Intro to DVC Renting- just the basics

Brand New to Renting Disney Vacation Club?  Let’s help you with the basics!

DVC 101

• Disney Vacation Club (DVC for short) is Disney’s version of a timeshare.
• DVC is based on a point system
• When someone buys a DVC contract, they purchase a certain amount of points at a specific resort, each year for the length of the contract.  For example they might buy 100 points at Animal Kingdom Lodge that they receive every February 1st until 2057.
• These points are flexible- they can be use for different dates and rooms- they are not tied to a specific room or week.
• Owners can make reservations at their “home resort” 11 months from check in date, and other resorts at 7 months (if available).
• When owners can’t use their points, they can let other use these points and make a reservation for them.

Renting 101

• When you rent DVC points from an owner, you get all of the same benefits as if a DVC member was staying there. Some extra benefits include:
  • free parking at resorts, and the parks (free parking at Aulani also)
  • late night entry for deluxe resort guests at WDW on select nights
• You can rent from an online broker like us! You can also rent directly from an owner.
• You need to know how many points you will need to rent.  Use these point charts to find out how many points you will need to rent for your vacation.
• You need to start early- DVC rooms are limited in some resorts.  If you want the best selection, start as close to 11 months as you can.
• Renting can save you 50% off Disney cash rate for a deluxe resort- you can stay at a deluxe resort for the price of a moderate!!!

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