Which DVC Resorts Often Have Availability

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

“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

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!”

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?

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

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

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

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”?

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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Where to Eat at Disney’s Beach Club

Dining has become an integral part of the Disney theme park experience, especially at Walt Disney World. Roughly 15 years ago, Disney executives committed to upgrading various restaurant options by hiring world-class chefs. Disney Vacation Club fans have taken advantage of these improvements, with a few of us becoming accidental foodies along the way. Those […]

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