Resources and Tools
- Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member Website & Dashboard
- DVC Member Guide PDF (available upon purchase)
- DVC Points Charts and Annual Dues Charts
- DVC Points Calculator (online tool)
- Member Services Contact (Phone & Email)
- DVC Resorts Mobile App
Cost and Value of Membership
- Purchase Price: Varies by home resort, season tier, and point quantity, typical direct‐purchase ranges from $120 to $220 per point.
- Resale vs. Direct: Resale purchases can be 20–40% lower per point but may limit access to certain discounts and “Inspire” events.
- Annual Dues: Currently $7.50–$9.50 per point per year (depending on home resort) to cover resort operations, refurbishment, and amenities.
- Break-Even Analysis: Frequent travelers generally recoup cost if they use ≥3–4 vacations per year, taking advantage of point banking/borrowing and on-site discounts.
Benefits of Ownership
- Flexible Stays: Bank or borrow points across years; use anywhere in the DVC network.
- Home Resort Booking Window: 11-month advance booking at your home resort, plus 7-month window at all other DVC resorts.
- Member Perks: Discounts on dining, merchandise, tours, and special events at Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts.
- Exchange Options: Internal exchanges to Vero Beach, Hilton Head, Aulani (Hawaii), and Disney Cruise Line, external via RCI®.
- Special Events & Member-Only Sales: Access to member-exclusive “Inspire” events, discounted room rates, and limited-edition merchandise.
Resort Destinations
- Walt Disney World® Resort (Florida)
- Aulani™ – Disney Resort & Spa, Hawai
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village & Jambo House
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disneyland® Resort (California)
- Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Non-Park Resorts
- Disney’s Vero Beach Resort (Florida)
- Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort (South Carolina)
Club Program Rules Guide for the Deeded/Membership Product
- Ownership is deeded real estate: you hold a fraction of the resort property, recorded on title.
- Membership Year starts on the DVC Closing Date anniversary and runs for 12 months.
- Points allotment based on home resort, season tier, and villa size.
- Points may be banked (to the following use year) or borrowed (from the upcoming use year) within defined limits.
- Use Window booking: 11 months (home resort), 7 months (other DVC resorts).
- Unused points expire at the end of your Use Year if not banked or borrowed.
Club Program Rules Guide for the Trust Product
- Not Applicable: DVC operates exclusively on a deeded, real‐property ownership model. There is no separate trust product.
Planning Calendar
| Month | Activity |
|---|---|
| Jan | Review upcoming Use Year points and bank if needed |
| Feb | Book high-demand resorts (11-month window opens) |
| Mar | Monitor Annual Dues invoices |
| Apr | Plan external exchanges (RCI®) |
| May | Update address or ownership transfers |
| Jun-Aug | Use points for summer vacations |
| Sep | Bank remaining points before Use Year end |
| Oct | Finalize holiday travel bookings |
| Nov | Start new Use Year; borrow points if necessary |
| Dec | Attend member events; plan for next year |
Club Fees Schedule
- Annual Dues: $7.50–$9.50 USD per point (varies by home resort)
- Initiation Fee (Direct Purchase): Approx. $1,000 USD per contract (one-time)
- Resale Paperwork Fee: Approx. $75–$150 USD (if purchasing resale)
- Transfer Fee: Variable, based on state recording fees and DVC overhead
Disney Vacation Club Ownership FAQ
- Can I rent out my points?
No, points are non-transferrable for profit. - What happens if I don’t use all my points?
Unbanked and unborrowed points expire at Use Year-end. - Can I borrow points from next Use Year?
Yes, up to 50% of next year’s banked balance at the start of your new Use Year. - Are there blackout dates?
No blackout dates; availability depends on point cost and resort capacity. - How do I sell my membership?
Must honor first-refusal rights and close through DVC-approved channels.
Exchange Information
- Internal Exchanges: Trade points for stays at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Hilton Head Island Resort, Aulani (Hawaii), and Disney Cruise Line sailings.
- External Exchanges: Enroll in RCI® to exchange unused DVC points for non-Disney resort stays worldwide.
- Point Conversions: Convert unused points to Disney Rewards Dollars or Disney Gift Cards during select promotions.
Disney Vacation Club – Timeshare Ownership
Experience the magic of vacationing at some of the world’s most enchanting destinations with Disney Vacation Club. As a DVC member, you own a real share of a Disney resort—giving you priority booking, flexible stays using a points-based system, exclusive member benefits at parks, resorts, dining, and beyond. Whether you’re dreaming of sunsets at Aulani, adventures in Walt Disney World®, or a coastal escape in South Carolina, Disney Vacation Club turns those dreams into traditions that last a lifetime.
