Common Myths about DVC Resale

on October 22, 2024

By this point, I think most of the DVC community knows the truth. There’s virtually no difference between purchasing a Disney Vacation Club membership directly from Disney and purchasing one from the resale market. Still, some strange perceptions remain that aren’t based in fact. Let’s do some myth-busting on these beliefs regarding DVC Resale.  Buying […]

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Universal Confirms Opening Date for Epic Universe

on October 17, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort just provided the news so many DVC members have long awaited. We now know the official opening date for Universal Epic Universal! Universal didn’t stop there, either. Park officials also provided details regarding admission tickets and the opening of a plush new hotel. Read on to learn more about the exciting 2025 […]

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Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?

on October 15, 2024

While researching the differences between buying DVC directly through Disney versus on the resale market, you may wonder if DVC resale members get discounts.  Those who become DVC resale members after 2016 don’t qualify for incidental benefits (often referred to as DVC Membership Extras), such as discounts at Disney restaurants and stores.  However, when you […]

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Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?

on September 30, 2024

Knowing that there are some incidental benefits for DVC Members who purchase points directly from Disney, perhaps you’re wondering if DVC Resale Members are treated any differently than Direct Members.  Simply put, the answer is no.  You still use the same DVC website to make your resort reservations, get assistance from Member Services, and of […]

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Disney Reveals the Island Tower’s Points Chart

on September 17, 2024

The official website for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is live. The Disney Vacation Club has also kindly filled in the blanks about all the other questions about the resort. Most importantly, Disney just revealed the DVC Points Chart. So, let’s discuss the new booking options and compare them to what […]

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Disney Cruise Line Will Add Even More New Ships

on August 12, 2024

For 24 years, Disney Cruise Line consisted of a fleet of only four ships. Remarkably, two of those debuted only 12 years ago. So, for nearly half its existence, Disney Cruise Line was primarily just two ships.  That’s what makes a series of recent announcements all the more stunning. During the D23 Expo, Disney Cruise […]

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Check Out the Menus for the Disney Treasure

on July 30, 2024

The Disney Treasure won’t set sail until this December, but Disney has released a sneak peek of the menus from its newest ship.  Here’s what you can look forward to from Plaza de Coco, Scat Cat Lounge, and Jumbeaux’s Sweets! Plaza de Coco Similar to Arendelle on the Disney Wish, Plaza de Coco will be […]

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DVC Resale Market Answers: What to do with extra DVC points?

on July 26, 2024

While most DVC Members use up all their points and often need even more points, some occasionally find themselves with extra DVC points that they aren’t able to use before they expire.  Whether you just bought a contract loaded with points or you simply have points leftover after planning your trips for the year, here […]

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How Many DVC Points Do I Need?

on July 16, 2024

Those who are new to DVC often ask how many points should you get?  In all honesty, there is no single number that works for everyone, and that’s what makes it tricky to determine the number of points to purchase.  While your travel needs may shift over the lifetime of your DVC contract, you can […]

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What is a DVC “Use Year” and Does it Matter?

on July 11, 2024

What is a “Use Year”? The most straightfoward way to describe what a “Use Year” is simply the date you will receive your Disney Vacation Points each year. There are 8 different Use Years, and they are February, March, April, June, August, September, October and December. And if you purchase a contract with a March […]

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