There’s no denying that becoming a Disney Vacation Club member is a big purchase.  While doing your research before buying a contract, you’re probably wondering: is DVC actually worth it?  Here are just a few of the reasons why DVC members feel that their DVC points are worth it!

Value and Savings

While a DVC contract is a big purchase, think of it as a hedge against inflation when it comes to cash stays since you are prepaying for decades worth of vacations to come.  Cash Deluxe room rates through Disney are easily over $500 per night and continue to rise every year.  If you know you like to stay at Deluxe Disney Resorts every year, or even every other year, owning DVC points can be a huge savings over time.   

Better Accommodations and Amenities

Three Bedroom Grand Villa at Riviera

Not only are the DVC villas part of the best Disney Resorts, but the villas truly feel like your home away from home with space for up to 12 guests, depending on the room size.  One Bedroom Villas and larger rooms have a full kitchen and washer and dryer, which are very convenient when traveling with the whole family.  

Even with the Deluxe Studios, you still have a kitchenette with a microwave, mini-fridge, toaster, coffee maker, and sink, which is perfect for making a simple breakfast in the room before hitting the parks.  While these units don’t have their own washer and dryer, guests have access to laundry rooms for free.  

The Best Locations

BoardWalk Villas

Besides offering great accommodations, DVC resorts have some of the best locations in Disney World and Disneyland!  For Magic Kingdom fans, the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Bay Lake Tower are just a monorail ride away (or a short walk in the case of the Grand Floridian and Bay Lake Tower).  Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek are only a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom as well.  

For EPCOT and Hollywood Studio, the Beach Club and BoardWalk are within walking distance from both parks.  Riviera is just a Skyliner ride away from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

On the West Coast, the Disneyland Hotel is a quick walk from the parks and Downtown Disney. The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian is also in a prime location and has its own private entrance to Disney California Adventure!

Flexibility

With DVC, you aren’t stuck visiting only one particular week of the year or only one type of accommodation as you are with a traditional timeshare.  Instead, you can use your points for whatever time of year and size villa you wish.  You can even book stays at resorts other than your home resort at the 7-month mark or later. 

If you don’t want the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, there are also DVC resorts at other destinations.  You have Aulani in Oahu, Hawaii; Vero Beach Resort in Vero Beach, Florida; and Hilton Head Island Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  They offer beautiful and relaxing beach vacations with the same Disney service we all know and love. 

Thanks to the DVC Rental Store’s Point Swap Programs, you have even more options to use your points towards trips to Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Universal Orlando, a beach vacation home, or Sandals or Beaches Resorts. 

The Memories

Best of all, with so many Disney vacations to come, you’re sure to have lots of great memories with friends and family!  Many DVC members find that knowing that they visit so frequently also means that they can slow down the pace of their vacations and have a more relaxing time than pre-DVC.  

Start searching for the perfect DVC contract with the help of the knowledgeable team at DVC Resale Market.  You’ll save thousands on your resale DVC contract, and enjoy decades of magical vacations to come!