Which DVC Resorts Often Have Availability

Are you an impulsive vacationer? For those of us who love the unplanned weekend getaway, the Disney Vacation Club can pose problems.  In a perfect world, DVC wants its members to book reservations well ahead of time. It helps Disney staff its properties and stock its restaurants/shops efficiently.  Sometimes, you may not decide to go […]

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What Are the Best Resorts for DVC Villas

Sometimes, Disney Vacation Club members want to stretch out. A washer/dryer and full-sized kitchen in the hotel room would be nice as well. Thankfully, Disney designed the DVC program to accommodate all needs. Some guests are fine staying in a Tower Studio. Others prefer lots of square footage and amenities.  Presuming you fall into the […]

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EPCOT Reveals More Details for Disney100

In October, The Walt Disney Company officially turns 100 years old. As part of these festivities, EPCOT will anchor Walt Disney World’s centennial birthday celebration. We already had hints of what this event would entail, but Disney just shined a light on everything coming to EPCOT. The Start of Disney100 at EPCOT On March 31st, […]

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What DVC Members Love About Bay Lake Tower

“It will be bold! Dramatic!” is something we might expect Edna Mode to say about Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This Disney Vacation Club property showcases modern design with classic Disney touches, just steps away from one of the world’s most beloved theme parks. Let’s head into the gorgeously sleek lobby and explore […]

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Here Are the Ongoing DVC Refurbishments This Summer

Welcome to Disney Vacation Club refurbishment season! Okay, that’s technically not a thing, but it definitely feels real given everything happening right now. Let’s discuss the ongoing and upcoming DVC refurbishments at your favorite resorts.  The Grand Floridian Lobby Let’s start with a refurbishment that could affect many of us. Even guests who aren’t staying […]

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Bob Iger Will Remain Disney CEO through 2026

In November 2022, The Walt Disney Company did the unthinkable in firing then-CEO Bob Chapek and replacing him with former CEO Bob Iger. At the time, Disney signed Iger for two years, a contract that would have ended next November.  We’ve since learned that the problems at Disney ran deeper than anything Iger could fix […]

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What Are the Best DVC Amenities Overall?

Over the past few months, I’ve debated the best reason to visit all of DVC’s resorts. It’s a divisive topic with no right or wrong answers. Whatever you like the best is all that matters.  Still, we should acknowledge that some DVC resort options have proven so great that they’ve elevated the overall appeal of […]

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What DVC Members Love About Boulder Ridge Villas

The Country Bears once said, “Ain’t nothin’ like the Great Outdoors to ease your soul!” That love of nature and spirit of adventure is perfectly encapsulated at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. While this resort tends to be very popular for bookings around the holidays, it serves as the perfect vacation retreat […]

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Which DVC Resorts Book the Fastest?

One of the mantras of Disney Vacation Club ownership is that you should buy where you intend to stay. We believe this philosophy because we know from experience that some of the best DVC properties can and do sell out before the seven-month window opens.  Which DVC resorts book the fastest? Let’s examine the likely […]

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Disney Vacation Club during the Early Years

We previously discussed the origin story of the Disney Vacation Club. Notably, many of Disney’s early plans for the program didn’t come to fruition. The company couldn’t build its planned DVC resort and had to readjust on the fly on its Hilton Head plans.  Throughout the 1990s, Disney overcame such challenges in laying the groundwork […]

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