Hey there, hi there, Marie! Welcome to planDisney and Welcome Home! Thanks for stopping by with such a great Disney Vacation Club question. I love planning with a fellow Member!
Marie, you said the magic words: "quite a few Points!" YES! When I hear that, I know that the possibilities for your upcoming vacations to Disney destinations and destinations around the globe are endless, and I'm just
so excited for you. I always say that Vacation Points are the key to the magic, so let's see what you can unlock!
First, let's chat about some exciting recent changes with Disney Vacation Club! Worldwide Stays with Concierge Collection Hotels are no longer available for new bookings, but Hakuna Matata! It means "no worries!" There is a new Hotel Exchange Option through Interval International, and there is seriously a seemingly endless list of exchange possibilities, including the Florida Keys! You can even book online!
To explore your Hotel Exchange options and begin the online booking process, log in to your account on
the DVC website, hover over the "Destinations" tab and click "
Hotel Exchange" under "Worldwide Stays." This will bring you to
the Interval International page. Click the blue "Book with Interval Online" button under "Hotel Exchange" to start your search and the process of booking the vacation of your dreams.
Once you're in the Interval International online booking tool, I recommend clicking the "Resort Directory" tab and using the map to narrow down your search to "Florida, Lower Keys." There are fabulous options near Key Largo!
If your travel dates will occur before your Vacation Points will expire, you do not have to deposit your Points. However, if your Vacation Points will expire before your travel dates or you're not sure when you want to book your vacation, I recommend
calling Member Services to deposit your Points into Interval International. As long as you deposit your Points at least 45 days before they expire, it can extend the life of your Points up to two years! It's Membership magic!
I hope this was helpful, Marie, and I hope you're relaxing in the Keys before you know it! Please stop by any time with any vacation planning or DVC questions you may have along the way. You've got a friend in me!
Adventure is out there!
Mandy