Best DVC Resorts for Non-Park Days

Where do you hang out when you’re not at the parks? In a way, this question defines us as Disney Vacation Club members, as it defines our true nature as vacationers. So, let’s discuss the best DVC resorts for non-park days.  The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort I’ve got one caveat before we begin. […]

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Why Do DVC Members Purchase Add-on Contracts?

DVC contracts are a considerably large purchase, and the contracts last for many years with anywhere from 16 to 49 years left on them, depending on the home resort.  So why is it so common for DVC Members to purchase another contract and add on more points? More Stays or Longer Stays Many DVC Members […]

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Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

For the longest time, DVC fans of The Happiest Place on Earth somehow weren’t happy. They knew that DVC lacked inventory at Disneyland Resort. It was an ongoing issue for more than a decade, but Disney has thankfully solved it! Let’s discuss the booking options at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Let’s Talk about the […]

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Where Can You Learn More About DVC?

Perhaps you heard about Disney Vacation Club from the kiosks throughout the Disney theme parks and resorts, or maybe you started looking into DVC while combating the “post-Disney blues” after coming back from a recent trip.  Either way, DVC is a big purchase, so it’s important to do your research before buying a contract.  Here […]

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Here Are Tips for Planning Your First DVC Vacation

You’ve reached an exciting moment in your life. Your Disney Vacation Club Points have finally hit your account. Now, you’re finally ready to book your trip. Here are a few tips for planning your first DVC vacation. Learn How DVC Points Work Before you do anything with your DVC Points, you must learn how they […]

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Underrated DVC Rooms for Maximizing Your Points

With so many different DVC resorts, there’s a wide range of accommodations to choose from.  Although there are some perennial favorites that are highly sought after like the Value and Concierge rooms at Animal Kingdom Villas, Riviera Tower Studios, Copper Creek Deluxe Studios, and just about much any room at the Beach Club, there are […]

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How Long Does It Take to Break Even on a Grand Californian Resale Contract?

DVC resale contracts can save you thousands of dollars compared to buying a contract directly through Disney, but how long does it take for you to break even on your purchase compared to cash stays through Disney?  Let’s walk through an example with a Grand Californian resale contract.   What Does a Resale Contract Cost? At […]

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What Are the Benefits of Joining DVC?

What are the benefits of joining the Disney Vacation Club? On its surface, that sounds like such a simple question, yet it’s a nuanced conversation. Everyone has their own personal reasons for joining or at least considering membership. While the broad strokes are often similar, some of the specifics can vary wildly.  So, we’re starting […]

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You Get These Things Free with DVC

The Disney Vacation Club includes many wonderful amenities. When you join the program, you gain immediate access to some of Disney’s finest restaurants, stores, and giant hotel rooms.  While all these DVC resort features are wonderful, you’ll still spend plenty of time at Disney theme parks. That’s why I want to focus on three other […]

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My DVC Points Are in Holding – What Does This Mean?

Things happen, and sometimes you have to cancel or modify a DVC trip.  If you ever change a trip booked with your points, you only lose those points if you cancel on the check-in date.  If you change the trip 31 days or more before check-in, the points stay in the Use Year of that […]

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