Disney DVC resorts and how to stay there on a budget

Deluxe resort dreams but overwhelmed by the price? Keep reading for a guide to staying at Disney DVC resorts and saving money while doing it!

Are you dreaming of staying at a deluxe or moderate Disney resort but scared of the price tag? You are probably not alone!! We have been fortunate enough to stay at a few different Disney resorts thanks to finding out about Disney DVC resorts. The Polynesian Village Resort is definitely our favorite DVC resort to stay at. You can read more about my love for the Polynesian report on this post!

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So how do you get the deals on these resorts?? There are a few different ways, but this post will be focusing on a vacation timeshare program called Disney Vacation Club. Very similar to a typical timeshare program but with Disney properties only. Resorts included in the vacation club….

• Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

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DVC Rental Store

All unique in their own way, and with a price tag sometimes a little too high for the normal budget. Thats where DVC Rental Store comes in! There are a few different companies out there which deal with DVC rental agreements, but DVC Rental Store is definitely our favorite. We had a spring break trip planned and paid for through Disney when I first discovered this company. Essentially what happens is people who have bought into the Disney timeshare program “rent” out their points to the company and eventually to people like us! I worked through the reservation process and ended up saving over $1,000 on our trip! I could not have been any more excited!

There are many companies and even Facebook groups dedicated to renting points and helping you stay at some of the best Disney resorts. But proceed with caution as with many things there can be scammers out there. That is why I would definitely recommend using a company with actual reviews and contracts in place to protect all sides of the transaction.

Comment below with any questions about DVC and how it all works! I hope this helps you with planning your future trips! Below is a graphic to help simplify the process and if you’re ready to save some money while staying at some of the best Disney DVC resorts, Use this link to the DVC Rental Store to get started planning your next vacation!