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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Which DVC Resort Studios Sleep Five People?

on October 18, 2023

The Disney Vacation Club offers rooms that can fit the needs of virtually any traveling party. You’ll find Tower Studios that comfortably sleep one or two, just as you can book 12 people in a Grand Villa.  DVC operates under the assumption that “one size fits one,” a hospitality industry philosophy emphasizing the importance of […]

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Here Are the DVC Resorts with Disney Skyliner Access

on August 25, 2023

Convenience matters when you visit Disney theme parks frequently. Longtime Disney Vacation Club members are acutely aware of the frustrations of Disney’s mercurial transportation system.  Thankfully, Disney has solved that problem by looking to the skies with its latest form of transportation. We’re all in love with the Disney Skyliner and prioritize the resorts close […]

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Answering a Few Questions about The Villas at Disneyland Tower

on August 16, 2023

The Villas at Disneyland Tower opens on September 28th. At that point, Disney Vacation Club members will dramatically increase their odds of booking/staying at Disneyland Resort. The excitement for this expansion tower project is palpable. Disney cast members know this and are doing everything they can to explain what guests can expect at the new […]

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Where Should I Eat at Disney’s Riviera Resort

on August 3, 2023

Not all Disney Vacation Club properties are created equal. You’ll notice this truth the most when you get hungry. Some resorts offer superlative dining options, while others assume you’ll go elsewhere to fill your belly. Today, let’s talk about a resort that has developed a quick but devout following for its dining options. Here’s where […]

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What Are the Best DVC Amenities Overall?

on July 10, 2023

Over the past few months, I’ve debated the best reason to visit all of DVC’s resorts. It’s a divisive topic with no right or wrong answers. Whatever you like the best is all that matters.  Still, we should acknowledge that some DVC resort options have proven so great that they’ve elevated the overall appeal of […]

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