Saratoga Springs vs. Old Key West: Which Home Resort Is Right for You?

on March 31, 2026

Both Saratoga Springs and Old Key West are sprawling, peaceful DVC resorts with convenient locations near Disney Springs. Which of these two resorts could be a great home resort for you? Let’s see how they compare. Rooms As the oldest and original DVC Resort, Old Key West has some of the largest rooms among all […]

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Let’s Discuss the 500 Fee

on March 30, 2026

Disney Vacation Club added a new rule at the start of 2026. As is typically the case with such changes, the new rule forces Disney fans to pay more money for the same services. So, yes, we’re all a bit grouchy about this one. Let’s discuss the $500 fee on DVC contracts. What’s This Fee? […]

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How Should You Approach 2042 Contract Years in 2026

on March 27, 2026

I recently heard a DVC member joke that as often as they borrowed points, their de facto Expiration Year is 2041. Of course, they’re referencing the fact that the first wave of Disney Vacation Club contracts expires in January 2042. However, when you borrow all your points before that, well, you might as well admit […]

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When Is the Toughest Time to Use Your DVC Points?

on March 26, 2026

Unlike traditional timeshares, Disney Vacation Club’s point-based system gives you the flexibility to use your points any time of year. However, room availability is still subject to demand, which makes some times of the year harder to book than others.  Here’s the toughest time of the year to use your DVC points, plus some alternatives […]

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Old Key West: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

on March 25, 2026

If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney. Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]

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Josh D’Amaro Takes Over and Disney Names Its New Ship

on March 18, 2026

The Walt Disney Company just hosted its Annual Shareholder Meeting, and this year’s event was a slick broadcast. Disney needed everything to work seamlessly to assuage any concerns about the passing of the torch.  With Bob Iger finally stepping down as CEO of Disney, fans and investors alike were curious about the new regime. Disney […]

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Let’s Talk about the Disneyland Area Resorts

on March 17, 2026

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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Interesting Facts about Hilton Head

on March 15, 2026

In 1993, the Disney Vacation Club plotted a non-theme park location in Hilton Head, South Carolina, a beloved tourist destination on the East Coast. Alas, when this resort opened three years later, it wasn’t in the location Disney had planned. Today’s interesting facts are about Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, the only Disney property the […]

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Buying a DVC Contract: More Points vs. Preferred Home Resort

on March 12, 2026

While the common advice for purchasing a DVC contract is to buy where you want to stay, some find it best to prioritize buying as many points as possible by choosing a more economical home resort, even if it’s not their top pick for where to stay.  With more points, you could book more stays […]

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Why Is Spring 2026 a Good Time to Sell Your DVC Contract?

on March 10, 2026

DVC Members sell their contracts for all sorts of different reasons from shifting family needs to the desire for a longer contract.  No matter what your reason, if you’ve been considering selling your DVC contract, now is a great time to do it!  Here’s why. Low Contract Inventory It’s a seller’s market right now!  Inventory […]

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