Hi Kim,
Welcome home! And welcome to planDisney!
Thank you for trusting us with your question today. It is great to be able to chat with fellow
Disney Vacation Club Members about the different ways to maximise Vacation Points and really make the most of membership. My family and I have been enjoying our membership for several years now, and it has completely transformed how we visit Disney Destinations, but we always say we wish we had joined much sooner!
One of my favourite things about Disney Vacation Club Membership is the
flexibility to use Vacation Points in the way that works best for my family each year. One of the many options available to Members eligible for Membership Extras is to convert Vacation Points into Reservation Points for use in booking hotel rooms across the
Disney Collection at Disney Destinations around the world, or even experiences with Adventures by Disney, and my newest addiction, voyages with Disney Cruise Line.
Great news, Kim. You can book Disney Collection hotel rooms through the Disney Resort Hotel exchange up to 11 months before your desired arrival date. The Points Charts are published and already available through January 2027. I have linked to them
here for you. To check availability and make a booking, you will need to
call Member Services, where a helpful Cast Member will walk you through the process.
There is an administration fee charged when exchanging Vacation Points in this way, so it may be worth checking out the
Membership Magic Beyond option, which can be added to memberships that are eligible for Membership Extras. One of the many perks of the programme is that these admin fees are waived. My favourite benefit of the programme has to be priority access to the Disney Vacation Club Lounges, including the recently opened
McKim Mile House at Magic Kingdom Park.
I hope this answers your question today, Kim, and that you will be enjoying your next Disney getaway soon. I am counting down, just 7 days until we arrive at Walt Disney World, and I have one very excited 4-year-old! If you have any further questions about your membership or vacation planning, please
reach out to me. I'd love to help.
See ya real soon!
Matt