DVC RESALE RESTRICTIONS
What are the DVC Resale Restrictions?
1. DVC resale contracts purchased at the original 14 resorts may use their membership at any of the original 14 resorts. These include: Old Key West, BoardWalk Villas, Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club Villas, Hilton Head Island, Vero Beach, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Saratoga Springs, Bay Lake Tower, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Copper Creek, Aulani, and Grand Californian.
2. DVC resale contracts purchased at Disney's Riviera Resort (opened 2019), The Villas at Disneyland Hotel (opened 2023), or Fort Wilderness Cabins (opening 2025) are restricted to use only at the deeded resort.
Perks When Buying Direct
| Options | Direct from DVC | Resale Market | Value Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original 14 Resorts | No | ||
| Riviera Resort (2019) | Yes | ||
| Disneyland Hotel Villas (2023) | Yes | ||
| Fort Wilderness Cabins (2025) | Yes | ||
| Member Events | Yes | ||
| Food & Merchandise Discounts | Yes | ||
| Member Lounges | Yes | ||
| * World Collection (Interval International) | No | ||
THE TRUTH ABOUT DVC RESALE RESTRICTIONS
Disney Vacation Club implemented resale restrictions beginning January 19, 2019, with the introduction of Riviera Resort. Prior to this date, all DVC contracts purchased on the resale market carried the same benefits as those purchased directly from Disney. Under the current restrictions, contracts purchased at Riviera, Disneyland Hotel Villas, and Fort Wilderness Cabins cannot be used at any other DVC resort when bought through resale.
Resale buyers who purchase contracts at the original 14 resorts can book at any of those 14 properties through the standard DVC booking system. Reservations at home resorts can be made 11 months in advance, while bookings at other DVC resorts open at the 7-month window. This core benefit remains unchanged for resale purchases at the original properties.
Both direct and resale members retain full access to Interval International, which offers exchanges at over 3,200 resorts in 80 countries. This provides excellent value for members looking to vacation beyond Disney properties.
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