Multiple DVC Resorts See Overnight Price Increases

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has once again raised direct pricing on several sold-out properties, making direct contracts even more expensive for both new and existing members. Those considering a direct DVC purchase at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, Animal Kingdom Villas, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Grand Californian, or Grand Floridian woke up to higher per-point prices this morning.

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New Sold-Out Resort Pricing

The following price increases are now in effect for direct DVC purchases:

Resort	Previous Direct Price	NEW Direct Price	Increase
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins	$250	$255	+ $5
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas	$210	$215	+ $5
Disney’s Old Key West Resort	$205	$215	+ $10
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort	$205	$215	+ $10
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel	$310	$330	+ $20
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort	$230	$265	+ $35

While other sold-out resorts have remained unchanged, these increases continue a pattern of rising direct DVC costs, making resale contracts an even more attractive option for buyers looking to save.

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More Direct Price Increases for Actively Selling Resorts

In addition to these sold-out resort price increases, Disney Vacation Club also raised pricing overnight for several of its actively selling properties:

Resort	Previous Direct Price	NEW Direct Price	Increase
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows	$225	$235	+ $10
Disney’s Riviera Resort	$225	$235	+ $10
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort	$225	$235	+ $10
Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i	$225	$235	+ $10
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel	$239	$245	+ $6

These increases further drive up the cost of direct ownership, making resale an even more compelling alternative for those looking to join DVC at a lower price.

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Resale vs. Direct Pricing: A Growing Divide

As direct pricing continues to climb, it becomes harder to ignore the significant cost savings of buying resale. Historically, purchasing direct offered key perks such as Annual Pass discounts and exclusive member events, but many of these benefits have been reduced or decreased in value over time.

Now, for many prospective buyers, the only real advantage of a direct contract is eligibility for Membership Extras, which may not justify the hefty price tag that comes with it.

Here’s a look at the current pricing difference between direct and resale purchases, factoring in these new direct price increases:

Resort	Average Resale Prices (January ’25)	Direct Prices* (Disney Vacation Development)	Difference Per Point (Direct – Resale)	Percentage Savings with Resale
Animal Kingdom	$110	$215	$105	49%
Aulani	$95	$235	$140	60%
Bay Lake Tower	$133	$275	$142	52%
Beach Club	$134	$275	$141	51%
Boardwalk	$125	$240	$115	48%
Boulder Ridge	$97	$215	$118	55%
Copper Creek	$139	$255	$116	45%
Disneyland Hotel	$149	$245	$96	39%
Grand Californian	$230	$330	$100	30%
Grand Floridian	$164	$265	$101	38%
Hilton Head	$68	$165	$97	59%
Old Key West	$92	$215	$123	57%
Old Key West – Ext	$104	$215	$111	52%
Polynesian	$160	$235	$75	32%
Riviera Resort	$116	$235	$119	51%
Saratoga Springs	$97	$215	$118	55%
Vero Beach	$49	$150	$101	67%

With savings often exceeding 30% to 40% per point, it’s clear why so many buyers opt for the resale market instead of purchasing directly through Disney Vacation Club.

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Why the Increase?

This latest round of price hikes raises questions about DVC’s strategy. Is Disney simply keeping up with inflation, or is this a push to make newer resorts like The Cabins at Fort Wilderness more attractive? Some have speculated that these price increases could be an attempt to drive demand for actively selling properties, making them appear like a better value in comparison.

No matter the reason, these changes further widen the gap between direct and resale pricing, reinforcing that buying a DVC resale contract remains the most cost-effective option for most members.

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What’s Next for DVC Pricing?

With consistent price increases, it’s safe to assume that this isn’t the last jump we’ll see in direct pricing for sold-out and actively selling resorts this year. While new incentives may offer limited-time savings, the long-term trend of higher direct pricing continues to push buyers toward the resale market for better value.

What do you think of these latest price increases? Does this make you more likely to buy resale over direct? Let us know in the comments!