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The Grand Californian Hotel is the only DVC resort at Disneyland, and it has a private entrance directly into Disney California Adventure. Here's how renting points here differs from Walt Disney World.

Animal Kingdom Lodge is the only Disney resort where you wake up to giraffes outside your window. Here's what to know about Jambo House vs Kidani Village, savanna rooms, the food, and how to book.

The Polynesian is the most desired DVC resort at Disney World — and one of the hardest to book. Here's how renting points here actually works, what studios and bungalows cost, and what makes it worth the effort.

The Grand Floridian is Disney World's flagship resort. The DVC villas here are stunning and the location is unmatched. The point costs are also among the highest in the system. Here's how to decide if it's right for your trip.

Hilton Head is the only DVC resort on the East Coast that isn't a theme park destination. For families who want a low-key beach vacation with Disney service standards, it's a surprisingly good option.

Both resorts sit on Crescent Lake with walking access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The choice between them comes down to one thing: what do you want your evenings to look like?

Both resorts share the Wilderness Lodge. Same location, same restaurants, same buses. So why does the choice between them matter? The answer is in the rooms and the contract expiration dates.

Bay Lake Tower sits 200 feet from Magic Kingdom. High point costs scare renters away, but the per-night math and Top of the World Lounge access make it worth a serious look.

The Riviera Resort is one of Disney's most beautiful hotels. Here's everything you need to know before renting points here, including the Skyliner advantage and which room types are worth it.

Not sure which DVC resort to rent at? Here are our picks for first-timers based on location, value, and room quality.

Aulani is the only DVC resort in Hawaii. Renting points here works differently than Walt Disney World. Here is what the experience is actually like and what it costs.

Some DVC resort pools are mini water parks. Others are forgettable. Here is our honest ranking of every DVC pool at Walt Disney World based on what actually matters.