Disney Vacation Club Adds Extra Measure to Curb Commercial Use of Points
Disney Vacation Club has updated the terms and conditions for members booking accommodations with points. As of June 1, 2025, members must now agree to a new disclaimer confirming that the reservation is for personal use and not for commercial purposes. This change appears to be part of an ongoing effort to discourage the unauthorized rental or resale of points.
Disney has long stated that DVC points are intended for use by members and their guests, not for business purposes. This update formalizes that stance at the point of booking. Here is a summary of what we know.
- New Requirement: When reserving a stay using points, members must now check a box acknowledging they are using DVC points for personal use only.
- Wording of the Disclaimer: The language notes that the booking must be for personal use (or friends and family on occasion). (Exact Wording Below)
- Why It Matters: This added measure reinforces existing rules and may be a signal that Disney is increasing enforcement around third-party point rentals.
The exact wording of the terms and conditions reads:
You agree that any reservations made under your membership are solely for personal use and not for commercial purposes, as required by governing documents for each DVC Resort, including but not limited to the Declaration of Condominium and Membership Agreement. DVCM reserves the right to interpret personal use and determine if reservations are booked for personal or commercial purposes in its sole discretion. Personal use may include enjoying the benefits of a DVC Membership with family or allowing use of any reserved Vacation Home to friends and family on occasion. Additionally, personal use means that the member does not regularly or frequently rent/sell reservations booked using their membership.
If you would like to know more, DVC News has an article here that offers an insider’s perspective on how this change came to fruition.
A Mixed Response
Since this information began to circulate, we’ve seen a mixed response from members and others who have an interest in Disney Vacation Club. Some members view the new disclaimer as a positive step toward improving availability, hoping it will prevent commercial use of points and make it easier to secure reservations when booking windows open. Others, however, are concerned it could have unintended consequences, such as discouraging legitimate point transfers or prompting a wave of resale listings that may temporarily lower contract values.
Final Thoughts
Time will tell what these changes mean for current owners and potential new members. For more coverage of Disney’s Vacation Club, we recently shared the following article:
Welcome Home Weeks for Disney Vacation Club Members Return To Walt Disney World this August
In the Comments
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