What others are saying about the DVC Field Guide….

Fantastic guide that anyone thinking of buying into dvc or who already owns dvc should get as a reference guide. The level of detail is incredible and is clearly written by someone who knows the product inside out. I have found the availability charts and points calculators that come with the guide extremely handy as I am contemplating adding on. You could spend a lot of time researching on the internet, listening to dvc sales people etc but save yourself some time and make the right decision re dvc by getting this guide. It's money well spent and you will refer to it continuously, like I have. Recommend. Karin ★★★★★

This guide is amazing. My wife and I are considering purchasing DVC points. This is a must read before you purchase. It has so much detail. So much hard work was put into this guide. Anyone considering being a DVC member should buy this guide first. Amazing Job! Ian ★★★★★

The field guide is the missing link for anyone investigating any aspect of DVC. First I read it to learn about DVC before making a decision to buy at all.; Then I used it to decide about direct vs. resale. Then I learned all the ins and outs of booking as well as what each resort offered. I keep finding more and more useful information in the guide as I continue my DVC membership.
Jean ★★★★★

Jimmy Shaddock has written the definitive guide in DVC purchase and ownership. This is a must read for every DVC owner and for anyone considering DVC ownership. Whether you are brand new to DVC or a decades long owner, this guide is a ‘must read’ for everyone.

Eileen ★★★★★

My husband and I are in the process of shopping for a resale contract. We have done a decent amount of research, but we found this guide an amazing resource! It answered a few questions we still had and gave us some information we didn’t know we needed. I can also see this being a valuable resource after we become owners.

Amy ★★★★★

Buy this book! So much great info and you don't have to do a millions Google searches to find it all. Highly recommend if you're interested in buying DVC (resale or direct).

Brian ★★★★★

Found book to be very helpful both prior to and after becoming DVC members. Info on room inventory and historical availability very valuable in formulating wait list strategies.

William ★★★★★

This guide is extremely detailed, helpful and worth every cent.

Chris ★★★★★

I can't imagine navigating the process of buying a DVC property without first accessing the research and information found in this guide. It has really helped me out and I can't recommend it enough!!

Will ★★★★★

Buy this book! So much great info and you don't have to do a millions Google searches to find it all. Highly recommend if you're interested in buying DVC (resale or direct).

Brian ★★★★★

My husband and I are in the process of shopping for a resale contract. We have done a decent amount of research, but we found this guide an amazing resource! It answered a few questions we still had and gave us some information we didn’t know we needed. I can also see this being a valuable resource after we become owners.

Ann ★★★★★

The DVC Field Guide was an invaluable tool to guide our decision to purchase DVC and plan our vacations going forward as members. The Financial and Vacation Scenario models provided are worth way more than the cost of the guide.

William ★★★★★

Thank you so much for this guide. It is incredible! I’m letting others know about it as well because it’s a fantastic purchase, and will be a big help for my family.

Michelle ★★★★★

Wonderful Resource! Wish I would have found this one year earlier at the beginning of our DVC journey, but still totally worth it.

Kamren ★★★★★

This guide is unbelievable. I can't even imagine the amount of time, research and thought that went into this guide. Any situation or question that you can think of that you would like answered, it will be in the guide. It will not only be in there but it will be addressed in such a way that it answers every question you may have had, and many questions that you didn't even know enough to ask. If you are considering DVC or if you are already a DVC owner that has questions, this guide is money well spent.

Chris ★★★★★

If you are considering DVC this book is a must for what can be a very important decision. I bought even though we already have a contract. It’s the most comprehensive guide that I know of and this is the second edition that I have. Highly recommended

Martin ★★★★★

Jimmy, Your book is incredible. I own a DVC membership and I was looking for info about the resorts - just how many of each room type was available at each resort - nothing complicated. Your guide came up in my google search and I am so glad I bought a copy. The data and info accumulated in this guide is invaluable. I have learned so much, thank you for all the work that went into it. My family is preparing to do our first Florida trip next year (we live in LA) and this guide answered all of my questions. An impressive and valuable tool. Thanks for puting it together and making it available.

Mark S. ★★★★★

An amazingly comprehensive and accessible introduction to DVC. DVC can be a great product if you understand how it works and how to make it work for you. You can either spend weeks on the internet reading hundreds of threads in the relevant internet forums - or buy this guide.

Walther ★★★★★

This is my second DVC Field Guide. I wanted to upgrade due to the new DVC resorts and rules. I am so happy that I did. We have 3 contracts and used the guide when we bought them. I am looking at purchasing some more and have already found some info in the new guide that will help me evaluate what I am looking for.

Jean ★★★★★

The DVC GUIDE is my go to source when planning my Disney Vacation. Easy to use, wonderful photographs of all the vacation resorts and full of helpful information. Recommend it highly!

Patti ★★★★★

An essential guide to DVC! We discovered this amazing book slightly late in our DVC journey but it’s worth its weight in gold! Every section is so useful with handy tips and full, easy to understand information. Highly recommended!

Lee K. ★★★★★

The digital format was great and very thorough. Kudos to the guys at Retro Disney/Lake Buena Vista Historical Society for recommending the guide. I have been a DVC owner since 2002 and found the information useful

Art V. ★★★★★

This guide made the difference between understanding everything about DVC and making mistakes in purchasing due to lack of knowing all the correct questions to research. We bought it too look up a few things we weren't sure about but when we started reading it, we discovered information we hadn't ever considered. The guide is fabulous.

Jean S. ★★★★★

A lot of good explanations of terms and rules important to understand with DVC, helpful before buying, and when using Points afterwards. Great charts and useful photos (for example, showing each of the view locations - not just pretty pics) for the DVC Resorts. A GREAT value for the money. Thank you for putting this out there!

Tina B. ★★★★★

I have read this and the updates and use this to compare DVC options. I love this guide. The visuals, descriptions and comparisons is very valuable in learning about DVC and making a better, informed decision about purchasing DVC. Thanks for creating this. Information all in one place!

Michelle C. ★★★★★

I am so grateful to have found this book. I used it first while I was trying to figure out what DVC contract, if any, would work for me. I bought a resale after reading the book and deciding it would meet my needs. I kept reading to learn how to use my points and discovered so much more important knowledge about use years, banking and borrowing. I now have had the confidence to buy a second home resort This book is fabulous.

Jean S. ★★★★★

Amazing guide! So much information!
Taryn J. ★★★★★

I was lucky enough to find out about the guide early in my research on purchasing DVC. The guide is easy to use and filled with all the information you need to make an informed decision on purchasing DVC. It is an outstanding product
Tom M. ★★★★★

What a great source of information! We are now ready to buy DVC because this guide taught us enough to know what the pros and cons are for both direct and resale.
Jean S. ★★★★★

Worth every penny for the education and the excel models! Really helped me save time navigating the DVC world.
Adam A. ★★★★★

This book remains THE essential text for anyone considering buying DVC or any owner who has a desire to learn about what they bought. The level of detail and analytics in the book are amazing. I cannot recommend highly enough, and only wish there had been this book available when I was buying DVC.
Paul ★★★★★

DVC Field Guide is the best resource that exists! Great job, Jimmy
Eileen ★★★★★

Excellent resource, I was very happy to spend money on this when so much research and effort has clearly gone into its development. Read the 2022 copy (almost finished) when the 2023 copy came out. Really enjoyed the addition of photos and the availability tables are so helpful. Thank you!
Carrie ★★★★★

This guide is incredibly thorough and is such a great resource! I am so glad that I purchased it. I refer to it often- definitely worth the small investment.
Tracey B ★★★★★

I just wanted to let you know I thought I knew quite a bit about DVC as I was debating a purchase for over 5 years, but after purchasing and reading this guide I learned even more. This guide has all the information you need conveniently in one place. There is even suggestions based on Use year and room types and the location at the resorts. After purchasing and reading this guide I felt confident in my decision to make a purchase of DVC seeing as that it was right for my family. I’d like to thank you for all the time, and dedication it took to compile all of this together. I will still go back and use the guide for future plans!
Jordan H ★★★★★

The Guide is an essential document for anyone thinking of purchasing DVC or needs to learn more about it. It is by far the most comprehensive DVC resource on the market. It contains a plethora of information, and after reading and digesting this, you will become a DVC expert. Don’t buy DVC without reading this first.
Paul H ★★★★★

“As a brand new DVC member I love this Field Guide! The infographics are extremely helpful, especially the Historical Availability charts. I like being able to forecast my ability to book at the seven month mark.. Also love looking at the photographs from the resorts. Great book!”
Sarah T ★★★★★

“The book is fantastic with so much information about DVC . Great images.”
Dale S ★★★★★

“I am currently in the process of deciding to join DVC. So I have been looking for reference materials. I came across this book in my research and felt it looked useful. It turns out to be the most valuable and informative reference of DVC information I have found anywhere. I congratulate the author for producing something so complete and informative. This will now be my go-to guide for all things DVC. I find it difficult living in the uk to find information that is helpful, so thank you for producing it.”
Michael C ★★★★★

“I am in the process of purchasing DVC having recently visited WDW. This book has been invaluable and answered many of my questions I had when researching whether DVC was right for me and my family. I am now taking the plunge and in the process of buying! I’m sure this book will be handy for many years to come particularly as reference to all of the resorts available!”
Phillippa ★★★★★

“Love your book.  I closed on a BWV resale contract last month and your guide was really helpful.  It is such a small investment when you are talking about spending 10,000s of dollars. Thanks for all your hard work.  Glad to see you are regularly updating your guide!”
Paul S. ★★★★★

“As an aspiring DVC owner, this guide has been invaluable. So much information condensed into one guide, easily accessible and intuitive-- highly recommend both for current and future DVC owners!”
Jennifer M. ★★★★★

“I wish this book had been around when I was first buying, would have saved me a lot of research time.”
Y.T. ★★★★★

“Thanks again for the download of your book. I spent a while last night looking through it and through your website too - you’ve put together a crazy amount of data! Great work on presenting it in a way that can be understood more easily than just dumping all the numbers in a table. I know this stuff is beyond what most members will think about, but for those of us that do, this is gold.”
Robert S. ★★★★★

“This book is brilliant, even though we are unlikely to buy more contracts it will really help with planning accommodation, and when to book, whilst we try and stay at all the resorts over the next few years.”
T.Y. ★★★★★

“A great purchase with valuable information for those considering DVC which can be a complex subject. I believe it’s also very good for those who have already purchased DVC ensuring you get the most value and enjoyment from the purchase.”
Martin G ★★★★★

 

“I was able to download the book and have spent a couple of hours dipping into different parts of it. Wow! It’s amazing! It’s the most detailed account of the complexities of DVC ownership I’ve ever come across and you explain everything so clearly - especially ‘use year’ which I never understood properly.”

I am considering buying at Copper Creek so I am absolutely delighted with the book and will be studying it very carefully. 

Thank you so much 

Fiona ★★★★★

“Just purchased! It would have been amazing to have before we bought in, but I’m happy to just increase my knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to write it.”
Kellea ★★★★★

“What an amazing website with so much informative information, the DVC historic availability tables for each resort/room type and a purchase model to name just a few.

Shame Disney can't get on board so they can hand out a copy to those who take the DVC tour, but this would highlight that there's also a resale option!

And the resale history will also be very helpful to potential buyers, so glad we're not Riviera members.

If there's not yet a section on overseas membership then maybe that's something to consider for future editions. such as the un-expecting FIRPTA, Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act and the income tax applied on foreign persons selling a US real estate, how to go about getting it refunded and the cost to do so.

So many thanks for the link to your amazing website and good luck with your guidebook!”

B…B… ★★★★★

“Very useful resource. Has everything a person considering a DVC purchase needs to make an informed decision.”

Paul S ★★★★★

“Very detailed, I am impressed. Over 700 pages and tells you just about everything you’d want to know about DVC. Could be excellent for people wondering about DVC or maybe even current owners who wish to increase their own knowledge. For example, it has 7 month availability charts and lots of unique data. It is incredibly comprehensive.”

Y……T ★★★★★

“Just downloaded this and have to say it's quite impressive lots of detail and analysis.
I've often said Disney do a poor job of relaying the details involved in ownership and feel like a lot of people don't know what they are getting themselves into. We've really had to trawl the internet and research things ourselves, so this is a great guide for anyone.”

D…..dream ★★★★★

“Having regard to the price of DVC purchase and then the ongoing service/membership charges this book is well worth the initial investment”

Martin G ★★★★★