Welcome Home, James! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney. It’s always a treat to chat with a fellow
Disney Vacation Club Member (and fellow Midwesterner!), and I’m happy to help with your question.
It can sometimes be tricky to find just the right DVC reservation you’re looking for, but having flexibility with your travel dates and being open to staying at lots of different resorts definitely helps. There are a few strategies that I use when planning our next vacation!
For those times when I’m thinking about a DVC getaway but don’t have firm dates in mind, I always start on the Member website and play around with dates to see what might work. Once you log in, select “Plan Vacation”, then “Book a Vacation”. Start with any date range you like–when the search results come up, you can modify the dates at the top of the screen and click “Update” to narrow in on something that works for you.
A great resource on the Member website that sometimes gets missed is the
Last Minute Getaways section. Here you’ll find specific dates, resorts, and accommodations for the next 60 days. For Guests who can be flexible with their travel plans, it’s a hidden gem!
In my experience, the Cast Members at
Member Services are endlessly patient and helpful. If you have a general idea of some dates or resorts you’re interested in visiting, give them a call and they can help you find a trip that fits your needs as perfectly as Cinderella’s glass slipper!
James, I hope that you are enjoying all the fun that retirement affords, and that there are many more magical Disney adventures still to come! Thanks again for visiting planDisney, and please don’t hesitate to
reach out directly if I can help with other questions in the future.
Stay Magical!
Susan