Let’s Talk Dirty Laundry at Disney
Ordinarily, we talk about all the fun parts of Disney vacations. Today, I’m going to discuss the parts of the trip that are necessary but decidedly less fun. Let’s talk about dirty laundry. Villas Include Laundry Units The beauty of the DVC program is that it encourages guests to stay for a week or longer. […]
Keep Reading >Disney Confirms Dates and Details for Festival of the Arts 2026
In 2017, Walt Disney World introduced a new festival, and the results speak for themselves. Historically, January and February had been two of the three slow months for Orlando tourism. That’s no longer the case, as people like you and me have fallen in love with the early-year festival. Well, I’m happy to report that […]
Keep Reading >Interesting Facts about the Polynesian
Disney Vacation Club resorts dazzle members with exceptional amenities and breathtaking scenery. As part of a new series, I’ll show you that there’s more to them than that. Here are a few interesting facts you may not know about Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney’s First Resort Technically, the Polynesian shares this claim, but it’s true. […]
Keep Reading >Should You Book Hospitality House Or Preferred Rooms?
The last thing that any Disney Vacation Club member wants to do is waste our previous DVC Points. Alas, booking a DVC room requires a few choices, one of which can seem a bit vague. DVC lists Room Types with odd titles like Preferred and Hospitality House. When you’re new to the program, you probably […]
Keep Reading >Why I’ve Stopped Doing DVC Split Stays
I’ve been writing here for nine years, which means you may have read me suggesting a Split Stay. I’ve been an evangelist for this sort of DVC vacation for a while now, but I have a confession. At this point, I think I’m done with them. Here’s why I’ve stopped doing DVC Split Stays. What […]
Keep Reading >Why Guests Stay at the Grand Californian
Every Disney Vacation Club resort will take your breath away with its beauty. Even by those standards, a few of them tower above the rest, though. You’ll find one at Disneyland Resort, and you’ve likely wondered why this place receives so much hype. So, why do DVC members stay at The Villas at Disney’s Californian […]
Keep Reading >Disney Announces Big Audio-Animatronic Changes
Walt Disney World was so excited to reveal big changes that it rolled out tons of news at 6 a.m. this morning. Specifically, Disney announced big Audio-Animatronic changes. Let’s discuss the state-of-the-art robotics coming to some attractions. Meet Benjamin Clawhauser November will unofficially be Zootopia month at Disney. On November 26th, Zootopia 2 will debut […]
Keep Reading >What Are the Differences Between Cash Stays and DVC Stays?
Before becoming a DVC Member, you likely booked cash stays to stay at the Disney resorts. While booking stays with your points is easy, and the DVC resorts offer fantastic accommodations with added amenities like kitchenettes and kitchens, there are a few things that will differ between those cash stays and stays booked with your […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts Offer the Best Views
When you join the Disney Vacation Club, you’ll quickly discover yourself spending more time in and around your hotel room. There’s a reason for that. Once a Cast Member welcomes you home for the first time, that’s how you’ll perceive your surroundings. You’ll relish hanging out in your hotel room, partially because of what you […]
Keep Reading >2025 DVC Refurbishments Continue
We knew heading into 2025 that this would be a big year for Disney Vacation Club refurbishments. As we all remember, DVC had no choice but to delay various renovations during the pandemic. So, they’ve been stacked ever since then, with Disney desperately trying to catch up. To the company’s credit, it has made excellent […]
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