Why DVC Members Stay at BoardWalk Villas

Deciding where to stay during a Disney vacation triggers something called FOBO. It’s the corollary to FOMO, but FOBO occurs when you have “fear of a better option.” You don’t want to choose wrong and have regrets. So, we’re publishing a series of articles explaining the enduring appeal of every Disney Vacation Club resort. Here’s […]

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My DVC Points Are in Holding – What Does This Mean?

Things happen, and sometimes you have to cancel or modify a DVC trip.  If you ever change a trip booked with your points, you only lose those points if you cancel on the check-in date.  If you change the trip 31 days or more before check-in, the points stay in the Use Year of that […]

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Best Accommodations for Trips with Larger Parties

DVC is even better when you can share it with loved ones!  If the more the merrier is your motto, here are some great DVC room types for travel parties of 8 or more. For the Most Space The largest accommodations among the DVC resorts are the Three Bedroom Grand Villas.  Depending on the resort, […]

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All About One-Time-Use Vacation Points

With a Disney Vacation Club contract, you get the same number of points to use each year.  However, DVC offers lots of flexibility with features such as banking, borrowing, and transfers, which help if you need more points for some years than others.  If you find that you are just shy of the points required […]

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How to Approach Holding Points

A strange thing happened to me in late October. I was mere days away from a stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, yet I hadn’t been medically cleared. My doctor didn’t provide me with the final authorization until the week of my visit.  Had she advised me not to go, my DVC Points would […]

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A Closer Look at the Latest Polynesian Points Chart

With the addition of the Island Tower, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows points chart has gotten much larger!  Besides the inclusion of the new room types such as the Duo Studio, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa, and Two Bedroom Penthouse, here’s what to know about the updated 2025 and new 2026 Polynesian points charts. […]

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How to Make Sure You Use Every Last DVC Point

Every DVC point is precious, and to make the most of your DVC membership, you want to use each and every point.  Here are some ways to ensure you don’t let any DVC points expire before you can use them! Plan Your Point Use in Advance In general, DVC works best when you plan in […]

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Which DVC Resorts Have the Lowest Points Charts?

DVC points charts can make a big difference in what you get out of your DVC points.  Lower points charts allow you to stretch your points further, whether that means booking a longer stay, a better view or room category, or a larger villa.  Here are the DVC resorts with the lowest points charts where […]

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How to Stay Organized and Manage Your DVC Membership

You’ve just become a DVC Member, you’ve got your points, and now you’re ready to book some incredible Disney vacations!  To keep everything going smoothly with your DVC points, here are some tips on how to manage your membership.   Set Calendar Reminders Annual calendar reminders are helpful for remembering your banking deadline.  This way you’ll […]

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4 Reasons to Buy a DVC Contract at a 2042 Resort

With each year that passes, 2042 doesn’t seem as far away as it once did, and some people feel that DVC contracts with a 2042 expiration date are just too short.  These include contracts for Boulder Ridge, Beach Club, BoardWalk, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and some for Old Key West.  However, there are a few […]

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