When you purchase a Disney Vacation Club Membership on the Secondary market instead of directly from Disney, certain Membership Extras, AKA “Member Perks”, are not included. Here is the Breakdown:
If You Purchase a Legacy Resort – One of the original 14 Disney Vacation Club resorts, including the new Polynesian Island Tower
You can:
• Book your Home Resort (the resort you own) up to 11 months in advance, or
• Book other eligible DVC resorts up to 7 months in advance
If You Purchase a Newer “Restricted” Resort – DVC resorts built after 2019:
Currently, there are 3: The Riviera Resort, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, or The Cabins at Fort Wilderness.
A Resale buyer:
• Can only stay at that one Home Resort (cannot be exchanged to other DVC Resorts)
• You can book this Home Resort from 0 to 11 months in advance
These restrictions apply only to the newer DVC properties.
What Can’t Resale Buyers Do?
Resale buyers cannot book and use their points with Disney for:
• Disney Cruise Line
• Adventures by Disney
• Disney Collection exchanges
• Annual Pass Discounts
• Dining & merchandise discounts
• Moonlight Magic events
These are optional perks, not core ownership benefits – Disney can add or remove any of these Member perks at any time.
What Do Resale Buyers Still Receive?
When you purchase a DVC resale property, you still enjoy these benefits — including:
✔ The same booking process through Disney and Member Services
✔ The same deluxe villa accommodations
✔ The same 11-month Home Resort booking priority
✔ The same contract expiration date
✔ The same annual dues structure
✔ The same banking and borrowing flexibility
Plus, all the perks of staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort:
✔ Early Theme Park Entry every day
✔ Extended Evening Hours at select parks (Deluxe benefit)
✔ Complimentary Disney transportation (bus, Skyliner, monorail, boats)
✔ Complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs
✔ Lightning Lane purchase access beginning at 7:00 AM (7 days prior to check-in for Resort guests)
✔ Immersive Deluxe Resort amenities, including themed pools, dining, and recreation
✔ And most importantly — the same unforgettable Disney vacations.
And often…
✔ $50–$100+ savings per point compared to buying direct — while staying in the exact same villas.