If you’ve been waiting to purchase direct Disney Vacation Club points, brace yourself for another price hike! Disney Vacation Club has announced direct price increases across multiple resorts, set to take effect soon.
Effective Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, the following per-point increases will be implemented:
| Resort | Current Direct Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | $225 | $235 | + $10 |
| Disney’s Riviera Resort | $225 | $235 | + $10 |
| The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort | $225 | $235 | + $10 |
| Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i | $225 | $235 | + $10 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel | $239 | $245 | + $6 |
Annual Price Adjustments Continue
These adjustments follow the pattern of annual direct price increases for Disney Vacation Club resorts. Over the past several years, Disney has consistently raised prices on current selling properties around the start of the new year.
Here’s how these resorts’ pricing has evolved in recent years:
| Resort | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney’s Polynesian Villas | $217 | $225 | $235 |
| Disney’s Riviera Resort | $217 | $225 | $235 |
| The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort | n/a | $225 | $235 |
| Aulani | $217 | $225 | $235 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel | $239 | $239 | $245 |
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, being the newest addition to DVC, is seeing its first annual price increase since opening in 2024.
Resale vs. Direct Pricing: A Closer Look
With direct pricing increasing in February 2025, let’s compare the newly announced direct prices to the average resale prices for November 2024. For those considering the resale market, the potential savings can be significant.
| Resort | Direct Price (Feb 2025) | Average Resale Price (Nov 2024) | Savings Per Point | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | $235 | $170 | $65 | 28% |
| Disney’s Riviera Resort | $235 | $114 | $121 | 51% |
| Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i | $235 | $101 | $134 | 57% |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel | $245 | $189 | $56 | 23% |
| The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort | $235 | No resales yet | N/A | N/A |
Observations
- Polynesian Villas & Bungalows: With a $65 per point savings, purchasing resale offers nearly 30% off compared to direct.
- Riviera Resort: Riviera continues to show the largest price disparity, with resale prices being less than half of direct. This highlights the resale market’s potential value for this resort, despite resale restrictions.
- Aulani: Aulani resale contracts are among the most affordable, with savings of $134 per point—over 50% compared to direct.
- Villas at Disneyland Hotel: As a newer property, the savings are smaller, but still notable at $56 per point.
- Cabins at Fort Wilderness: As a brand-new offering, no resale transactions have been recorded, but this will likely change as contracts enter the market.
Direct vs. Resale: What Matters Most?
While direct purchases provide benefits like Membership Extras and access to the Membership Magic Beyond program, resale pricing offers significant cost savings for buyers who value affordability.
Final Thoughts
If you’re considering a DVC purchase, now may be the time to act before prices rise on February 11, 2025. On the other hand, exploring the resale market might still be the best way to maximize your budget while enjoying the magic of Disney Vacation Club.
What are your thoughts on these price increases? Does it impact your decision to buy direct or resale? Join the conversation in the DVC Fan Facebook Group, and stay tuned to DVCFan.com for more updates on all things Disney Vacation Club!
Donna Witte
December 13, 2024I bought 150 Poly resale in June of 24 and 150 Direct Disneyland Hotel in Oct of 24. My Resale all in including closing and maintenance fees was 26.6k. Disneyland was 30k all in. So the difference between resale and direct was not as much as you might think. Direct had way lower closing costs and they gave me all 2023 points for no maintenance fees which I converted with magical beginnings to get $3k back. I also got 2024 points for prorated maintenance fees essentially 25% or $300 whereas I had to pay 100% or $1200 2024 maintenance fees for my resale contract. Also Disney had a $21/pt promotion. Between closing costs, promotions, magical beginnings, and prorated maintenance fees Disney direct can get closer than you might think. To make a fair comparison you would have to factor in these items the $/pt is not the true comparison.
My thought is if a resort has a high resale price value like poly, grand FL or Disneyland hotel you may as well buy direct and be able to use you points anywhere. But if resale is deeply discounted like Aulani then go with resale.