Bluey Will Debut at Disney in 2026

Disney woke up at 4 a.m. PST on Tuesday and chose violence. The company dropped a wide swath of announcements, including the Halloween 2026 news you surely need three weeks before Christmas 2025.  That’s not the part anybody will remember, though. Yes, folks, the rumors are true! Bluey will debut at the parks in 2026! […]

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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Membership Magic 2026

The year 2026 is nearly upon us. So, Disney Vacation Club members are about to face another choice. Qualifying owners can purchase Membership Magic Beyond for next year. For some of you, it will be your second time doing so. In other instances, you haven’t done it yet, but you may want to do so […]

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Interesting Facts about Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary

You’ll marvel at every Disney Vacation Club resort. That’s a given. Still, every hotel in the DVC lineup is capable of surprising you with a few tricks and tidbits. Today, we’ll focus on one of the originals. Here are a few interesting facts about Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This Was the First […]

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What to Love About the Grand Floridian Deluxe Studio

The Grand Floridian lives up to its name with its grandiose lobby and elegant decor, and it often has a reputation for being stuffy.  However, it’s actually one of my favorite resorts, even as someone who typically books Deluxe Studios and travels with a toddler.  Beyond the beautiful furnishings, here’s why the Grand Floridian Deluxe […]

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2026 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues: What Members Need to Know

The 2026 annual dues for the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) have been released, showing a blended increase of 6.38% across all resorts. This year’s numbers reflect higher‑than‑historical average increases, with some resorts showing particularly steep jumps. In this post we’ll walk through the full dues table, highlight the key trends and outliers, and talk about […]

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Which DVC Contracts Hold Their Value Best?

Disney Vacation Club is unusual for a timeshare program in that contracts actually hold their value well.  Some DVC contracts have even appreciated in value over the years.  Here’s a look at what types of contracts tend to retain their value best. Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel […]

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What to Know About Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

When you purchase a DVC resale contract, it has to go through right of first refusal (ROFR).  This review process happens after the seller and prospective buyer agree to a sales price. With ROFR, Disney Vacation Club has the opportunity to purchase a resale contract at the price and terms that the seller and prospective […]

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What the Past Few Years Have Told Us about DVC’s Future

We don’t think about the calendar in these terms, but we’re more than halfway through the 2020s. Sure, some of them have felt like dog years, yet we’ve survived and persevered.  For its part, the Disney Vacation Club program has thrived and occasionally surprised. Let’s discuss what the past few years have told us about […]

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DVC Highlights of the 2020s

We’re more than halfway through the decade or basically halfway for those of you who argue the decade starts in 2021. So, now seems like an ideal time to evaluate the DVC highlights of the half-decade. DVC Survives and Thrives Opinions are divided on the subject, but the Farmer’s Almanac argues that the decade begins […]

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No Copper Creek Visit Is Complete without…

Every Disney Vacation Club resort features some amenities unique to the property. These are the things you’ll remember the most long after you’ve returned home from vacation, the ones that perfect your trip.  Today, we’ll discuss a popular DVC property at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. No Copper Creek visit is complete without doing these things… A […]

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