What I Got Wrong About DVC

on October 18, 2024

Five years since becoming a DVC Member, I can already look back at so many wonderful memories from the Disney trips I’ve been able to take with my points. From the first DVC trip where my husband and I got engaged to our son’s first trip to Disney World last year, it’s all been quite […]

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Universal Confirms Opening Date for Epic Universe

on October 17, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort just provided the news so many DVC members have long awaited. We now know the official opening date for Universal Epic Universal! Universal didn’t stop there, either. Park officials also provided details regarding admission tickets and the opening of a plush new hotel. Read on to learn more about the exciting 2025 […]

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Disney Announces 2024 Candlelight Processional Details

on October 16, 2024

November is right around the corner, which means that it’s always time for one of your favorite annual theme park traditions! Disney just announced details for the 2024 Candlelight Processional. Read on to learn the list of celebrity narrators for this year, as well as some dining package details. What Is the Candlelight Processional? How […]

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Disney Introduces Lightning Lane Premier Pass

on October 16, 2024

The Walt Disney Company just announced its latest digital queuing option. While the headline-grabber is the price, this reveal is terrific news for Disney Vacation Club members. Yes, Disney has introduced Lightning Lane Premier Pass, and DVC members will have the easiest time using it.  What Is Lightning Lane Premier Pass? By now, you’re intimately […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Saratoga Springs Resale Contract?

on October 16, 2024

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 Saratoga Springs resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?

on October 15, 2024

While researching the differences between buying DVC directly through Disney versus on the resale market, you may wonder if DVC resale members get discounts.  Those who become DVC resale members after 2016 don’t qualify for incidental benefits (often referred to as DVC Membership Extras), such as discounts at Disney restaurants and stores.  However, when you […]

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You’re at Boulder Ridge. What Should You Do?

on October 14, 2024

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will dazzle you with its amenities and experiences. Some of them are well-known activities, while others are less heralded. We like to talk about everything so that you’ll have the best possible vacation, and that’s especially true at one of Disney’s most unique hotels. When you’re at Boulder Ridge Villas […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for September 2024

on October 8, 2024

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from September 2023 through September 2024 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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Unique Experiences at DVC Resorts near Magic Kingdom

on October 8, 2024

What we really want during Disney vacations is to make memories. Sometimes, the warmest recollections don’t occur during park visits. Instead, those are the moments when you and your family are hanging out at your DVC resort.  Disney leans heavily into this idea. All DVC properties host onsite activities that will entertain you during your […]

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What Are the Differences Between the Original Polynesian Deluxe Studios and Those at the Island Tower?

on October 4, 2024

With the Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opening at the end of the year, more rooms are being added, including more Deluxe Studios. Since the Polynesian already has Deluxe Studios, what are the differences between the original ones in the longhouses and the new ones in the Island Tower? Capacity Aside from […]

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