What Are the Booking Options at the Disney’s Riviera Resort?

on December 27, 2024

You cannot go wrong with any Disney Vacation Club resort. They’re all among the most immersive hotels on the planet, with each new one seemingly competing for the title of the best of the best.  We learned this fact in 2019, when Disney’s Riviera Resort first opened to the public. It immediately established a new […]

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Pros and Cons of the Riviera Tower Studio

on December 6, 2024

Unique to Riviera are the Tower Studios.  At 255 square feet, these studios are smaller than the usual Deluxe Studios and sleep up to 2 adults plus a child under the age of 3.  Let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of staying in a Tower Studio.   Pros Low Points At […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

on August 16, 2024

In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]

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Why Disney Favors Expansion Towers

on June 6, 2024

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 […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for EPCOT Vacations

on April 26, 2024

One of the most challenging aspects of DVC is deciding the best place to stay during your vacation. After just a couple of Disney visits, you grow to understand the significance of logistics.  When you stay closer to a theme park, you sidestep much of the chaos caused by the mercurial bus system. That’s the […]

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What Is a DVC Playground, and How Are They Different?

on April 16, 2024

Even during Disney vacations, children grow bored. Thankfully, Disney resorts have planned for this eventuality. At many DVC properties, you’ll discover an entertainment option that will have your child laughing for hours.  What is a DVC playground, and how are they different? The special ingredient is Disney magic. Let’s talk about why parents will love […]

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Let’s Talk about the Underrated DVC Amenities You’ll Find at Most Resorts

on March 22, 2024

Disney Vacation Club members have it really good. In fact, I sometimes feel that we take for granted some aspects of a DVC resort stay. Disney caters to our every whim, providing luxury and a healthy dose of membership magic. Here are the underrated DVC amenities you’ll find at most resorts, ones we should all […]

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The History of DVC — The Riviera and What Comes Next

on January 12, 2024

In the previous discussion about the history of the Disney Vacation Club program, I concluded with an obvious statement. Over the past 15 years, DVC officials have prioritized properties near Disney theme parks. Those of you who have read the other History of DVC articles know this wasn’t always the case. The initial plan for […]

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DVC History the 2010s AKA the Magic Kingdom Era

on December 26, 2023

In 2009, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened. In the process, the Disney Vacation Club set the stage for its next decade of resort expansion. Let’s discuss DVC in the 2010s or, as I call it, the Magic Kingdom era. DVC in the 2010s: the Grand Floridian Debuts I often say that Bay […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Vacationing Families

on December 21, 2023

One of the best parts of the Disney Vacation Club program is how it unites families. Grandparents can join their children and their grandchildren on a trip. The multi-generational nature of DVC ensures a connection that lasts for decades. When we visit Disney, we inevitably invite family members to join us, which leads to an […]

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