Disney Vacation Club has just released its Holiday / Late‑2025 direct sales incentives, offering savings for both existing Members adding on and first‑time buyers looking to join. These special offers are available through February 9th, 2026, and pricing is honored for 7 days following participation in a virtual or in‑person Open House sales tour.
If you are considering a direct DVC purchase this Holiday season, here is a complete breakdown of the limited‑time savings you can expect.
Member Add-On Incentives (For Existing Members)
New Member Incentives (For First-Time Buyers)
Commentary: How These Offers Compare
Limited-Time Add-On at Saratoga Springs
Magical Beginnings: An Additional Way to Save
Member Add-On Incentives (For Existing Members)
Current Members can take advantage of the following Fall savings valid through February 9th, 2026:
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–124 | $10 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $2,500 to $2,740 |
| 125–149 | $20 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $4,000 to $4,480 |
| 150–199 | $24 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $5,100 to $6,276 |
| 200–249 | $28 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $7,100 to $8,472 |
| 250–299 | $32 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $9,500 to $11,068 |
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 100–124 | $8 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $2,300 to $2,492 |
| 125–149 | $11 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $2,875 to $3,139 |
| 150–199 | $23 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $4,950 to $6,077 |
| 200–249 | $28 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $7,100 to $8,472 |
| 250–299 | $32 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $9,500 to $11,068 |
Disney’s Riviera Resort
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 100–124 | $7 | $700 to $868 |
| 125–149 | $11 | $1,375 to $1,639 |
| 150–199 | $22 | $3,300 to $4,378 |
| 200–249 | $26 | $5,200 to $6,474 |
| 250–299 | $28 | $7,000 to $8,372 |
Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 100–124 | $14 | $1,400 to $1,736 |
| 125–149 | $14 | $1,750 to $2,086 |
| 150–199 | $28 | $4,200 to $5,572 |
| 200–249 | $30 | $6,000 to $7,470 |
| 250–299 | $33 | $8,250 to $9,867 |
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 100–124 | $6 | $600 to $744 |
| 125–149 | $6 | $750 to $894 |
| 150–199 | $9 | $1,350 to $1,791 |
| 200–249 | $12 | $2,400 to $2,988 |
| 250–299 | $14 | $3,500 to $4,186 |
Best Value Tier (Member Add-On) and Thoughts:
• Cabins and Disneyland Hotel offer the strongest Member add‑on incentives, especially with the $1,500 bonus savings.
• Riviera Resort incentives improve slightly above 125 points.
• Aulani incentives are better across the board compared to previous rounds.
• Polynesian incentives remain modest with only small increases or consistency at most tiers.
New Member Incentives (For First-Time Buyers)
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 100-124 | $7 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $2,200 to $2,368 |
| 125-149 | $10 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $2,750 to $2,990 |
| 150-199 | $20 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $4,500 to $5,480 |
| 200-249 | $24 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $6,300 to $7,476 |
| 250-299 | $28 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $8,500 to $9,872 |
| 300-499 | $32 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $11,100 to $17,468 |
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 150–199 | $11 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $3,150 to $3,689 |
| 200–249 | $23 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $6,100 to $7,227 |
| 250–299 | $28 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $8,500 to $9,872 |
| 300–499 | $32 + $1,500 Bonus Savings | $11,100 to $17,468 |
Disney’s Riviera Resort
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 150–199 | $11 | $1,650–$2,189 |
| 200–249 | $22 | $4,400–$5,478 |
| 250–299 | $26 | $6,500 to $7,774 |
| 300–499 | $28 | $8,400 to $13,972 |
Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 150–199 | $14 | $2,100 to $2,786 |
| 200–249 | $28 | $5,600 to $6,972 |
| 250–299 | $30 | $7,500 to $8,970 |
| 300–499 | $33 | $9,900 to $16,467 |
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
| Points Purchased | Savings Per Point | Total Savings |
| 150–199 | $6 | $900 to $1,194 |
| 200–249 | $9 | $1,800–$2,241 |
| 250–299 | $12 | $3,000 to $3,588 |
| 300–499 | $14 | $4,200 to $6,986 |
Best Value Tier (New Member Incentives) and Thoughts:
• Fort Wilderness incentives are somewhat deceptive on the surface so buyers should crunch the math closely to see true value.
• Disneyland Hotel incentives are slightly better across the board compared to previous offers.
• Riviera incentives remain relatively unchanged.
• Aulani shows small increases in select tiers.
• Polynesian incentives see marginal increases at certain point levels.
How These Offers Compare
Familiar Trends But Seasonal Shifts
This Holiday / Late‑2025 round maintains Disney Vacation Club’s trend of offering the most meaningful savings at 150+ point tiers, but compared to Fall 2025, there are notable increases—particularly for new Member incentives and at select DVC properties.
Several resorts, like Aulani and the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, saw improvements across multiple tiers. Meanwhile, Riviera remains largely unchanged for new buyers but slightly stronger for existing Members above 125 points. Fort Wilderness, while presenting attractive headline savings, requires a closer look—some tiers improved, but not all.
For existing Members, the $1,500 bonus savings attached to the Cabins and Disneyland Hotel adds a valuable sweetener. Across the board, Aulani’s add-on incentives are stronger, while Polynesian’s changes are mostly flat or incremental.
This incentive round reflects a more aggressive push to move inventory at select properties, likely in response to slower sales trends at newer locations like Fort Wilderness Cabins and the Disneyland Hotel compared to stronger-performing Walt Disney World properties. At the same time, it appears Disney may be trying to gently slow down sales at Riviera and the Polynesian Island Tower, with sales perhaps outpacing their intended timelines.
With Disney Lakeshore Lodge not expected to open until 2027, and sales likely not launching until late 2026 or beyond, Disney may be aiming to strategically pace current resort inventory to bridge that gap.
Limited‑Time Add‑On at Copper Creek
This Holiday / Late‑2025 round includes a rare limited‑time promotion at Disney’s Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. While exciting, the steep base price of approximately $255 per point makes it difficult to compare directly with resale values.
Copper Creek Holiday Incentives
• 100‑125 points: $18 per point discount
• 125‑150 points: $22 per point discount
• 150‑1,000+ points: $26 per point discount
Even with this promotion, a 200‑point purchase only brings the base price down to about $226 per point. In contrast, current resale pricing for Copper Creek sits significantly lower per point, meaning resale still offers an approximately $87 per point savings in typical transactions.
This promotion is worth noting for buyers who value direct perks and resort access, but financially resale contracts remain a stronger deal for most.
Magical Beginnings and Other Ways to Save
In addition to this round of direct incentives, Disney Vacation Club may offer the Magical Beginnings program at a rate of $20 per point. This optional offer allows buyers to exchange their first Use Year’s points for a cash rebate, making it an attractive way to “double up” on savings, especially if you don’t plan to use your points right away.
Magical Beginnings is available for both new buyers and existing Members adding on at any DVC resort that Disney is actively selling. This typically excludes fully sold-out properties and includes newer resorts like Riviera, Polynesian, etc.
Rebates are issued by check roughly four weeks after closing. While you’re giving up a year of points, the financial trade-off can be beneficial. That flexibility makes Magical Beginnings a compelling option for buyers more focused on savings than immediate travel.
What You Need to Know
• Offers expire February 9th, 2026.
• Incentives apply to purchases made within 7 days of a sales tour (virtual or in‑person).
• Direct pricing remains high, but bonuses help offset costs on 150+ point contracts.
• Resale still offers best pricing per point though lacks new‑resort perks.
• Copper Creek’s limited‑time promotion is notable but remains expensive versus resale.
Should You Act Now?
If you are targeting properties like the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, or Copper Creek, this Holiday / Late‑2025 incentive round still offers decent value on larger‑point contracts.
However, if your top priority is price per point, resale remains the financially superior option for most buyers. For direct purchase seekers, these incentives can help narrow the gap and sweeten the deal on higher‑tier contracts.
Final Thoughts
Best for direct savings: Cabins at Fort Wilderness and Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Best value opportunity: Large‑point direct purchases over 150 points
Rare promotion: Copper Creek add‑on incentives stand out even if pricing is steep
Whether you are adding on or buying direct for the first time, the Holiday / Late‑2025 incentives deliver meaningful savings for the right buyers. Be sure to compare direct versus resale carefully and crunch the numbers to find the best path for your membership.
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