Practical Tips for the Prospective DVC Member
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 […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Restaurants Will Your Kids Love?
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 […]
Keep Reading >How to Approach Holding Points
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 […]
Keep Reading >4 Reasons to Buy a DVC Contract at a 2042 Resort
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 […]
Keep Reading >How Long Does It Take to Break Even on an Old Key West Extended Contract?
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 […]
Keep Reading >Unique DVC Experiences Near EPCOT
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 […]
Keep Reading >Let’s Talk about the Booking Options at Old Key West
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. […]
Keep Reading >Why Disney Favors Expansion Towers
Have you paid attention to a recent Disney Vacation Club trend? In 2023, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel opened as an expansion tower near the historic Disneyland Hotel. Later this year, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will debut. In between those events, Disney has rebooted The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness […]
Keep Reading >What You Should do at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
The grand dame of Disney Vacation Club culture is Disney’s Old Key West Resort, which DVC originally named the Disney Vacation Club Resort. That says it all, really. Everything we do today stems from the genesis of this hotel more than 30 years ago. Still, times change, and the program evolves. So, let’s say that […]
Keep Reading >Best Economical DVC Resorts to Purchase: Spring 2024
At The DVC Resale Market, we understand that making a DVC purchase is an investment, and finding the most economical option is crucial. That’s why we’ve created this blog to provide you with valuable insights each season. Our goal is simple: to evaluate and rank the most economical DVC purchases based on three key factors: […]
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