Do DVC points lose value?

More than anything, the initial purchase price can deter buyers. It's a valid concern, especially considering the rapidly depreciating value of some of the best vacation clubs. However, not only do DVC points generally retain their value, but some resorts have also appreciated overtime on the resale market.



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Unlike some other timeshare brands, Disney Vacation Club memberships do not depreciate in value as dramatically. However, the market value of DVC memberships on the resale market is tied to the expiration date of the contract itself.

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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.

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The process of selling DVC points and renting them to to non-members is one that can be easy and quick! Believe it or not, every once in a while DVC owners are left with more points than they can use. Other times, they'd simply prefer to get cash for their points and apply it toward a different type of vacation.

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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.

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Most of your vacations are to Disneyland or Disney World 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.

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Sales for the Disney Vacation Club began on September 30, 1991. With a base price of $51 a point, new members buying 230 points made a one-time purchase of $11,730 for 50 years of ownership good until January 31, 2042.

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Assuming you can sell your contract and get your money back you can indeed make a decent return on investment by renting your DVC points! Very much in line with non-leveraged income-producing real estate @ 5-7% per year and no need to worry about your residents calling you to fix a clogged toilet!

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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.

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Cheapest DVC Resorts
  • Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Disney's Vero Beach Resort is consistently one of the cheapest DVC resorts per point on the resale market. ...
  • Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Another one of DVC's cheapest resorts to buy resale is Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. ...
  • Old Key West (exp. 2042)


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Benefits of buying DVC points through the DVC Resale market You can also choose to purchase as little as 25 points on resale instead of the 100 point minimum that Disney requires for first-time direct buyers.

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