How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Grand Californian Resale Contract?

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 Grand Californian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Disney Shocks Everyone at SXSW

A few years ago, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro appeared at South by Southwest (SXSW) and promptly revealed the existence of a real-life Star Wars lightsaber. It was cool.  In 2023, D’Amaro spoke at SXSW once again and showed off the new Judy Hopps gymnastic Audio-Animatronic. So, it’s not like Disney hasn’t shown great stuff […]

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What Are the Benefits of Joining DVC?

What are the benefits of joining the Disney Vacation Club? On its surface, that sounds like such a simple question, yet it’s a nuanced conversation. Everyone has their own personal reasons for joining or at least considering membership. While the broad strokes are often similar, some of the specifics can vary wildly.  So, we’re starting […]

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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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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for February 2025

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from February 2024 through February 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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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): February 2025

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 24 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 916, resulting in a 2.6% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2025/Contracts Sold in 2025). The 2025 waiver rate is 97.4%. Key ROFR […]

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Save $500 to $750 on Closing Costs With This Limited Time Offer

Save $500 or $750 on Closing Costs with this limited time opportunity! If you’ve been considering DVC ownership or adding on to your existing contracts, now might be the perfect time to take the plunge. DVC Resale Market is offering $500 or $750 off closing costs on select contracts, making your Disney vacation dreams more […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at BoardWalk Villas

Deciding where to stay during a Disney vacation triggers something called FOBO. It’s the corollary to FOMO, but FOBO occurs when you have “fear of a better option.” You don’t want to choose wrong and have regrets. So, we’re publishing a series of articles explaining the enduring appeal of every Disney Vacation Club resort. Here’s […]

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Unique DVC Amenities at Disneyland and Aulani

Disney Vacation Club members cannot possibly see and do everything at all the various resorts. No matter how much time you spend at Disney theme parks and hotels, it’s not enough. Disney offers literal decades of entertainment on its various campuses. So, we want to highlight a few activities you might have missed. And we’re […]

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Best Accommodations for Trips with Larger Parties

DVC is even better when you can share it with loved ones!  If the more the merrier is your motto, here are some great DVC room types for travel parties of 8 or more. For the Most Space The largest accommodations among the DVC resorts are the Three Bedroom Grand Villas.  Depending on the resort, […]

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