What are the perks to owning a DVC membership?


What are the perks to owning a DVC membership?

What Perks Come With Being a Disney Vacation Club Member?
  • DVC Members Get Discounts on Park Tickets and Annual Passes.
  • Score Access to Exclusive DVC Member Lounges.
  • Save on Merchandise and Food as a Disney Vacation Club Member.


Do DVC members get extra magic hours?

All of the Disney Vacation Club resorts are considered Deluxe Resorts. Stays at any Disney Vacation Club resort qualify for Extended Evening Hours on applicable nights, even for those renting from DVC members!


How much does it cost to be a DVC owner?

How much does the Disney Vacation Club cost? DVC costs at least $33,000 to join in your first year (though financing options are available). Then there are annual dues of at least $1,000 until your contract is up, which is typically decades from now. Plus, expect annual dues to increase each year.


Is DVC worth it if you go every other year?

There are a few categories of folks who may enjoy the benefits of DVC: Families that plan to visit a Disney property at least once every other year. With Disney's “bank” and “borrow” point system, members need to use their points at least every other year to get the maximum value out of them.


How much do DVC dues go up each year?

Complete details of the DVC Resort Budgets can be found HERE. Given the inflationary nature of the economy, dues should be expected to rise at a rate of 3-5% per year. Cast Member salaries and benefits represent approximately 75% of the operational costs built into the dues, and they are constantly on the rise.


Are all DVC contracts 50 years?

DVC Contract Expiration Dates Expiration or end dates of the contract vary depending on your chosen home DVC resort. While most DVC resorts were given an expiration date of 50 years from the property construction date, not all resorts follow this rule.


Is DVC worth it if you go once a year?

There are so many DVC resorts at Walt Disney World that you could visit every year for more than a decade and stay at a different resort each time. For those who truly visit Walt Disney World every year, DVC is an entirely reasonable proposition.


How often do you need to go to Disney to make DVC worth it?

There are a few categories of folks who may enjoy the benefits of DVC: Families that plan to visit a Disney property at least once every other year. With Disney's “bank” and “borrow” point system, members need to use their points at least every other year to get the maximum value out of them.


Is DVC a one time cost?

The catch is that the DVC Points won't remain available past your current Use Year. So, it's legitimately a one-time-only purchase and usage. That's still way cheaper than you'd pay for a cash room, although it also highlights the advantage of DVC Rental Store reservations.


What do I lose buying DVC resale?

DVC RESALE POLICY – PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER You will not have access to other Disney Vacation Club Incidental Benefits (also known as Membership Extras) such as Member discounts on dining, shopping, annual passes, Member exclusive events, and certain special Member offers.