Disney Vacation Club has again partnered with the Chase Disney Visa to offer a $500 credit to new buyers who acquire 160+ points and current members who add 100+ points.  The offer runs through September 15, 2009.  Details follow.

UPDATE:  Note that this offer ONLY applies to purchases at the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.  However, reports indicate that this offer can be combined with the referral incentives which run through August 25, 2009.  Through 8/25, new buyers at the Grand Californian can save up to $24 per point (from the $112 base price) and receive the $500 Disney Visa promotion.

Reminder that many current Disney Vacation Club incentive programs are scheduled to end on Saturday, August 15th.  We've had some conflicting information regarding exactly what ends on 8/15 and what ends on 8/20.  All DVC offers are "subject to change" so we strongly recommend those interested in the current offers contact their salesperson before the close of business on 8/15. 

Once an offer ends, there is no way to get that deal reinstated.  And we have no way of knowing whether subsequent prices will be higher or lower than those available today. 

The Orlando Sentinel has published additional information on Disney Vacation Club's arrangement with Citigroup to provide financing to timeshare customers. 

It appears the current wave of Disney Vacation Club purchase incentives will be ending soon.  Postcards have been sent to members indicating that the free Disney Cruise incentive will end on August 15, 2009.  Other incentive offers are reportedly scheduled to end August 20, 2009. 

DVC is certain to unveil new promotional offerings after these expire.  But as always, the question remains whether new offers will be better or worse than those currently available.  Discounts have progressively increased throughout 2009.  Will that trend continue?  

Current incentive pricing can be found HERE.  Many offers require a referral from an existing DVC member in order to obtain the best price.  For referral help, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In its third quarter 2009 earnings call, The Walt Disney Company today reported a company-wide 7% decline in revenues and 26% decline in profit from the same quarter of 2008.  For the Parks and Resorts division, revenue declined 9% and profits 19%.