Adding on to Your Current Home Resort vs. Choosing Another Home Resort

When you find yourself short on DVC points and ready to buy another contract, when is it better to add on to your current home resort, and when is it better to choose a different one?   Adding on to Your Current Home Resort If there’s no place like “home,” and you are happiest when staying […]

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Best Economical DVC Resorts to Purchase: Fall 2025

At the DVC Resale Market, we understand that making a DVC purchase is an investment, and finding the most economical option is crucial. That’s why we created this blog to provide you with valuable insights each season. Our goal is simple: evaluate and rank the most economical DVC purchases based on three key factors: Average […]

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News and Notes from the Condo Association Meetings

The Disney Vacation Club recently decided to split the Annual Condo Association meetings into individual properties. So, owners at Disney’s Old Key West Resort attend that meeting, owners at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas attend that meeting, and so forth.  While the meetings are definitely less crowded and more personal, you’re likely to miss a lot […]

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Which Disney World DVC Resorts Have the Best Fireworks Views?

Disney vacations are always magical, but perhaps there is no more magical way to end your day than with fireworks from your resort–even better when you can see them from your room!  Here’s a look at which Disney World DVC resorts have fireworks views and how to best enjoy them. Which Resorts Have Specific Theme […]

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DVC Announces a Second Grand Californian Refurbishment

This week, the Disney Vacation Club mostly returned to the old ways. DVC returned to the previous method of Annual Condominium Association meetings, tacitly acknowledging that the quarterly meetings idea was a total bust. During this week’s conversations, DVC announced a second phase of refurbishment at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. […]

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Let’s Talk Gingerbread Season at DVC Resorts

The holiday season officially started at Walt Disney World on November 14th. However, some of the decorations have run a bit late this year, particularly at some Disney Vacation Club Resorts. A combination of construction, new amenities, and a bit of bad luck has disrupted some plans. So, let’s talk about the gingerbread season at […]

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How to Save Money on DVC Membership Dues

We’ve reached that dreaded time on the annual calendar. The Disney Vacation Club will soon announce the price of Annual Dues for all owners. These prices never go down, as DVC accounts for inflation when it sets rates.  That doesn’t mean you must pay more each year, though. Here’s how to save money on DVC […]

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DVC Adds New $500 DVC Resale Fee Beginning January 1, 2026 — What to Know

Disney Vacation Club has announced an important policy update that will impact all resale buyers beginning in 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, Disney Vacation Club will introduce a $500 Contract Administration Fee for all contracts signed on or after that date on the secondary market. According to DVC, this new fee helps support the growing […]

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What Are the Best DVC Home Resorts When You Don’t Care About the 11-Month Window?

Conventional wisdom for DVC is that it works best when you use your points to plan trips well in advance. Since DVC booking windows open up at 11-months out from check-in, that is when room availability is best.  However, if you don’t have much of a preference and love staying at any of the DVC […]

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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Membership Magic 2026

The year 2026 is nearly upon us. So, Disney Vacation Club members are about to face another choice. Qualifying owners can purchase Membership Magic Beyond for next year. For some of you, it will be your second time doing so. In other instances, you haven’t done it yet, but you may want to do so […]

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