Unique Experiences at DVC Resorts near Magic Kingdom

on October 8, 2024

What we really want during Disney vacations is to make memories. Sometimes, the warmest recollections don’t occur during park visits. Instead, those are the moments when you and your family are hanging out at your DVC resort.  Disney leans heavily into this idea. All DVC properties host onsite activities that will entertain you during your […]

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Which DVC Resorts are Best for Animal Kingdom Vacations?

on July 29, 2024

As Disney Vacation Club members, our favorite theme park plays a significant factor in where we choose to own and stay. The last thing anyone wants is to spend a great deal of time traveling from the resort to the park and back again.  So, let’s say that you prefer Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Which DVC […]

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Best Places to Stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

on July 18, 2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must-do for many Disney fans!  Whether you are planning a last minute trip for 2024 to catch the after hours party or you are already thinking about where to book at the 11-month mark for the 2025 Halloween season, here are the best places to stay for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary […]

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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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Let’s Talk about the Rooms at Copper Creek

on April 30, 2024

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge presents a conundrum for DVC members. This hotel campus hosts two distinct DVC properties, which naturally raises the question of how different they are. Last month, we discussed the rooms at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Now, we’ll evaluate the newer option, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness […]

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Let’s Talk about the Rooms at Boulder Ridge Villas

on March 27, 2024

Every room at a Disney Vacation Club property will dazzle you with its amenities and theming. That’s what makes membership so great, but it’s also why you’ll struggle when choosing where to buy and book.  You want to maximize your investment and sprinkle a bit more Pixie Dust on your vacation plans. To do that, […]

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Here Are DVC Highlights of 2023

on December 29, 2023

As the calendar turns to 2024, people often look back to review the past year. For Disney Vacation Club members, 2023 signified the turn of a new page after three frustrating years. We were no longer beholden to health reports and could instead live our lives.  Not coincidentally, Disney parks proved quite popular, and many […]

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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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How Walt Disney World Takes Care of Guests in Hurricane Weather

on August 28, 2023

Hurricane Idalia appears poised to disrupt Walt Disney World visits this week. Tampa officials are preparing for a Cat-4 hurricane with violent winds of at least 130 miles per hour. Thankfully, other reports indicate that a Cat-3 hurricane is more likely, with the Weather Channel stating as of 2:30 p.m. on Monday that a Cat-2 […]

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What DVC Members Love About Boulder Ridge Villas

on June 29, 2023

The Country Bears once said, “Ain’t nothin’ like the Great Outdoors to ease your soul!” That love of nature and spirit of adventure is perfectly encapsulated at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. While this resort tends to be very popular for bookings around the holidays, it serves as the perfect vacation retreat […]

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