Let’s Talk about the Disneyland Area Resorts

Disneyland Park opened in 1955, 16 years before Walt Disney World. Twenty years after guests entered Magic Kingdom for the first time, the Disney Vacation Club program debuted.  Remarkably, Disneyland fans had to wait another 18 years before getting their first local DVC property. Then, the next one wouldn’t arrive until 14 years after that. […]

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What’s Coming to Disney Parks in 2026

Just when we were all finally getting used to 2025, it retired on us. Now, we’re stuck with 2026, and it’s gonna be confusing for Disney fans. So much is in flux right now that it’s difficult to keep up with everything happening at the parks.  Don’t worry! That’s why you have me. I’ll tell […]

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Bluey Will Debut at Disney in 2026

Disney woke up at 4 a.m. PST on Tuesday and chose violence. The company dropped a wide swath of announcements, including the Halloween 2026 news you surely need three weeks before Christmas 2025.  That’s not the part anybody will remember, though. Yes, folks, the rumors are true! Bluey will debut at the parks in 2026! […]

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What the Past Few Years Have Told Us about DVC’s Future

We don’t think about the calendar in these terms, but we’re more than halfway through the 2020s. Sure, some of them have felt like dog years, yet we’ve survived and persevered.  For its part, the Disney Vacation Club program has thrived and occasionally surprised. Let’s discuss what the past few years have told us about […]

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DVC Highlights of the 2020s

We’re more than halfway through the decade or basically halfway for those of you who argue the decade starts in 2021. So, now seems like an ideal time to evaluate the DVC highlights of the half-decade. DVC Survives and Thrives Opinions are divided on the subject, but the Farmer’s Almanac argues that the decade begins […]

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Disneyland Makes a Big Change

Your next Disney Vacation Club visit at Disneyland Resort will look quite different. Disney just modified a longstanding policy, ending one amenity while introducing another. Let’s discuss the big change Disneyland just made. Early Theme Park Entry Ends  The writing has been on the wall for a long time now, but Disneyland officials finally made […]

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What to Know About DVC Points Charts

Part of the fun of DVC is planning out all your future Disney trips!  An important piece of that planning process is reviewing the points charts.  They let you know how many points you need for your stay, depending on the time of year, room type, and booking category that you would like to reserve.   […]

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Pros and Cons of Tower and Duo Studios

When Riviera was first introduced, it included a new room type: the Tower Studio.  These rooms are smaller than your typical Deluxe Studio with space for only 2 adults, but offer just what you need for a short getaway or a trip heavily focused on park time.  Since Riviera, Disneyland Hotel and the Polynesian have […]

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Reasons to Buy DVC Resale Other Than Cost

The biggest perk to buying a DVC resale contract is the savings.  You can save more than 50% by purchasing a resale contract compared to buying a DVC contract directly through Disney!  However, beyond the incredible savings are other compelling reasons to go with resale. Inventory at the Sold Out Resorts Disney will typically only […]

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Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

For the longest time, DVC fans of The Happiest Place on Earth somehow weren’t happy. They knew that DVC lacked inventory at Disneyland Resort. It was an ongoing issue for more than a decade, but Disney has thankfully solved it! Let’s discuss the booking options at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Let’s Talk about the […]

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