Disney Vacation Club member perks are something of a mixed bag. There are a few appealing benefits afforded to members such as a disocunt on Annual Passes and free Internet service during villa stays. But most of shopping, recreation and dining discounts are similar or identical to those given to Annual Passholders, AAA members, Disney Visa cardholders and so on.
Over the years, Disney has consistently tried to make it harder for Disney Vacation Club members to rent unused points. In a way, it's hard to blame them: rentals undercut Disney's own prices--particularly at Deluxe resorts--and make it especially difficult for Disney to sell villas freed-up by member trades.
On the other hand, Disney can ultimately benefit from rentals by exposing a new clientele to the DVC experience--many renters may someday become owners themselves.
When staying at a Disney Vacation Club resort, there are many amenities available and perks offered which come at no additional cost. Things such as pool and Community Hall access, and free DVD rentals may not be truly "free" but they are included in the cost of the stay.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa recently joined the list of potential Disney Vacation Club destinations. Among other locations rumored to the home to the next DVC resort are Fort Wilderness, the Disneyland Hotel and an unspecified location near Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach.
To some, Disney Vacation Club ownership is a way to make Deluxe resort stays more economical. To others, DVC is a means for upgrading from Moderate, Value or even off-site accommodations to something in the Deluxe category.
