Beginning in 2026, resale transfers of Disney Vacation Club contracts will be subject to a new administrative fee.
The Disney Vacation Club website has been quietly updated with details of a new fee that goes into effect January 1, 2026. A Frequently Asked Questions section with details on resale transfers currently reads as follows:
Q: What information is required by Disney Vacation Club to be included in a resale contract?
A. A resale contract must be specific regarding the sales price, date of closing, the party (buyer/seller) paying closing costs, recording fees, Annual Dues, attorney fees and real estate commissions, if applicable.
All parties (buyers and sellers) must sign the resale contract to be a valid contract for sale. Effective January 1, 2026, Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC (DVCM) charges a $500 Contract Administration Fee (CAF) for all resale contract closings.
Disney Vacation Club represents a deeded real estate interest in a specific property which is set to expire at some future date as much as 50 years in the future. Unlike some timeshares, DVC contracts typically retain a signficant value and can be sold to another party if no longer needed. Brokers like our sponsors at The Timeshare Store exist to match resale buyers with sellers.
The $500 fee is a new addition to typical closing costs, broker commission and adminstrative fees involved in changing ownership of a contract. The fee is particularly impactful on smaller-point contracts, which are often popular due to the lower cash outlay required to purchase. A contract of just 50 points would see its cost effectively increased by $10 per point with the added $500 fee. New resale purchase agreements will have to address whether the fee is to be paid by the buyer or the seller.
h/t: Disboards.com
