Hi there, Karen! Thanks so much for visiting planDisney--there's nothing we love more than making a new acquaintance and helping create some magical vacation memories. You've got a friend in me, and I am here to track down the information you need!
We've been
Disney Vacation Club Members for nearly a decade, and I often say it was one of our best decisions! Since joining, we've enjoyed all sorts of Disney adventures on land and at sea, and our Membership has allowed us to bring family and friends along for the journey.
DVC Members can exchange their
Vacation Points through
Interval International to open up an additional portfolio of accommodations worldwide--it's a great benefit. It sounds like you'll be using Interval yourself to book a stay at one of the amazing DVC resorts. I know you will have a simply magical time, wherever you choose.
Karen, you will be happy to hear that you are entitled to the same benefits as any other Guest staying at a
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. This includes
Early Theme Park Entry, when Guests of on-property Resort Hotels can enjoy the theme parks beginning 30 minutes before the posted opening time. We took advantage of this perk on our most recent visit and were able to enjoy a couple of attractions and grab a coffee before the general opening!
You can also close down the parks with
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. This is a great benefit that's offered on certain evenings for Guests who are staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and a few select other hotels. The best part? You'll get an additional chance to join a
Virtual Queue for some popular attractions. At
Magic Kingdom Park, you can enter the grid on
TRON Lightcycle / Run, while at
EPCOT you'll be rocking out on
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
I hope this helps with your vacation planning, Karen! I have a feeling that you may want to learn more about Disney Vacation Club Membership during your visit--never fear, there are DVC Guides stationed in the lobbies of all the resorts, as well as at kiosks in the theme parks and at
Disney Springs. There are always some great specials and incentives available!
Thanks again for stopping by planDisney! Please don't hesitate to
reach out again if we can help with any other planning tips for a practically perfect Disney vacation.
Stay Magical!
Susan