Best DVC Resorts for Last Minute Trips

It’s always best to book your DVC reservations at the 11-month booking window, but sometimes it’s not practical. If you find yourself planning a last-minute trip, here are the top three resorts that are most likely to have availability at the 7-month mark or under. As a bonus, these resorts also happen to have low […]

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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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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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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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Let’s Talk about the EPCOT Areas Resorts

When you book a Disney Vacation Club vacation, you want to stay as close to the theme parks as possible. After all, the parks are the reason many of us bought into the program. Lately, one park has risen above the others with a massive attendance surge. It’s become the de facto hangout park at […]

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News and Notes from the Condo Association Meetings

The Disney Vacation Club recently decided to split the Annual Condo Association meetings into individual properties. So, owners at Disney’s Old Key West Resort attend that meeting, owners at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas attend that meeting, and so forth.  While the meetings are definitely less crowded and more personal, you’re likely to miss a lot […]

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What Are the Best DVC Home Resorts When You Don’t Care About the 11-Month Window?

Conventional wisdom for DVC is that it works best when you use your points to plan trips well in advance. Since DVC booking windows open up at 11-months out from check-in, that is when room availability is best.  However, if you don’t have much of a preference and love staying at any of the DVC […]

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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 […]

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Best DVC Bars and Lounges

Let’s face facts. You’re on vacation. You want to drink, lounge around, soak up the atmosphere, and relish in the ambiance. You’re here for the vibes. So, where should you go at Disney to keep the party going? Here are the best bars and lounges at Disney Vacation Club resorts.  GCH Craftsman Lounge The introduction […]

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Let’s Rank the Best DVC General Stores

One of the underlying points of the Disney Vacation Club program is that you’re staying at your home away from home. Disney expects you to take a longer vacation most of the time, which means you’ll need to stock your room with supplies. Otherwise, you’ll never quite feel at home.  Thankfully, most DVC resorts host […]

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