What Are the Best Resorts for DVC Villas

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 […]

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The Best DVC Resort Studios

on April 12, 2023

Disney Vacation Club members love the program because of the depth of options. You can buy as few or as many DVC Points as you like. Then, you can book a Disney trip that matches your vacation needs. For many DVC members, we either lack the points for DVC Villas or don’t want to spend […]

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DVC Room Types You Must Try

on March 14, 2023

The remarkable range of Disney Vacation Club inventory ensures variation for members. Should you choose to explore the unknown with your bookings, you’ll discover many unique Studios and Villas you’ll adore. Here are five DVC room types you must try! Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows All the other room types I’ll discuss […]

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Best DVC Resort Playgrounds

on February 8, 2023

When families travel to Disney theme parks, they do so with an expectation that the attractions will entertain the kids the whole time. Then, parents quickly realize otherwise.  When a child leaves the park, the Disney dream goes away for a while. So, they get bored. They need entertainment at the hotel as well.  Thankfully, […]

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DVC Math 101 Does Buying 2042 DVC Contracts Still Make Sense?

on August 24, 2022

When the Disney Vacation Club program debuted in 1991, people circled a date on their calendars. It wasn’t for another 51 years, though. On January 31st, 2042, some DVC resort ownership interests will expire. That’s less than 20 years from now, which may cause you to wonder. Does buying a DVC contract with a 2042 […]

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Best DVC Resort Gift Shops

on April 13, 2022

In a perfect world, we’d all spend tons of time at World of Disney, overflowing our shopping carts with Minnie Mouse merchandise. Alas, life gets in the way, even on vacation. Sometimes, we’re just not up to the aggravation of massive crowds and long lines. So, we stick to the resorts for our shopping needs. […]

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DVC Raises Some Prices While the Next Resort Goes Vertical

on March 27, 2022

The impending expansion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa continues to impact pricing at other DVC resorts. Also, we’ve had some excellent DVC news this week. Here’s what happened. More Price Increases DVC officials have raised prices at three older resorts. I’ll talk numbers in a moment, but let’s talk rationale first. The Big […]

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DVC 2022 Annual Dues and Membership Card Changes

on November 9, 2021

DVC just provided details about expected annual dues for 2022. Also, the company just changed its policy on membership cards. I’ll explain what you need to know in today’s DVC update. DVC Suggested Annual Dues for 2022 I recently discussed that DVC would finalize annual dues during the 2021 Condo Association Meeting next month. However, […]

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Get Disney Genie+ for Free

on October 14, 2021

Admittedly, we’re talking about a small number of potential qualifiers, but Disney just announced a promotion. We’ll explain how a subset of Disney fans can get Disney Genie+ for free next week. Free Is Good A couple of months ago, I posted a way to save 30 percent off a D23 Gold membership. I hope […]

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DVC Refurbs Starting, Polynesian Returning

on July 4, 2021

Disney Vacation Club resorts are undergoing some changes over the next few months. Let’s talk about what you need to know. Saratoga Springs Refurb Starting Now Okay, you know how much havoc the pandemic wreaked on DVC’s 2020/2021 plans. Here’s how you know that everything’s getting back to normal. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa […]

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