Hi Elizabeth,
Hey neighbor, thanks so much for your question! In my opinion, the Disney Vacation Club really is one of the best kept secrets. We opted to purchase our membership eight years ago, and it has already paid for itself. It was one of the best investments in "family" that we have ever made! As perfect as it has been for our family, it is not right for everyone...so there is still a lot of research for you to do.
The best place to start is by visiting
www.disneyvacationclub.com, and while you are there be sure to order one of the free informational DVDs. However, as great as the video is, and even with all the information you can find on the internet, there is nothing that beats seeing it for yourself and sitting down with a vacation club advisor. I have always been leery of these "timeshare" presentations, but the experience with DVC is totally different. No pressure to buy, no pressure for you to make a commitment. I'll be honest I was surprised when I wasn't pushed for an answer at the end of the presentation. To be able to actually see the models of the vacation villas, and have someone really listen to your concerns and questions is priceless. So on your next vacation, don't hesitate to stop by one of the many DVC kiosks throughout the parks and resorts.
If you have any other questions regarding DVC, send them my way as it's one of my favorite Disney topics!