Aerial View of Waterways Beside Disney's Old Key West Resort

Rest assured that you'll have the flexibility and freedom to vacation your way — year after year — as a Member of Disney Vacation Club.

"One of the things I like about the Disney Vacation Club is the flexibility... we can schedule our vacation for when it's comfortable for us and when we have the time to go."

- Beverly Family
Philadelphia, PA
Members since 2001

Beyond Timeshares

Disney Vacation Club vs. Traditional Timeshares

Explore the unsurpassed vacation-planning flexibility, incredible value and the commitment to quality you get with Disney Vacation Club Membership. Whether you're looking for a Florida timeshare around Orlando or the Vero Beach area, Southern California (scheduled in fall 2009) or any other vacation home or rental — Disney Vacation Club Membership offers unique vacation accommodations, plus the benefits you want.

Avoid the hassle of upkeep and the potential change in quality of a traditional timeshare over time. With a Disney Vacation Club Resort, not only can you get beautiful accommodations near championship golf courses, Disney attractions, world-class shopping centers and Walt Disney World® Resort, but you can also enjoy all the advantages of a traditional timeshare ownership in the Orlando area several times a year without the stress of maintaining a second home. And you have the flexibility to expand your vacation plans to any of over 500 destinations, all around the world.

You're invited to vacation your way with Disney Vacation Club. Browse through the chart below to see helpful side-by-side comparisons.

More Vacation Destinations
Flexible Vacation Times
Adjustable Length of Stay
Family Fun
Variety of Accomodations
Member Benefits

Traditional Timeshare

Disney Vacation Club

Many timeshares present a restrictive offering of resorts and experiences.

From the Orlando, Florida area to Southern California (scheduled in fall 2009). Members choose from multiple Disney Vacation Club Resorts and over 500 other dream destinations worldwide.
Members can select from a myriad of vacation experiences, such as Disney Cruise Line® cruises or a family adventure in Europe, Asia or Latin America with Adventures by Disney.

Traditional time-shares usually impose strict guidelines on when you can vacation

Members can vacation whenever they desire — all year long

Traditional time-share owners usually purchase a block of time where their length of stay is the same year after year

Members enjoy the freedom of deciding how long they vacation — year after year — using our flexible Vacation Points system
Members can take one vacation a year or take many
Members can bank or borrow Vacation Points for an even greater vacation experience

Not all traditional time-shares focus on the family

Members choose from vacation destinations worldwide for both the young and the young-at-heart
When Members stay at one of our Disney Vacation Club Resorts, they can look forward to a family-friendly atmosphere like no other

Not all time-shares let you select the style of accommodation that's right for you

Members choose the size of accommodations based on their family's ever-changing needs
Members enjoy the comforts of home at most Disney Vacation Club Resorts, like fully-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes and spacious rooms for the entire family

Other time-shares do not offer Disney Member Benefits

Members save on select Disney dining, recreation, entertainment and Theme Park Annual Passes
Members receive Members-only Disney publications
Members receive special invitations to exclusive events
Members enjoy outstanding vacation planning from a dedicated team of Disney Vacation Club Cast Members

Traditional time-shares usually impose strict guidelines on when you can vacation

Members can vacation whenever they desire — all year long

Traditional time-share owners usually purchase a block of time where their length of stay is the same year after year

Members enjoy the freedom of deciding how long they vacation — year after year — using our flexible Vacation Points system
Members can take one vacation a year or take many
Members can bank or borrow Vacation Points for an even greater vacation experience

Not all traditional time-shares focus on the family

Members choose from vacation destinations worldwide for both the young and the young-at-heart
When Members stay at one of our Disney Vacation Club Resorts, they can look forward to a family-friendly atmosphere like no other

Not all time-shares let you select the style of accommodation that's right for you

Members choose the size of accommodations based on their family's ever-changing needs
Members enjoy the comforts of home at most Disney Vacation Club Resorts, like fully-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes and spacious rooms for the entire family

Other time-shares do not offer Disney Member Benefits

Members save on select Disney dining, recreation, entertainment and Theme Park Annual Passes
Members receive Members-only Disney publications
Members receive special invitations to exclusive events
Members enjoy outstanding vacation planning from a dedicated team of Disney Vacation Club Cast Members

All accommodations are subject to availability

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In addition to outshining traditional timeshares for their flexibility, Disney Vacation Club also offers greater variety. Discover the difference here.

To begin the first steps toward becoming a Member of Disney Vacation Club, call a representative today at (800) 500-3990†.

† If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to dial this number.