DVC Resale Restrictions to Know Before You Buy Resale Contracts

Are you thinking about buying a Disney Vacation Club timeshare? With 18 stunning resorts near America’s best theme parks and beaches, immersive theming, and luxurious, home-like suites, it’s no secret why DVC is one of the top timeshare brands in the industry. It’s also no secret why it’s one of the most expensive. While buying your DVC timeshare on the resale market can be a way around the steep purchase price, there are restrictions you should be aware of before you buy resale. So, are Disney DVC resale restrictions worth the savings? Find out in this blog!

What are the DVC Resale Restrictions?

There are a few benefits that do not transfer to new members if they purchase on the resale market. These include discounts on dining, shopping, and park passes. Additionally, if you don’t buy an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development, you won’t be able to access specific collections of the Member Getaways Program, such as the Adventurer Collection, Concierge Collection, Cruise Collection, or Disney Collection.

In 2019, Disney Vacation Club released new resale restrictions that have since impacted DVC resales like never before. The policy essentially states that if you purchase a contract on the resale market after January 19, 2019, you will not be eligible to exchange your points at any new resorts built by Disney. The only way to exchange for those new resorts would be through the third-party exchange company, Interval International.

You can, however, still trade your points for stays at the original 14 resorts. Those who purchase at new resorts on the resale market, such as Disney’s Riviera and the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, will not be able to exchange their points for any other resort except through third-party exchanges.

Below are the original 14 DVC resorts:

Here’s What Disney Had to Say About the Restrictions:

Effective January 19, 2019, only members who purchase directly from Disney can use their vacation points at the existing Disney Vacation Club Resorts AND all future Disney Vacation Club Resorts—such as Disney’s Riviera Resort. Resale contracts purchased for the 14 original Disney Vacation Club resorts will only be able to exchange points into those 14 resorts unless the contracts were purchased before January 19, 2019.

Does the NEW DVC Polynesian Tower Have DVC Resale Restrictions?

Since the new Polynesian DVC Tower was announced, resale owners had been anxiously awaiting if DVC was going to split it up like they did for Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas, or if it would be a part of Polynesian, so resale owners could use their resale points to access it.

Disney Vacation Club representatives have confirmed that the new tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is part of the existing condominium association, granting access to all current Polynesian owners. This means that resale owners can use their resale points to access the new tower, just like they can with the original 14 resorts.

The new tower offers a range of room types, including two-person duo studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. This is a significant addition to the resort, which previously only offered deluxe studio rooms and bungalows.

Are There Resale Restrictions on Villas at Disneyland Hotel?

Like the Polynesian DVC Tower, which shares its location with Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel occupies the same property as Disney’s Villas at the Grand Californian. But will The Villas at Disneyland Hotel likewise be considered an extension of the Grand Californian, and thus part of the original DVC network, or a separate resort?

Unfortunately, unlike the Polynesian DVC Tower, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is considered a new resort. Therefore, resale owners at other DVC resorts who bought their timeshares after January 19, 2019 cannot use their points to stay there, even if their home resort is Disney’s Villas at the Grand Californian.

Benefits of DVC Resale

The change does not apply to DVC resale purchases submitted before January 19, 2019. Contracts gifted to family members will continue to have the same resort access and benefits as before the ownership transfer. Take a look at the transferrable DVC benefits you keep when you buy resale.

Interval International

Interval International access does not change. That’s why buying on the resale market may not be a bad idea. If you are eager to visit your favorite resort annually or want an Interval International membership, you can still consider going the resale route.

Pool Hopping

Undoubtedly, one of the best perks of a DVC membership is the chance to go “pool hopping” at the different Disney resort pools. Even with the DVC resale restrictions, you gain access to check out the themed pools at other Disney resorts, so you can have a taste of each one’s atmosphere, all included in your retail, as well as resale membership!

Are Disney DVC Resale Restrictions Worth the Savings?

Ultimately, the answer is up to you. The 14 original DVC resorts are located in fabulous destinations near the theme parks and on beaches in Hawaii, South Carolina and Florida. So, if you purchase at one of the 14 resorts on the resale market, then you still can access these prime resorts without taking on the high price tag. However, if you purchase directly from Disney Vacation Club, then you can visit any future resorts.

On the other hand, resale purchases at resorts built after 2019, such as Disney’s Riviera Resort, the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and resale purchases at any future resorts, only allow you to stay at the resort you own points at. This can be a significant Disney DVC resale restriction in terms of flexibility compared to other resale options. However, if you have a strong preference for one of those resorts, the savings may still make it worthwhile for you to buy a resale.

Adding DVC Points to Your Membership

Savvy DVC owners will often buy a minimum of 150 points directly from Disney to enjoy all the membership benefits. Then, they will purchase additional points for less from the resale market. This is an excellent compromise for owners because they can save money and avoid sacrificing benefits.

About Fidelity Real Estate

Fidelity Real Estate is a full-service Licensed Real Estate Brokerage. We specialize in assisting buyers and sellers with timeshare resales. Our team has been connecting buyers and sellers in timeshare resale transactions for over 20 years. We have an exceptional reputation in the resale industry!

Buy Disney Vacation Club Points on the Resale Market

Are you interested in buying DVC resale points despite the restrictions? If so, you have come to the right place. Our DVC resale market offers contracts for sale at all the top Disney Vacation Club resorts. Start by browsing our DVC listings. Then, simply make an offer on the resort that best fits your needs. Have questions? Give us a call today at 1 (800) 410-8326.

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Fidelity Real Estate is the featured reseller for Disney Vacation Club. If you need help selling your contract, let us help you. Our licensed real estate agents are experts in all things DVC and will help you every step of the way. Just because there are DVC resale restrictions doesn’t mean that people don’t buy resale. In fact, 90% of our Disney Vacation Club contracts sell within 30 days.

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