by Marissa VallottonDVC Resale Market on November 15, 2023
At DVC Resale Market, we like to keep an economic Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort ranking maintained for our clients. We started this ranking in the Fall of 2014, and this blog represents our 18th in the series: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016,Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on November 13, 2023
The Disney Vacation Club’s Christmas season unofficially started! While Disney claims the event won’t begin for another few days, one domino has already fallen, with another coming soon. Let’s talk about the 2023 DVC holiday season! The Gingerbread Store Opens at the Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa took a slightly different approach […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on October 30, 2023
Disney Vacation Club members, we know how you feel when your favorite resorts start the refurbishment process. On the one hand, you’re excited to learn what changes are in store. On the other, you know that construction will cause some aggravation during current visits. So, we try to keep you updated on what’s happening with […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on October 13, 2023
Thus far in our series, we’ve focused exclusively on East Coast dining, but that changes today. Let’s talk about some of the best meals you can get on the West Coast. Where should you eat when staying at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa? I have plenty of suggestions. Quick Service and […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on August 14, 2023
In the previous History of the Disney Vacation Club article, I discussed the unlikely series of events that led to the creation of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. This time, I’ll talk about DVC’s biggest year ever, 2007. Four of the resorts you love connect back to 2007. Here’s how. A Brief History of […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on July 21, 2023
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 […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on July 10, 2023
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 […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on June 23, 2023
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 […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on April 28, 2023
Every Disney Vacation Club resort embodies the finest in amenities, logistics, and entertainment. Most of them are quite luxurious as well. But what’s THE best reason to visit each one? Here’s the second part of our series discussing this highly debatable topic. Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney gave with both hands in […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on April 19, 2023
Disney Vacation Club officials just confirmed what many of us had suspected. The upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel will require a transient tax for every stay. You likely have questions about transient taxes, especially if you’ve never stayed at Aulani. So, here’s what you need to know about this tax. What Is a Transient Tax? […]Keep Reading >