What the Past Few Years Have Told Us about DVC’s Future

We don’t think about the calendar in these terms, but we’re more than halfway through the 2020s. Sure, some of them have felt like dog years, yet we’ve survived and persevered.  For its part, the Disney Vacation Club program has thrived and occasionally surprised. Let’s discuss what the past few years have told us about […]

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Riviera Tower Studio vs. Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio

When Riviera was established, it included a new DVC room type: the Tower Studio. Smaller than the traditional Deluxe Studio, it accommodates up to 2 adults plus a child under the age of 3. The popularity of the Tower Studio led to the inclusion of a similar room type at the Polynesian Island Tower: the […]

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No Beach Club Visit Is Complete Without…

When you visit a Disney Vacation Club resort, you want to experience the best amenities it has to offer. Part of the fun of the Disney Vacation Club program is that we all have decades to explore the various majestic Disney hotels. Whenever someone asks me about a specific resort, the first thing I tell […]

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Tips for a Multigenerational DVC Trip

Are you part of a large family? I have multiple family members who share the same birthday…twice. So, I get it. Those of us from big families must think a bit differently when taking DVC vacations. Here are a few tips for taking a multigenerational DVC trip. Logistics Matter  Let’s start with the big one. […]

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Best DVC Resorts for Non-Park Days

Where do you hang out when you’re not at the parks? In a way, this question defines us as Disney Vacation Club members, as it defines our true nature as vacationers. So, let’s discuss the best DVC resorts for non-park days.  The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort I’ve got one caveat before we begin. […]

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You Get These Things Free with DVC

The Disney Vacation Club includes many wonderful amenities. When you join the program, you gain immediate access to some of Disney’s finest restaurants, stores, and giant hotel rooms.  While all these DVC resort features are wonderful, you’ll still spend plenty of time at Disney theme parks. That’s why I want to focus on three other […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]

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Why Disney Favors Expansion Towers

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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The History of DVC — The Riviera and What Comes Next

In the previous discussion about the history of the Disney Vacation Club program, I concluded with an obvious statement. Over the past 15 years, DVC officials have prioritized properties near Disney theme parks. Those of you who have read the other History of DVC articles know this wasn’t always the case. The initial plan for […]

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Here Are the DVC Resorts with Disney Skyliner Access

Convenience matters when you visit Disney theme parks frequently. Longtime Disney Vacation Club members are acutely aware of the frustrations of Disney’s mercurial transportation system.  Thankfully, Disney has solved that problem by looking to the skies with its latest form of transportation. We’re all in love with the Disney Skyliner and prioritize the resorts close […]

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