International travel might be off the cards for many of us right now, but that’s no reason to avoid a vacation altogether. Taking time off is the most obvious and effective way to recharge your batteries.

With the stresses of working from home and home-schooling on top of all our other recent challenges, we all need a break. One of the best ways to enjoy the true joy of a vacation is by visiting one of the Disney resorts.

We hear your gasps of, ‘It’s too expensive!”. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy a magical Disney getaway. 

Here’s how you can make use of Disney Vacation Club Points for your vacation and save.  

What Is Disney Vacation Club?

Disney Vacation Club is a type of timeshare ownership that allows its members to buy a lifetime of vacations at a selection of Disney resorts. Each of these resorts has a points value attached to it based on its location and facilities. 

Once the member has bought their week or weeks at a home resort, they can exchange it for vacations at other Disney resorts on a like-for-like basis.

So, members can vacation at a more expensive resort for a shorter stay or in smaller accommodations. Alternatively, they could visit a less high-end resort and stay for longer, or book a larger room.

The exciting part is that Disney Vacation Club members can rent out their accommodation to members of the public too. This means anyone can enjoy many of the perks associated with a DVC membership without the initial expense. 

You can either rent a vacation directly from the owner of the points or work with a rental agent, like DVC rental store, acting on their behalf. 

How to Rent Disney Vacation Club Points

Renting DVC points is easy. The main thing to remember is peak times and destinations will cost more based on the points allocated to each week.

If you’re flexible in your travel plans, you can save a lot of money by adjusting your reservation with a few days. You’ll use a lot fewer points for off-season weeks.

One of the best insider tips is to experiment with different dates using a DVC point calculator until you find the best value for your money.

Armed with this information, you can call the rental agent to make your booking or fill in an online request form. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to have a shortlist of at least three different resorts for your chosen dates. 

The agent will call Disney head office to enquire about availability and get back to you with suggestions. 

Once you’ve chosen your dream destination, they’ll book it for you and discuss payment terms. When everything’s finalized, you’ll receive a guest certificate that you present at the resort on arrival. 

After that, all that’s left to do is arrive and make the most of your vacation.

Which Resorts Can You Book Via DVC Rentals?

Disney reserves some of its accommodation exclusively for its members. Yet, there are still plenty of resorts to choose from when booking a DVC rental. 

Here’s the list of places you could spend your next vacation:

• Jambo House and Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom
• Hawaii’s Aulani Resort and Spa 
• Bay Lake Tower
• Beach Club Villas
• Boardwalk Villas
• Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek Wilderness Lodge Villas and Cabins 
• Hilton Head Island in South Carolina
• Old Key West
• Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
• Riviera Resort
• Saratoga Springs
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian at Disneyland
• Vero Beach Resort 

You can also spend time at Disney’s new Reflections Lakeside Lodge when it opens in 2022. 

Money-Saving Tips for DVC Rentals

If you’re considering buying into the Disney Vacation Club vacation ownership plan, renting points is a good way to try out the product before you spend hundreds of dollars on a membership. 

Renting DVC points is always cheaper than booking directly with Disney and it’s much cheaper than buying a timeshare with Disney Vacation Club. 

One of the best ways to save when renting DVC points is to compare the resorts first.

Make a list of all the amenities you want and research which resorts meet your needs. The most expensive resorts could boast several extras that you don’t want or need.

You can book resorts with a host of excellent facilities for much cheaper prices than their more popular equivalents. 

When you book a DVC rental, you’ll spend your time in a villa instead of hotel accommodation. Villas have fully-equipped kitchens which means you can save on meals too. 

If you want to enjoy the wonderful catering available at Disney vacation properties, you can add a Disney Dining Plan to your reservation for much cheaper than buying it from Disney. 

You’ll also get free parking since the member you’re renting from pays an annual fee for this service already.

Are You Ready To Go Yet?

The best part about our current situation is that everyone’s at home already, so you don’t need to wait until school’s out to take your next break. Take advantage before it’s too late. 

Now that you know how to make the magic happen when booking Disney vacation club points, you can treat your family to a low season Disney vacation and save even more.

Keep browsing our blog for more of the best inside tips on a wide variety of topics.   

Jane