Pros and Cons of Owning More Than One DVC Home Resort

on September 3, 2024

For DVC Members, it’s very common to add on more DVC points.  Sometimes the tough part is deciding whether it’s best to add on at the same home resort or to pick a different one.  Here are some pros and cons to having more than one DVC home resort. Pros 11-Month Booking Advantage The main […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Copper Creek Resale Contract?

on August 29, 2024

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 Copper Creek resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Where Should You Stay When Visiting Disneyland Resort

on August 27, 2024

Today signifies the end of the five-part series on where you should stay when you’re vacationing at various Disney theme parks. We’ve previously discussed all four gates at Walt Disney World, but there’s still one theme park to evaluate.  While you may believe that Disneyland Resort comes with a simple A/B pair of options, that’s […]

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At Which DVC Resorts Does Home Resort Advantage Matter Most?

on August 26, 2024

While some people prefer to buy a contract at the resort that is most economical to purchase more points, others prioritize buying a contract where home resort advantage matters most.  Of the DVC resorts, which ones truly need that 11-month booking window? Beach Club Of all the Walt Disney World DVC resorts, the Beach Club […]

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What Is There to Do at Saratoga Springs Resort

on August 19, 2024

When you buy into the Disney Vacation Club program, you’re planning to vacation at Walt Disney World frequently. That’s where most of the resorts are, and it’s also home to the most popular theme park in the world, Magic Kingdom.  Some ironclad laws apply when you visit Disney World as a DVC member. One is […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

on August 16, 2024

In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]

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Top 5 Reasons Why DVC Is Still Great for Florida Residents

on August 15, 2024

When you live in Florida and can simply drive to Walt Disney World, it may seem counterintuitive to become a DVC Member.  After all, you don’t need a place to stay and from time to time you can even get Florida resident discounts on resort reservations.  However, DVC can be beneficial for Florida residents.  Here’s […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best to Buy Resale in Summer 2024?

on August 9, 2024

Now is a great time to purchase a DVC resale contract!  Some resorts are selling at their lowest prices in the past year and have had few to no buybacks from Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) in 2024.  Here are the top three DVC resorts to purchase this summer. Bay Lake Tower As of […]

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Which DVC Resorts are Best for Animal Kingdom Vacations?

on July 29, 2024

As Disney Vacation Club members, our favorite theme park plays a significant factor in where we choose to own and stay. The last thing anyone wants is to spend a great deal of time traveling from the resort to the park and back again.  So, let’s say that you prefer Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Which DVC […]

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What Should I do When Staying at Beach Club?

on July 25, 2024

Disney Vacation Club resorts are our homes away from home. Alas, since we’re staying so close to Disney theme parks, we sometimes forget to take advantage of a hotel’s best activities. Fortunately, you have plenty of years on your DVC contract to do some exploring. Let’s say that you’re at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Here’s […]

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