Which Areas Are Considered Preferred at Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs is one of the largest DVC resorts. It is made up of 5 sections (excluding the Treehouse Villas): The Carousel, Congress Park, The Grandstand, The Paddock, and The Springs. These sections are categorized into Standard or Preferred. When you book a room at Saratoga Springs, you’ll choose between Standard or Preferred, but which […]
Keep Reading >Riviera Tower Studio vs. Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio
When Riviera was established, it included a new DVC room type: the Tower Studio. Smaller than the traditional Deluxe Studio, it accommodates up to 2 adults plus a child under the age of 3. The popularity of the Tower Studio led to the inclusion of a similar room type at the Polynesian Island Tower: the […]
Keep Reading >Room Requests at Disney’s Old Key West
While not guaranteed, room requests can help increase your odds of staying where you prefer within a resort. When you check in online or via the My Disney Experience app for your Old Key West stay, you’re given a few different options. There are some broad requests, such as ground floor, high floor, near bus […]
Keep Reading >Here’s What to Know about Disney Starlight
We’re less than one month away from the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. This nighttime extravaganza will probably anchor Magic Kingdom’s evening festivities for many years to come. So, it’s a big deal and something that will impact your upcoming park visits. Here’s what you need to know about Disney Starlight. What […]
Keep Reading >Staying at the Polynesian Island Tower Duo Studio with a Toddler
The Duo Studios at the Polynesian Island Tower are the smallest room type at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. They can sleep up to two adults. However, you are also allowed to include a child under the age of 3. With such a small space, how well does this work? Sleeping Arrangements Though the room may […]
Keep Reading >What Should You Do at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort
Every Disney Vacation Club visit provides a new set of thrills and surprises. Where you stay greatly impacts your overall vacation experience, and that’s particularly true at the property we’re about to discuss. Let’s say that you’re staying at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. What should you do? Explore the Wilderness Trail The […]
Keep Reading >Why DVC Members Stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Should you ever take a straw poll of everyone’s favorite Disney Vacation Club resorts, you’ll quickly realize the truth. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas finishes at or near the top of the list each time. The popularity of this particular resort raises a logical question. Why do DVC members stay at Animal Kingdom Villas? Here are […]
Keep Reading >Incidental Benefits for New DVC Resale Members: How Much Do They Matter?
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 […]
Keep Reading >No Beach Club Visit Is Complete Without…
When you visit a Disney Vacation Club resort, you want to experience the best amenities it has to offer. Part of the fun of the Disney Vacation Club program is that we all have decades to explore the various majestic Disney hotels. Whenever someone asks me about a specific resort, the first thing I tell […]
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