How to Maximize Your DVC Contract

You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your Disney Vacation Club membership. Since you work hard for your money, you want that investment to pay off as much as possible. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your DVC contract.  Avoid High-Point Travel Periods When Possible You cannot always control your travel dates. Whether […]

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Pro Tips for Banking Points

Disney Vacation Club members often underrate the flexibility of the program. In designing the program, DVC really did think of everything, including our desire to vacation at random intervals. While DVC faithfully deposits our DVC Points at the start of every Use Year, we don’t all vacation at Disney precisely once per year. Some of […]

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Bay Lake Tower: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

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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How to Take Advantage of DVC’s Recent Rules Changes

The Disney Vacation Club quietly updated a few policies at the start of the year. In the process, savvy DVC members gained more control over their precious DVC Points. Here’s how you can take advantage of DVC’s recent rules changes.  Here’s What DVC Changed Historically, DVC members have always been able to Transfer their points […]

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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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Why Universal Studios Fans Should Join DVC

Universal Epic Universal finally opens its portals to guests on May 22nd, 2025. The anticipation has been building for more than five years now, and it has reached a fever pitch. And Disney Vacation Club members are surprisingly in the driver’s seat for the new park’s opening. Here’s why Universal Studios fans should join DVC. […]

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When Is the Best Time to Sell a DVC Contract?

Unlike most other timeshare contracts, Disney Vacation Club contracts retain a strong resale value.  There are many reasons why people sell their DVC contract that have nothing to do with dissatisfaction with DVC, so when you are ready to part with your contract, when is the best time to sell? To Avoid Annual Dues Annual […]

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Here Are Tips for Planning Your First DVC Vacation

You’ve reached an exciting moment in your life. Your Disney Vacation Club Points have finally hit your account. Now, you’re finally ready to book your trip. Here are a few tips for planning your first DVC vacation. Learn How DVC Points Work Before you do anything with your DVC Points, you must learn how they […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Grand Californian Resale Contract?

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with a Grand Californian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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You Get These Things Free with DVC

The Disney Vacation Club includes many wonderful amenities. When you join the program, you gain immediate access to some of Disney’s finest restaurants, stores, and giant hotel rooms.  While all these DVC resort features are wonderful, you’ll still spend plenty of time at Disney theme parks. That’s why I want to focus on three other […]

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