Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a great way to enjoy vacation ownership with Disney through a points-based program. Disney always takes experiences to the next level and this is no different with timeshare. DVC provides families with savings and flexibility for Disney vacations as well as thousands of other vacation destinations around the world.
Not all Disney Vacation Club memberships are purchased straight from Disney. Many members choose to save money while still enjoying the perks of being in the club by buying one of the many DVC resales on the market.
The flexibility of DVC’s point system means that as a member, instead of sharing the same timeshare, you’ve got the keys to unlocking magical vacations coast to coast and beyond.
Disney Vacation Club purchased through resale allows families to vacation at 17 different DVC resorts as well as thousands of resort options around the world through Interval International. Rather than a traditional timeshare setup where you purchase an amount of time or date range, Disney Vacation Club runs on a points system which allows Members to exchange points for stays at different resorts. Different resorts and different seasons in the year can affect how many points a night’s stay costs, so choosing the right size Membership is key to finding a magical fit for you and your family.
It is not uncommon for DVC Members to add points to their DVC Membership. In fact, more than half of DVC Resale Market’s buyers are current Members. We affectionately refer to helping DVC Members obtain additional points as ADD-ON-ITIS®, and encourage you to talk to us about how our ADD-ON-ITIS® services can benefit you!
DVC set up an easy system to get additional points. When you purchase an additional contract, it remains a separate contract in your Membership, but the points can be used together for vacations. It is important to note that points purchased at different home resorts will carry different home resort booking priorities, which provides a 7-11 month window to book versus within 7 months to book. Also, for additional contracts to be included in the same Membership they must have the same Use Year and title (names on the deed) as the existing contract(s) in the Membership. If an additional contract is purchased in a different Use Year or with a different title they will go into a new Membership, however, points from different Memberships can be used together, but the points will need to be transferred from one Membership to the other Membership prior to the reservation being made.
With DVC you are purchasing a deeded real estate interest into one of the 17 different DVC Resorts, and the resort purchased is considered your home resort. Each year points are deposited into the Membership on the Use Year date (there are 8 different Use Years). At your home resort you can book 11 months in advance and you can book seven months in advance at other DVC Resorts.
This additional four-month booking window can be very valuable during busier times of the year (i.e., holidays, spring breaks, etc.) and for resorts that book up quickly due to size and popularity (i.e., Beach Club, Grand Californian, etc.).
Both the points and real estate interest are yours to manage. Members may allow friends and family to use their points, and Members can rent their points. Additionally, Members may will their Membership to their heirs.
Depending on season, resort, length of stay and type of accommodations, DVC provides very flexible options to book your upcoming vacations.
The rule of thumb: The more points you purchase, the greater flexibility of your Disney vacations.
Studios sleep 4-5 and include a flat-panel TV, DVD player, a kitchenette, which is equipped with a microwave oven, under-counter refrigerator, coffee maker and wet bar.
Set up to sleep 4-5, the 1-bedroom villas typically feature a master suite with a king-size bed and a whirlpool tub, a living room with queen-size sleeper sofa and pull-out sleeper chair or murphy bed, flat-panel TV, DVD player, kitchen, washer/dryer, and a private balcony in select resorts.
Set up to sleep 8-9, the two-bedroom villas typically include a master suite with a king-size bed and a whirlpool tub, a second bedroom with two queen sized beds, a living room with queen-size sleeper sofa and pull-out sleeper chair, flat-panel TV, DVD player, kitchen, washer/dryer and a private balcony in select resorts.
Each resort configures the three-bedroom Grand Villas differently, but all are the ultimate setup for luxury and space at the resort. With plentiful bathrooms, living space and a full kitchen laundry facilities and more these spaces can sleep up to 12.
Bungalows sleep up to 8, and typically include a full kitchen with modern appliances, a washer and dryer, and two bathrooms. The master bathroom includes an in-mirror TV, a whirlpool tub and a walk-in shower.
Cabins sleep up to 8. They include a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room with washer and dryer. Other luxuries include a private deck with hot-tub and double-sided fireplace.
Treehouses sleep up to 9. They are lofted into the surrounding treeline with a fully equipped kitchen and stunning views from its unique hexagon shape.
Purchasing DVC on the resale market can save you thousands of dollars versus purchasing direct. Owners of DVC resale contracts are able to enjoy staying at 17 of the DVC Resorts and Interval International. Additionally, with DVC resale contracts you can book with home resort priority.
Some DVC’s “incidental benefits” no longer transfer upon resale since April 2016. These “incidental benefits” consist of discounts on some dining, shopping and tours as well as some member-only events. For more information, please see DVC Direct vs. Resale.
DVC Memberships come in all shapes and sizes. Understanding the features of a contract will help you pick one that fits your plans and budget just right.
These factors can determine price too. The resort you purchase into provides you with home resort priority, meaning an 11-month booking window versus a 7-month booking window at other DVC Resorts.
The point size is the amount of points you will receive each year until the deed expires. You may want to refer to a DVC point chart in determining the right point amount or consult with a team member from the DVC Resale Market.
Your DVC annual dues per point are based on the resort you purchase into, so the resort you pick and amount of points at that resort determines your total annual amount of dues. Point availability refers to the amount of points currently on the contract (i.e., points banked, current and borrowed).
Use Year is simply the date you will receive your Disney Vacation Points each year. There are 8 different Use Years, and they are February, March, April, June, August, September, October and December.
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Our #1 recommendation for financing a DVC resale purchase is Monera Financial. The approval is quick and simple. They have loan terms for up to 12 years with no pre-payment penalty.
Click on a desktop or tap on a mobile device into the listing detail page and complete the offer form, or you can call the DVC Resale Market Team at 1-844-DVC-PROS (382-7767).
Once terms have been agreed upon through the assistance of a DVC Resale Market Agent, a contract is created by DVC Resale Market’s Quality Assurance Team.
After all parties have signed, the Contract Management Team submits all necessary documents to DVC to the right of first refusal process (ROFR).
Right of first refusal (ROFR) is an approximately 30-day period Disney has to decide if they want to purchase any resale contract at the already agreed upon terms.
In 2023, DVC has exercised ROFR on approximately 1 percent of the contracts sold by DVC Resale Market, and approximately, 99 percent of the contracts sold by DVC Resale Market have been waived by Disney.
Additionally, a DVC Resale Market Concierge Representative will be assigned to your contract and they will provide weekly communication to both the buyer and seller from sale to close on everything needed to ensure a smooth closing and excellent experience.
Assuming the contract is waived by Disney, closing documents are prepared by the title company once they receive the estoppel from Disney (usually takes 2-3 weeks after being waived). Once closing documents are returned along with the buyer’s funds, the contract is closed.
The points are transferred by Disney, and the buyer is officially “Welcomed Home” and ready to start planning vacations!
For additional questions about DVC and buying DVC resales, please contact the friendly professionals at the DVC Resale Market.
The professionals at the DVC Resale Market are happy to assist you in the DVC resale buying process. The DVC Resale Market Team of agents consist of exclusively former DVC Guides.
Combined the DVC Resale Market’s Team has more than 200 years of Direct DVC Experience and is the largest exclusive re-seller of Disney Vacation Club, welcoming home over 4,000 Member families in 2023.
With their extensive understanding and knowledge, the team at the DVC Resale Market is prepared to provide the best possible experience in the DVC Resales industry for buyers when purchasing DVC resale.
