Welcome Home, Terry - and welcome to planDisney! It's always a great day when I get to geek out about
Disney Vacation Club and the ins and outs of Membership. I'll be happy to "point" you in the right direction to calculate just what you need to plan your next Disney adventure. Let's get down to business!
DVC is structured differently from most traditional timeshares, with Members purchasing a quantity of
Vacation Points that renew annually. It allows for a lot of flexibility, as you can use your points at any DVC resort, or exchange them for a
Disney Collection stay, a
Disney Cruise Line sailing, an
Adventures by Disney trip, or an
Interval International vacation. This was one of the most appealing aspects of DVC when we decided to join over a decade ago!
Terry, there is no points calculator on the DVC website, but the
Points Charts serve a similar purpose. The charts break down how many points are required to stay in each resort, organized by type of accommodation and season. You'll find that a vacation during the holidays or peak spring break season requires many more points than one in September or January!
You can use the Points Charts to determine how many points you need to vacation the way you would like. Keep in mind that you can also
bank and borrow points across
Use Years, which can give you more options to book a longer stay or a stay in a larger villa.
If you are thinking about joining the coolest club around, be sure to check out the
resources on the DVC website for prospective Members. These include virtual meetings with a Cast Member, on-demand webinars, and in-person tours if you find yourself at a Disney destination. They are low-pressure and are a huge help throughout the process!
I hope this information is helpful as you're doing some DVC math (my favorite kind!). Thanks so much for visiting planDisney, and please come see us again if we can help with other questions about Disney Vacation Club or Disney destinations in general.
Stay Magical!
Susan