Disney Vacation Club has unveiled a new promotional incentive for those buying 160 or more points -- a $500 gift card if they are referred by an existing DVC member.

Chase and the Disney Vacation Club are currently running a promotion whereby Disney Visa cardholders can receive $500 worth of Visa reward points for making a DVC purchase.  Courtesy of a recent mailer sent out by Chase, the ending date for this promotion has been revealed.

The Chase Disney Visa / DVC promotion is scheduled to end on September 15, 2008.

Additional details regarding the promotion can be found HERE.

For the past several years, the Disney Vacation Club has required a minimum downpayment of 10% on all point purchases.  Recent changes to the application of promotional incentives has reduced the initial cash outlay.

Disney Vacation Club and Chase have unveiled a new promotional offer whereby current Chase Disney Visa cardholders can earn $500 in reward points for a DVC purchase of 160 points or more.

In the June 17th update, MiceAge.com columnist Al Lutz claims discusses recent Disney Vacation Club sales data leaked to him by sources, claiming disappointing sales both in Lake Buena Vista and Anaheim.