DVC Cabins Installed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

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The new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are beginning to be added as the resort undergoes refurbishment. During a recent visits to the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we spotted a great deal of progress being made in the construction of the cabin sites as they prepare to be turned into DVC … Read more

RUMOR: Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to Close Forever at Magic Kingdom for New DVC Lounge

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Sources indicate that the Frontierland Shootin Arcade will soon close forever at Magic Kingdom and the space will be converted into a Disney Vacation Club Member lounge. Frontierland Shootin Arcade Closing According to reports, the arcade will soon close, with its last day of operation scheduled for May 27, 2024. Currently, the attraction has operating … Read more

RUMOR: Disney Vacation Club to Start Giving $200 Gift Card to Resort Guests Who Tour Property

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Reports indicate that Disney Vacation Club will soon start giving Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests a $200 Disney gift card if they take a 30-minute DVC property tour. Disney Vacation Club Tour Gift Card The offer will be available starting on Sunday, March 31. It is not valid for current DVC Members. The following … Read more

New Tropical Loungefly DVC Member Ear Headband and Straw Hat Arrive at Walt Disney World

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A new summery Loungefly DVC member ear headband, straw hat, and more have debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. We found most of these new items in ImageWorks at EPCOT. Loungefly DVC Member Ear Headband – $44.99 They have a summery, tropical feel, with shades of pink and green throughout. They have quite a different … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Announces First-Ever Member Cruise to Cozumel on Disney Dream

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Disney Vacation Club announced a 5-night Western Caribbean Member Cruise on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream in August 2025. Disney Vacation Club August 2025 Member Cruise The Member Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale on August 2, 2025, and return on August 7. The Disney Dream sailing is the first-ever Member Cruise to stop at … Read more

How Does Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Work? Volume 5: Old Key West Resort

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Welcome to the fifth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. In this article, we’ll take a look at Disney’s Old Key West resort, so even if you’re not a newbie to DVC you might want to keep reading to learn more about this wonderful resort. Many vacationers, especially Orlando vacationers, … Read more

PHOTOS: Inside the New DVC Welcome Center at Disney Springs

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Take a tour of the all-new DVC Welcome Center, Gateway to Discovery, which opened on March 2 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Guests can find the DVC Welcome Home Center, Gateway to Discovery, in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. It is located in the former space of the Alex and Ani … Read more

DVC Center in Disney Springs Will Not Be Home to Previously Teased Member Lounge

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The newly-opened Disney Vacation Club Welcome Center in Disney Springs will not be home to the much-anticipated DVC Member Lounge. According to journalist Brooke Geiger McDonald, the just-announced space on the second floor of the newly-opened Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center, Gateway to Discovery, will not be the same thing as the DVC Member … Read more

New Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center Opens at Disney Springs

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Disney Vacation Club members have a new Welcome Home Center to visit, located in Disney Springs. Opened March 2, 2024, Disney announced the new Disney Vacation Club Center, called Gateway to Discovery, via their social media channels, saying the following: We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club … Read more

2024 DVC Member Cruise Gifts Designed by Bret Iwan Revealed

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One of the gifts on Disney Cruise Line’s spring 2024 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member cruise will be a set of prints featuring artwork by Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse. DVC Member Cruise Gift The set includes five 17-by-20-inch prints. Each piece features Mickey (and Minnie on at least one) enjoying one of … Read more

Disney Vacation Club: How to Make Buying Into DVC Affordable

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If you’re a big Disney fan, I’m sure you know about Disney Vacation Club (DVC). You’ve undoubtedly seen the advertisements on Disney busses, passed the kiosks in the parks, and maybe you’ve even stayed in one of the DVC resorts or have taken a tour. If you come to Disney often, DVC makes a lot … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Moves to Other Side of DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The first layers of brown paint have been applied to the Monorail side of the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New DVC Tower Construction In our last construction update, we noted painting progress on the side of the building facing Seven Seas Lagoon. Painting began in December. A new wing-shaped awning piece … Read more

How Does Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Work? Volume 4: Exchanges

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Welcome to the fourth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. Many vacationers, especially Orlando vacationers, shudder at the mention of a timeshare. And while DVC is a timeshare, it’s unlike a traditional timeshare in almost every way. This series of articles will outline the basics of how Disney Vacation Club … Read more

New Glow-in-the-Dark DVC Loungefly Backpack and Spirit Jersey at Walt Disney World

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A new glow-in-the-dark Disney Vacation Club Loungefly mini backpack and matching Spirit Jersey have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found them in Conch Flats General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. The backpack and jersey match the DVC Moonlight Magic artwork. During complimentary Moonlight Magic events, DVC members get after-hours access to a … Read more

Disney Vacation Club ROFR: What Is It and Why Is Now a Great Time to Buy?

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Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is always a hot-button topic in the DVC realm. Especially in the post-COVID era, things have been harder to predict but we have seen some trends worth watching. But what exactly is Right of First Refusal? We’ll explain, and then go into the details about the trends we’re seeing. … Read more

New Disney Vacation Club Lounge Coming to Walt Disney World

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A new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge is coming to Walt Disney World. The new lounge was announced on January 2, 2024, and construction is set to begin sometime this year. No other details were announced. New Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge Coming in 2024 The announcement reads, “Construction on a brand-new Disney Vacation Club … Read more