Where Should You Eat at Animal Kingdom Villas

on June 13, 2023

When you stay at any Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World, you’re certain to eat well. Still, some properties would earn a spot on the average “Best of…” list. Today, we’ll talk about one such location. Here’s where you should eat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas. Quick Service and Lounges Longtime DVC members […]

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What DVC Members Love About Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

on June 9, 2023

Location The Polynesian has one of the best locations of any Disney resort – in my humble opinion. Guests can hop on the Monorail and arrive at the Magic Kingdom in minutes. Those wanting a more adventurous journey to Magic Kingdom can even walk there along the path that passes by the Grand Floridian. How […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for May 2023

on June 8, 2023

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from May 2022 through May 2023 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): May 2023

on June 6, 2023

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 4 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 2,243, resulting in a 0.2% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2023/Contracts Sold in 2023). The 2023 waiver rate is 99.8%. Key ROFR […]

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Add-On-Itis® Among Disney Vacation Club Members

on June 2, 2023

If you’re a prospective or new Member, you may have joined a few online groups to learn more about Disney Vacation Club from those with more experience. In these groups, you have seen a number of posts from Members announcing they have been stricken with a very specific kind of ailment – Add-on-itis®! This condition […]

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The Disney Dining Plan Returns in 2024

on June 1, 2023

Walt Disney World has reopened sales for one of your favorite amenities! Yes, the Disney Dining Plan is back on the menu as of January 9th, 2024, with sales already open to guests with 2024 reservations. Here’s what you need to know about the dining plan’s return! What Is the Disney Dining Plan  The Disney […]

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Activities Every DVC Member Should Try at Least Once

on May 30, 2023

The marvelous part of Disney Vacation Club membership is that you’ll savor a lifetime of vacation memories. As an owner, you can visit Disney for decades to come!  Eventually, you may tire of the parks and want to try something new, though. Here are a few activities every DVC member should try at least once. […]

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How Many DVC Points Should You Buy?

on May 25, 2023

Here’s the one debate that ALL potential Disney Vacation Club members face. How many DVC Points should you buy? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when deciding. Where Do You Plan to Stay? During a recent episode of DVC Fan, our own Paul Krieger brought up this question. You can watch his […]

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How to Pick the Best Studio or Villa for Your DVC Stay

on May 24, 2023

Analysis paralysis is real, and DVC members are particularly susceptible to that sort of overanalyzing our options. We enjoy almost too many choices when we book a DVC vacation. Here’s my advice on picking the best studio or villa for your DVC stay. Determine Your Traveling Party  Let’s start with the basics of your trip. […]

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How the Disney Vacation Club Got Its Start

on May 22, 2023

Are you old enough to remember the CEO of The Walt Disney Company before Bob Iger? And no, I don’t mean Bob Chapek. I’m referring to Michael Eisner, whose Disney tenure started brilliantly but then ended in shame.  Somewhere in between, Eisner introduced the Decade of Disney. As part of his initiative, he entered Disney […]

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