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DVC Adds $500 Fee to All Resale Contract Closings

Written by Joshua Posted December 2nd, 2025

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has quietly updated its terms for resale contracts. Beginning January 1, 2026, a $500 administrative fee will be added to all contracts that make it through the right of first refusal (ROFR) process. Here’s the new language:

“If Disney Vacation Club waives the right of first refusal, a closing will take place and all current Dues, fees and outstanding Loan payments will need to be paid in full at the time of closing. Effective January 1, 2026, Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC (DVCM) charges a $500 Contract Administration Fee (CAF) for all resale contract closings.”
Excerpt taken from DVC’s resale FAQ page

Unlike most timeshares, DVC contracts tend to hold their value, supporting a robust resale market. Disney, however, has built in several disincentives meant to steer buyers toward purchasing direct. Over the years, those have included removing Membership Extras and restricting resale purchasers from booking non-home resorts.

This new $500 fee likely won’t sway buyers involved in high-point transactions, but it could have a more noticeable impact on smaller contracts, where $500 represents a higher percentage of the total investment. Remember, resale contracts already involve closing costs, broker commissions, and other administrative fees. The new fee adds another line item to the stack.

Disney doesn’t specify who is responsible for paying the $500, but in practical terms, it will almost always fall to the buyer. A seller might offer to cover it, but only if they’re offsetting that cost somewhere else in the sale price.