Disney Reveals More about Its Halloween Festivities

on August 2, 2023

While the calendar just flipped to August, Magic Kingdom has already posted some of its Halloween decorations. Disney knows how much fans adore the Fall holiday season, and it’s starting earlier than ever this year. As part of the planning, park officials just announced new details about Disney’s Halloween festivities. Here’s what we know. Mickey’s […]

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Which DVC Resorts Often Have Availability

on July 24, 2023

Are you an impulsive vacationer? For those of us who love the unplanned weekend getaway, the Disney Vacation Club can pose problems.  In a perfect world, DVC wants its members to book reservations well ahead of time. It helps Disney staff its properties and stock its restaurants/shops efficiently.  Sometimes, you may not decide to go […]

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What DVC Members Love About Bay Lake Tower

on July 17, 2023

“It will be bold! Dramatic!” is something we might expect Edna Mode to say about Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This Disney Vacation Club property showcases modern design with classic Disney touches, just steps away from one of the world’s most beloved theme parks. Let’s head into the gorgeously sleek lobby and explore […]

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Disney Vacation Club during the Early Years

on June 20, 2023

We previously discussed the origin story of the Disney Vacation Club. Notably, many of Disney’s early plans for the program didn’t come to fruition. The company couldn’t build its planned DVC resort and had to readjust on the fly on its Hilton Head plans.  Throughout the 1990s, Disney overcame such challenges in laying the groundwork […]

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Is Now The Time to Buy DVC Resale? The Points Guy Says “Yes!”

on June 19, 2023

Over the last few months, you may have heard a few members on our team say that now is the time to buy Disney Vacation Club via the resale market. If you were a bit skeptical about that, we’ve got backup – The Points Guy! In a recent post on their website, writer Summer Hull […]

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How Many DVC Points Should You Buy?

on May 25, 2023

Here’s the one debate that ALL potential Disney Vacation Club members face. How many DVC Points should you buy? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when deciding. Where Do You Plan to Stay? During a recent episode of DVC Fan, our own Paul Krieger brought up this question. You can watch his […]

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How to Pick the Best Studio or Villa for Your DVC Stay

on May 24, 2023

Analysis paralysis is real, and DVC members are particularly susceptible to that sort of overanalyzing our options. We enjoy almost too many choices when we book a DVC vacation. Here’s my advice on picking the best studio or villa for your DVC stay. Determine Your Traveling Party  Let’s start with the basics of your trip. […]

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What DVC Members Love About Animal Kingdom Lodge

on May 19, 2023

If you were to ask Disney Vacation Club Members what the most unique resort is, most of them would definitely say Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! This resort gives Members the option of two slightly different stays – Jambo House (DVC Villas in the main building of Animal Kingdom Lodge) and Kidani Village (a standalone DVC […]

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What I Wish I Knew about DVC Before I Joined

on May 16, 2023

As the old song goes, “Regrets, I’ve had a few…” Some of them involve previous Disney vacations, ones where I threw away money because I hadn’t done my homework. Here are a few things I wish I knew about the Disney Vacation Club before I joined. Investing Versus Spending  Let’s start with the most essential […]

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What is “Home Resort Priority”?

on April 24, 2023

One of the first decisions you’ll make when purchasing a Disney Vacation Club contract is which resort to call “home.” As you dig into your research on this topic, you might see a lot of talk about “home resort priority.” But what does that phrase actually mean? Disney Vacation Club Members are held to two […]

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