What Are the Booking Options at the Polynesian?

on February 6, 2025

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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Which DVC Resorts Should You Visit at Night?

on February 3, 2025

The beauty of the Disney Vacation Club program is that every resort is impeccable. They’re all in the Deluxe Tier of Disney hotels, making them the best of the best.  As you’d expect, every resort has its pros and cons, with the pros vastly outnumbering the cons. Since I’m a night owl by nature, there’s […]

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

on January 29, 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 Grand Floridian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Best Resorts for Glamping DVC Style

on January 27, 2025

Sometimes you want to enjoy the great outdoors during your Disney World trip but maybe you don’t feel like roughing it in a tent at the campsites of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.  With DVC, you can get the best of both worlds by staying in the comfort of a cabin while enjoying the beauty of […]

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Big Changes Are Coming at Disneyland DVC Resorts

on January 25, 2025

The Walt Disney Company had a full day yesterday. Disney announced a promotion for Ken Potrock, the most recent President at Disneyland Resort. His replacement, Thomas Mazloum, is the person most recently in charge of Disney Vacation Club. Mazloum had headed Disney Signature Experiences, which includes DVC. On the same day Disneyland announced its new […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Beach Club Villas

on January 24, 2025

Whenever I book a Disney Vacation Club resort, I feel a strange combination of joy, satisfaction, and frustration. I know that I’ll have a magical time during my visit, but the frustration comes from that vague feeling of opportunity cost. Once I choose my resort(s) for that trip, I feel a pang of sadness that […]

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How to Approach Holding Points

on January 23, 2025

A strange thing happened to me in late October. I was mere days away from a stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, yet I hadn’t been medically cleared. My doctor didn’t provide me with the final authorization until the week of my visit.  Had she advised me not to go, my DVC Points would […]

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You’re at the Grand Floridian. What Should You Do?

on January 21, 2025

You’ll find dozens of activities at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In truth, that’s the genius of the program. Disney adds so much entertainment at each property that you may feel a bit overwhelmed. It’s a classic case of analysis paralysis, but I’m here to help! When you’re staying at The Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian […]

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Is the Grand Floridian the Best Post-Cruise DVC Resort?

on January 17, 2025

For many Disney fans, planning a trip that combines a Disney cruise and a Disney World vacation is the best of both worlds!  Disney cruises tend to offer a more laid back vacation and leave guests feeling rather pampered compared to a typical Disney World vacation that is jam-packed with theme park adventures.   If you’re […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Bay Lake Tower Resale Contract?

on January 16, 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 Bay Lake Tower resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? […]

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