Disney Vacation Club is making a serious effort to move some points at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas with discounts of $40-45 per point off a purchase of 200 Vacation Points.
Disney's answer to the timeshare program allows buyers to purchase a set of Vacation Points which can be redeemed for up to 50 years' of future travel. The base price for five resorts currently being marketed by DVC ranges from $243 to $248 each. However, promotional discounts are typically offered which reduce the cost of each point. Incentives rise as the size of the purchase increases.
The chart below details current per-point promotional discounts for individuals buying into DVC first the first time.
Incentives for First-Time DVC Buyers
| Aulani | Polynesian | Riviera | DL Hotel | FTW Cabins | |
| Ownership End Date | Jan 31, 2062 | Jan 31, 2066 | Jan 31, 2070 | Jan 31, 2074 | Jan 31, 2075 |
| Base Price | $243 | $243 | $243 | $248 | $243 |
| Discount 150 - 199 points | $24 | $6 | $10 | $15 | $32 |
| Discount 200 - 249 points | $40 | $12 | $21 | $26 | $38 |
| Discount 250 - 299 points | $45 | $16 | $25 | $31 | $40 |
| Discount 300 - 499 points | $48 | $19 | $29 | $35 | $42 |
Amounts listed above are the per-point discount deducted from the base price of each Vacation Point purchased. The lowest-priced destination for new buyers is The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort with discounts of $32 per point off a minimum purchase of 150 points. But buyers in the market for 200 or more points should consider the Aulani resort in Hawaii where Disney is offering a discount of $40 each off the base price of $243 per point.
All DVC resort ownership has a fixed ending date, after which points will no longer be available for the buyer's use. Dates are listed in the chart above, and apply to all owners regardless of when purchased. Ending dates should be taken into account when evaluating different ownership options.
The above promotions for first-time buyers are valid through December 9, 2026.
Current Disney Vacation Club owners typically receive better incentives across the board, with the promotional rates offered for add-on contracts with as few as 100 points.
Incentives for Current Owners Adding-On
| Aulani | Polynesian | Riviera | DL Hotel | FTW Cabins | |
| Ownership End Date | Jan 31, 2062 | Jan 31, 2066 | Jan 31, 2070 | Jan 31, 2074 | Jan 31, 2075 |
| Base Price | $243 | $243 | $243 | $248 | $243 |
| Discount 100 - 124 points | $24 | $6 | $10 | $14 | $19 |
| Discount 125 - 149 points | $24 | $6 | $10 | $14 | $22 |
| Discount 150 - 199 points | $40 | $12 | $21 | $28 | $38 |
| Discount 200 - 249 points | $45 | $16 | $25 | $31 | $40 |
| Discount 250 - 299 points | $48 | $19 | $29 | $35 | $42 |
Current owners looking to add 200 vacation points will find the best value at Aulaniwith net price of $198 per point after a discount of $45 each). For theme park locations, 200 points at the Fort Wilderness Cabins is priced at $203 per point while the Disney's Riviera Resort will cost $218 per point with a discount of just $25 each.
Disney Vacation Club is also running a "flash sale" on points for Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The special is available only to current members. It offers savings of $15-35 per point off the direct purchase base price of $275 each.
Overall these incentives represent an improvement for Aulani purchases over the last incentive cycle. Though most resorts are showing discounts $4-5 lower at the 200-point level. Other thresholds only show slight variations.
Additional discounts may be available at higher purchase levels. Other incentive offers may be available to Chase Disney Visa cardholders, D23 fan club members, U.S. Military personnel, Disney cast members and more. The cast member discount is currently cited as having a value of $2,250 off a purchase of 150 points.
All buyers may also consider taking advantage of Magical Beginnings in order to reduce the up-front cost. Magical Beginnings is a program which offers buyers an additional credit equal to $20 per point when selling back their first year's points to Disney. The net price would be reduced by an additional $20 per point, however the buyer would not have points to use toward a trip until their second year of ownership. This program is available on both first-time purchases and add-ons, however certain resorts may be excluded. Annual Dues are still the responsibility of the buyer. Points from a future Use Year may be eligible for borrowing in order to vacation sooner.
Those wishing to compare current promos to the previous wave which expired on October 5 can refer to our prior coverage of the late Summer 2026 incentives. All pricing and promotions should be confirmed with a Disney Vacation Club sales rep. Offers are subject to change at any time.
Reminder that purchasing on the resale marketplace is always an option for acquiring Disney Vacation Club points. DVCNews.com sponsor The Timeshare Store offers dozens of lower-priced ownership options across all DVC resorts, while Vacation Club Loans can finance the purchase at attractive rates.
