Published by DVC Resale Experts | Data reflects closed resale transactions through April 2026

Market Overview

April 2026 was a strong month for the DVC resale market, with transaction volume surging to its highest point of the year so far. The overall average resale price for April came in at $115.58 per point — a pullback from March's elevated $127.76, which was skewed upward by a single high-value Grand Californian sale. Stripping out that outlier, April's pricing reflects a healthy, active market with broad participation across resorts.

Year-to-date through April, the 2026 average across all resorts sits at $118.60 per point, tracking ahead of the full-year 2025 average of $115.13 and well ahead of 2024's $120.66. The team closed 81 contracts in April — the most productive month of 2026 so far — for a total volume of $1,494,898.

For buyers, the savings story remains as compelling as ever: depending on resort, resale buyers are saving 34–75% compared to buying direct from Disney.

April 2026 Resale Prices by Resort

Here's how each resort priced out in April:

ResortApril 2026 Avg $/PtDirect PriceSavingsAnimal Kingdom$102.14$210~51%Aulani$88.67$243~63%Beach Club$134.00$275~51%Boardwalk$116.84$240~51%Boulder Ridge$93.00$215~57%Copper Creek$130.00$250~48%Grand Californian$250.00$310~19%Grand Floridian$156.00$275~43%Hilton Head$60.00$165~64%Old Key West$76.00$205~63%Polynesian$152.00$243~37%Riviera$125.00$243~49%Saratoga Springs$94.48$205~54%Vero Beach$40.00$150~73%

Note: Bay Lake Tower, Disneyland Tower, and Fort Wilderness Cabins had no closed sales recorded for April 2026.

Resort Highlights

Grand Californian settled back to $250.00/point after its extraordinary $298 spike in March, but remains by far the most expensive resort on the resale market — and still offers meaningful savings compared to Disney's direct price of $310. With almost no inventory available and a 50% ROFR buyback rate so far in 2026, Grand Cal contracts are extremely competitive. Browse available listings →

Grand Floridian dipped to $156.00/point from March's $176.60, making April a particularly attractive entry window for buyers eyeing this resort. Grand Floridian's deed runs through 2064, its 2026 annual dues are just $8.31/point — the lowest of any Walt Disney World resort — and its location on the monorail loop makes it perennially desirable.

Beach Club had a strong April at $134.00/point, consistent with its 90-day average of $133.23 and a sign of steady demand. Beach Club's proximity to Epcot and access to Stormalong Bay keeps buyer interest high despite its 2042 deed expiration.

Riviera bounced back to $125.00/point in April after dipping to $105 in March — a meaningful recovery. That said, with a 57.1% ROFR rate so far in 2026, buyers should work closely with their agent on pricing strategy to maximize the chances of passing ROFR.

Old Key West came in at $76.00/point — still one of the most affordable ways into Disney's deluxe resort tier. With annual dues at $11.21/point and a 2042 expiration, OKW rewards buyers who plan to use their points consistently. Wondering if a 2042 contract still makes financial sense? The math often surprises people.

Hilton Head recorded sales at $60.00/point in April — a notable uptick from the $58 range seen in recent months. At a 64% savings vs. direct, Hilton Head remains one of the most underrated values on the resale market for buyers who enjoy a non-theme-park DVC experience.

ROFR Update: Disney Continues Aggressive Buybacks

Disney's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) activity remains one of the defining stories of the 2026 resale market. Through April, Disney has exercised ROFR on 21.82% of submitted contracts year-to-date — more than double the 8.6% rate recorded for all of 2025.

The resorts seeing the highest buyback rates in 2026:

• Riviera: 57.1%
• Old Key West: 53.3%
• Hilton Head: 50.0%
• Grand Californian: 50.0%
• Boulder Ridge: 40.0%
• Grand Floridian: 27.3%
• Aulani: 27.3%
• Animal Kingdom: 26.8%
• Saratoga Springs: 20.0%
• Boardwalk: 18.8%
• Bay Lake Tower: 13.6%
• Polynesian, Copper Creek, Beach Club: 0%

What does this mean in practice? Disney stepping in at elevated rates signals they believe current resale prices are undervalued relative to what they can resell the points for through direct sales. For buyers, this means pricing your offer too aggressively low — especially at high-ROFR resorts like Riviera, Old Key West, and Grand Californian — significantly increases the risk of Disney stepping in and taking the contract.

Our team monitors ROFR trends in real time and can advise you on where to price your offer to pass. That guidance is one of the most valuable things a knowledgeable DVC resale broker provides.

Year-Over-Year Price Comparison

How does April 2026 compare to April 2025?

ResortApril 2025April 2026ChangeAnimal Kingdom$102.90$102.14-$0.76Aulani$91.50$88.67-$2.83Beach Club$116.33$134.00+$17.67Boardwalk$112.86$116.84+$3.98Boulder Ridge$96.00$93.00-$3.00Copper Creek$126.63$130.00+$3.37Grand Californian$220.00$250.00+$30.00Grand Floridian$153.40$156.00+$2.60Old Key West$81.64$76.00-$5.64Polynesian$169.00$152.00-$17.00Riviera$105.00$125.00+$20.00Saratoga Springs$92.54$94.48+$1.94Vero Beach$45.00$40.00-$5.00

Grand Californian and Riviera lead the year-over-year gains, while Polynesian pulled back notably from its April 2025 highs. Beach Club's jump of nearly $18/point is the most significant improvement among the core Walt Disney World resorts, reflecting strong buyer demand and tightening inventory heading into summer.

What This Means for Sellers

April was the most active month of 2026, with 81 contracts closed and nearly $1.5 million in volume — a strong signal that well-priced listings are moving quickly. If you've been sitting on the fence about selling your DVC contract, the spring market is proving to be an excellent window.

The elevated ROFR environment benefits sellers in an important way: it sets a de facto price floor. When Disney is actively buying back contracts at or above certain per-point thresholds, it discourages buyers from submitting lowball offers — which means sellers are more likely to receive competitive, market-rate bids.

If you're paying annual dues on a contract you're not fully using, every month you wait is money out of your pocket. Get a free valuation →

What This Means for Buyers

With broad pricing across a wide range of resorts — from $40/point at Vero Beach to $250/point at Grand Californian — there's a resale contract for virtually every budget and vacation style. The key is matching the right resort to how you actually vacation, understanding how annual dues factor into your total cost of ownership, and pricing your offer strategically given current ROFR activity.

Our team of former Disney Vacation Club Guides knows this market from every angle — and we're here to guide you from first inquiry to closing. Browse our current listings or reach out directly and we'll help you find the right fit.

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Data sourced from DVC Resale Experts internal transaction records. Past resale prices are not a guarantee of future values. DVC Resale Experts is a licensed real estate brokerage specializing in Disney Vacation Club resale contracts.