When buying a Disney Vacation Club membership through the resale market, it’s essential to understand DVC resale restrictions and how they affect your membership. These rules, imposed by Disney, are meant to separate direct purchases from those made on the resale market. At DVC Sales, we are dedicated to full transparency about these restrictions, ensuring you know exactly what’s included with your resale contract.
Understanding DVC Resale Restrictions
DVC resale restrictions are rules that apply to resale contracts, impacting what you can do with your points and which resorts you can book. Some of the most common restrictions include:
- Booking limitations: Certain resale contracts allow bookings only at select resorts. For example, a contract purchased at Riviera Resort may permit you to book only at Disney’s Riviera Resort and not other DVC properties.
- Access to Disney extras: Resale buyers are generally not eligible for Member Extras, such as special events or merchandise discounts, offered only to direct buyers. More details are available in the official DVC resale FAQs.
- Booking at certain resorts: Newer resorts, like Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Aulani, and Bay Lake Tower, may have special restrictions for resale buyers.
Why Do These Resale Restrictions Exist?
Disney introduced these restrictions to encourage buyers to purchase directly from them by offering exclusive perks and added flexibility. However, the substantial savings available on the resale market often outweigh these limitations for many buyers, as the core benefits of DVC ownership remain intact. To learn more about direct vs. resale differences, see the DVC direct vs. resale guide.
How to Navigate DVC Resale Restrictions
To make the most of your Disney Vacation Club membership, it’s important to choose the right contract. Resorts such as Old Key West and Saratoga Springs typically offer more flexibility and fewer restrictions than newer properties like Riviera Resort.
Our experienced agents at DVC Sales can walk you through every option and help you find a contract that fits your vacation goals and budget.
See our DVC resale listings to compare current opportunities, and use our Disney Vacation Club point calculator to estimate your needs.
No Buyer Fees, Full Transparency
At DVC Sales, we are committed to transparency. There are no buyer-side fees or hidden costs; you only pay the contract price, closing costs, and dues.
For more information, view our full breakdown of costs to sell or buy DVC and learn how we compare to other brokers on our compare DVC brokers page.