is simple: to evaluate and rank the most economical DVC purchases based on three key factors: […]

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Let’s Talk about the Rooms at Copper Creek

on April 30, 2024

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge presents a conundrum for DVC members. This hotel campus hosts two distinct DVC properties, which naturally raises the question of how different they are. Last month, we discussed the rooms at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Now, we’ll evaluate the newer option, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness […]

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DVC History the 2010s AKA the Magic Kingdom Era

on December 26, 2023

In 2009, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened. In the process, the Disney Vacation Club set the stage for its next decade of resort expansion. Let’s discuss DVC in the 2010s or, as I call it, the Magic Kingdom era. DVC in the 2010s: the Grand Floridian Debuts I often say that Bay […]

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