Are Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek the Best Kept Secrets?

When you want to stay close to the Magic Kingdom, you may picture Bay Lake Tower, the Grand Floridian, or the Polynesian.  These resorts along the monorail loop are among the most popular resorts.  However, if the Magic Kingdom is your favorite theme park, these aren’t your only options.  Though sometimes overlooked, Boulder Ridge and […]

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Disney Reveals the 2025 Candlelight Processional Lineup

A holiday tradition dating back to the 1950s will return to Disney theme parks this year. Even better, we just learned the names of all the celebrities who will attend. Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at EPCOT, as Disney has revealed the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup of narrators. Let’s discuss the […]

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Can DVC Work If You Don’t Plan in Advance?

The common advice you’ll hear from DVC Members is that DVC works best when you can plan your vacations far in advance.  After all, DVC Members can book as early as 11-months out from their check-in date.  If you don’t plan your trips at 11-months out, can DVC still work for you?  It can, but […]

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Bonus Points DVC Listings: More Points and No Dues for 2025!

For a limited time, DVC Resale Market is offering bonus listings!  These listings have no annual dues to pay for 2025 and come with full points for 2025!  For example, a 175-point October Use Year Copper Creek contract has 175 points for 2025, 2026, and 2027.  So what can you do with all those extra […]

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More Tips for New DVC Members

A few weeks ago, I gave you the first pieces of advice for new Disney Vacation Club members. Once you join the program, you may feel overwhelmed. There are a lot of terms to learn, and you’re competing for reservations with people who have been doing this for many years. So, you’re a rookie, and […]

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Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at Fort Wilderness

Virtually every Disney Vacation Club resort features several Room Types, all of which delight members with their specific quirks. I used to say, “Every Disney Vacation Club resort,” though. I can’t anymore because of the property we’ll talk about today. Let’s discuss the booking option at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. It’s a Cabin, and you’re […]

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No Riviera Resort Visit Is Complete Without…

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will overwhelm you in the best possible way. You’ll discover so much to see and do during your trip that you’ll face paralysis analysis. Don’t worry! We’re here to help by suggesting how to spend your time at one of DVC’s hottest new resorts. While you’re there, you’ll quickly learn […]

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How DVC Membership Evolves over Time

How long have you been a Disney Vacation Club member? I ask because the answer goes a long way in telling me the types of DVC vacations you take. While every owner is different, some generalities exist, which I know because I’ve been reading your comments here since I started writing here in 2016. And […]

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Animal Kingdom Villas: How Much More Can You Get with a Resale Contract?

If you’re browsing this website, you probably already know that you can save thousands of dollars on a resale DVC contract compared to buying one directly through Disney.  Beyond these savings, another way to measure the difference in value between a resale contract and a direct one is the number of points you can purchase […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for August 2025

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from August 2024 through August 2025 by DVC Resale Market (DVCRM). Our goal for this article is to provide great directional information for anyone considering a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale purchase or just wanting to satisfy a general curiosity of […]

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