How Do You Make the Most of Your DVC Membership Outside of Park Visits?

[CarolynFH]

Is the springs better for a shot at disney springs view? I've never heard of that one, I just thought congress park would guarantee that for some reason

No, Congress Park is the one with the DS view - see map here: https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/SSMap.pdf. Congress Park is the "F" section, and DS would be at the bottom of the map, under the blue boxes. Springs is the "D" section and is the closest to the feature pool and dining.

 

[cruisehopeful]

Is the springs better for a shot at disney springs view? I've never heard of that one, I just thought congress park would guarantee that for some reason

I've seen a couple videos recently of Congress Park. It's literally across the water from Disney Springs and could be called DVC Disney Springs. I don't know if there's still a drone show at the springs, but a family staying in Congress Park had an amazing view when they walked to the water from their room. And, nobody else was viewing from there. One person timed their walk to Disney Springs at around 6 minutes from their room.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

IMO, Adults could make an entire vacation at the FORMER Disney Springs area…. Back when there was a Pleasure Island.

THEE best attraction Disney ever imagineered, was actually a bar. The Adventurers Club.
(Comedy Warehouse was also good)

If you’ve never been, I feel badly for you.
You truly do have no idea what you missed.

KUNGALOOSH !!!

 

[Judique]

IMO, Adults could make an entire vacation at the FORMER Disney Springs area…. Back when there was a Pleasure Island.

THEE best attraction Disney ever imagineered, was actually a bar. The Adventurers Club.
(Comedy Warehouse was also good)

If you’ve never been, I feel badly for you.
You truly do have no idea what you missed.

KUNGALOOSH !!!

Going to slightly correct you from my point of view.

The best Pleasure Island Club was COMEDY WAREHOUSE!
(The Adventurers Club was also good)

And Kungaloosh to you in memory of those good old days!

 

[jekjones1558]

Back in the day we used points to stay at beautiful resorts on Maui (Kapalua) and Big Island of Hawaii (Mauna Lani). Not the best bang-for-the-buck, but they were high-end resorts that we loved so never regretted doing that. Liked Hilton Head but not fond of it not being on the beach. Vero is nice but a little too quiet if you want more variety than beach time. Aulani is gorgeous and we eventually bought points there to have 11 month advantage, since we go there every winter.
SSR, OKW, and AKL are favorite options for WDW non-park stays. Have tried staying at BWV (home resort) for non-park vacations but it is too hard to be so close to 2 parks and not go to either.

 

[Girlstar30]

No, Congress Park is the one with the DS view - see map here: https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/SSMap.pdf. Congress Park is the "F" section, and DS would be at the bottom of the map, under the blue boxes. Springs is the "D" section and is the closest to the feature pool and dining.

Thank you! Geez they are not kidding about this resort being huge

 

[Girlstar30]

I've seen a couple videos recently of Congress Park. It's literally across the water from Disney Springs and could be called DVC Disney Springs. I don't know if there's still a drone show at the springs, but a family staying in Congress Park had an amazing view when they walked to the water from their room. And, nobody else was viewing from there. One person timed their walk to Disney Springs at around 6 minutes from their room.

I think thats going to be the winner for us i hope

 

[Girlstar30]

I am sad that I will never get to experience Jellyrolls at boardwalk

IMO, Adults could make an entire vacation at the FORMER Disney Springs area…. Back when there was a Pleasure Island.

THEE best attraction Disney ever imagineered, was actually a bar. The Adventurers Club.
(Comedy Warehouse was also good)

If you’ve never been, I feel badly for you.
You truly do have no idea what you missed.

KUNGALOOSH !!!

 

[stat]

I am sad that I will never get to experience Jellyrolls at boardwalk

Same. Skipped it last trip since we were worn out the night we planned to go and now really regret that.

You can still see Yee Haw Bob at Port Orleans.

 

[Girlstar30]

Same. Skipped it last trip since we were worn out the night we planned to go and now really regret that.

You can still see Yee Haw Bob at Port Orleans.

I need to look that up lol

 

[stat]

I need to look that up lol

Apparently I needed to also, to get the spelling right!

Yeeha Bob plays a fun piano show several nights a week at Port Orleans, as easy boat ride away from SSR or Disney Springs. I made it a point to see him on our last trip since you never know when he might retire!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/port-orleans-resort-riverside/yehaa-bob-jackson-at-river-roost

 

[DisneyMountainWoman]

We loove going to Aulani! It is the best DVC resort. We go there all the time. Best dvc points use... who needs to the parks

Also we normally have resort days. They are such a wonderful way to take a break from parks. We normally stay at AKV there is always soo much to do, see and eat. The pools are wonderful. We love our resort days.

 

[AnnaS]

My next trip coming up was going to be my first solo trip but my cousin has decided to join me last minute. It will be a heavy resort stay. I have AP but not sure if she will purchase any park passes while there. As much as I don't need to be tied to the hip with her, it will be a heavy resort/DS, BW, resorts kind of a stay.

I will definitely miss Jelly Rolls and the Comedy Warehouse for this trip.