DVC Archive
Walt Disney World has announced plans to build a new DVC tower at Polynesian Village Resort. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, permits, and new summer construction photos. Plus, our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated April 18, 2024.) Located on the shores of
With Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World, DVC debuted the new Tower Studio room category. We’ll offer a video & photo tour of the 2-person hotel room, share our experience spending the night here, comparisons to other accommodations in terms of value for money, and more. (Updated April 17, 2024.) Our full Disney’s Riviera Resort
There’s one Disney resort that we absolutely adore, but have not yet reviewed because we’ve been not-so-patiently awaiting its long-overdue room renovations. With the updated DVC refurbishment calendar out and showing that won’t happen until 2025 at the earliest, it’s time for a quick look at the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel (VGC) and
Bookings are now open for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, with all cash-paying guests and select Disney Vacation Club members staying on points now able to reserve the rooms at the reimagined resort for stays starting in Summer 2024. This post covers prices, perks, and other updates on the new-look accommodations. As quick background, Fort
Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are two of Walt Disney World’s largest resorts. Both are considered Deluxe Villas, with sprawling footprints and ardent fan-followings among the many DVC members who own at both resorts. In this, we’ll compare and contrast the accommodations, crowning a champion in categories including theme, rooms, dining, transportation, pools &
These money-saving tips for renting Disney Vacation Club points will get you Deluxe Resort rooms during your 2024 vacation at Walt Disney World, Disneyland or beyond. DVC rental is safe, easy, and cheaper than standard hotels. It’s also a great way to “test drive” accommodations before actually buying a membership. (Updated March 20, 2024.) For
As part of a list of the “24 Oooh-Worthy Things at Disney Experiences in 2024,” the company has revealed that a new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. This post shares details of the announcement, along with basic background info and our speculation about a potential location. For starters,
We’ve done dozens of special events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland over the last decade-plus. Halloween and Christmas parties more times than I can count, plus After Hours and After Dark Nites, and a variety of now-extinct offerings. Back when we started attending, tickets to Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas parties were ~$30. We’ve continued
We’ve been looking for a good excuse to buy more Disney Vacation Club points for years. When each of the last several new resorts at Walt Disney World have opened, we debated taking the plunge. Pricing has always been a much-needed reality-check, and we’ve realized we haven’t actually needed more DVC points. Then again, now
Which Deluxe Villas Resorts are best & worst at Walt Disney World? These Disney Vacation Club rankings cover our top picks and least favorite based on theme, rooms, restaurants, pools, location and more. We cover the pros & cons of each property, and why we love each of them. (Updated February 5, 2024.) We’ve re-ranked
BoardWalk Inn is a Deluxe Resort hotel at Walt Disney World, located within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios on Crescent Lake, with Skyliner gondola, boat, and bus transportation. This review features room photos, pool & restaurant info, pros & cons, and much more. (Updated February 3, 2024.) We’ll start with updates on the
