Walt Disney World Provides Several Attraction Updates

Walt Disney World just provided updates on several attractions. Some of them are new, some are old, and one falls somewhere in the middle as a ride re-theming. So, here are the details you need to know about the big changes coming to five Disney attractions. New Scene for Big Thunder Mountain Frontierland’s roller coaster, […]

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Let’s Rank the Best DVC General Stores

One of the underlying points of the Disney Vacation Club program is that you’re staying at your home away from home. Disney expects you to take a longer vacation most of the time, which means you’ll need to stock your room with supplies. Otherwise, you’ll never quite feel at home.  Thankfully, most DVC resorts host […]

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Saratoga Springs: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

If you’re browsing the DVC Resale Market 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 […]

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Fun DVC Split Stay Combinations to Try

Split stays are a good way to try out more than one resort in a single trip!  For example, you can combine a Magic Kingdom resort with an EPCOT resort to be close to the different theme parks throughout your trip.  You can also stay at more than one resort to enjoy different theming and […]

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Disney Executes First ROFR on a Riviera Resale Contract

We’ve been waiting to see if Disney Vacation Club would ever step in and buy back a Riviera resale contract through Right of First Refusal (ROFR), and it’s finally happened. But before we jump into speculation about what this means for the market, the reason behind this buyback is pretty obvious. The contract details: Resort: Disney’s […]

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The Best Times to Book a DVC Stay at Disney World

Once you have your DVC contract and your points are loaded, it’s so exciting to book a stay!  When it comes to getting the most out of your points, when you travel makes a big difference in how many points per night are needed.  Here’s a look at some of the best travel periods to […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Aulani

For the past several months, I’ve explained why Disney Vacation Club members pick vacations at various DVC resorts. Well, some of the explanations are simpler than others. Here’s why DVC members stay at Aulani Disney Vacation Club Villas.  It’s a Free Hawaiian Vacation We’ll discuss several other highlights of an Aulani vacation. Still, we should […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are the Best for Walking Around?

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will dazzle you with its splendor. Disney Cast Members maintain the grounds to ensure that every step you take will amaze you. The sights and sounds at the various hotels will immerse you in the beauty of nature and the majesty of Disney.  I warmly encourage you to explore every […]

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Which EPCOT Resort Is Best For You?

The common advice for choosing a DVC home resort is to buy where you want to stay.  If you love spending time in EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, the Beach Club, BoardWalk, or Riviera are great options for home resorts, but how do you choose from among the three of them?  It all depends on your priorities. […]

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Which Are the Best Recreational Activities at Disney

The best recreational activity at a Disney theme park will always be the theme park itself. Still, once you’ve visited Disney many times, you’ll grow to appreciate all the other activities available.  Disney resorts provide so much potential entertainment beyond the parks. It’s an intentional strategy by Disney to reduce congestion at the parks. When […]

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