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How To Find Last Minute Disney Vacation Club Availability

Disney Vacation Club’s booking windows open at 7 months and 11 months in advance of your check-in date, but sometimes you want to take a trip on shorter notice! It can be tricky to find availability within a couple months of check-in, but it’s definitely possible–especially if you have flexibility for your travel dates. Last […]

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How to Use Disney Vacation Club’s Pre-Arrival Checklist

Congratulations, you have booked your Disney Vacation Club trip! What’s next? The Disney Vacation Club member website has a pre-arrival checklist to help you plan the best vacation ever. You will find the pre-arrival checklist one of two ways: first, under your “My DVC” menu in the “My Vacation” section; and second, the pre-arrival checklist […]

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How To Borrow Points To Complete A DVC Reservation

Buying a Disney Vacation Club contract comes with a yearly allotment of Vacation Points to use in exchange for stays at Disney Vacation Club resorts. What many DVC owners find, eventually, is that you never really have enough Vacation Points! Thankfully, Disney Vacation Club is purposefully designed for flexibility, allowing you to “borrow” Vacation Points […]

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Resale Restrictions: Eligible Resorts

Buying a Disney Vacation Club contract through DVC Shop saves you literally thousands of dollars compared to buying directly through Disney. And largely, your experience as a DVC owner is the same. You own a contract with a home resort and a certain yearly allotment of points that you exchange for wonderful accommodations. However, the […]

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How To Add the Disney Dining Plan To Your DVC Reservation

Staying at Walt Disney World in Disney Vacation Club accommodations comes with perks of being an on-site guest. This includes the ability to add a Disney dining plan to your reservation! You can add either standard Disney Dining Plan or the Quick-Service Dining Plan to your DVC reservation, and DVC Shop keeps the dining plan […]

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How To Find Your DVC Home Resort’s Condominium Association Meeting News and Notices

The DVC Shop Blog is your one stop shop for all Disney Vacation Club news, but Disney Vacation Club itself also publishes key information and updates. This information, including any resolutions to be adopted and resort budgets, are discussed at condominium association meetings and included in Disney Vacation Club resort notices. If you want to […]

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How To Update Your DVC Member Profile

Once you become a Disney Vacation Club member, it is important that you keep your profile up to date to ensure all relevant communications are delivered to you in a timely manner! Thankfully, you can easily make these updates online. Accessing Your Disney Vacation Club Member Profile Login to your Disney Vacation Club account, then […]

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An Overview of Fees When Purchasing a DVC Resale Contract

Purchasing a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale contract is a popular and cost-effective option to become a DVC member. However, understanding the fees involved in the process is key to ensuring that you’re financially prepared. While resale contracts can offer lower costs compared to buying directly from Disney, there are several expenses that potential buyers […]

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Extended Financing Options Now Available for Direct Disney Vacation Club Purchases

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has introduced a new 15-year financing option for direct purchases, offering greater flexibility for potential buyers. This development is designed to make membership more accessible to individuals and families by spreading payments over an extended period. Below, we explore the details of this financing option and what it could mean for […]

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Disney Vacation Club Raises Prices on All Actively-Sold Resorts

For Disney enthusiasts considering becoming a member of the Disney Vacation Club, recent news regarding price changes may influence their decision. As of February 2025, the cost per point at DVC’s actively selling resorts has increased. Details of the Price Increase The latest price hike affects the following actively selling resorts, with increases ranging from […]

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