DVC Revises Rules for Point Transfers

on January 10, 2025

One of the many ways in which DVC offers flexibility is through point transfers.  With a transfer, DVC Members can essentially send their DVC points to another DVC Member who can then use the points as their own.  This can be a great option for Members who wish to pool their points with friends or […]

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Why DVC Is a Good Buy in 2025

on January 9, 2025

The topic of Disney Vacation Club ownership comes up often around here since we’re in the business of DVC. However, I’m a freelancer who technically doesn’t work for the company, even though you’ve been reading me here for many years. So, mine is a relatively unbiased opinion. As a rule, I studiously avoid providing advice […]

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A Closer Look at the Latest Polynesian Points Chart

on January 7, 2025

With the addition of the Island Tower, the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows points chart has gotten much larger!  Besides the inclusion of the new room types such as the Duo Studio, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa, and Two Bedroom Penthouse, here’s what to know about the updated 2025 and new 2026 Polynesian points charts. […]

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DVC Resale Average Sales Prices for December 2024

on January 7, 2025

This article features the average sales price of contracts categorized by resort and month sold from December 2023 through December 2024 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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DVC Right of First Refusal Report (ROFR): December 2024

on January 4, 2025

DVC Exercises Right of First Refusal (ROFR) In 2024, Disney exercised their right of first refusal (ROFR) on 127 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contracts. DVC Resale Market (DVCRM) sold 4,428 contracts in 2024, resulting in a 2.9% buyback rate (Contracts Bought Back in 2024/Contracts Sold in 2024). The 2024 waiver rate finished at 97.1%. Key […]

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You’re Staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. What Is There to Do?

on January 2, 2025

When you stay at a Disney Vacation Club resort, you know that you’ll find plenty to do. Disney’s Deluxe Tier properties offer the finest amenities in the hospitality industry.  Sometimes, you’ll find so much to do that you may experience paralysis analysis. Then, once you’ve stayed at a place several times, you may seek out […]

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Best of DVC in 2024

on December 30, 2024

Happy holidays, my many loves! I hope that you’re spending the last few days of the year with your ‘ohana and feeling the warm embrace of the family you have and the family you’ve chosen.  Since we’ve reached the final few days of the year, it’s time to take a look back at one of […]

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What Are the Booking Options at the Disney’s Riviera Resort?

on December 27, 2024

You cannot go wrong with any Disney Vacation Club resort. They’re all among the most immersive hotels on the planet, with each new one seemingly competing for the title of the best of the best.  We learned this fact in 2019, when Disney’s Riviera Resort first opened to the public. It immediately established a new […]

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Unique DVC Experiences Near Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs

on December 26, 2024

You’ll find unique amenities available at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In recent months, we’ve discussed some memorable offerings at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT area DVC properties. Today, we’ll discuss some of the other parts of the Walt Disney World campus. Here are unique DVC experiences near Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Unique Experiences […]

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How to Make a DVC Reservation Online

on December 23, 2024

If you’re new to DVC and researching all the ins and outs of using points, you may be wondering: What is it like to book a DVC reservation?  How different is it from making a regular cash reservation on the Disney website?  Since you can’t access the “Book a Vacation” section of the DVC website […]

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