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How to sell a Disney Vacation Club membership

You can sell a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) membership yourself or through a licensed real estate broker: Disney has no resale department and makes no buyback offers. Send the fully signed contract to Disney at least 30 days before closing so that it can decide on its right of first refusal; resale trackers reported Disney buying back 3.7% to 15% of resale contracts in 2026. Resale contracts signed from 1 January 2026 carry a $500 Contract Administration Fee, and resale points at Riviera and some newer resorts can only be booked at their home resort.

Last checked: September 2026

Key facts

Contract Administration Fee
$500 on resale contracts signed from 1 January 2026
Right of first refusal
Yes: the signed contract must reach Disney at least 30 days before closing; trackers reported 3.7–15% bought back in 2026
What a resale buyer does not get
Membership Extras; resale points at Riviera (from 19 January 2019) book only at the home resort, and brokers list the same restriction for Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Cabins at Fort Wilderness
Selling part of your points
Not possible: a contract is an undividable deeded interest, but separate contracts can be sold separately
Company exit programme
None: Disney has no resale department and makes no buyback offers
Commission on BidMyTimeshare.com
None: a one-time listing fee, and you keep the full sale price

What you are selling

A DVC membership is a deeded real estate interest at a home resort, and the buyer receives the same membership expiration date as you. Your real estate professional confirms the number of points through a Vacation Points Activity Statement, which you request from Member Services or authorise the professional in writing to obtain.

Disney discusses a membership only with its owners, so a broker or closing agent needs a letter of authorisation signed by you. Because the membership is deeded, a title company or attorney has to prepare and record the new deed when the names change.

What a resale buyer receives

Banked, borrowed and Holding Account points left at closing transfer to the buyer's membership with the same status, but Reservation Points cannot be transferred and expire. All reservations on the membership, including RCI exchange reservations, must be completed before closing, because reservations dated after the sale are cancelled.

Resale points at Disney's Riviera Resort (since 19 January 2019) can only be used at their home resort, and Membership Extras are for direct buyers only; resale brokers list Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Cabins at Fort Wilderness with the same restriction. Buyers price these limits in, so describe your home resort and use year precisely.

Your options

  • Sell privately. Disney tells members they can find a buyer independently: you agree the price, and a title company or attorney handles the closing and the new deed.
  • Sell through a licensed broker. Disney also tells members to list with a licensed real estate broker. You do not have to use a broker Disney recommends, and Disney strongly urges members to consult a licensed real estate agent or an attorney licensed in the state where the resort is located.
  • There is no buyback. Disney says it has no resale department to help members sell and does not make direct offers to buy memberships back, and it is not among the developers listed by ARDA's Coalition for Responsible Exit.

Price and timing

Resale prices depend on the home resort, the number of points, the use year and the remaining years of the contract, and buyers compare them with other resale contracts and with Disney's direct price. Price against similar listings for the same resort.

Keep your membership current until the closing has taken place: all current dues, fees and any outstanding loan must be paid in full at closing. The closing agent can handle most closings by mail, so you do not need to attend. A broker estimates about 45 days for a resale, including Disney's 30-day window.

How the sale works, step by step

  1. Request your points statement

    Ask Member Services for a Vacation Points Activity Statement, or authorise your broker in writing to obtain it, and note your home resort, use year and expiration date.

  2. Find a buyer or a broker

    Advertise your membership or list it with a licensed broker. On BidMyTimeshare.com buyers contact you directly, and you decide which offer to accept.

  3. Write the resale contract

    Disney requires the contract to state the sales price, the closing date and which party pays the closing costs, recording fees, annual dues, attorney fees and any real estate commission. Every buyer and seller must sign it.

  4. Send it to Disney

    Email the fully signed contract to [email protected] at least 30 days before the scheduled closing, so that Disney can decide whether to exercise its right of first refusal.

  5. Close if Disney waives its right

    The sale closes on the agreed terms. All current dues, fees and any outstanding loan are paid in full at closing, and the title company or attorney records the new deed.

  6. If Disney buys it instead

    If Disney exercises its right, it becomes the buyer on the same terms and closing date, handles the closing itself and pays any broker commission written into the contract through the settlement statement.

Avoid resale scams

The US Federal Trade Commission warns that resale scammers guarantee an easy sale or say they already have a buyer, then ask the owner to pay thousands of dollars upfront (September 2025). Disney says it has no resale department and does not make direct offers to buy memberships back, so be suspicious of anyone who calls with an offer on Disney's behalf. Disney also says it is not affiliated with any third-party rental websites.

  • Check any offer that mentions Disney by calling Disney on (800) 782-6767, or Membership Administration on (800) 800-9800, option 2.
  • Sign a letter of authorisation only for a broker or closing agent you have chosen yourself.
  • Before you pay or sign anything, search the company's name together with the words 'scam' or 'complaint' and get every promise and fee in writing, as the FTC advises.
  • On BidMyTimeshare.com you pay a one-time fee to publish your advertisement. We do not deal with buyers for you, take part in the sale or promise that your membership will sell.

Ready to sell your Disney Vacation Club membership?

Advertise it on BidMyTimeshare.com for a one-time listing fee from $16.90. You set the price, buyers contact you directly, and you keep the full sale price: there is no commission.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I sell only some of my DVC points?

No. Disney says a contract is an undividable deeded real estate interest, so you cannot sell part of its points. If you own several separate contracts, you can sell them separately.

What happens to my banked and borrowed points when I sell?

Banked, borrowed and Holding Account points left at closing transfer to the buyer with the same status. Reservation Points cannot be transferred and expire, and reservations dated after the sale are cancelled, so complete them before closing.

Does Disney buy back resale contracts?

Only through its right of first refusal: if Disney exercises it, Disney buys the contract on the same terms as your buyer. Resale trackers reported Disney doing so for 3.7% to 15% of resale contracts in 2026. Disney does not make direct offers to buy memberships back.

What does Disney charge on a resale?

Disney charges a $500 Contract Administration Fee on resale contracts signed on or after 1 January 2026. Closing costs, recording fees and any commission are split as your contract states.

Do I need to attend the closing?

No. Disney says the closing agent can handle most closings by mail. Keep your membership current until the closing has taken place.

How long does a DVC resale take?

A broker estimates about 45 days, which includes the 30 days Disney needs to decide on its right of first refusal once it has the signed contract.

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General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change: confirm the current process with your resort or club in writing before you sign.