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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DVC Resale Market: Now Part of Keyholder Vacations

on January 15, 2025

We’re excited to share some wonderful news with the DVC community! While World of DVC remains the same collection of trusted brands you know and love, we’re thrilled to introduce our new overarching parent company: Keyholder Vacations. This change marks an exciting evolution for us, bringing all the brands within the World of DVC family […]

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What to Expect at DVC in 2025

on January 14, 2025

The Walt Disney Company enters a transitional phase in 2025. Disney theme parks will close some classic attractions and replace them with updated experiences. These changes are essential to the upcoming $60 billion theme park expansion happening over the next decade.  For this reason, the Disney Vacation Club’s 2025 plans seem a bit less ambitious […]

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DVC Revises Rules for Point Transfers

on January 10, 2025

One of the many ways in which DVC offers flexibility is through point transfers.  With a transfer, DVC Members can essentially send their DVC points to another DVC Member who can then use the points as their own.  This can be a great option for Members who wish to pool their points with friends or […]

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Why DVC Is a Good Buy in 2025

on January 9, 2025

The topic of Disney Vacation Club ownership comes up often around here since we’re in the business of DVC. However, I’m a freelancer who technically doesn’t work for the company, even though you’ve been reading me here for many years. So, mine is a relatively unbiased opinion. As a rule, I studiously avoid providing advice […]

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A Closer Look at the Latest Polynesian Points Chart

on January 7, 2025

With the addition of the Island Tower, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows points chart has gotten much larger!  Besides the inclusion of the new room types such as the Duo Studio, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa, and Two Bedroom Penthouse, here’s what to know about the updated 2025 and new 2026 Polynesian points charts. […]

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You’re Staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. What Is There to Do?

on January 2, 2025

When you stay at a Disney Vacation Club resort, you know that you’ll find plenty to do. Disney’s Deluxe Tier properties offer the finest amenities in the hospitality industry.  Sometimes, you’ll find so much to do that you may experience paralysis analysis. Then, once you’ve stayed at a place several times, you may seek out […]

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What Are the Booking Options at the Disney’s Riviera Resort?

on December 27, 2024

You cannot go wrong with any Disney Vacation Club resort. They’re all among the most immersive hotels on the planet, with each new one seemingly competing for the title of the best of the best.  We learned this fact in 2019, when Disney’s Riviera Resort first opened to the public. It immediately established a new […]

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Unique DVC Experiences Near Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs

on December 26, 2024

You’ll find unique amenities available at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In recent months, we’ve discussed some memorable offerings at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT area DVC properties. Today, we’ll discuss some of the other parts of the Walt Disney World campus. Here are unique DVC experiences near Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Unique Experiences […]

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