How to Purchase Additional Vacation Club Points for Disney Vacation Club
The Disney Vacation Club is a time-share type prepaid vacation program created in 1991 where members receive an annual allotment of points that can be redeemed for travel to one of the eight participating Disney-themed resorts, Disneyland parks in California, Florida or Paris, the Disney cruise line and more than 500 exchange getaways. Disney and independent sellers will allow you to buy more points towards your vacation if you find yourself short on your allotted balance.
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Compare resorts on the Disney Vacation Club website to locate your ideal trip and determine the required points value.
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Log into your account on the Disney Vacation Club website to view your current points balance and to calculate the deficit of your points balance in comparison to your planned destination.
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Contact the Disney Vacation Club at 407-566-3100 or toll-free at 800-500-3990 to inquire about any add-on point promotions available and the current rate to purchase additional points towards those needed for your vacation.
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Locate timeshare brokers and unofficial Disney Vacation Club member forums. The fastest way to do so is by conducting Internet searches terms, such as "Disney Vacation Club Resellers," "Buy Disney Vacation Club Points," and "Rent Disney Vacation Club Points." Members selling their entire vacation membership or "renting" a portion of their points close to expiration for a fee will allow you to find deals at a potential discount over buying directly from Disney.
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Pay for your points purchase through Disney direct, the Vacation Club member or broker when you have found the best deal. Be sure to get a written confirmation of your purchase. If buying from an independent seller or broker, ensure they provide you with a written confirmation of the sale from Disney.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the reputability of the broker you are dealing with before making a purchase.
Be cautious of fraud when you are dealing directly with a Disney Vacation Club member; verify they are in fact an owner by requesting proof or by doing a records search with the Orange County Comptroller's office using the provided resource. Get all the terms of your purchase and confirmation outlined in writing and signed and dated by the seller, and pay using a protected method such as PayPal.
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