Underrated DVC Rooms for Maximizing Your Points
With so many different DVC resorts, there’s a wide range of accommodations to choose from. Although there are some perennial favorites that are highly sought after like the Value and Concierge rooms at Animal Kingdom Villas, Riviera Tower Studios, Copper Creek Deluxe Studios, and just about much any room at the Beach Club, there are […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >What Are the Benefits of Joining DVC?
What are the benefits of joining the Disney Vacation Club? On its surface, that sounds like such a simple question, yet it’s a nuanced conversation. Everyone has their own personal reasons for joining or at least considering membership. While the broad strokes are often similar, some of the specifics can vary wildly. So, we’re starting […]
Keep Reading >Pros and Cons of DVC Deluxe Studios
With the capacity to accommodate up to 4 or 5 guests, Deluxe Studios are typically the most popular DVC room type to book. Besides being the least amount of points, they are available at nearly every DVC resort except for the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Here are the pros and cons of DVC Deluxe […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Restaurants Will Your Kids Love?
Have your theme park habits evolved since you joined the Disney Vacation Club program? I know that mine have. Before I became a member, I’d spend every waking hour at the parks, trying to squeeze every minute of magic from my vacation. Nowadays, I enjoy hanging out at DVC resorts nearly as much as riding […]
Keep Reading >Can You Visit the Polynesian Island Tower?
There’s so much excitement around the new Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows! If you’re visiting Disney World, you may be interested in checking out the tower even if you aren’t staying there. However, it’s important to note that only some areas are open to visitors. Here’s what you need to know! Open […]
Keep Reading >Multiple DVC Resorts See Overnight Price Increases
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has once again raised direct pricing on several sold-out properties, making direct contracts even more expensive for both new and existing members. Those considering a direct DVC purchase at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, Animal Kingdom Villas, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Grand Californian, or Grand Floridian woke up to higher […]
Keep Reading >What Are the Booking Options at the Island Tower?
You’re facing a choice now at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. It’s the good kind of choice, though. There are no wrong answers when you decide where to stay at the Poly. You can pick the classic Studios or Bungalows. Alternatively, you can select the new hotness, the Studios and Villas at the next expansion […]
Keep Reading >Does Your DVC Home Resort Really Matter?
When most people think about DVC home resorts, the first thing that may come to mind is home resort advantage. This allows you to book a stay at your home resort 11 to 7 months out from your check-in date, which is before any DVC Members who own contracts at other resorts. While home resort […]
Keep Reading >What Are the Booking Options at the Polynesian?
The Island Tower has opened at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. You’re understandably wondering whether you should choose the splashy new expansion tower or the classic Disney Vacation Club hotel rooms. For this reason, we’ll do something a bit different this time. This will be a two-part evaluation of the hotel’s expanded choices now that […]
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