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  1. Benefits of Buying Direct from DVC vs. Resale

    Disney Vacation Development, Inc., NMLS ID: 11271, WA Lic. #: CL-11271. When you purchase directly from Disney Vacation Club, you'll get more benefits and vacation options than if you had purchased through a 3rd-party timeshare resale company. Explore these great benefits.

  2. Buying DVC Direct vs Resale: Member Benefits and more!

    Disney Member Cruises. Direct Member Benefit: Yes Resale Member Benefit: No. Similarly to our last benefit, Disney hosts Disney Vacation Club member cruises (click to read our full review of a recent DVC cruise) where all passengers are Vacation Club members. These cruises are pretty popular and, once again, include some exclusive merchandise ...

  3. Disney Vacation Ownership & Flexible Timeshare Program

    Discover Disney Vacation Club, a vacation ownership program or timeshare that can be a more cost-effective way of taking Disney vacations. Members can enjoy access to Disney Vacation Club Resorts like Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

  4. 2024 Disney Vacation Club Buying Guide

    Our Disney Vacation Club Buying Guide for 2024 covers best & worst home resorts, buying DVC directly vs. resale, how to use points, pros & cons of joining, membership perks & more. ... You should never use Disney Vacation Club points for Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, the international parks, etc. Simply put, using DVC points at non ...

  5. Direct Purchase Frequently Asked Questions

    Simply put, buying "direct" means buying points directly from Disney Vacation Club itself. The actual purchase can be executed while visiting one of the DVC sales centers or from home if the buyer lives in an eligible U.S. state or country (some restrictions exist for at-home purchases due to local timeshare laws.)

  6. Guide to Disney Vacation Club

    Based on sample pricing of 150 points at $207 per point, plus a $250 document preparation fee, $578.30 in closing costs and a small discount currently available (DVC often runs similar specials for new members), the total one-time membership cost is $31,728.30 for 150 points purchased directly from Disney. DISNEY VACATION CLUB.

  7. Disney Vacation Club (DVC): The Complete Guide for 2024

    Disney Vacation Club Two-Bedroom Villas. Those traveling with a large group of extended family will want to consider a two-bedroom villa. The sleeping area consists of two closed-off bedrooms and a living room that has a sleeper sofa. There's also a large full-sized kitchen and a spacious living room.

  8. DVC Resale: Buy & Sell Disney Vacation Club

    Buy or sell your Disney Vacation Club membership from the #1 DVC reseller in the world, with the largest selection and 100 years combined DVC experience. Call ... In 1991, The Walt Disney Company launched the Disney Vacation Club, Disney's version of a timeshare, bringing the world a great way to enjoy vacation ownership with the Walt Disney ...

  9. Disney Vacation Club-Direct vs. Resale?

    Buying a DVC contract direct from Disney or through Resale both have advantages. For direct from Disney, these advantages over Resale transactions are: 1. Owners can have vacation access to all Disney locations, all member benefits, Disney Cruises, and Adventures by Disney tours. For Resale, there are restrictions. 2.

  10. Be Careful Buying a DVC Resale

    A DVC member herself since 1999, Shontell knows the intricacies of the Disney Vacation Club. She has enjoyed more than 10 DVC member cruises, stayed in almost every DVC resort, maintains an annual pass to Walt Disney World and has shared the magic with thousands of friends and clients.-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

  11. Purchasing DVC

    Oct 26, 2011. The DVC Moderators. DISboards DVC Rent/Transfer Membership Plans. These options allow members to bypass the DISboards restriction of having a minimum of 50 non-Rent/Trade board posts (that contribute to discussions on the DIS forums) evenly spread over the last 6 months. The Premium plan allows 8 rental threads including up to 3 ...

  12. Extra $1,000 Discount to New Disney Vacation Club Members ...

    You are in luck! New members can receive an additional $1,000 off current incentives when purchasing aboard their sailing. Buying Disney Vacation Club on a Disney Cruise has historically provided some of the best savings and discounts. Disney Cruise-based incentives have been some of the most generous over the years—often including onboard ...

  13. Should I Buy Disney Vacation Club? Part 2: Direct or Resale?

    Part of the reason, according to DVC groups, is that Disney has been exercising their right of first refusal on resale contracts at Animal Kingdom. So, if you buy resale, expect to pay a bit more than you may expect for an older resort. Direct from Disney cost (as of Sept 2021): $186 per point.

  14. Buying DVC on a Disney Cruise

    That incentive actually consists of two parts: a discount of $4 per point combined with a $2,000 Developer Credit. Despite the change in philosophy, current Disney Vacation Club members still have a few unique things to look forward to during their Disney cruises. Those attending the shipboard member meetings will receive promotional swag; DVC ...

  15. Is Using DVC Points for a Disney Cruise Ever Worth It?

    SSR Cost. (MF only) $6,012. $4,908. $8,314. But there's a BIG problem with doing that. It's ignoring the value of the massive cash buy-in you would need to make. The 7-night Caribbean cruise requires you to buy 888 direct points every year. Even at Saratoga Springs at $165 a point - that's a $146,520 buy-in.

  16. Rent DVC Points & Save on Disney Vacation Club Resorts

    Two decades of magic, one platinum cruise. Join us aboard the Disney Fantasy for our spectacular 20th anniversary at sea and sail the celebration! Top Value for Your DVC Points! Attention DVC Owners, we're paying per point on non-premium point rentals and per point on premium point rentals. Check out each DVC resort room type in Virtual 3D.

  17. DVC Guide: The Ultimate Guide To Disney Vacation Club 2024

    Renting DVC points can vary in cost. If booking within 7 months, the cost is typically $21.00 per point for all resorts. If booking beyond 7 months, it's also $21.00 per point for Non-Premium DVC Resorts and $23.00 per point for Premium DVC Resorts. Join the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) for magical vacations year after year.

  18. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Vacation Points

    My DVC. DVC Members: For assistance with your Membership, please call (800) 800-9800. Not a Member? Call (800) 500-3990. † You must be 18 years of age or older to call.

  19. Disney Vacation Club: How to Make Buying Into DVC Affordable

    In Volume 3: DVC Basics - Use Years, Banking, and Borrowing, we took a deep dive into how you can use your points wisely by banking and borrowing points. Volume 4: Exchanges investigated the ins and outs of exchanging your DVC points for Disney Cruise Line cruises, accommodations at other Disney resorts, or stays at hundreds of resorts around ...

  20. DVC Benefits: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Vacation Club

    A wider range of room sizes. Anne Fritz/Rd.com. One of the top benefits for DVC members is that Disney Vacation Club resorts offer accommodations of various sizes to fit every traveler's needs ...

  21. Looking to buy a DVC but have questions.

    Hotel stays are tricky because Disney does offer discounts and incentives. If you want to play it safe, discount Disney's rack rates by about 20-25%. But then remember to add-in 12.5% room tax and figure rates will go up about 5% per year. (Most DVC stays are exempt from additional taxes.

  22. Purchasing DVC while on a Disney Cruise vs Current Incentives

    Disney has offered a small incentive on some DCL cruises in the last year according to posts here, on WDWMagic, and on FB. Usually an extra $500, not something worth taking a $6000 vacation for. It's not consistently offered and it's not published.

  23. Disney Vacation Club Announces First-Ever Member Cruise to Cozumel on

    The Member Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale on August 2, 2025, and return on August 7. The Disney Dream sailing is the first-ever Member Cruise to stop at Cozumel, Mexico. Here is the full itinerary: Saturday, August 2, 2025-Depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sunday, August 3, 2025-Day at Sea. Monday, August 4, 2025-Cozumel, Mexico.

  24. Specialty Cruises

    For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Charter a private watercraft from one ...

  25. We Were Among the First to Visit Disney Cruise Line's NEW Island

    Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is the newest Disney Cruise Line island and joins the other exclusive Disney island Castaway Cay. Only guests booked on a Disney Cruise Line itinerary featuring a stop at this island get to experience these offerings and the top notch Disney customer service. This newest Disney island features new ...

  26. Big City Greens The Movie: Spacecation

    Release Date: June 6, 2024. Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family. When thrill-seeker Cricket Green tricks his country family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos ensues! Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, the two must learn to appreciate each other's unique perspectives in order to ...