Membership Magic Beyond - AP Benefits

[Melissa Perez]

We had to skip WDW this year (just other trips planned) so will have almost 1,400 points for use in 2026. Our adult family of 4 was considering DVC Sorcerers passes at 75 pts each per the email this week - saves us the $$$ out of pocket and helps eat up some of the extra points we are carrying.

Am I crazy to think this way? It almost feels too good to be true given our situation.... which makes me think I am missing some huge disadvantage right in front of my nose

 

[AstroBlasters]

We had to skip WDW this year (just other trips planned) so will have almost 1,400 points for use in 2026. Our adult family of 4 was considering DVC Sorcerers passes at 75 pts each per the email this week - saves us the $$$ out of pocket and helps eat up some of the extra points we are carrying.

Am I crazy to think this way? It almost feels too good to be true given our situation.... which makes me think I am missing some huge disadvantage right in front of my nose

If the cost is $1079, then you are basically getting $14-$15pp. You can likely rent for more than that, but after taxes, etc it may be easier to just go through Disney and exchange for an AP.

 

[Genie+]

We had to skip WDW this year (just other trips planned) so will have almost 1,400 points for use in 2026. Our adult family of 4 was considering DVC Sorcerers passes at 75 pts each per the email this week - saves us the $$$ out of pocket and helps eat up some of the extra points we are carrying.

Am I crazy to think this way? It almost feels too good to be true given our situation.... which makes me think I am missing some huge disadvantage right in front of my nose

For ease and simplicity 75pts per AP is a welcome option. Great for a situation like yours where you have extra points. In one transaction you can trade them for 4 APs. Boom - done! Doesn’t require another moment’s thought.

With Sorcerer Pass costing $1155 after tax, that’s like getting $15.40 per point.

For ease and simplicity many people rent excess points through brokers, often at $16pp. It would require many extra steps, time and complications if in the end they just wanted to get APs with those proceeds. The MBB offer seems a really great option compared to this.

But some people take the time and effort to rent out their excess points for $20pp or even $25pp, sometimes more. They might decide renting is still worth it. The extra time and effort spent can get them APs and some cash compared to using MMB.

 

[Sandisw]

I did this and honestly think it’s a great option and so much easier than even having to rent.

My plan is every year as long as they offer and as long as I have the extra points!

For family of 4, I’d for sure do it!!

 

[AstroBlasters]

Do they accept resales for this or is it only direct/grandfathered?

 

[VGCgroupie]

Do they accept resales for this or is it only direct/grandfathered?

It supposed to only be direct/grandfathered. But I saw one person say the resale points were used.

 

[toesmom]

It supposed to only be direct/grandfathered. But I saw one person say the resale points were used.

We have direct and resale bwv contracts. This is helpful information thank you

 

[Disdvc92]

We had to skip WDW this year (just other trips planned) so will have almost 1,400 points for use in 2026. Our adult family of 4 was considering DVC Sorcerers passes at 75 pts each per the email this week - saves us the $$$ out of pocket and helps eat up some of the extra points we are carrying.

Am I crazy to think this way? It almost feels too good to be true given our situation.... which makes me think I am missing some huge disadvantage right in front of my nose

You may also be able to get a$75 gift card for each AP you get if the offer is still available which would make it worth it.

 

[Simba's Mom]

We had to skip WDW this year (just other trips planned) so will have almost 1,400 points for use in 2026. Our adult family of 4 was considering DVC Sorcerers passes at 75 pts each per the email this week - saves us the $$$ out of pocket and helps eat up some of the extra points we are carrying.

Am I crazy to think this way? It almost feels too good to be true given our situation.... which makes me think I am missing some huge disadvantage right in front of my nose

If your crazy, so am I, because I was thinking the same thing-using points for an Annual Pass. I admit I didn't do it in the end, but I still think it's a good idea. I'm not currently a MMB Member, so when the $75 gift card offer came along, I took that (and got my gift card within about 1-2 hours). Maybe I'll go for the AP with points offer in the future.

 

[RickNJane]

So if you guys are crazy, I must be in the right place! I went with Membership Magic Beyond just for the AP benefit. In fact just renewed my 2 passes this week! super simple process. Fair warning, however. I received 2 emails for each renewal, looking like they doubled banged me on the points. They did not. I just got 2 confirmation emails per renewal. Maybe not the most economical use of points, but it is quick and easy.

 

[muppets3d]

The highest and best use of your vacation points will be always to use them book DVC villas for you and your family, but failing that - exchanging them for an annual pass is not a bad use. It is far better than letting them expire or booking bigger accommodations than you need to burn points, that's for sure!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

We purchased MBB back in December and renewed our APs in February. Yes, I could have spent countless hours trying to rent the points for a bit more money, but it was so easy and the money we had budgeted towards the renewals felt like bonus money LOL

I was told via my initial call with MS that I could use any points (resale v direct), but when it came time to actually purchase them, they said it had to be our direct points.

Now when booking, I am keeping this in mind when using our direct points in case we want to use them for renewing again next year.