Can DVC Point Charts Change?

Points charts determine how many points per night you need to use when booking a stay at a DVC Resort. There are points charts for each resort, and new charts are released each year, often around the time of the annual condo association meetings.   While the overall number of points for a resort does not […]

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How Does Banking and Borrowing Work?

A great feature of Disney Vacation Club is the ability to bank or borrow your DVC points. This means that you can bank your points to save them for the next year or borrow your points a year in advance to plan a longer trip or a trip with bigger accommodations. Here’s a look at […]

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What Is an Associate DVC Member?

Did you know that there are different types of DVC Members? While DVC Members (also known as Purchasers or Additional Purchasers) are the owners listed on the actual deed who have all the privileges of a DVC membership, you can also add someone 18 years or older as an Associate Member with more limited privileges.   […]

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Should You Rent or Sell Your DVC Contract?

With DVC contracts lasting for decades, some DVC Members find that their travel habits change over time. If you find you aren’t staying at Disney Resorts as often anymore, you can still get great value out of your contract by renting points or selling your contract. How do you know which option is best for […]

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How to Make the Most of a Small DVC Contract

Small DVC contracts of 100 points or less are a great way to dip your toe into using DVC points, or they can make for the perfect add-on contracts if you are already a DVC Member. If you are wondering what you can do with a small contract, here are some strategies to make the […]

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Add-on Contracts: Should You Match Your Use Years?

When searching for that perfect DVC add-on contract, a common question that comes up is: Do I need to match my Use Year? After all, when you find a great contract that just happens to have a different Use Year from your existing contract, it can be really tempting to go for it. However, the […]

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Is a Disney Annual Pass Worth It for DVC Members?

Many DVC Members find that they travel more frequently than they did prior to becoming Members.  After all, points are fun, and they make it easier to return to Disney destinations again and again!  At some point, you may be wondering if a Disney World annual pass may be worth it.   DVC Members who are […]

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Perks to Enjoy with Your 2026 DVC Stays

Along with some ongoing perks, Disney has introduced a few limited-time benefits for 2026. Here are perks that everyone can enjoy with their DVC stays, including Resale Members! Free Water Park Admission on Check-in Day From May 26 through September 8, 2026, you can get free admission to a water park on your check-in day […]

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DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price

When you are short on DVC points, one-time-use points can come in handy. These are points that you can use to book accommodations at 7 months or less from your check-in date. You can purchase up to 24 one-time-use points per Use Year by calling DVC Member Services. The points are available to both Direct […]

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Let’s Talk Use Years

When you join the Disney Vacation Club program, your head spins with excitement as you anticipate decades of thrilling Disney visits. However, something you’re probably not considering is your Use Year. That’s the thing about Use Years. You’ll never realize how much they matter until you notice you have the wrong one. At that point, […]

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