DVC points- how do they work?

[Belle_princess]

I've heard about 'renting' DVC points. I don't even understand how the points work. I might be interested in renting points. Can someone give a DVC newbie (not actual member, though) an overview?

Thanks

 

[Chuck S]

Though it is called "renting points" you are actually renting a reservation from the DVC Member. The price and other details is negotiated between you and the member. Disney will not become involved on behalf of either party.

Here are a couple of threads you may find helpful. Please note that posting rules for our Rent/Trade board have changed since these thread were started, so some info may no longer apply.

Considering Renting...?

DVC Point Rental Primer

 

[Deb & Bill]

DVC is Disney's version of a timeshare. Instead of designated weeks, members purchase points as a real estate interest. They then use those point to make a reservation at the resort of their choice, in the size villa that they need/want depending on availability.

If a member doesn't want to use their points to take a vacation to WDW or DL or other select places, they can use those points to make a reservation for another person. You're dealing with a member and not with Disney, so you don't get the same benefits from that member that you might get from Disney regarding discounts, free dining, cancellations, etc.

 

[thepops]

As for how points "work" each night at each resort is given a point value. What that point value is depends on the day of the week (weekends are higher than weekdays), what season you are in (spring break higher than January), what size room you want (studio up ot 3 bedroom grand villa) and what type of view (standard, pool view, savana, etc.). Then you add up the points for all the nights you want to stay, and that's the total. As for renting, the owner will calculate that for you when you tell them the timeframe, size, etc. and then tell you what the cost is.