How Many Years Do You Get Disney Vacation Club Points?

By Alice Nichols

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a unique timeshare program that allows you to own a piece of the magic at Disney resorts. As a DVC member, you have access to points that can be used to book accommodations at Disney resorts worldwide.

But how long do these points last? Let’s take a closer look.

Understanding DVC Points

DVC points are the currency used by members to book stays at Disney resorts. Each year, members receive an allotment of points based on their ownership interest in the program. These points can be used to book stays of varying lengths and in different room categories.

Annual vs. Biennial Ownership

One factor that affects how long your DVC points last is your ownership type. DVC offers both annual and biennial ownership options.

Annual owners receive their full allotment of points each year on their use year anniversary date. These points must be used or banked by the end of the use year, which is typically 12 months after they were issued.

Biennial owners, on the other hand, receive half of their allotment of points every other year. These points can still be banked or borrowed, but they must be used within a specific timeframe.

Banking and Borrowing

DVC also allows members to bank and borrow their points in certain circumstances. Banking refers to moving unused points from one use year into the next, while borrowing allows you to use future year’s points for current bookings.

Annual owners can bank their points up until their use year deadline, but they cannot borrow from future years. Biennial owners can bank their current year’s allotment for up to two years but are not able to borrow from future years.

Expiration Dates

Finally, it’s important to note that all DVC points have an expiration date. The exact length of time varies based on ownership type and other factors, but in general, points must be used within a certain timeframe to avoid losing them.

For annual owners, points must be used or banked by the end of the use year. Banked points can then be used within the next year. Biennial owners have a longer timeframe to use their points, as they can bank their allotment for up to two years.

Conclusion

In summary, DVC points last for varying lengths of time depending on ownership type and other factors. Annual owners receive their full allotment each year and must use or bank them by the end of the use year.

Biennial owners receive half their allotment every other year and can bank their current year’s points for up to two years. All points have an expiration date that must be taken into account when planning your Disney vacations.

Happy Vacationing!