Can DVC Point Charts Change?

on October 8, 2026

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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What Is an Associate DVC Member?

on July 2, 2026

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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DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price

on April 1, 2026

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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Strategies for Booking the DVC Reservation You Want

on September 26, 2025

As a timeshare, DVC is intended to book to capacity, which makes availability much tighter than that of cash stays.  Here are some ways to help increase your chances of booking the DVC reservation you want. At a Glance: Always book your home resort first. Set waitlists as early as possible. Plan ahead for split […]

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Can DVC Work If You Don’t Plan in Advance?

on September 18, 2025

The common advice you’ll hear from DVC Members is that DVC works best when you can plan your vacations far in advance.  After all, DVC Members can book as early as 11-months out from their check-in date.  If you don’t plan your trips at 11-months out, can DVC still work for you?  It can, but […]

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How Many DVC Points Do You Have Left?

on July 31, 2025

The DVC community’s discussions about contract expiration dates remain a hot topic of conversation. Today, I want to broach this issue from a different perspective.  I’m going to take a bold approach and use – dun, dun, dun – math! It’s just crazy enough to work. So, how many DVC Points do you have left? […]

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Which Monorail Resort Is Right For You?

on July 29, 2025

For many Disney World fans, the iconic monorail is one of the best ways to get around. If the monorail is a must for you, the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Bay Lake Tower are the great DVC resort home resorts! If you’re doing your research and trying to figure out which one of these resorts […]

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What Are the DVC Contract Priorities?

on July 24, 2025

Shopping for a Disney Vacation Club Contract is always exciting, whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone happily giving in to Add-onitis. You want to make smart decisions with such a big investment, though.  So, which considerations matter the most when deciding when to buy? That’s a good question that I’ll try to answer today. […]

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You’ve Just Joined DVC. Now What?

on July 22, 2025

A little birdy told me that you just joined the Disney Vacation Club. Welcome home, my friend! Your family will enjoy decades, possibly even generations, of wonderful Disney vacations. Still, there are a few things you need to know. So, you’ve just joined DVC. Now what? Plan Ahead   We’ll get to the fun stuff, I […]

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What DVC Members Need to Know about Disney Cruises

on July 11, 2025

Whenever The Walt Disney Company reports its quarterly earnings, one segment stands apart. Disney Experiences, the theme parks division, gains a significant percentage of the company’s operating income. One of the key contributors is Disney Cruise Line (DCL), which has exploded in popularity recently. So, what do DVC members need to know about Disney cruises? […]

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