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This is a video, essentially a walk-through, between Disney Springs (DS) and Saratoga Springs (SSR). As a bus driver at WDW, the most common question I get is how to get to DS. Most times, it's legitimate, they want to keep enjoying WDW after the theme park(s) close, but others park at DS and go...

Unlike the Magic Kingdom's Very Merry Christmas Party (extra), EPCOT's Candlelight Processional is included in your admission. WDW has announced celebrities who will be doing it this year. IN ADDITION, you can take buses from Disney Springs - or any theme park - to DVC resorts to enjoy their...

We just got back from a short stay at AKL. We had a Savanna view, studio. Room 5523. We loved the location and being in the Jamba House. The lobby is breathtaking and there are so many locations to view the animals, including our balcony. The quick service location Mara was a great option...

I’m interested in HGVC as a new owner. I have an existing timeshare with Disney Vacation Club (DVC) that I love and use all the time. Think I have a pretty good grasp on HGVC, but can someone illustrate the differences between the two? Want to make sure I am not assuming anything and making sure...

Hello - is this a thing? I am waiting on ROFT on a large DVC contract that I got a relatively good deal on. It is way too many points for me and my family to use, but that’s probably why I got such a good deal on the price per point…..anyway, I was thinking of renting out the points but was...

This is a common issue, and it's easily fixed! Bus drivers are fine if you ask them, or we can tell if guests are unsure. If you are at one of the multi-bus-stop DVC resorts and you choose to take the bus (me), make absolutely sure to know your bus stop. For instance: On the Coronado Springs...

I haven't purchased my Marriott trader yet but am thinking about whether to buy a 3 bedroom and lock off into a 2 bedroom and lockoff 1 bedroom or the 2 bedroom-1 bedroom/studio combo probably at Grand Chateau. Is the 3 bedroom overkill for trading? Do they make 3 bedroom biennials or are...

Some time ago, I talked with a friend who said he and his wife took buses to drive around WDW, and I thought that was cool because it cost $0.00. Then, I saw a video on Instagram that said the same thing! So, here is how you could visit most DVC resorts and theme parks for nothing. You would...

I'm curious, what are the options for an owner of a good, enrolled, MGO week that wants to stay at a Disney World DVC property? Are there any ways to get into a DVC property with a Marriott week? I'm assuming Interval International (II) might provide options here. Does exchanging the week for...

As I have posted elsewhere, I decided to post here for some clarity. If you are planning on staying at a DVC at Walt Disney World this year, let me know when you'll be here, which resort you're staying at (exceptions are Boardwalk and Yacht Club resorts - those do not have EPCOT to resort buses)...

There are posts where people get rewards by using their branded cards with that brand timeshare (like AmEx Hilton @ HGVC) and they get higher rewards. My question are other cards. For instance, if I used my AmEx Delta Skymiles Platinum to pay MFs at DVC (which I don't have but using as an...

Hi. We have a points trip booked to Grand Floridian Thurs-Monday for my daughters bday. American Airlines has already warned about possible flight issues. I called DVC and the kindest cast member explained their current Hurricane policy in place is to cancel point stays without incurring fees or...

Hi Folks, I am Alex and I hope to get some advice on purchasing DVC points. I have never owned any kind of TS membership, but recently I am planning for a family trip, and found that buying DVC points and then using points to book Disney hotels seems like a good deal. So before I pull the...

We have owned a nice Wyndham resale contract for about 2 years. A big selling point for that was being able to exchange into RCI for DVC. Now that DVC is partnering with II, we are wanting to purchase another resale contact that will allow us to exchange into Interval. So my questions are...

My husband and I have been researching timeshares for about a year and we are very interested in the new Disneyland Hotel Tower, which would be our first timeshare purchase. We have been able to stay at the VGC through Redweek and been impressed with the DVC experience. We stayed at the...

Hello, all. I'm a first-time thread contributor- be gentle ;-) There may not be a lot of people who own at DVC but might be thinking about buying into Hilton's timeshare program (Hilton Grand Vacations). In case you might be - or are just interested in how the programs compare - I'm sharing a...

Complete newbie here in regards to the timeshare realm so be gentle. My mother in law is the owner/member of RCI and wants to take us and the grand kids to Disney World next year and stay at a Disney property. SHe has both weeks and points available to use and is a Platinum member. We are...

II has getaways in Orlando that are plentiful. Does a RCI offer something similar and does DVC ever come up in a getaway type offering? Is exchanging into a DVC property with planning or last minute a realistic option?

I had to cancel some reservations due to illness so I have a bunch of points in holding. This means I can only book 60 days out. At 60 days out, there is little availability for consecutive nights. However, I was able to book 4 reservations for early February for 3 to 5 days each at Boulder...

Direct points for benefits increasing to 100 on 17 September 2019. https://dvcnews.com/index.php/dvc-program/policies-a-procedures/news-70636/4575-100-point-perks-minimum-confirmed

Hello! I'm a newbie to all of this and trying to book at a DVC resort in April. I know I need to do an ongoing search to land an exchange. Here are my questions: How many TPU's do you generally need for a DVC? Does being a Platinum RCI member actually help? Save money? Is there a list of the...

https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2019/08/26/disneys-new-orlando-timeshare-property-installs.html

Exciting news to hear about the these park. It was once in the plans to have Universal Timeshares. I would have def purchased a Universal Orlando TS. Sadly there are no longer those plans. But still exciting and as an annual pass holder I’m excited...

So, we have a trip planned for April 10-18, wanting to come in Easter weekend and stay the week after. I've got an OGS for a DVC resort, but with Galaxy's Edge and it being Spring Break, I suspect it will be a long shot. I'm wanting to come up with a backup plan since our week is not flexible...

We booked through DVC Dave and got a Two Bedroom-Ocean View room at Aulani for next month for a week. We have 3 kids - ages 3, 5, and 11. They will want to be at the pool and/or beach 24/7. Are there any rooms/locations to request or, on the other hand, pray that we don’t get put in? Are there...

https://dvcfan.com/2019/05/10/why-i-purchased-direct-and-resale/?utm_source=The+DIS&utm_campaign=f97bff00de-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01606ee371-f97bff00de-9552973 This writer talks about his strategy and rationale as to why he purchased a combination of direct and resale...

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Nice post about the development of Grand Floridian. https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/guide-to-disneys-grand-floridian-resort-spa/

MEMBER MAIL: HOT OFF THE PRESS DISNEY'S RIVIERA RESORT UPDATE Dear Disney Vacation Club® Member, Since Disney’s Riviera Resort was first announced in July 2017, our Members have continually asked to be kept informed about the newest Resort. With that in mind, we wanted you to be among the...

https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/anticipated-direct-price-increase-coming-january-16/ “It is being reported by DVCNews.com and DVCInfo.com that a direct price increase is coming on January 16th. Although there was never a formal announcement, which is unusual as it tends to drive selling...