Walt Disney World’s newest resort won’t welcome its first guests until next summer, but some Disney fans will get a head start on everyone else when reservations open this fall. Disney has announced an early booking schedule for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, the massive new waterfront resort coming to Bay Lake. Disney Vacation Club Members will receive the first opportunity to ...

Halloween at Walt Disney World has become an expensive proposition. Between the parties, the merchandise and fun food options all over the property. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs $119 to $229 per person, depending on the night, and several dates have already sold out. Party-exclusive merchandise sells fast. Popcorn buckets and sippers add up. For a family of four, a ...

There is a question that surfaces in almost every Disney World planning conversation: is the cost worth it? For Disney Vacation Club members, that calculation goes even deeper than hotel rates and park tickets. DVC ownership represents a long-term financial commitment, the kind that comes with annual dues, point allocations, and the kind of loyalty that keeps families returning to ...

Walt Disney World has confirmed that a new, massive Lodge is coming in 2027, signaling the Resort’s return to providing the most exceptional guest experiences possible. Credit: Disney The New Disney Resort Hotel Is Coming in 2027? There’s something deeply emotional about the way Disney builds its resorts—not just as places to sleep, but as extensions of the stories fans ...

Disney Vacation Club has always occupied a peculiar space in the Disney ecosystem. On paper, it is a membership program designed to give devoted Disney fans a more affordable and flexible way to return to the parks year after year, locking in accommodations through a points-based system that promised long-term value in exchange for a significant upfront investment. In practice, ...

Disney’s Old Key West Resort is important in Disney Vacation Club history because it was the first DVC property built. For over 30 years, returning guests have enjoyed the spacious villas and relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere. One cherished tradition is the photo wall at Olivia’s Cafe. Hundreds of picture frames displaying DVC member family photos have been on the walls ...

There is a point late in the day at Magic Kingdom when the park starts to feel very different than it did that morning. The excitement of rope drop is long gone, the afternoon energy has burned off, and the reality of how much walking and standing you have done finally settles into your body. The sun is usually still ...

The Walt Disney Company has reportedly begun cracking down on Disney Vacation Club (DVC) point rentals. The practice has long been touted as a money-saving hack for some of the most luxurious Disney Resort hotels. Disney Vacation Club is a (very magical) timeshare rental program. After an initial buy-in fee, guests are allotted a certain number of points annually to ...