Let’s Talk about the Magic Kingdom Area DVC Resorts

Disney Vacation Club members vote with their wallets, and so the people in charge of the program must listen. Over the past 34 years, we’ve clearly stated a preference about where we want to own and stay. Let’s talk about the Magic Kingdom area DVC resorts, the heart and soul of the program. The Monorail […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Fort Wilderness

As you contemplate where to book your next Disney Vacation Club trip, you’re cycling through a list of several excellent options. Each one of them offers several enticing amenities that make you want to vacation there. That statement’s particularly true at one of DVC’s newest properties. Here’s why DVC members stay at The Cabins at […]

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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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Which DVC Contracts Hold Their Value Best?

Disney Vacation Club is unusual for a timeshare program in that contracts actually hold their value well.  Some DVC contracts have even appreciated in value over the years.  Here’s a look at what types of contracts tend to retain their value best. Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel […]

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DVC Highlights of the 2020s

We’re more than halfway through the decade or basically halfway for those of you who argue the decade starts in 2021. So, now seems like an ideal time to evaluate the DVC highlights of the half-decade. DVC Survives and Thrives Opinions are divided on the subject, but the Farmer’s Almanac argues that the decade begins […]

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Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at Fort Wilderness

Virtually every Disney Vacation Club resort features several Room Types, all of which delight members with their specific quirks. I used to say, “Every Disney Vacation Club resort,” though. I can’t anymore because of the property we’ll talk about today. Let’s discuss the booking option at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. It’s a Cabin, and you’re […]

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Fun DVC Split Stay Combinations to Try

Split stays are a good way to try out more than one resort in a single trip!  For example, you can combine a Magic Kingdom resort with an EPCOT resort to be close to the different theme parks throughout your trip.  You can also stay at more than one resort to enjoy different theming and […]

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First Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resale Contract Officially Sells

Editor’s Note (8/5/2025):We were notified by listing agent Andy Berry that the previously reported Fort Wilderness DVC resale contract has fallen through, and the owner has elected to retain the contract. This article has been preserved for reference regarding the originally agreed-upon sale terms and may serve as a useful point of comparison for future […]

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A New Fort Wilderness Pool Is Coming Soon

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is the newest DVC resort, and soon it will have a brand new pool!  Here’s what we know about the project based on permits that Disney has filed with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Where Will the New Pool Be Located? The new zero-entry pool will be next […]

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What Should You Do at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort

Every Disney Vacation Club visit provides a new set of thrills and surprises. Where you stay greatly impacts your overall vacation experience, and that’s particularly true at the property we’re about to discuss. Let’s say that you’re staying at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. What should you do? Explore the Wilderness Trail The […]

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