Product Understanding Checklist
As former Disney Vacation Club Cast Members, we understand how important it is that you are comfortable purchasing your DVC resale membership with DVC Sales. This Product Understanding Checklist summarizes the key information you need to know about how your membership works once you close. If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing lori@dvcsales.com or call the office at (844) 382-7253.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
You become a member of the Disney Vacation Club by purchasing a real estate interest in a DVC resort.
HOW LONG DOES MY MEMBERSHIP LAST?
The term or expiration of the vacation plan depends on your Home Resort. The expiration date for your selected resort is referenced in paragraph 3 of your purchase agreement. You can view all DVC Resort expiration dates here.
WHAT DO I OWN?
Upon closing of the transaction, you will be provided with a deed. This represents your ownership of a percentage interest in a particular unit and its common elements. This interest is expressed as an annual allotment of Vacation Points which are then used to reserve your accommodations.
WHAT ARE THE YEARLY FEES?
Each Member pays Annual Dues, which include real estate taxes and resort maintenance costs. The amount of dues paid is based on the number of points you own and your Home Resort. You can view the Annual Dues for all DVC Resorts here.
HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS?
You may book your reservation by calling Disney's Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or by logging on to your account on the Disney Vacation Club website. At your home resort, you may reserve up to 11 months in advance. At all other DVC Resorts, reservations can be made up to 7 months before check-in.
WHEN DO I GET MY POINTS EACH YEAR?
Vacation Points are deposited into your account on the 1st day of the month of your Use Year. For example, a contract with a February Use Year will have that year's allocated points deposited on February 1st. Your Vacation Points will expire if you do not use or bank your points by the end of the 12-month period.
MAY I SAVE UNUSED POINTS?
You may BANK up to 100% of your Vacation Points during the first 8 months of your Use Year. You may also BORROW Vacation Points from the next Use Year to use in the current year. This means that you could have up to 3 years worth of Vacation Points available to book your reservation during the current Use Year.
MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
If you purchase another ownership interest with the same Use Year, you will receive a separate deed. Disney will add this additional deed to your existing Membership Number with the same banking window. For existing members who purchase a different Use Year, you will be issued a new Member Number for that contract.
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS WHEN PURCHASING A MEMBERSHIP ON THE RESALE MARKET?
DVC memberships purchased on the resale market can be used for reservations at the original 14 Disney Vacation Club resorts and at non-Disney resorts around the world through the RCI program. Resale buyers cannot use points to book at Disney's Riviera Resort, for Disney Cruise Line, or Adventures by Disney. Some Incidental Benefits such as discounts on dining, shopping, and member exclusive events are not included.
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