Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

on August 16, 2024

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

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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The History of DVC — The Riviera and What Comes Next

on January 12, 2024

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

on August 25, 2023

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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What DVC Members Love about Riviera

on October 18, 2022

During the 1930s, successful entrepreneur Walt Disney escaped the daily drama of running a small business by taking his family on vacation. Their destination was often Europe, and these trips grew so famous that Disney built an entire hotel as a tribute. Here’s what DVC members love about Disney’s Riviera Resort. Room Features Disney intentionally […]

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Victoria & Albert’s Returning in July

on June 11, 2022

Victoria & Albert’s has announced its return, Disney has promised more changes at the Grand Floridian, and Spider-Man has crashed into a wall. We have some unique updates today. The Most Expensive Disney Restaurant Reopens Next Month Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has nearly completed its latest Disney Vacation Club conversion. Now that the […]

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DVC Resorts with the Best Logistics

on March 1, 2022

Let’s admit the truth. Nobody likes riding the buses at Disney theme parks. They’re mercurial at best and infuriating at worst. You simply cannot count on the buses in a do-or-die situation. Of course, that’s a problem now that you’re paying for Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane reservations. So, you should start getting ahead of […]

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Disney Parks Drop Face Mask Requirements

on February 15, 2022

Walt Disney World just updated its face-covering rules again…and you’re gonna like the news! Here’s what just happened. The New Rules Okay, let’s start with the headline. Walt Disney World has ended its indoor face mask requirement for vaccinated guests. Disney still expects unvaccinated park visitors to wear face masks for their own protection. Enforcement […]

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Disney Increases Food Prices Again

on January 26, 2022

Walt Disney World has performed its annual batch of food price increases again. Let’s talk about how this will impact your next trip. Pandemic Pricing Is a Thing I’ve ordered the same meal at Five Guys for the past several years. Unfortunately, it costs about 35 percent or $10 more than in 2017. I can […]

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Signs of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Everywhere

on September 22, 2021

Disney’s 50th anniversary is right around the corner, and the parks already show signs of this hallmark event! Let’s talk about what’s already visible! Happy Birthday, Disney! On October 1st, Walt Disney World turns 50 years old. On this momentous occasion, park officials will throw a party that lasts for 18 months. As Disney Vacation […]

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