Skyliner view of Disney's Riviera Resort

Disney Vacation Club Rentals

Do you want more space for less money? Do you want to stay on Disney World property within walking distance to the parks without the hefty price tag? Do you want the perks of staying at Walt Disney World Resort such as early entry and extended evening hours for moderate resort prices? Do you want to have access to a full kitchen and washer/dryer in your room? Then a Disney Vacation Club rental might just be the right strategy for your next Disney World vacation.

1. Introduction: What is DVC Renting?

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is the timeshare program through Disney. Anyone can buy a certain number of vacation points for a certain fee per point. Owners are guaranteed to have a certain number of points each year until their expiration date. Travelers have the option to rent available points from a DVC owner who is not using all of their points before they expire. There are many reasons for owners to rent their points. Some owners might not take a trip in the near future, and do not want to waste their points (not using points would be a waste of money for the owner!) There also times where owners have a vacation to Disney World planned but then have to cancel their trip suddenly (for many reasons!), and they don't want their points and money to go to waste. Renting DVC points is an attractive option for people who want to save money staying in a deluxe category resort. Travelers can expect to save around 30-60% off Disney's rack rates for the exact same rooms.

2. Which Disney World Resorts Have Rooms A Part of Disney Vacation Club?

Currently, there are 13 Disney Vacation Club Resorts. There are several different room types, including duo studios (sleeps up to 2), studios (sleeps up to 4-5), 1-bedrooms (sleeps up to 4-5), 2-bedrooms (sleeps up to 8-10), and 3-bedrooms (sleeps up to 12). There are also special room accommodations including bungalows, cabins, and treehouse villas, which all require more DVC points and therefore, would be the most expensive option. If you are vacationing with multiple families, then 2- and 3- bedroom options would be great options to split the bill. As nice as 1-bedroom accommodations are, they require more points than a studio. Renting a DVC Studio is definitely a more cost effective option for a family of 4 or 5.

Here are brief highlights of each of the DVC Resorts:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Rooms last refurbished in 2025 with installation of wall beds and murphy beds
Studios (sleep up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleep up to 5)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Resort, Preferred, and Theme Park Views
Access to the exclusive DVC pool that includes zero-depth entry, waterslide, splash pad, and whirlpool spa as well as the main pool at Contemporary Resort
Multiple restaurants at Contemporary Resort (California Grill, Chef Mickey's, Steakhouse 71)
Monorail resort - walkway bridge available from Bay Lake Tower to the monorail station at Contemporary Resort
Steps away from Magic Kingdom
Views of Electrical Water Pageant along Bay Lake
Enjoy pool, ping-pong, board games, and more at the Community Hall
Use the Fitness Center at Contemporary Resort
Participate in other recreation activities, such as campfires, movies under the stars, arcade, basketball, cabana rentals, boat rentals, fishing, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and jogging trails

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Rooms last refurbished with installation of wall beds in 2023
Studios (sleep up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleep up to 4)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 8)
Access to the pool at Boulder Ridge and the pool and splash pad at Wilderness Lodge (both pools have a slide!)
Covered walkway to Wilderness Lodge
Multiple restaurants at Wilderness Lodge (Storybook Dining at Artist's Point, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Geyser Point Bar & Grill)
Boat rides available to Magic Kingdom
View the Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake
Use the Fitness Center
Recreation activities including campfire, movies under the stars, fishing, jogging trails, tennis, pickleball, and arcade

Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Rooms last refurbished in 2025 with installation of wall beds
In the same building as Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Studios (sleeps up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 4)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 8)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Cabins
Access to the pool at Boulder Ridge and the pool and splash pad at Wilderness Lodge (both pools have a slide!)
Multiple restaurants at Wilderness Lodge (Storybook Dining at Artist's Point, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Geyser Point Bar & Grill)
Boat rides available to Magic Kingdom
View the Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake
Use the Fitness Center at Boulder Ridge Villas
Recreation activities including campfire, movies under the stars, fishing, jogging trails, tennis, pickleball, and arcade

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House

Room refurbishments are planned to begin May 2026 with an expectation wall beds and murphy beds will be added
Rooms are on the top 2 floors of Animal Kingdom Lodge
Value, Resort View, and Savanna View rooms
Studios (sleeps up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 4-5)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Access to the pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village next door (includes zero entry and a water slide at Animal Kingdom and a water slide and splash pad at Kidani Village)
Multiple restaurants at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Boma and Jiko - The Cooking Place) and Kidani Village (Sanaa)
Enjoy recreation activities, such as campfires, movie under the stars, playground, and an arcade
Enjoy two Fitness Centers - one at Animal Kingdom Lodge and one at Kidani Village
Beautiful views of animals roaming the savanna
Quick bus ride to Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

Current room refurbishments ongoing with installations of wall beds and murphy beds
Resort and Savanna View rooms
Studios (sleeps up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 5)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Access to the pool at Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village and Animal Kingdom Lodge next door (includes zero entry and a water slide at Animal Kingdom and a water slide and splash pad at Kidani Village)
Multiple restaurants at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Boma and Jiko - The Cooking Place) and Kidani Village (Sanaa)
Participate in recreation, such as campfires, movies under the stars, basketball, tennis, pickleball, pool tables, and arcade
Enjoy two Fitness Centers - one at Animal Kingdom Lodge and one at Kidani Village
Enjoy the Community Hall to play billiards, ping pong, video games, and more
Beautiful views of animals roaming the savanna
Quick bus ride to Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Disney's Beach Club Villas

Rooms refurbished with wall and murphy beds in 2023
Studios (sleeps up to 5)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 4)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 8-9)
Access to Stormalong Bay, the largest pool area at Walt Disney World Resort (includes the highest water slide, lazy river, sand-bottom pool, 2 kiddie pools, and 3 whirlpool spas
Multiple restaurants at Yacht & Beach Club Resorts (Beaches & Cream, Ale & Compass, Yachtsman Steakhouse, and Cape May Cafe character breakfast!)
Steps away from EPCOT and the Boardwalk along with even more restaurants at Boardwalk Inn, Swan & Dolphin, and Swan Reserve
Skyliner to great eats at Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort
Boat, walk, or use the Skyliner to travel to Hollywood Studios
Enjoy the Fitness Center at Yacht Club Resort
20 minute walk to Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
Enjoy recreation activities including campfires, movies under the stars, pool cabana rentals, boat rentals, fishing, tennis, volleyball, jogging, and arcade

Disney's Boardwalk Villas

Rooms refurbished with wall beds and murphy beds in 2024
Resort, Garden, Pool, and Boardwalk views
Studios (sleeps up to 5)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 4)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Access to the Boardwalk Inn's pool with a slide
Multiple restaurants at the Boardwalk (Flying Fish, Trattoria al Forno, and Cake Bake Restaurant)
Steps away from EPCOT and restaurants at Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, Swan & Dolphin, and Swan Reserve)
Skyliner access to great dining options at Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort
Boat, walk, or use the Skyliner to travel to Hollywood Studios
Enjoy the Community Center playing games, creating arts and crafts, and more
10-15 minute walk to Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
Use the Fitness Center
Participate in recreation, such as campfires, movies under the stars, surrey bike rentals, fishing, tennis, pickleball, jogging, playground, and arcade

Disney's Old Key West Resort

Room refurbishments expected to begin in 2026 (unclear about whether wall beds or murphy beds will be installed)
Studios (sleeps up to 4)
1 Bedroom (sleeps up to 5)
2 Bedroom (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedroom (sleeps up to 12)
Access to the main pool with a sandcastle water slide, a kiddie pool, 3 quiet pools, and dry sauna
On-site restaurant, Olivia's Cafe (serves brunch and dinner every day!)
Boat to Disney Springs for shopping, dining, and live entertainment
Enjoy the Community Hall to play foosball, ping pong, pool, and more
Fitness Center
Participate in recreation activities, such as campfires, movies under the stars, bike rentals, surrey bike rentals, fishing, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, jogging, and a playground

Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Original Polynesian longhouses & bungalows last refurbished in 2021 with installation of wall beds and murphy beds
Island Tower opened December 2024
Resort and Preferred views at the original Polynesian longhouses
Resort, Preferred, and Theme Park views at the Island Tower
Duo studios - available at Island Tower (sleeps up to 2)
Studios available at Island Tower (sleeps up to 4) and the original Polynesian longhouses (sleeps up to 5)
1 bedroom available at Island Tower (sleeps up to 5)
2 bedroom available at Island Tower (sleeps up to 9)
Penthouses available at Island Tower (sleeps up to 8)
Bungalows over Seven Seas Lagoon (sleeps up to 8)
Access to the main pool at Polynesian that features a volcano, waterfall, and water slide as well as a splash pad
Access to the quiet pool near the original Polynesian longhouses
Access to the quiet zero-entry pool and splash pad at the Island Tower
Multiple restaurants at the original Polynesian main building (Kona Cafe and 'Ohana) and Island Tower (Wailulu Bar & Grill)
Island Tower guests have electronic access to the elevators
Terrace Gardens (only accessible to guests at Island Tower)
Views of the Electrical water pageant along Seven Seas Lagoon
Monorail station at the main building
Boats to Magic Kingdom
Walk to Magic Kingdom and the TTC monorail station
Enjoy recreation activities, including campfires, movies under the stars, fishing, volleyball, jogging, outdoor games

Disney's Riviera Resort

Opened December 2019
Resort or Preferred Views
Tower Studios (sleeps up to 2)
Deluxe Studios (sleeps up to 5)
1 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 5)
2 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 9-10 adults)
3 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 12)
Access to a quiet pool, main pool with zero entry and water slide, and a splash pad
Rooftop restaurant that has a character breakfast and a fine dining dinner experience (Topolino's Terrace) with fantastic views of Walt Disney World
Skyliner station that takes your gondola to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios
Skyliner allows guests to broader dining experiences at Caribbean Beach, Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, Boardwalk Inn, Swan & Dolphin, and Swan Reserve
Fitness Center
Enjoy the Community Hall for board games, arts and crafts, and more
Enjoy recreation activities, including campfires, movies under the stars, jogging, outdoor games

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Latest room refurbishment installed murphy and wall beds in 2019-2021
Standard and Preferred locations
Studios (sleep up to 4)
1 Bedrooms (sleep up to 5)
2 Bedrooms (sleep up to 9)
Treehouse Villas (sleeps up to 9)
3 Bedrooms (sleep up to 12)
Access to Paddock Pool (includes a waterslide, 2 kiddie waterslides, zero-entry pool, and whirlpool spa) and High Rock Spring Pool (zero-entry, waterfalls, waterslide, splash pad, and a kiddie waterslide) as well as 3 leisure pools
Access to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Access to the on-site restaurant, The Turf Club Bar & Grill
Boat or walk to Disney Springs to enjoy shopping, dining, and live entertainment
Enjoy time at the Community Hall for games, arts & crafts, and more
Partake in recreation including biking, surrey bike rentals, fishing, tennis, basketball, jogging trails, playground, arcade, movies under the stars, and campfire activities

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - A Disney Vacation Club Resort

The Cabins at Fort Wilderness were completely converted to DVC Cabins in 2024 and 2025 and are no longer a moderate category resort
Each cabin sleeps up to 6 and includes a queen bed, a wall bed, and bunk beds as well as a full kitchen
Access to a pool with a waterslide and whirlpool spa
Rent a golf cart to ride around the property
Attend the dinner show, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Boat to Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, and Wilderness Lodge
View the Electrical Water Pageant along Bay Lake
Bring up to 2 dogs to stay in the cabin
Decorate your cabin!
Enjoy recreation activities such as Chip 'n' Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long, movies under the stars, archery, pony rides, wagon rides, carriage rides, fishing, canoe rentals, kayak rentals, bike rentals, basketball, volleyball, jogging trails, playgrounds, arcades, and a Segway wilderness adventure

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Rooms refurbished to include wall beds and murphy beds in 2022
One of the Grand Floridian outer buildings converted the resort studios to Disney Vacation Club rooms in 2022
Resort Studios (sleeps up to 5 - two queen beds and couch bed)
Deluxe Studios (sleeps up to 5)
1 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 5)
2 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 9-10)
3 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 12)
Access to a quiet pool, kiddie pool, whirlpool spa, and a pool with a waterslide
Rent pool cabanas
Access to multiple restaurants including character meals and fine dining (Grand Floridian Cafe, 1900 Park Fare, Narcoosee's, Citrico's, and Victoria & Albert's)
Garden View Tea Room is set to reopen in 2026 after closing for the pandemic
Private In-Room Dining
Boat, walk, or monorail to Magic Kingdom
Monorail station at the main building
Fitness Center
The Grand Floridian Spa is right across from the Villas
Enjoy other recreation activities including movies under the stars, campfire activities, boat rentals, firework cruises, arcade, basketball, and jogging around Seven Seas Lagoon
Disney PhotoPass Studio on the second floor of the main building just near the entrance to the monorail

3. Why Rent DVC Points? (The Pros)

Deluxe Resorts for Less: Access to the best hotels (Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Beach Club) for the price of a Moderate resort like Caribbean Beach.
More Space: Access to 1-, 2-, and 3-Bedroom Villas with full kitchens and in-room laundry.
Deluxe Perks: Renters get all the perks of a Deluxe guest, including Extended Evening Hours at the parks.
Free Parking: Unlike standard hotel guests, DVC guests do not pay for overnight self-parking at the resorts.

4. The "Catch" (The Cons & Risks)

Strict Cancellation Policies: Most rentals are non-refundable. Travel insurance should be seriously considered.
Planning Ahead: You often need to book 7–11 months out. Last-minute availability is very rare.
Limited Housekeeping: Unlike standard hotels, "Mousekeeping" usually only visits every 4 days for trash and towel service.
Payment Upfront: Most brokers require full or 50% payment at the time of booking.

5. How the Process Works (Step-by-Step)

Check Availability: Use a point calculator on a broker's site to see if your dates are even possible.
Submit a Request: You provide your dates and top resort choices.
The Match: The broker finds a member with the right points to "claim" your request.
Payment & Confirmation: You pay the broker; they pay the member and send you a Disney confirmation number.
Link to My Disney Experience: You add that number to your app just like any other reservation.

6. Where to Rent: Brokers vs. Private Owners

Brokers (e.g., David’s Vacation Club Rentals, DVC Rental Store):

Pros: Safer, standard contracts, intermediary support.
Cons: Slightly higher price per point.

Private Owners (e.g., Facebook Groups, DisBoards):

Pros: Lowest possible price.
Cons: Requires high trust; no "middleman" if things go wrong.

7. How Does Renting a DVC Room Work?

DVC members can book their "Home Resort" 11 months out, but other resorts only at 7 months. If you want a popular spot like Beach Club (for the pool) or Polynesian, you will have better luck if you request a DVC Room at the 11-month mark through one of the brokers.

DVC rental companies often have "Confirmed Reservations" for sale. These are trips members already booked but can no longer use. They are often even cheaper than renting points and are great for closer-in dates (0–4 months out). However, you will still be able to find confirmed reservations farther out in advanced - the savings might not be as great as a date closer to travel time.

8. Which DVC Rental Companies Are Trustworthy?

From personal experience of communicating with and renting DVC rooms, I can point you to 3 trustworthy third-party DVC rental companies. DVC Rental Store, DVC Rental Advantages, and David's Vacation Club Rentals all have different approaches to pricing, payments, and refunds.