No Riviera Resort Visit Is Complete Without…

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will overwhelm you in the best possible way. You’ll discover so much to see and do during your trip that you’ll face paralysis analysis. Don’t worry! We’re here to help by suggesting how to spend your time at one of DVC’s hottest new resorts. While you’re there, you’ll quickly learn […]

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How DVC Membership Evolves over Time

How long have you been a Disney Vacation Club member? I ask because the answer goes a long way in telling me the types of DVC vacations you take. While every owner is different, some generalities exist, which I know because I’ve been reading your comments here since I started writing here in 2016. And […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for August 2025

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from August 2024 through August 2025 by DVC Resale Market (DVCRM). Our goal for this article is to provide great directional information for anyone considering a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale purchase or just wanting to satisfy a general curiosity of […]

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Disney to Restore Cinderella Castle’s Classic Look at Magic Kingdom After D23 2025 Reveal

History won’t remember Destination D23 2025 as a seminal Disney event like D23 2024. Still, The Walt Disney Company announced several more park updates coming soon, including a regal change at Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle will go back to the future. Here’s what you need to know. The Castle Goes Retro  Walt Disney World opened […]

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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): August 2025

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 138 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 3,568, resulting in a 3.9% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2025/Contracts Sold in 2025). The 2025 waiver rate is 96.1%. Key ROFR […]

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Disney Announces Big Tomorrowland Changes

Walt Disney World just announced that it’s changing a ride, and it’s one nobody saw coming. In a shocking move, Disney will modernize one of the attractions Walt Disney built. That’s not the only update coming soon, and both will happen at Tomorrowland. Let’s quickly discuss the highlights of day one of Destination D23 2025.  […]

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Best DVC Bars and Lounges

Let’s face facts. You’re on vacation. You want to drink, lounge around, soak up the atmosphere, and relish in the ambiance. You’re here for the vibes. So, where should you go at Disney to keep the party going? Here are the best bars and lounges at Disney Vacation Club resorts.  GCH Craftsman Lounge The introduction […]

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a DVC Contract

When you’re first learning about DVC, it can be a bit overwhelming. If you’re wondering where to start, sometimes it helps to start with the basics. Here are 5 questions to help understand if DVC can work well for you and help narrow down which resorts may work best for you. 1. Are You Happy […]

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Why Do DVC Members Stay at the Grand Floridian

Most Disney Vacation Club resorts sell themselves. You don’t ever really need a reason to visit any of them. You naturally feel the need and desire to stay at Disney’s finest hotels.  Even acknowledging the truth of that statement, a couple of properties are special. They tower above the rest as the anchor properties in […]

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Disneyland Makes a Big Change

Your next Disney Vacation Club visit at Disneyland Resort will look quite different. Disney just modified a longstanding policy, ending one amenity while introducing another. Let’s discuss the big change Disneyland just made. Early Theme Park Entry Ends  The writing has been on the wall for a long time now, but Disneyland officials finally made […]

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