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[pkrieger2287]

DVC Reveals New Rules Aimed at Renting DVC Points – What Members Need to Know​

As of June 2, 2025, Disney Vacation Club has introduced a new required checkbox during the online booking process, asking Members to confirm that reservations are for personal use only.
This update comes alongside revised Terms & Conditions that clarify DVC’s position on rental activity and commercial use.
We’ve broken down the key changes, what they mean for Members who rent occasionally, and what this could signal for the future.

https://dvcfan.com/general-dvc/dvc-...renting-dvc-points-what-members-need-to-know/

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[HFJohnson]

As someone who is considering a resale contract and hoping to rent out the points every other year is this something I should be concerned about?

 

[Mommb]

Having to testify that each reservation is for personal use may be intended to reduce the number of spec reservations. Someone who books a room, checks the box, and then changes the name on the reservation a short time later, and repeats this many times a year, should arouse suspicion, especially if the new names are different each time.

Someone who genuinely can't use their points for the upcoming year should be waiting to book until they have someone to use the points.
Someone whose plans change may need to make a couple of changes, but shouldn't have a change of plans immediately after booking a large number of times.

 

[Sandisw]

@Sandisw It is still not there for me.
I changed names and it still didn't give me the option to state that they are not a DVC member.
I have not seen the box in quite a few years when making a reservation so I'm not sure when they removed it but I certainly remember it being there when making prior reservations.

The new T&C button does show.

OMG....the last one I made I thought for sure it was....thanks for clarifiying it.

 

[eticketplease]

Speaking of Commercial renters I wonder how long this will slow the bots down now that they have to click an extra button to get that reservation.

I hate this things but DVC might have to implement these checks.

 

[VGCgroupie]

An old copy of the T&Cs is still posted here. I’m not sure if that is the last revision before this new one though.

So if you compare this one and the new one they are way different, personal use isn't mentioned nor is commercial. They just refer back to original terms.

I see this as a huge step towards combatting the commercial renting.

 

[VGCgroupie]

As someone who is considering a resale contract and hoping to rent out the points every other year is this something I should be concerned about?

Possibly, they can change the rules at any time so if you aren't okay with owning that many points I wouldn't buy that many.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Speaking of Commercial renters I wonder how long this will slow the bots down now that they have to click an extra button to get that reservation.

I hate this things but DVC might have to implement these checks.

ohhh nice I hope it confuses the bots!

 

[Sandisw]

As someone who is considering a resale contract and hoping to rent out the points every other year is this something I should be concerned about?

If it were me, I would be very cautious in getting into DVC with the expectation that renting all my points every other year is going to be seen as an okay step to take.

We just don't know to what degree DVC will be using their discretion to cancel reservations in ones membeship. It is very possible that they won't see that as an issue if someone has bought double the points to cover dues....but they could decide that its not okay any longer.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

This is not going to happen.

First, DVC is not going to be sad if average members are dissuaded from renting points. Second, DVC is absolutely not going to give clear bright lines, because that just tells the commercial outfits exactly what they can get away with---and they will just live inside those lines.

Instead, it is in DVC's interests to keep the rules vague enough that they can pick and choose whom to put in the crosshairs. You can bet that someone at Disney has an idea who the largest commercial renters are---after all, they or companies they control are doing most of the buy-strip-flipping in the market. They were also the ones doing many "personal" transfers until DVCMC cracked down on the one-per-year limit.

At some point, I expect a handful of those to be dealt with in a very high profile way. At least, that's what will happen if they follow in the footsteps of some other developers. And that will inject further FUD into the market place. I can tell you from watching this play out elsewhere that it is VERY EFFECTIVE to cancel a handful of rentals at the last minute with no notice, because those guests post everywhere, and the chilling effect on the market is immediate and thorough.

Wyndham did this at Bonnet Creek. In a few short months it went from the darling of the offsite board to something that hardly anyone talks about---and not in the Fight Club sense.

Do we think they will do it retroactively to existing reservations that are booked for dates beyond today?

 

[AnnaKristoff2013]

So, it appears they have indeed updated the rules to be clearer for rentals.

Owners have to attest it is for personal use and the words “occasional” has been added and words “regular or frequent” has been added as well.

So, while it’s certainly not a set number, nor a specific type, it is definitely clearer for owners.

What is even clearer is that they can cancel the reservation if they feel it falls under their definition of commercial purposes.

REMINDER - Please keep things constructive.....no judgements or sarcasm please!!!

Hurray. Looks like Disney is following what other companies like Wyndham have done. If they start cancelling rentals, the outcome will probably be what we have seen with Wyndham, an increase in availability (including within 7 months) for points owners.

 

[disneylandtour]

In retrospect, my guess is that commercial renters got a long lead time notice that this was going to be put into effect, probably going back to last summer or fall. In fall there was a massive dumping of AUL contracts on multiple sites for sale. My guess, these were mostly commercial renters who were dumping contracts whose reservations/points they rented over and over. Whoever was behind these sales knew that something was up and likely had already been contacted by Disney. My guess is that a lot of commercial renting is focused on Boardwalk Standard, Beach Club, Aulani, and Animal Kingdom Value. I sorta suspect that Island Tower Duo rooms are becoming part of that mix. I'm not a super big fan of renting, but I completely get it: plans change, elderly parents need care, medical issues, etc. I'm guessing that if you mostly use your points for you and your family, you have little to worry about. If you're over on FB posting: "Hey Y'all, I have 4,000 points to rent. All DVC locations. Send me a DM"...it might be time for you to sell your contracts.

 

[Brian Noble]

As someone who is considering a resale contract and hoping to rent out the points every other year is this something I should be concerned about?

I would not personally take on an ownership in which I expected to rent half the points, but then again I would not have done that before this change.

 

[Sandisw]

Having to testify that each reservation is for personal use may be intended to reduce the number of spec reservations. Someone who books a room, checks the box, and then changes the name on the reservation a short time later, and repeats this many times a year, should arouse suspicion, especially if the new names are different each time.

Someone who genuinely can't use their points for the upcoming year should be waiting to book until they have someone to use the points.
Someone whose plans change may need to make a couple of changes, but shouldn't have a change of plans immediately after booking a large number of times.

That is a possibility. But, I think it would still come down to the number of reservations and how often, especially since the T & C do address some level of renting under personal use.

It just can't be frequent or regular.....so, those who do a lot of rentals....spec or on demand....would appear, at least in my view, treated exactly the same way....we shall see!

 

[eticketplease]

Hurray. Looks like Disney is following what other companies like Wyndham have done. If they start cancelling rentals, the outcome will probably be what we have seen with Wyndham, an increase in availability (including within 7 months) for points owners.

While this is great for us I do feel for the families that spent their hard earned $$ on a once in a lifetime trip and then be told them that there are no rooms for your family to stay at.

 

[VGCgroupie]

In retrospect, my guess is that commercial renters got a long lead time notice that this was going to be put into effect, probably going back to last summer or fall. In fall there was a massive dumping of AUL contracts on multiple sites for sale. My guess, these were mostly commercial renters who were dumping contracts whose reservations/points they rented over and over. Whoever was behind these sales knew that something was up and likely had already been contacted by Disney. My guess is that a lot of commercial renting is focused on Boardwalk Standard, Beach Club, Aulani, and Animal Kingdom Value. I sorta suspect that Island Tower Duo rooms are becoming part of that mix. I'm not a super big fan of renting, but I completely get it: plans change, elderly parents need care, medical issues, etc. I'm guessing that if you mostly use your points for you and your family, you have little to worry about. If you're over on FB posting: "Hey Y'all, I have 4,000 points to rent. All DVC locations. Send me a DM"...it might be time for you to sell your contracts.

I agree. Let's not forget DLR reservations are extremely popular and some of the most lucrative in addition to those you posted above.

 

[AnnaKristoff2013]

At some point, I expect a handful of those to be dealt with in a very high profile way. At least, that's what will happen if they follow in the footsteps of some other developers. And that will inject further FUD into the market place. I can tell you from watching this play out elsewhere that it is VERY EFFECTIVE to cancel a handful of rentals at the last minute with no notice, because those guests post everywhere, and the chilling effect on the market is immediate and thorough.

Yup. Wyndham effectively decimated the rental market in this manner. Disney will get even more "press" when they make a move like this, so they don't have to do it very often. If we look to what happened with Wyndham as a guide, I would expect to see a surge in resale contracts, as the buy strip rent sellers, and the large point renters look to exit. I would also expect to see more availability (and more breakage) which is a good thing for both Disney and existing owners who use their contracts for their own use.

The only ones who are going to get hurt here are those who were renting a lot.

Wyndham did this at Bonnet Creek. In a few short months it went from the darling of the offsite board to something that hardly anyone talks about---and not in the Fight Club sense.

Also yep. I'm an owner at Bonnet Creek. Wyndham's version of the 7 month window is actually 10 months out, and I can routinely get Bonnet Creek reservations at the 30-90 day out mark. This is all happened because of Wyndham severely clamping down on commercial renters.

 

[Sandisw]

Hurray. Looks like Disney is following what other companies like Wyndham have done. If they start cancelling rentals, the outcome will probably be what we have seen with Wyndham, an increase in availability (including within 7 months) for points owners.

I definitely think that adding and updating the language that cancels can happen where they did is a strong one to allow it....before, IMO, it was buried and not clearly related to personal use vs. commerical use.

I can't say that I agree that we will see a change in availability for owners, especially for the hard to get rooms, but we shall wait and see.....the big test will come when we start seeing the fall bookings begin!

 

[Sandisw]

Do we think they will do it retroactively to existing reservations that are booked for dates beyond today?

My guess is no. I think that any reservations booked prior to June 1st, when this new language was there will be given grace by DVC in terms of cancels.

Not saying they might not contact an owner and let them know there membership is "flagged", but I don't think that DVC wants to ruin what has already happened, when, in part, it was on DVC to make the rules clear prior to this new language.

 

[JackosinDIS]

Really? I haven't noticed it in a few years. Perhaps its because it just takes my name by default.

I have never seen a box to check that a guest is not a DVC member either.