What to Know About DVC Points Charts

on April 11, 2025

Part of the fun of DVC is planning out all your future Disney trips!  An important piece of that planning process is reviewing the points charts.  They let you know how many points you need for your stay, depending on the time of year, room type, and booking category that you would like to reserve.   […]

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Why Universal Studios Fans Should Join DVC

on March 31, 2025

Universal Epic Universal finally opens its portals to guests on May 22nd, 2025. The anticipation has been building for more than five years now, and it has reached a fever pitch. And Disney Vacation Club members are surprisingly in the driver’s seat for the new park’s opening. Here’s why Universal Studios fans should join DVC. […]

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Underrated DVC Rooms for Maximizing Your Points

on March 17, 2025

With so many different DVC resorts, there’s a wide range of accommodations to choose from.  Although there are some perennial favorites that are highly sought after like the Value and Concierge rooms at Animal Kingdom Villas, Riviera Tower Studios, Copper Creek Deluxe Studios, and just about much any room at the Beach Club, there are […]

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Practical Tips for the Prospective DVC Member

on February 21, 2025

Whenever someone says that they’re interested in DVC, I like to advise that they take their time and do their research.  While there are the obvious questions like figuring out how much DVC costs, how many points you need for the kinds of trips you want, and which resort may make the best home resort […]

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Which DVC Restaurants Will Your Kids Love?

on February 13, 2025

Have your theme park habits evolved since you joined the Disney Vacation Club program? I know that mine have. Before I became a member, I’d spend every waking hour at the parks, trying to squeeze every minute of magic from my vacation.  Nowadays, I enjoy hanging out at DVC resorts nearly as much as riding […]

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How to Approach Holding Points

on January 23, 2025

A strange thing happened to me in late October. I was mere days away from a stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, yet I hadn’t been medically cleared. My doctor didn’t provide me with the final authorization until the week of my visit.  Had she advised me not to go, my DVC Points would […]

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4 Reasons to Buy a DVC Contract at a 2042 Resort

on November 5, 2024

With each year that passes, 2042 doesn’t seem as far away as it once did, and some people feel that DVC contracts with a 2042 expiration date are just too short.  These include contracts for Boulder Ridge, Beach Club, BoardWalk, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and some for Old Key West.  However, there are a few […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Old Key West Extended Contract?

on October 31, 2024

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with an Old Key West extended resale contract.  Extended Old Key West contracts […]

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Unique DVC Experiences Near EPCOT

on October 21, 2024

A Disney Vacation Club membership lasts for decades. You’ll spend most of your life visiting the various Disney theme parks and the nearby hotels. That’s especially true of your Home Resort(s) and favorite properties. So, we’re highlighting a few things you can do at each resort that you probably never realized. Here are some of […]

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Let’s Talk about the Booking Options at Old Key West

on October 1, 2024

August 30th is now Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida, and one DVC resort is more likely to commemorate the event than most. Longtime fans of Disney’s Old Key West Resort know that Buffett’s music frequently plays at the pool.  So, let’s all enjoy a few boat drinks and/or margaritas while we evaluate DVC’s original resort. […]

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