If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, February is one of the most common “decision months” we see — because you’ve just had a reality check:

• Annual dues have been updated for 2026.
• You’re mapping out 2026 travel plans.
• You’re deciding whether you’ll actually use your points… or keep paying dues for ownership that isn’t fitting life the way it used to.

And here’s the good news: demand for resale continues to be active. In the last 12 months alone, DVC Resale Experts closed 775 contracts totaling $13,599,138.19.

So how do you know if selling this year makes sense?

1) You’re Paying Dues… But Not Taking Trips

The most common “silent sign” is when points keep getting banked or rented out because travel isn’t happening the way it used to.

If you’ve caught yourself saying:

• “We’ll go next year,” or
• “We’ll just rent them out again,”

…that’s often your ownership telling you something: it may be time to cash out while you still have strong buyer demand.

2) The 2026 Dues Increase Made You Pause

Even Members who love DVC sometimes reach a point where the ongoing cost no longer feels worth it.

This graphic shows 2026 annual dues per point across resorts, with an overall average around $10.28/pt.

2026 dues increases range roughly from the low 3% range up to 9% depending on resort, with Bay Lake Tower among the highest increases.

If dues hit your budget differently this year — you’re not alone.

3) You’ve Outgrown Your Point Size (or Your Family Has)

Sometimes it’s not “sell everything.” It’s that your contract size made sense 10 years ago… but doesn’t now.

Common scenarios:

• Kids are older → fewer trips
• More non-Disney travel → less DVC usage
• You bought big for peak family years → now you’re not using the points

For many Members, the smartest move is selling and switching to DVC Rentals when they actually travel.

4) Your Resort Is in Demand (or Your Contract is the Right “Buyer Fit”)

Demand varies by resort and contract type — but the last-12-month DVCRE averages show several resorts holding strong average sold $/pt levels:

• Grand Californian ~ $230.94/pt (last 12 months avg)
• Polynesian ~ $157.55/pt
• **Grand Floridian ~ $156.29/p

5) You Want the Equity (and the Simplicity)

A lot of owners sell because they want flexibility:

• reduce recurring obligations,
• redirect funds,
• simplify vacations,
• or stop paying for something they’re not maximizing.

And selling doesn’t mean giving up deluxe stays — many former owners simply rent points when they travel.

What Happens When You List With DVC Resale Experts?

You get a pricing strategy based on real market outcomes, not guesswork.

Want a no-pressure DVC Contract valuation?
We’ll review your resort, points, use year, and current market demand and show you what similar contracts have been doing recently. Reach out and we’ll send a personalized pricing range.