Incidental Benefits for New DVC Resale Members: How Much Do They Matter?

on June 10, 2025

Whether you purchase your DVC contract directly through Disney or you purchase a resale contract, certain core elements of DVC membership remain the same, such as the ability to use your points to book stays at your home resort.  However, in recent years, Disney Vacation Club has placed resale restrictions on incidental benefits for new […]

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Pro Tips for Banking Points

on June 9, 2025

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?

on May 23, 2025

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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Tips from a BoardWalk Villas Owner

on May 19, 2025

The BoardWalk is easily my favorite DVC resort.  From its charming seaside theming and entertainment to its wonderful location near EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the BoardWalk has a lot to love.  If you’re planning a stay at the BoardWalk, here are some tips on booking, getting around, and enjoying the resort. Know Which Rooms Book […]

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Unlock Bonus Savings on Select DVC Resale Listings – Limited Time Only!

on May 1, 2025

Dreaming of more Disney vacations or finally making the leap into Disney Vacation Club ownership? Now is the perfect time to make it happen—not only is the discount between resale vs. direct at an all-time high, with most listings saving you over 50% off Disney’s direct prices, but there are also limited-time bonus savings on […]

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Let’s Discuss the Most Unique Rooms at DVC

on April 28, 2025

One of the best parts of the Disney Vacation Club program is its diversity. You can stay in rooms as small as 255 square feet or as large as 2,800 square feet. The program contracts and expands based entirely on your needs at the time, and some of the offerings are solely available at DVC. […]

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

on April 24, 2025

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 Riviera resale contract.   Before we dive into the break-even analysis for […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Boulder Ridge Villas

on April 21, 2025

One of the best yet toughest parts of Disney Vacation Club membership is choosing where to stay. Since every DVC resort is so gorgeous and teeming with world-class amenities, you’ll always feel restless about your decision. But you’re overthinking it, I swear!  Every DVC resort will dazzle you in its own way. As proof, here […]

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Everything We Just Learned about the Disney Destiny

on April 17, 2025

On November 20th, 2025, the Disney Destiny will embark on its maiden voyage. When that happens, the new vessel will become the seventh in the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) fleet. To a larger point, this year qualifies as unprecedented in the history of DCL, as it’s the first time Disney will introduce multiple ships in […]

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What to Know About DVC Points Charts

on April 11, 2025

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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