Trips to Disney Parks are times for a family to spend time together, sharing many fun and entertaining events.  But sometimes, even in the middle of a family trip, there are times when kids and their parents may want a few hours to themselves.  That is when Disney's children activity centers become handy.

Most fans seem to appreciate the special touches or "theming" that designers add to Disney hotels and Vacation Club resorts.  At the Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, guests will find a different piece of character artwork adorning the lobby vestibule on each floor.  Here is a look at the not-so-subtle theming on display at the resort.

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A few weeks ago I found myself in the Chicago area and made a point to stop by Disney Vacation Club's Doorway to Dreams sales center in Schaumburg.

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In 2009 DVCNews.com published over 380 front page news stories impacting Disney Vacation Club members and those considering ownership.  Topics included four resort openings, points reallocations and changes to member perks.  Here is a look back at some of the more noteworthy happenings of 2009.

As Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas officially expands to include the new Kidani Village complex, let's take a quick look back at some of the great pieces of concept artwork Disney Vacation Club released over the last 2 1/2 years.