News & Tips — DVC Articles & Guides

Point chart changes, refurbishments, member perks, Moonlight Magic, dining discounts, and quick-hit tips.

This section collects timely DVC updates and quick-reference tips, including point chart changes, refurbishments, member perks, dining discounts, Moonlight Magic, lounges, and recent resort additions. We keep the focus on what changes mean for planning and point value.

15 articles in this category.

  • 2026 DVC Refurbishment Tracker: What's Renovating, What's Reopening — Which DVC villas are under active refurbishment in 2026 and how those closures affect availability at nearby resorts. Booking implications for members targeting affected properties.
  • 2026 DVC Point Chart Changes: Winners, Losers, and What to Book Now — Disney's 2026 vacation-year point charts introduced small adjustments at most resorts. Here's a detailed by-resort review of what moved and how it affects your booking decisions.
  • Moonlight Magic 2026 Dates & Booking Strategy — Disney's DVC-exclusive after-hours events at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom in 2026. Registration timing, park selection, and the food/entertainment reality members should expect.
  • The Top of the World Lounge in 2026: Access, Times, and What to Actually Order — TOTWL moved to the Tower Club location and remains one of DVC's most valuable member-only perks. Here's the current access rules, best fireworks nights, and drink recommendations.
  • DVC Member Dining Discounts 2026: The Real Menu of Perks — The Disney Vacation Club Member Perks program includes dining discounts at many table-service restaurants. Which discounts are current, which restaurants participate, and how to redeem.
  • Moonlight Magic Events: How DVC's Best Perk Works — After-hours park access for DVC members only — Moonlight Magic events, how to book, and which events are worth chasing.
  • Dining Discounts for DVC Members: What Saves Money in 2026 — DVC dining discounts vary by restaurant and time. Here's what discounts are available, how to use them, and where the savings add up.
  • Cabins at Fort Wilderness: A First Look at DVC's Newest Resort — DVC's newest resort offering — standalone cabins in a campground setting. Layout, points, and verdict after the first year.
  • The DVC Member Cruise: Overview and Booking Tips — Disney Cruise Line hosts occasional DVC Member Cruises with member-only events and pricing. Here's what to expect and how to book.
  • A Tour of Lounges at DVC Resorts: The Best Hidden Bars — From Trader Sam's to Top of the World, the bars and lounges at DVC resorts that locals swear by.
  • Top Money-Saving DVC Tips for 2026 — Twelve proven strategies experienced DVC members use to stretch points further and save real money on Disney trips.
  • DVC Member Perks in 2026: What's Still Worth It — A 2026 rundown of DVC Membership Extras — Annual Pass discounts, lounges, Moonlight Magic, and which perks actually deliver value.
  • Recent DVC Additions Explained: New Resorts and Programs in 2024-2026 — Riviera, Island Tower at Polynesian, Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and Cabins at Fort Wilderness — a recap of recent DVC growth.
  • DVC Refurbishments in 2026: What's Closing and When — A running list of DVC resort refurbishments scheduled for 2026 — pools, lobbies, and full villa refreshes that may affect your stay.
  • DVC Point Chart Changes for 2026: What Members Need to Know — A breakdown of the 2026 DVC point chart adjustments — where points went up, where they went down, and what it means for members.