dvc advice

Hi all! I just picked up my first DVC contract — 200 points at Saratoga Springs — and I’m really happy with the value and flexibility it offers. As I plan future trips, I’ve realized that 1-Bedroom Villas are the best fit for my family (my wife, toddler, and me). We love the space, kitchen, and...

This will be our (Me, wife, soon to be 10 yo daughter) 3rd year in a row going to WDW. We have paid rack-rate for the past 2 trips: Jan 2023 Poly Club Level and Jan 2024 Beach Club 1BR Villa (direct). Each for 6-7 night stay. We're now going to go back for Nov 10-16, 2025, and have currently...

So I am planning a trip for May 2026 for myself and my 3 teens. I am looking to get some opinions on DVC rentals vs booking directly with Disney, I know the obvious benefit of booking directly with Disney is if i have to cancel for any reason i have the freedom to do so, but this is our one and...

How competitive to book at grand California 1 bedroom for a week in December ?

I am having so much trouble (and fun) deciding where to stay. Planning a trip for late January 2026 for my 40th birthday. 2 adults, 2 kids (4.5 and 7.5). First time for the kids, the oldest is autistic. I plan to rent a double stroller. I'm thinking 7-8 nights, 5-6 park days, 1-2 rest days. 1...

Can you use your Disney rewards dollars towards spa treatments at aulani ? The rewards dollars are given if you have the Disney credit card.

My DVC memberships will be expiring when I’m 72 yo? I’m trying to think is 72 too young to have my contracts expire? Or would you just wait until your contract expires and then just buy into the same resort that’s expiring since Disney will probably sell them again ?

I already own 170 points VGC but they expire in 2060. Would you recommend to add on points at VDH because they expire 2070? VDH points have increased $9 a point do you think VDH will Go higher even with the added tax ?

I used multiple waitlists to get my five-night stay at a single resort. Now I have five separate reservations. I thought about calling MS to merge them, but now I noticed I can add the dining plan on the DVCMember website. it's unlikely we'd get enough value out of a 5-night dining plan, but if...

I’m curious, how much in US$ did you spend total on initial buy in into DVC?

I have multiple contracts at the same resort. If I want to purchase one time use points can I purchase one time use points for each contract ? And can those points be used at any resort at 7 month window? If I can purchase one time points for each contract can I bundle those points up ?

Why did you purchase DVC over another timeshare company like marriott, Hilton, Wyndham. It looks like you can pay 5k for a week of points at Hilton grand vacation club unlike spending $20k+ for a DVC contract. I just purchased direct at Grand Villas and everyone I talk to thinks I’m insane to...

I’m having second thoughts if I made the right decision. My guide sold me 160 grand Cali direct points at $310 a point. I know resale is lower but it would lock you out of staying at Disneyland villas hotel. I calculated it cost me about 14k more than going resale route and also gave me the blue...

We’re looking to do a golf trip at WDW. Might do a day or two at the parks but primary focus will be playing a few rounds of golf, pool time, and restaurants. I’ve done a few searches on the boards but not really finding the insights I’m looking for. We would rent a car, so getting around won’t...

Hello everyone! We’re planning a big family trip next May (2025) and are looking for three studios for two weeks. We are looking to rent points for two rooms at 11 months (any tips?) and then use our CCV points to book the third studio, 7 months out. My question is, how likely are we to find a...

Hi everyone! I am staying at Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge from Dec 31-Jan 5th, 2025. I have 85 DVC points that will expire that May, and I'd like to use them to extend that trip. My options are shown below. I could stay at the Grand Flo in a studio, but I've heard it's super hard to...

Planning to go to WDW with my husband and 3 adult children+families in Nov. 2025. My husband and I will be paying for the resorts. After adding up resort costs for a Moderate, my mind switched to the DVC idea. We are looking at Beach Villas, Boardwalk or Bay Lake as home resort. We’d buy enough...