Can DVC Work If You Don’t Plan in Advance?

on September 18, 2025

The common advice you’ll hear from DVC Members is that DVC works best when you can plan your vacations far in advance.  After all, DVC Members can book as early as 11-months out from their check-in date.  If you don’t plan your trips at 11-months out, can DVC still work for you?  It can, but […]

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How Many DVC Points Do You Have Left?

on July 31, 2025

The DVC community’s discussions about contract expiration dates remain a hot topic of conversation. Today, I want to broach this issue from a different perspective.  I’m going to take a bold approach and use – dun, dun, dun – math! It’s just crazy enough to work. So, how many DVC Points do you have left? […]

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Which Monorail Resort Is Right For You?

on July 29, 2025

For many Disney World fans, the iconic monorail is one of the best ways to get around. If the monorail is a must for you, the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Bay Lake Tower are the great DVC resort home resorts! If you’re doing your research and trying to figure out which one of these resorts […]

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What Are the DVC Contract Priorities?

on July 24, 2025

Shopping for a Disney Vacation Club Contract is always exciting, whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone happily giving in to Add-onitis. You want to make smart decisions with such a big investment, though.  So, which considerations matter the most when deciding when to buy? That’s a good question that I’ll try to answer today. […]

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You’ve Just Joined DVC. Now What?

on July 22, 2025

A little birdy told me that you just joined the Disney Vacation Club. Welcome home, my friend! Your family will enjoy decades, possibly even generations, of wonderful Disney vacations. Still, there are a few things you need to know. So, you’ve just joined DVC. Now what? Plan Ahead   We’ll get to the fun stuff, I […]

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What DVC Members Need to Know about Disney Cruises

on July 11, 2025

Whenever The Walt Disney Company reports its quarterly earnings, one segment stands apart. Disney Experiences, the theme parks division, gains a significant percentage of the company’s operating income. One of the key contributors is Disney Cruise Line (DCL), which has exploded in popularity recently. So, what do DVC members need to know about Disney cruises? […]

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How to Maximize Your DVC Contract

on June 24, 2025

You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your Disney Vacation Club membership. Since you work hard for your money, you want that investment to pay off as much as possible. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your DVC contract.  Avoid High-Point Travel Periods When Possible You cannot always control your travel dates. Whether […]

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Pro Tips for Banking Points

on June 9, 2025

Disney Vacation Club members often underrate the flexibility of the program. In designing the program, DVC really did think of everything, including our desire to vacation at random intervals. While DVC faithfully deposits our DVC Points at the start of every Use Year, we don’t all vacation at Disney precisely once per year. Some of […]

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Bay Lake Tower: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

on May 23, 2025

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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How to Take Advantage of DVC’s Recent Rules Changes

on May 5, 2025

The Disney Vacation Club quietly updated a few policies at the start of the year. In the process, savvy DVC members gained more control over their precious DVC Points. Here’s how you can take advantage of DVC’s recent rules changes.  Here’s What DVC Changed Historically, DVC members have always been able to Transfer their points […]

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