DVC Deluxe Villa Resorts Explained

Planning a Disney vacation can become a bit overwhelming once you start diving into all of your resort options. Between early park entry, extended park hours, free transportation, and a long list of amenities, there are several reasons to stay on Disney property. There are several categories when it comes to Disney resorts: value, moderate, deluxe. DVC Villas are located within Disney deluxe resorts. But what is the difference between a deluxe resort and and a DVC deluxe villa?

What Is A Deluxe Resort?

A deluxe Disney resort is a tier of Disney resort that has the most amenities and recreational opportunities. At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, there are eight deluxe resorts. These are Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Boardwalk Inn, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort, and Yacht Club Resort.

There are a few stand-out differences that make deluxe Disney resorts different than moderate and value. The standard rooms are bigger, the theming is typically more elaborate and sophisticated, there are slides for the pools, there are signature restaurants on property, and the transportation is a bit more convenient via the monorail, walking paths, or boats.

What Is DVC?

Disney Vacation Club is a timeshare program that allows members and those who rent points from sites such as DVC Shop to stay at DVC Deluxe Villas and DVC exclusive resorts. Every deluxe resort has DVC villas within the resort, but DVC exclusive resorts include Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort.

DVC Deluxe Villa Resorts Explained

So, what is the difference between a Disney deluxe resort and a DVC deluxe villa? DVC deluxe villas are much larger than standard deluxe resort rooms. DVC villas can be studio or contain several bedrooms, but the overall square footage is larger than a standard deluxe room. DVC villas are usually confined to their own area within a resort, as is the case with Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. It’s also a perk to have the opportunity to stay at DVC exclusive resorts like Vero Beach, where you otherwise couldn’t stay without renting DVC points.

DVC deluxe villa resorts give guests all the benefit of staying deluxe with a few added perks of free laundry machines, Community Halls,  kitchens or kitchenettes, larger floor plans, and additional room options like bungalows at the Polynesian, or cabins at Ft. Wilderness Copper Creek.

Please note however, DVC Deluxe Villa Resorts don’t include daily housekeeping services, but rather, housekeeping services on the 4th and 8th day of your visit.

As you can see, there are several perks of staying DVC. DVC rentals through DVC Shop give everyone the opportunity to stay deluxe. Have you ever stayed at a DVC Deluxe Villa Resort? Which resort is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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