DVC Archive
We return to the Riviera Resort as we continue our 2018 Walt Disney World construction updates, this time for a look at progress on the new Disney Vacation Club property being built on the shore of Barefoot Bay across from Caribbean Beach. It’s been a while since we dropped in on the progress at Disney’s
Beyond the potential money saving benefit Disney Vacation Club offers, there are other member perks at Walt Disney World. DVC calls these its “Membership Extras,” which are usually discounts or special events. When looking at Disney’s site, it’s difficult to tell which of these benefits are truly…beneficial, and which are thinly-veiled marketing. In this post,
Artist’s Palette is a counter service restaurant at Saratoga Springs, which is the largest Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World. Located within walking or boat distance of Disney Springs, Artist’s Palette is a solid option if there are just too few restaurants there for you. In this post, we’ll review Artist’s Palette, sharing
When it comes to booking DVC resorts at Walt Disney World, members are asking two questions more and more: “why can’t I find any availability at the 7-month mark?” and “why can’t I use my points when the same room has availability with cash?” In this post, we’ll answer both questions, and explain some recent
Permits filed by Walt Disney World suggest new hotels are coming to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot areas. The latter is the resurfacing of a rumor about a main entrance hotel, while the former is a Disney Vacation Club project on the abandoned River Country parcel at Fort Wilderness. (Last updated June 3, 2018.) The
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a relaxing Florida beach hotel on the Atlantic Ocean that offers an escape from the crowds and chaos of Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll review Vero Beach Resort, share photos from our visit, and offer tips about this Disney Vacation Club Resort that is still distinctly Disney, but
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is a Disney Vacation Club deluxe villa hotel at Walt Disney World that is themed to an area of upstate New York that is known for horse racing. Saratoga Springs Resort feels like an idealized version of Saratoga Springs, New York, as it’s surrounded by golf courses, winding waterways, and
BoardWalk Villas offers Deluxe Villa hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club resort accommodations at Walt Disney World. In this review, we’ll share photos from the refurbished Studio Villa, compare it to other options in the Epcot area, and provide some general info about Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. We’ll also discuss how it ranks in terms of DVC
We recently had the chance to attend Moonlight Magic, the after hours Magic Kingdom party for Disney Vacation Club Members at Walt Disney World. We’ve previously done these events in Typhoon Lagoon, Disney California Adventure, and Animal Kingdom, and had enjoyed each of those events for their low crowds, “free” food, rare characters, and other
Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a Deluxe Resort hotel at Walt Disney World themed to the seaside resort cottages found in New England in the early 20th century. This review features room photos, thoughts on staying in the Epcot resort area, the amazing pool at Beach Club, restaurants in the area, and much more. If
This post covers the best (and WORST!) ways to use DVC points to stretch them as far as you can. In order to save money, you have to use your Disney Vacation Club points wisely, efficiently, and not “spend” them on low-value experiences. If you truly want to get bang for your buck out of Disney
