Why Bay Lake Tower May Go Up in Value Soon
With all of the Polynesian Island Tower news lately, it’s easy to forget about its monorail loop neighbor, Bay Lake Tower. However, a few recent updates for Bay Lake Tower may push its price per point up in the near future. Push from Direct Incentives Among the recent incentives from DVC were sales on a […]
Keep Reading >Common Myths about DVC Resale
By this point, I think most of the DVC community knows the truth. There’s virtually no difference between purchasing a Disney Vacation Club membership directly from Disney and purchasing one from the resale market. Still, some strange perceptions remain that aren’t based in fact. Let’s do some myth-busting on these beliefs regarding DVC Resale. Buying […]
Keep Reading >Unique DVC Experiences Near EPCOT
A Disney Vacation Club membership lasts for decades. You’ll spend most of your life visiting the various Disney theme parks and the nearby hotels. That’s especially true of your Home Resort(s) and favorite properties. So, we’re highlighting a few things you can do at each resort that you probably never realized. Here are some of […]
Keep Reading >What I Got Wrong About DVC
Five years since becoming a DVC Member, I can already look back at so many wonderful memories from the Disney trips I’ve been able to take with my points. From the first DVC trip where my husband and I got engaged to our son’s first trip to Disney World last year, it’s all been quite […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs resale contract. What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]
Keep Reading >Do DVC Resale Members Get Discounts?
While researching the differences between buying DVC directly through Disney versus on the resale market, you may wonder if DVC resale members get discounts. Those who become DVC resale members after 2016 don’t qualify for incidental benefits (often referred to as DVC Membership Extras), such as discounts at Disney restaurants and stores. However, when you […]
Keep Reading >You’re at Boulder Ridge. What Should You Do?
Every Disney Vacation Club resort will dazzle you with its amenities and experiences. Some of them are well-known activities, while others are less heralded. We like to talk about everything so that you’ll have the best possible vacation, and that’s especially true at one of Disney’s most unique hotels. When you’re at Boulder Ridge Villas […]
Keep Reading >Let’s Talk about the Booking Options at Old Key West
August 30th is now Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida, and one DVC resort is more likely to commemorate the event than most. Longtime fans of Disney’s Old Key West Resort know that Buffett’s music frequently plays at the pool. So, let’s all enjoy a few boat drinks and/or margaritas while we evaluate DVC’s original resort. […]
Keep Reading >Are DVC Resale Members Treated Differently?
Knowing that there are some incidental benefits for DVC Members who purchase points directly from Disney, perhaps you’re wondering if DVC Resale Members are treated any differently than Direct Members. Simply put, the answer is no. You still use the same DVC website to make your resort reservations, get assistance from Member Services, and of […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Animal Kingdom 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 an Animal Kingdom Lodge resale contract. What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]
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