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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A Closer Look at the Latest Polynesian Points Chart

on January 7, 2025

With the addition of the Island Tower, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows points chart has gotten much larger!  Besides the inclusion of the new room types such as the Duo Studio, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa, and Two Bedroom Penthouse, here’s what to know about the updated 2025 and new 2026 Polynesian points charts. […]

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How to Make Sure You Use Every Last DVC Point

on December 17, 2024

Every DVC point is precious, and to make the most of your DVC membership, you want to use each and every point.  Here are some ways to ensure you don’t let any DVC points expire before you can use them! Plan Your Point Use in Advance In general, DVC works best when you plan in […]

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Which DVC Resorts Have the Lowest Points Charts?

on November 18, 2024

DVC points charts can make a big difference in what you get out of your DVC points.  Lower points charts allow you to stretch your points further, whether that means booking a longer stay, a better view or room category, or a larger villa.  Here are the DVC resorts with the lowest points charts where […]

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How to Stay Organized and Manage Your DVC Membership

on November 14, 2024

You’ve just become a DVC Member, you’ve got your points, and now you’re ready to book some incredible Disney vacations!  To keep everything going smoothly with your DVC points, here are some tips on how to manage your membership.   Set Calendar Reminders Annual calendar reminders are helpful for remembering your banking deadline.  This way you’ll […]

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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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Tips for Booking at Non-Home Resorts

on October 29, 2024

Whether you are ready to visit a different destination like Hilton Head, Vero Beach, or Aulani, or you just want to try another DVC resort at Disney World or Disneyland, booking something other than your home resort can be a fun way to change things up.  With DVC, you can’t use your points to book […]

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Common Myths about DVC Resale

on October 22, 2024

By this point, I think most of the DVC community knows the truth. There’s virtually no difference between purchasing a Disney Vacation Club membership directly from Disney and purchasing one from the resale market. Still, some strange perceptions remain that aren’t based in fact. Let’s do some myth-busting on these beliefs regarding DVC Resale.  Buying […]

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Disney Reveals the Island Tower’s Points Chart

on September 17, 2024

The official website for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is live. The Disney Vacation Club has also kindly filled in the blanks about all the other questions about the resort. Most importantly, Disney just revealed the DVC Points Chart. So, let’s discuss the new booking options and compare them to what […]

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DVC Resale Market Answers: What to do with extra DVC points?

on July 26, 2024

While most DVC Members use up all their points and often need even more points, some occasionally find themselves with extra DVC points that they aren’t able to use before they expire.  Whether you just bought a contract loaded with points or you simply have points leftover after planning your trips for the year, here […]

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