What Does Renting DVC Points Actually Mean?
Every year, Disney Vacation Club owners receive an allotment of points to book their Disney vacations. But sometimes plans change. Schedules shift, kids get older, or a family simply cannot travel that year.
Rather than letting those points expire, many owners choose to rent them to travelers like you.
Here is how it works: a verified DVC owner uses their points to book a Disney Vacation Club villa in your name. You get access to a Deluxe Disney resort stay at a significantly lower price than booking directly through Disney, and the owner is able to offset the cost of their annual dues.
It is a true win-win.
The Problem with Traditional Renting
While the concept of renting points is great, the traditional way of doing it is incredibly risky.
Historically, families have turned to DVC Facebook groups or message boards to find owners. Unfortunately, these unregulated groups have become a breeding ground for scammers and unlicensed commercial renters. When you book directly through these means, you are often handing thousands of dollars over to a total stranger on the internet. You are relying on an amateur contract they downloaded off Google, managed by unlicensed group admins, with absolutely zero financial protection if things go wrong.
The DVC Marketplace Safe Rental Process
We built DVC Marketplace to make renting DVC points safer, simpler, and more transparent.
We handle the process for you from start to finish. We connect you with verified point owners, oversee the transaction, confirm the details, and help protect your vacation every step of the way.
Licensed & Regulated: DVC Marketplace is a verified, registered, and bonded Florida Seller of Travel, giving renters a level of accountability that informal online rentals simply cannot provide.
Secure Escrow Protection: Your payment is never sent directly to a stranger. Funds are held securely through our protected escrow process until your official Disney confirmation number is generated, linked to your My Disney Experience account, and verified.
Professional Agreements: Every rental is backed by clear, legally binding agreements designed to protect both the renter and the owner.
Peace of Mind from Start to Finish: Owner cancellations are extremely rare, but your vacation matters too much to leave to chance. If an owner issue outside your control affects your reservation, DVC Marketplace will work to secure an equivalent replacement reservation or provide a full refund, no questions asked.
With DVC Marketplace, you do not have to worry about fake listings, confusing contracts, or chasing down strangers online. You get the savings of renting DVC points, with the confidence of a professionally managed process.
All you have to do is pack your bags and enjoy the magic.