dvc advice

My mom and I are thinking about a WDW trip in early December 2027 for her 70th birthday. Traveling party would be her (actually 71 shortly after the trip), dad (turning 74 on the last day), my wife (39), and me (42). Mom has knee issues so she would be using a walker or ECV. Dad's reasonably...

Hello! We’re looking at booking a DVC rental for our next trip, which we’ve never done before as it all seemed so overwhelming! But this time round, it’s hard to argue against it for what we’re saving vs the hotels. I know from reading around DVC guests/renters still get free parking, ADRs at...

Hi fellow members! We have been thinking about expanding our points. Question is what would be best in our situation.. 270 AKV - resale - okt UY - we own this contract now for about a year. We do three week stays in Orlando area once or twice a year. Just the two of us, no kids(no future...

Hello, We will be staying in a 1 BR Villa at Grand California from 5/11-5/15. Any suggestions for room requests? Thanks!

Looking to take someone’s Aulani DVC booking. First time doing this. Just a question for all you DVC owners. When someone already has a confirmed DVC reservation are they able to upgrade from a studio to a one bedroom? Despite there showing no availability for others who are checking booking...

We are disembarking on a cruise in Tokyo on July 1st next summer and we are also new DVC members. I'm thinking of booking Tokyo Disneyland Hotel with DVC points as our base hotel for the 3-4 nights in Tokyo after the cruise. I've read that Tokyo Disneyland is easily accessible on the subway from...

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...