Comparing the Different Types of DVC Studios
Studios are typically the most popular type of accommodation to book at the DVC resorts. They are available at every DVC resort except for The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, and they cost the least number of points. However, there are now a few different types of Studios, including Deluxe, Resort, and […]
Keep Reading >Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to Open in 2027
Disney has just announced that a new Disney Vacation Club resort is on the horizon: Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is projected to open in 2027! This new resort will be built on the land between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge that was originally cleared for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. What Was Reflections? In October […]
Keep Reading >Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at the Grand Californian
For the longest time, Disney Vacation Club members had only one choice when visiting Disneyland Resort. We could stay at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and we were all great with that option. It’s not coincidental that Disney has named this property similarly to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort […]
Keep Reading >Comparing Polynesian Accommodations: Two Bedroom Villa, Bungalow, or Penthouse Villa
With the addition of the Island Tower to the Polynesian, DVC Members have more room types to choose from. If you have more than 5 guests, the Bora Bora Bungalows are no longer the only other option. The Island Tower adds One Bedroom Villas, Two Bedroom Villas, and even a Two Bedroom Penthouse Villa. When […]
Keep Reading >4 Reasons to Buy a DVC Contract at a 2042 Resort
With each year that passes, 2042 doesn’t seem as far away as it once did, and some people feel that DVC contracts with a 2042 expiration date are just too short. These include contracts for Boulder Ridge, Beach Club, BoardWalk, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and some for Old Key West. However, there are a few […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Old Key West Extended 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 Old Key West extended resale contract. Extended Old Key West contracts […]
Keep Reading >Why the Polynesian Makes a Great Home Resort
With the opening of the Island Tower, there is a lot of excitement around the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows lately. However, beyond the new rooms in the tower addition, there are many reasons why the Polynesian makes a great DVC home resort. Prime Location for Views and Transportation On a practical level, there is only […]
Keep Reading >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 >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 […]
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