Keyholder Vacations Announces Launch of DVC Fan Forums, A New Community Platform for Disney Fans

Orlando, Florida – Keyholder Vacations is proud to announce the official launch of DVC Fan Forums, a brand-new online community platform designed to bring Disney fans together in a more meaningful, open, and engaging way. As part of the Keyholder Vacations family of brands, DVC Fan has spent the past seven years building a trusted […]

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What DVC Members Need to Know about the 2026 Dining Plan

Here’s something about me that longtime readers may remember, but it hasn’t come up in a while. I’m a diehard evangelist for the Disney Dining Plan. Well, I used to be.  This is a DVC conversation that I largely stopped having because Disney dropped its dining plans at the start of the pandemic. We went […]

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Bay Lake Tower: The Underrated Monorail Resort

DVC Resorts have some of the best locations on Disney World property, including those around the monorail loop. While the Polynesian and Grand Floridian may be the first resorts you think of when it comes to the monorail loop, don’t overlook Bay Lake Tower as a place to stay or as a potential home resort. […]

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DVC One-Time-Use Points Increase in Price

When you are short on DVC points, one-time-use points can come in handy. These are points that you can use to book accommodations at 7 months or less from your check-in date. You can purchase up to 24 one-time-use points per Use Year by calling DVC Member Services. The points are available to both Direct […]

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Saratoga Springs vs. Old Key West: Which Home Resort Is Right for You?

Both Saratoga Springs and Old Key West are sprawling, peaceful DVC resorts with convenient locations near Disney Springs. Which of these two resorts could be a great home resort for you? Let’s see how they compare. Rooms As the oldest and original DVC Resort, Old Key West has some of the largest rooms among all […]

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Let’s Discuss the 500 Fee

Disney Vacation Club added a new rule at the start of 2026. As is typically the case with such changes, the new rule forces Disney fans to pay more money for the same services. So, yes, we’re all a bit grouchy about this one. Let’s discuss the $500 fee on DVC contracts. What’s This Fee? […]

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How Should You Approach 2042 Contract Years in 2026

I recently heard a DVC member joke that as often as they borrowed points, their de facto Expiration Year is 2041. Of course, they’re referencing the fact that the first wave of Disney Vacation Club contracts expires in January 2042. However, when you borrow all your points before that, well, you might as well admit […]

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When Is the Toughest Time to Use Your DVC Points?

Unlike traditional timeshares, Disney Vacation Club’s point-based system gives you the flexibility to use your points any time of year. However, room availability is still subject to demand, which makes some times of the year harder to book than others.  Here’s the toughest time of the year to use your DVC points, plus some alternatives […]

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Old Key West: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney. Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]

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Josh D’Amaro Takes Over and Disney Names Its New Ship

The Walt Disney Company just hosted its Annual Shareholder Meeting, and this year’s event was a slick broadcast. Disney needed everything to work seamlessly to assuage any concerns about the passing of the torch.  With Bob Iger finally stepping down as CEO of Disney, fans and investors alike were curious about the new regime. Disney […]

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