Polynesian Island Tower: What Does It Mean for My Polynesian Resale Contract?

on September 19, 2024

This December, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will have a new addition, the Island Tower.  The tower will have 268 rooms and its own amenities, so how will the Island Tower impact owners of Polynesian resale contracts?  Can I Use My Resale Polynesian Points to Stay at the Island Tower? Yes!  Since the Island Tower […]

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Disney Reveals the Island Tower’s Points Chart

on September 17, 2024

The official website for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is live. The Disney Vacation Club has also kindly filled in the blanks about all the other questions about the resort. Most importantly, Disney just revealed the DVC Points Chart. So, let’s discuss the new booking options and compare them to what […]

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Why I Bought a DVC Resale Contract

on September 17, 2024

As with many other DVC Members, Add-On-Itis® hit soon after I purchased my first DVC contract.  I loved being able to use my points to stay at my favorite Disney deluxe resorts, but I quickly learned that I would need more points for more frequent trips.  Once I decided it was time to add on […]

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Here Are the DVC Advantages for Multi-Generational Families

on September 16, 2024

At its core, The Walt Disney Company has built its business around families. A Disney vacation empowers multiple generations of family members to vacation together. Disney theme parks host offerings for everyone from small children to exhausted octogenarians.  That same philosophy applies at Disney Vacation Club resorts as well. The membership program caters to everyone, […]

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What to Consider When Choosing a DVC Home Resort

on September 12, 2024

After deciding that you want to buy a DVC contract, one of the biggest questions is which home resort should you choose?  Since everyone has different needs and tastes, there is no single resort that is the best home resort.  However, there are a few factors that can help you narrow down home resort options […]

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Best DVC Fallback Reservations

on September 10, 2024

Let’s face facts. The overwhelming popularity of the Disney Vacation Club has made booking more challenging than ever. Some of the best resorts and Room Types are seemingly impossible to book at the seven-month window. So, let’s presume that you fail to book your preferred hotel and/or Room Type. Here are a few of the […]

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Let’s Talk about the Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

on September 6, 2024

Disney Vacation Club members know about all the program’s hidden gems. For many years now, one of the favorites has provided convenience in the morning and solace at night.  Whether you want a short walk to EPCOT in the morning or a quick trip home after a fun night at the World Showcase, this resort […]

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Pros and Cons of Owning More Than One DVC Home Resort

on September 3, 2024

For DVC Members, it’s very common to add on more DVC points.  Sometimes the tough part is deciding whether it’s best to add on at the same home resort or to pick a different one.  Here are some pros and cons to having more than one DVC home resort. Pros 11-Month Booking Advantage The main […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Copper Creek Resale Contract?

on August 29, 2024

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 Copper Creek resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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Where Should You Stay When Visiting Disneyland Resort

on August 27, 2024

Today signifies the end of the five-part series on where you should stay when you’re vacationing at various Disney theme parks. We’ve previously discussed all four gates at Walt Disney World, but there’s still one theme park to evaluate.  While you may believe that Disneyland Resort comes with a simple A/B pair of options, that’s […]

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