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Understanding the Current Disney Vacation Club Resale Market
The third quarter of 2026 brought continued low inventory, selective Right of First Refusal activity from Disney, and noticeable price movement at several Disney Vacation Club resorts.
But as we’ve seen throughout the year, the headline numbers don’t always tell the whole story.
Contract size, available inventory, buyer demand, and the number of transactions at an individual resort can all influence quarterly averages. During Q3, smaller contracts helped push average prices higher at some resorts, while extremely limited inventory resulted in very few sales at others. Meanwhile, resorts with greater availability experienced different market conditions.
In this Q3 2026 DVC Resale Market Report, we’ll look at actual closed sales from our brokerage, Disney’s latest ROFR activity, current inventory levels, and the trends we’re seeing as we head into the final quarter of the year.
Average DVC Resale Prices by Resort
The data below reflects actual closed sales through our brokerage. Because these figures represent real transactions—not listing prices or aggregated market estimates—averages can vary based on contract size, point availability, and the mix of contracts sold during the quarter. This is especially true at resorts with fewer transactions.
| Resort | Q2 | Q3 | Change |
| Animal Kingdom | $107 | $105 | -$2 |
| Aulani | $91 | $91 | — |
| Bay Lake Tower | $129 | $135 | +$6 |
| Beach Club | $132 | $138* | +$6 |
| BoardWalk | $104 | $120* | +$16 |
| Boulder Ridge | $97 | $94 | -$3 |
| Copper Creek | $132 | $152* | +$20 |
| Disneyland Hotel | $148 | $150 | +$2 |
| Grand Californian | $235 | $245* | +$10 |
| Grand Floridian | $152 | $175* | +$23 |
| Hilton Head | $48 | $65 | +$17 |
| Old Key West | $83 | $101* | +$18 |
| Old Key West (Extended) | $107 | $104 | -$3 |
| Polynesian | $159 | $169 | +$10 |
| Riviera | $109 | $113 | +$4 |
| Saratoga Springs | $96 | $93 | -$3 |
| Vero Beach | $47 | $41 | -$6 |
*Notes: Old Key West’s third-quarter average was influenced by a higher concentration of very small contracts, including several around 25 points that sold between $105 and $110 per point. Larger Old Key West contracts generally sold between $87 and $95 per point during the quarter. Copper Creek’s average was similarly influenced by smaller point allotments, which typically command a higher price per point. Beach Club, BoardWalk and Grand Floridian had very limited sales activity and listing availability during the quarter, so their averages should be viewed in that context. Grand Californian pricing remained strong amid continued Right of First Refusal activity from Disney.
What the Pricing Data Tells Us
At first glance, several resorts posted higher average resale prices during the third quarter. But the underlying transactions show why quarterly averages need context.
Old Key West: The increase in the average price per point was driven largely by contract size. We sold a higher-than-usual number of very small contracts during this quarter, including several around 25 points that fetched $105–$110 per point. Larger contracts generally sold between $87 and $95 per point. This is a good example of why a resort’s average price per point doesn’t necessarily represent the value of every contract.
Copper Creek: Smaller point allotments also contributed to the higher Q3 average at Copper Creek. Smaller contracts typically attract more buyers and can command a higher price per point, so the increase shouldn’t necessarily be interpreted as a $20-per-point increase in the overall Copper Creek market.
Beach Club & BoardWalk: Both resorts continued to have very limited inventory during Q3. With relatively few listings and consequently fewer closed sales, a small number of transactions can have an outsized effect on the quarterly average. Demand remains strong, but there simply hasn’t been enough sales volume to draw broad conclusions from quarter-to-quarter price changes.
Grand Floridian: Grand Floridian posted one of the largest increases in average price per point during the third quarter, rising from $152 to $175. However, Grand Floridian inventory remained extremely limited during the quarter, resulting in very few opportunities for buyers and relatively few closed sales. With limited transaction volume, individual sales can have a greater influence on quarterly averages.
Grand Californian: Grand Californian remained one of the strongest resale markets during the quarter. Disney also continued to exercise Right of First Refusal on Grand Californian contracts, which may be helping support resale pricing. We’ll look more closely at that activity below.
Saratoga Springs: Saratoga Springs was one of the few resorts to move lower during Q3, with the average declining from $96 to $93 per point. Unlike some of the resorts above, we had substantial sales activity at Saratoga Springs, making this movement more noteworthy. We’ve also seen Saratoga contracts taking somewhat longer to sell than is typical for the resort.
DVC ROFR (Right of First Refusal) Activity
Disney remained selective with Right of First Refusal (ROFR) during the third quarter, exercising five contracts in our transactions. This is a sizeable decrease from the previous quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to 23 buybacks.
Three of the five buybacks were at Saratoga Springs, including two contracts at $95 per point. Disney also exercised a Grand Californian contract at $240 per point and an Old Key West contract at $70 per point.
Two of the five exercised contracts were Quick Sale transactions, which were sold below typical open-market levels. These transactions illustrate why ROFR activity should be viewed in context, as an exercised price does not necessarily represent the current market value of a typical resale contract.
Grand Californian remains particularly noteworthy. Continued ROFR activity at the resort appears to be helping support resale pricing, while Disney’s Saratoga Springs activity shows that the company continues to selectively exercise contracts even in portions of the market where resale demand has softened.
Resorts where Disney exercised ROFR:
- Grand Californian at $240 per point
- Old Key West at $70 per point
- Saratoga Springs up to $95 per point
Inventory & Market Conditions
Inventory Levels for Q3: less than 800 listings on the market total
Average Closing Timeframe with Vacation Club Life: 40 days
Inventory remained exceptionally limited throughout the third quarter, with the number of resale listings across the market continuing to decline.
Even with fewer contracts available, the impact has not been uniform across every resort. Beach Club, BoardWalk and Polynesian, for example, experienced particularly limited listing and sales activity, while buyers at resorts with greater availability continued to have more choices.
This distinction is important. Low overall inventory can create favorable conditions for sellers, but it does not automatically translate into higher prices or faster sales at every resort. Buyer demand, contract size, available points, pricing, and the amount of competing inventory at a particular resort all continue to influence how quickly a contract sells.
Well-positioned contracts—particularly those with desirable characteristics and competitive pricing—continue to attract attention quickly. At the same time, buyers remain disciplined and willing to wait when a listing does not represent a strong overall value.
If you’re wondering whether current market conditions make this the right time to sell, our guide, Should You Sell Your DVC Membership in 2026?, looks at the factors owners should consider when deciding whether to sell, rent their points, or continue their ownership.
Market Summary
The third quarter of 2026 highlighted just how resort- and contract-specific the DVC resale market has become.
Overall inventory declined further, yet the effect of that scarcity varied considerably by resort. Several resorts posted higher average sale prices, but contract size and limited transaction volume influenced some of the largest quarter-over-quarter changes.
At the same time, resorts with greater availability, including Saratoga Springs, remained more price-sensitive.
Disney continued to exercise its Right of First Refusal selectively, with activity at Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and Grand Californian during the quarter. Grand Californian remains particularly notable, as continued ROFR activity appears to be helping support resale pricing.
For both buyers and sellers, the broader market average tells only part of the story. Contract size, available points, resort demand, competing inventory, and recent comparable sales all play a role in determining value.
As always, actual closed sales provide the clearest picture of current DVC resale values. Looking at where contracts are successfully closing—not simply where they are being advertised—provides a more accurate view of today’s market.
Looking Ahead to Q4
As we move into the final quarter of the year, annual dues and year-end closing timelines will become increasingly important considerations for both buyers and sellers. Negotiations over 2027 dues, holiday schedules, and Disney’s year-end transfer processing can all affect transactions closing late in the year.
Curious What Your DVC Contract Is Worth?
Every Disney Vacation Club contract is unique. Resort, contract size, available points, expiration date, annual dues, and current buyer demand can all influence its market value.
If you’re considering selling, a personalized market analysis based on recent comparable sales can give you a clearer picture of what your contract may be worth in today’s market.
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