How Is DVC Different from Other Timeshares

on May 16, 2025

For the longest time, the word “timeshare” has held a negative connotation in the tourism and hospitality industries. Ill-minded hucksters have often taken advantage of unsuspecting consumers, grifting them into terrible real estate acquisitions. This point became crystal clear during multiple 21st-century economic crises, when people would simply give away their timeshares to escape paying […]

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DVC for Retirees

on October 28, 2024

Have you recently or not so recently retired? If so, the Disney Vacation Club was literally made for you. When Disney officials planned the program, they drew inspiration from timeshare businesses of the era. Many timeshares then targeted retirees as the primary demographic for the Florida lifestyle. While the concept has faded a bit in […]

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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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What is a DVC “Use Year” and Does it Matter?

on July 11, 2024

What is a “Use Year”? The most straightfoward way to describe what a “Use Year” is simply the date you will receive your Disney Vacation Points each year. There are 8 different Use Years, and they are February, March, April, June, August, September, October and December. And if you purchase a contract with a March […]

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Tips to Avoid Timeshare Scams

on February 22, 2024

When engaging in the resale of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts, it’s important to be equipped with the right knowledge to avoid common pitfalls or timeshare scams. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a DVC timeshare, the key to a successful transaction lies in understanding the nuances of the resale market and choosing a […]

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Is Disney Vacation Club a Timeshare?

on January 15, 2024

A frequently asked question is, “Is Disney Vacation Club Timeshare?”. For all intents and purposes, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is essentially Disney’s version of a timeshare.  With DVC, you own a shared deeded contract to a vacation property.  Timeshares may have a bad reputation, but there are a few key features that set DVC apart […]

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Incidental Benefits for New DVC Resale Members: How Much Do They Matter?

on December 22, 2022

Whether you purchase your DVC contract directly through Disney or you purchase a resale contract, certain core elements of DVC membership remain the same, such as the ability to use your points to book stays at your home resort.  However, in recent years, Disney Vacation Club has placed resale restrictions on incidental benefits for new […]

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Goodbye, RCI, and DVC Points Chart Updates

on December 13, 2021

The Disney Vacation Club has just added a new amenity for members, changed its 2023 Points Chart, revealed a Points Chart for a “new” property, and…did something unexpected. We’ve got plenty of DVC updates to cover today. So let’s get to it. The Minor Update Let’s enter on the shallow end of the pool with […]

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How to Buy a Disney Vacation Club Contract with a Low Down Payment

on August 10, 2016

One of the biggest barriers for many people looking to join or add-on with Disney Vacation Club can be the initial out of pocket expenses.  Sometimes, the reason for this is people will become the most interested in joining or adding-on just after their Disney vacation has ended, and consequently, many of those people may […]

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DVC Resale Market Interview with Theme Park Tourist on the Changes to Incidental Benefits

on July 24, 2016

Earlier this month, I had the honor of being approached by David Mumpower from themeparktourist.com for an interview regarding the changes Disney Vacation Club made to incidental benefits for resale contracts purchased on or after April 4, 2016.   For those not familiar with the changes to incidental benefits, Disney’s statement on April 4th was, “new purchasers […]

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