It's a big year for Disney Vacation Club members. 2016 marks the 25 anniversary of the vacation ownership program that now includes over 200,000 member families. The program, which has become wildly popular with Disney enthusiasts and vacationers over the past two and a half decades, now includes 13 uniquely themed resorts in four different states. To celebrate, DVC is launching a variety of exciting...

A Unique DVC Experience This Sunday marks 15 years since The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge opened as the fifth Disney Vacation Club resort. Adding 181 luxury units to the DVC portfolio has made this a beloved resort to Disney Vacation Club members. Its success as a unique vacation experience is evident from expansion plans and rising resale prices....

Ah, Fall. That wonderful time of year when the kids are back to school, the summer crowds have disappeared, rates at most resorts have dipped, and the weather begins to cool down. September, October and early November are great months for travel and the perfect time to be outside and enjoy pleasant crisp air and the best that fall has to offer.  Why not plan a getaway to take advantage of great...

The great savings and unique experiences available through timeshare ownership are nothing new to us -- at Fidelity we've been strong proponents of the timeshare product for two decades -- but an article featured in the September issue of the nationally-circulated financial publication Money reveals that the benefits of vacation ownership are making timeshare value an increasingly mainstream method of...

Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) has added yet another new resort to their portfolio of luxurious timeshares. Sales have begun for The Grand Islander at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, located on 22 lush acres on the island of O'ahu. This property is a 418-unit, 37 floor vacation ownership tower developed by Blackstone overlooking the Pacific Ocean and famous Kahanamoku Beach in the...

The Marriott Vacation Club recently announced that they purchased 71 rooms at the classically-historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., and plans to make it part of their Marriott Vacation Club Ownership program. Owners will have access to the rooms beginning August 1, 2015.  The president and chief executive officer of Marriott Worldwide, Stephen P. Weisz, was quoted to say, "This is simply an...

Get ready to experience the wonders of the South-Pacific without leaving the mainland! From tiki torches to koi ponds, every detail of the Polynesian Resort contributes to a unique and immersive tropical-themed environment. In the video below, the Fidelity Team takes a look at some of the best features to discover with the top 5 reasons to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort....

No need to abandon your diet or be concerned about food allergies while on a magical Disney vacation. Due to recent changes at the resorts and at the theme parks, there are now plenty of delicious, allergy-free options available for guests of all ages. With so many people in the world today on special or restricted diets (low fat, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, lactose intolerant, nut,...

Sitting in the middle of Disney's Bay Lake Resort in Walt Disney World Florida is an underdeveloped, overgrown, abandoned Disney island that really doesn't look like much from a distance. Known as "Raz Island", "Treasure Island", "Discovery Island" and "Abandoned Disney Island".  This little gem holds a ton of history, long-forgotten dreams, failed projects, a lot of memories, a sprinkle of mystery, and...

Every day at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can step back in time and experience a traditional British-style afternoon tea. Escape to the serene setting of the Garden View Lounge and treat yourself to the tea experience daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located on the first floor of the lobby of this Disney Vacation Club resort, afternoon tea is the perfect getaway for a Mother/Daughter Date, a...