Underrated DVC Rooms for Maximizing Your Points

on March 17, 2025

With so many different DVC resorts, there’s a wide range of accommodations to choose from.  Although there are some perennial favorites that are highly sought after like the Value and Concierge rooms at Animal Kingdom Villas, Riviera Tower Studios, Copper Creek Deluxe Studios, and just about much any room at the Beach Club, there are […]

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

on March 12, 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 Californian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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What Are the Benefits of Joining DVC?

on March 11, 2025

What are the benefits of joining the Disney Vacation Club? On its surface, that sounds like such a simple question, yet it’s a nuanced conversation. Everyone has their own personal reasons for joining or at least considering membership. While the broad strokes are often similar, some of the specifics can vary wildly.  So, we’re starting […]

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You Get These Things Free with DVC

on March 7, 2025

The Disney Vacation Club includes many wonderful amenities. When you join the program, you gain immediate access to some of Disney’s finest restaurants, stores, and giant hotel rooms.  While all these DVC resort features are wonderful, you’ll still spend plenty of time at Disney theme parks. That’s why I want to focus on three other […]

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My DVC Points Are in Holding – What Does This Mean?

on February 27, 2025

Things happen, and sometimes you have to cancel or modify a DVC trip.  If you ever change a trip booked with your points, you only lose those points if you cancel on the check-in date.  If you change the trip 31 days or more before check-in, the points stay in the Use Year of that […]

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You’re at Animal Kingdom Villas. What Should You Do?

on February 17, 2025

Disney Vacation Clubs offer so many amenities that you’ll often feel overwhelmed. You want to do as much as possible during your vacation, which can lead to analysis paralysis.  Nobody wants you to feel aggravated during your Disney visit. So, we’ve created this helpful series of guides to provide you with a few ideas. Here’s […]

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Which DVC Restaurants Will Your Kids Love?

on February 13, 2025

Have your theme park habits evolved since you joined the Disney Vacation Club program? I know that mine have. Before I became a member, I’d spend every waking hour at the parks, trying to squeeze every minute of magic from my vacation.  Nowadays, I enjoy hanging out at DVC resorts nearly as much as riding […]

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Can You Visit the Polynesian Island Tower?

on February 12, 2025

There’s so much excitement around the new Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows!  If you’re visiting Disney World, you may be interested in checking out the tower even if you aren’t staying there.  However, it’s important to note that only some areas are open to visitors.  Here’s what you need to know! Open […]

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Does Your DVC Home Resort Really Matter?

on February 7, 2025

When most people think about DVC home resorts, the first thing that may come to mind is home resort advantage.  This allows you to book a stay at your home resort 11 to 7 months out from your check-in date, which is before any DVC Members who own contracts at other resorts.  While home resort […]

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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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