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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How to Make a DVC Reservation Online

on December 23, 2024

If you’re new to DVC and researching all the ins and outs of using points, you may be wondering: What is it like to book a DVC reservation?  How different is it from making a regular cash reservation on the Disney website?  Since you can’t access the “Book a Vacation” section of the DVC website […]

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How to Make Sure You Use Every Last DVC Point

on December 17, 2024

Every DVC point is precious, and to make the most of your DVC membership, you want to use each and every point.  Here are some ways to ensure you don’t let any DVC points expire before you can use them! Plan Your Point Use in Advance In general, DVC works best when you plan in […]

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Tips for Saving on DVC Membership Dues

on December 16, 2024

You’ve got approximately six weeks of shopping days until Christmas, which is stressful enough on its own. Then, assuming you’re anything like me, you’ll face the concern that you’ve overspent on your holiday shopping. For Disney Vacation Club members, this worry is that much worse because we all know what’s lurking in mid-January. That’s when […]

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