How to Save Money on DVC Membership Dues

We’ve reached that dreaded time on the annual calendar. The Disney Vacation Club will soon announce the price of Annual Dues for all owners. These prices never go down, as DVC accounts for inflation when it sets rates.  That doesn’t mean you must pay more each year, though. Here’s how to save money on DVC […]

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DVC Adds New $500 DVC Resale Fee Beginning January 1, 2026 — What to Know

Disney Vacation Club has announced an important policy update that will impact all resale buyers beginning in 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, Disney Vacation Club will introduce a $500 Contract Administration Fee for all contracts signed on or after that date on the secondary market. According to DVC, this new fee helps support the growing […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for November 2025

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from November 2024 through November 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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What Are the Best DVC Home Resorts When You Don’t Care About the 11-Month Window?

Conventional wisdom for DVC is that it works best when you use your points to plan trips well in advance. Since DVC booking windows open up at 11-months out from check-in, that is when room availability is best.  However, if you don’t have much of a preference and love staying at any of the DVC […]

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

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Year-to-date (YTD), Disney has exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 194 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) has sold 4,418, resulting in a 4.4% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2025/Contracts Sold in 2025). The 2025 waiver rate is 95.6%. Key ROFR […]

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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Membership Magic 2026

The year 2026 is nearly upon us. So, Disney Vacation Club members are about to face another choice. Qualifying owners can purchase Membership Magic Beyond for next year. For some of you, it will be your second time doing so. In other instances, you haven’t done it yet, but you may want to do so […]

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Interesting Facts about Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary

You’ll marvel at every Disney Vacation Club resort. That’s a given. Still, every hotel in the DVC lineup is capable of surprising you with a few tricks and tidbits. Today, we’ll focus on one of the originals. Here are a few interesting facts about Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This Was the First […]

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What to Love About the Grand Floridian Deluxe Studio

The Grand Floridian lives up to its name with its grandiose lobby and elegant decor, and it often has a reputation for being stuffy.  However, it’s actually one of my favorite resorts, even as someone who typically books Deluxe Studios and travels with a toddler.  Beyond the beautiful furnishings, here’s why the Grand Floridian Deluxe […]

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2026 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues: What Members Need to Know

The 2026 annual dues for the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) have been released, showing a blended increase of 6.38% across all resorts. This year’s numbers reflect higher‑than‑historical average increases, with some resorts showing particularly steep jumps. In this post we’ll walk through the full dues table, highlight the key trends and outliers, and talk about […]

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Which DVC Contracts Hold Their Value Best?

Disney Vacation Club is unusual for a timeshare program in that contracts actually hold their value well.  Some DVC contracts have even appreciated in value over the years.  Here’s a look at what types of contracts tend to retain their value best. Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel […]

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