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Independent DVC Analysis Tool

Is DVC actually
worth it for you?

Most families guess. This calculator runs the real math — comparing total DVC cost against paying cash for the same Disney trips, year by year.

Your Family
1
Most families go 1–2x per year.
7
15
Most contracts run through 2042–2057.
🗓️ Point Chart Explorer
Official 2026 & 2027 point requirements by resort, season, room type, and view — independently sourced from publicly available Disney Vacation Club point charts.
Year
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Resort
Resort & Room Type
Purchase Details
Resale is typically 30–50% cheaper than buying direct.
150
A 7-night studio at a moderate resort costs ~150–200 pts/yr.
$
Resale: ~$100–140/pt. Direct: ~$175–220/pt.
Live Verdict
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Total DVC Cost
Cash Hotel Cost
You Save / Overpay
Break-Even Year
Cost Breakdown
Purchase price
Closing costs & fees Title/escrow ~$700–900 · Disney CAF $500 · estoppel ~$150 · deed recording ~$75
Financing cost (interest)
Maintenance dues (total)
Estimated resale value
Cash hotel equivalent
🏨 Disney 5-Night Seasonal Special vs. 30% off Deluxe hotel rack rate
Disney's "Stay Longer & Save More" offer: 30% off Deluxe Villa rack rates for stays of 5+ consecutive nights (25% for 1–4 nights). Most nights May–Oct. Compares your DVC cost vs. booking the same room type at a 30% discount.
Hotel wins Close call DVC wins
DVC Cost (total)
Hotel @ 30% Off
DVC Advantage
Eff. Discount Needed
Eff. Discount Needed = the hotel discount % at which DVC and the discounted hotel break even. If this is above 30%, DVC still wins even against the seasonal offer.

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Numbers are estimates. Actual DVC point costs, hotel rack rates, and resale values vary. Always verify with a licensed real estate agent for DVC transactions.

FamilyStack is an independent financial planning tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Vacation Development LLC, or any Disney entity. "Disney Vacation Club," resort names, and point chart data are trademarks and intellectual property of The Walt Disney Company, referenced here solely for informational and comparative purposes under nominative fair use. Point chart data sourced from publicly available Disney Vacation Club materials.