New E-Book: PassPorter's Disney Vacation Guide About This Page:

[Jennifer Marx]

A brand new e-book is now available in the PassPorter's Club ...
PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide: For Members and Members-To-Be.

Note: This new e-book was first released to PassPorter's Club passholders as a thank-you for your fantastic support. It is now also available for regular sales in the PassPorter Store for $7.95.

PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide is a 170-page in-depth guide to all aspects of the Disney Vacation Club, from deciding whether to join to deciding where and when to use your points. Included are beautiful color photos and tips on maximizing your experience with the Disney Vacation Club (DVC).

If you've ever wondered what the club is all about or wanted to learn more, PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide is the perfect introduction. This book will answer the most commonly asked questions to help you decide whether the Disney Vacation Club is the right investment for you. The e-book also explores the club's points system -- including how to buy, bank, and borrow points--show you how to choose a home resort, and discuss membership dues. Many PassPorter readers contributed their photos so we could include them in the e-book.

For those who are already members, this guide brings together everything you need in one place, including a look at all the ways you can spend your points and the various benefits available to you. Don't forget that Disney Vacation Club members can use their points to visit other destinations around the world, including Disney parks and cruises, along with top hotels in a range of cities. You can even take an Adventures by Disney package tour. PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide will help you manage your points, explore other club destinations, and explain the ins and outs of ownership.

All of the Disney Vacation Club resorts have different themes and amenities. While the majority are located at Walt Disney World in Florida, two offer the opportunity for beach getaways at Vero Beach in Florida and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide offers an in-depth look at these resorts, which are not usually covered in Disney guidebooks. We'll also take a peek at two new properties Disney has in the works, one in California and one in Hawaii.

Pages: 170
Photos: 130

E-Book Cover and Sample Page:

Table of Contents:
See next post below.

PassPorter's Club Passholders: You may download this e-book free-of-extra-charges in the Reading Room at any time as a benefit of your pass.

If you're not a Club Passholder, you may learn more about the PassPorter's Club program here. If you have questions, please use the links near the top of this page to contact us.

[Jennifer Marx]

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction ... 9
How the Magic Has Grown ... 10
Disney Vacation Club vs. Other Timeshares ... 11
Taking the Disney Vacation Club Tour ... 12
Finding Out More Before You Buy ... 13

Chapter 2: Buying into the Disney Vacation Club ... 15
Pros and Cons of Disney Vacation Club Membership ... 17
How Much Is It Going to Cost? ... 19
Break-Even Analysis ... 20
Choosing Your Home Resort ... 22
Selecting Your Use Year ... 24
Buying From Disney vs. Buying Resale ... 25
Financing Your Disney Vacation Club Payment ... 26
Disney Vacation Club Purchase Process ... 27

Chapter 3: How the Point System Works ... 29
Using Your Points Effectively ... 30
Making a Reservation ... 36
Banking and Borrowing ... 39
Owning at Different Home Resorts ... ..41
Managing Your Points Worksheet ... 42

Chapter 4: Welcome Home: Your Membership ... 43
Members Only! ... 44
Housekeeping Services ... 46
Travel Services ... 47
Discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members ... 49
Other Membership Perks ... 58
Special Events for Disney Vacation Club Members ... 60
Renting Out Your Points ... 61
Adding On Points ... 63
Selling Your Points ... 63
Paying Your Dues ... 66

Chapter 5: The Disney Vacation Club Resorts ... 67
Resort Comparisons ... 68
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas ... 70
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort ... 75
Disney's Beach Club Villas ... 79
Disney's BoardWalk Villas ... 84
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort ... 89
Disney's Old Key West Resort ... 103
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa ... 108
Disney's Vero Beach Resort ... 113
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge ... 122
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel ... 127
Aloha to the Disney Vacation Club ... .131
Which Resort Is Best? ... 132
Lodging Worksheet ... 134

Chapter 6: Other Destinations: The Disney Collection ... 135
Other Resorts at Walt Disney World ... 136
Disneyland ... 138
Disney Cruise Line ... 141
Other Disney Parks Around the World ... 144

Chapter 7: Worldwide Destinations Using Your Points ... 147
Adventurer Collection (Adventures By Disney) ... 148
Concierge Collection ... 153
World Passport Collection ... 160

PassPorter 30% Discount ... 163
PassPorter Title List for 2009 ... 163
"Free" E-Books ... 164
What is PassPorter? ... 165
More PassPorters ... 166
Even More PassPorters ... 167
Register Your PassPorter ... 168
PassPorter Online ... 169

[Jennifer Marx]

I want to extend my personal congratulations to Cheryl Pendry and Petula Brown for their work on this excellent guide! And many, many thanks and kudos to editor Carrie Hayward for getting this into your hands. Last but not least, I want to thank the readers who contributed photos and tips to this book! Great job, everyone!

[4Disney2]

Thank you for putting this together, I wanted PP to do this for the longest time!
Thanks a lot!!! Would love another E-book with all the rides warnings...by park by ride, it will be great for parents with kids and a popular reference guide before getting to the park!
Thanks again!

[Cinderella22]

Very excited, can't wait to read it! Thanks!!!

[Jennifer Marx]

Here's a great thread over at MouseOwners.com praising the new DVC e-book! Woohoo!

http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25705

[Jennifer Marx]

Here's a great thread over at MouseOwners.com praising the new DVC e-book! Woohoo!

http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25705