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 […]
Keep Reading >What You Can Expect at Walt Disney World in 2026
On Tuesday, Disneyland Resort revealed its entire 2026 schedule. The following morning, Walt Disney World did the same. We now the dates for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s what you can expect at Walt Disney World in 2026. EPCOT’s Exciting Start to 2026 […]
Keep Reading >What the Past Few Years Have Told Us about DVC’s Future
We don’t think about the calendar in these terms, but we’re more than halfway through the 2020s. Sure, some of them have felt like dog years, yet we’ve survived and persevered. For its part, the Disney Vacation Club program has thrived and occasionally surprised. Let’s discuss what the past few years have told us about […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >What Has Changed at the Parks, and What Is Coming Next?
My wife and I spent the past month writing a Walt Disney World vacation guide you can read next year. It was a challenging process beyond the obvious reasons in that we were playing at the maximum difficulty setting. That’s because Disney is in the middle of an unprecedented theme park makeover, with four of […]
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 >Are Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek the Best Kept Secrets?
When you want to stay close to the Magic Kingdom, you may picture Bay Lake Tower, the Grand Floridian, or the Polynesian. These resorts along the monorail loop are among the most popular resorts. However, if the Magic Kingdom is your favorite theme park, these aren’t your only options. Though sometimes overlooked, Boulder Ridge and […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >How DVC Membership Evolves over Time
How long have you been a Disney Vacation Club member? I ask because the answer goes a long way in telling me the types of DVC vacations you take. While every owner is different, some generalities exist, which I know because I’ve been reading your comments here since I started writing here in 2016. And […]
Keep Reading >Disney to Restore Cinderella Castle’s Classic Look at Magic Kingdom After D23 2025 Reveal
History won’t remember Destination D23 2025 as a seminal Disney event like D23 2024. Still, The Walt Disney Company announced several more park updates coming soon, including a regal change at Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle will go back to the future. Here’s what you need to know. The Castle Goes Retro Walt Disney World opened […]
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