Room Requests at Disney’s Old Key West

While not guaranteed, room requests can help increase your odds of staying where you prefer within a resort. When you check in online or via the My Disney Experience app for your Old Key West stay, you’re given a few different options. There are some broad requests, such as ground floor, high floor, near bus […]

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A New Fort Wilderness Pool Is Coming Soon

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is the newest DVC resort, and soon it will have a brand new pool!  Here’s what we know about the project based on permits that Disney has filed with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Where Will the New Pool Be Located? The new zero-entry pool will be next […]

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Staying at the Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio with a Toddler

The Duo Studios at the Polynesian Island Tower are the smallest room type at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.  They can sleep up to two adults. However, you are also allowed to include a child under the age of 3. With such a small space, how well does this work? Sleeping Arrangements Though the room may […]

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What Should You Do at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort

Every Disney Vacation Club visit provides a new set of thrills and surprises. Where you stay greatly impacts your overall vacation experience, and that’s particularly true at the property we’re about to discuss. Let’s say that you’re staying at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. What should you do? Explore the Wilderness Trail The […]

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Aulani Sees Its First-Ever Disney Vacation Club ROFR Buyback

In a surprising move, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has officially bought back its first Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas contract through Right of First Refusal (ROFR)—a resort that, up until now, has seen zero buyback activity in the resale market. The contract in question was a 100-point September Use Year, purchased back at $78.00 per […]

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Best Places to Shop for DVC Merchandise

When you are a DVC Member, it’s fun to shop for DVC merchandise and wear it with pride!  Anyone can purchase DVC merchandise–you don’t have to be a Direct DVC Member to purchase it.  While there are plenty of clothes and souvenirs to be found throughout Disney World, Disneyland, and the DVC resorts, DVC-specific items […]

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No Beach Club Visit Is Complete Without…

When you visit a Disney Vacation Club resort, you want to experience the best amenities it has to offer. Part of the fun of the Disney Vacation Club program is that we all have decades to explore the various majestic Disney hotels. Whenever someone asks me about a specific resort, the first thing I tell […]

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Best DVC Quick Service Restaurants

Part of the fun of being a Disney Vacation Club member is getting to sample all the delicious fun. Disney has prioritized dining as an integral part of the vacation experience. So, the various DVC resorts host any number of high-quality restaurants, one of which has even won a Michelin star.  Since you have so […]

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Bay Lake Tower: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

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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What Are the Best DVC Table Service Restaurants

What’s for dinner? Even on the best of days, that question can drive a family to distraction, triggering a civil war among hungry, uncompromising people. During a Disney vacation, it’s that much worse. You’ll often feel inundated with choice, especially as a Disney Vacation Club member. The DVC program is overflowing with exceptional dining options, […]

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