Highlights

• DVC
  Rental Process Primer  | 
  DVC
  Best Times To Book
• DVC Availability
  Checker
  Faq  | 
  Disney
  Bus and Transport Info
• Keys, Bands and Tickets  |  Magic Hours and
  Stay
  Perks
• Arrival Times and Bag Info  |  Dining Plan Adds

How am I provided with my room key? You have access to your dvc room in a number of ways. Your registered disney app (when linked to your room and reservation) can open your door. In addition, a free KEYS TO THE WORLD card is provided for room access and other experiences. These cards can be picked up at the lobby on arrival. We recommend getting cards in all cases (even if your app if working).

Alternatively, you can purchase magic bands to enhance your stay (see below).

Can I use Magic Bands? Magic bands may be purchased online and at the resorts. They are completely optional. When properly linked to your stay, via your your Disney Experience Account, they can be used as room keys and payment wallets. Magic bands can actually be used during multiple stays, so do not discard them.

What if my key or band does not work? Cards and bands normally come preloaded with your information. If you experience any issue, please visit the lobby where the staff will instantly rescan the cards/bands for you.

Linking tickets to bands and cards: You can link any disney tickets to your magic bands and cards through the My Disney Experience interface. Read the section below for info on saving money and time by purchasing wdw tickets through us. We recommend always having the front desk test your bands/cards on arrival.

How do I add tickets? You can get tickets through disney directly, at the gate, or through us. All methods will link to your disney account and magic bands. Use your Disney Experience Account to register tickets to specific parties.

Please explain the rental process in a nutshell: You would be amazed how easy it is to rent through DVC owners. Simply follow these steps:

1] Use our DVC availability calendar to search for open dates in the DVC system.
2] Find open dates and resorts which match your needs and budget.
3] Request booking at this link with your guest names.
4] Our team springs into action, finding you a rental match.
5] On match, we contact you with details and an invoice for you to approve.
6] You review and approve the invoice
7] We send you confirmations and multiple welcome emails.
8] Go have fun at WDW!

What are my payment options? Refer to our payment rules page for those rules.

Do you need to be a DVC owner to rent? No -- Anyone can.

How long do rental requests take? Usually 6-48 hours. We will let you know either way.

What if you can't book my desired reservation? We will contact you if your dates are sold out. We will NOT charge you if we can't fill your reservation. Always be flexible and give us alternates. We ask that you give us proper time to check dates and work with the owners to find a match.

What is the best time to book? DVC bookings open up officially at the 11 month mark. Please refer to our best time to book a dvc resort page for specific information on using timing to your advantage.

Are reservations in my name? Yes. When you arrive you will identify yourself with a photo ID. The check-in desk has the renters name (you) only on their screens.

Is there an fee added for extra guests? No. Your guest list may be up to the dvc occupancy room limit with no added fee. Note well: your guests must be officially registered in all cases.

Can I add names to my guest list later? Yes. You do not need to give us your entire guest list right away. If you wish to add guests later, please (for safety) allow at least 14 days for alterations.

Is a specific room owned by each DVC owner? No...this is a common point of confusion. A DVC owner simply has the right to use rooms at specific Disney resorts for a certain number of days per year. Disney owns a percentage of each days bookings and these are the same rooms that Disney books on its direct site. Disney maintains, cleans and takes care of each room in their resort.

Just like any other normal reservation, you will not know the specific room you will get until the morning of arrival (as staff assigns them based on housekeeping work).

What is the Disney Vacation Club ? Disney offers partial ownership for 30+ years to several of their high end resorts to individuals. Disney Vacation Club owners purchase rights to these Disney facilities, kind of like a timeshare except with Disney magic spun into it. Each Disney vacation club owner has access to all of DVC facilities including Bay Lake Tower, Fort Wilderness, Old Key West, Boardwalk, Animal Kingdom Lodge, etc....

DVC owners typically do not use all of their vacation days each year and often have extras. As a renter, you can actually help them maintain their dvc accounts, as a ton of rentals help them with their dvc dues.

Do nights all cost the same? No. Each day, room type and resort has a weight assigned to it. That is how the system works. For instance, getting a room on a weekend (or holiday) cost more than on a weekday. Our cost calculator will show you what the costs are of days and resorts.

What resorts are most affordable? Each resort has a set demand and rate. The least expensive resorts in order are Old Key West, Animal Kingdom and Saratoga Springs. When requesting a rental, choose one of these as a backup as their dates are easier to get. They are all deluxe resorts and gorgeous.

What is max occupancy of each room? See our dvc occupancy limit page for information on each room type.

What are the bed configurations of each resort? See our dvc bed configuration page for information on each room type.

Will I really save up to 60%? Savings vary by date and resort. Disney Vacation Club members, who are renting to you, get huge discounts on their suites and villas because they paid in advance for 30+ years. Just check out Disney's site for a comparison on how much you save.

Do we ever offer special sales? Periodically. To sign up for these click here to add yourself to our flash sale notification system. In addition, you can make your phone send an alert whenever you get an email from us.

Are Water Parks free in 2025? Disney has announced that all wdw resort guests will receive a free admission to a water park on their 2025 arrival day. Rooms using the disney vacation club are included in this offer. Please see this page for more details.

How do we keep you safe: Your vacation is an investment. Refer here to see how DVCreservations helps protect both owners and renters. Happy vacations are also safe ones.

Can my reservation status be verified online: Yes. You will receive a disney reservation number which is used to check the WDW website directly through this link or from the My Disney Experience website.

Are there extra fees once I reach the resort? There is no additional cost for your room once you arrive (except for Aulani in Hawaii and Disneyland Hotel in California). In fact, parking is even free.

Please note that the two resorts mentioned have state mandated "transient tax" which is due on arrival at the front desk. The charges for these taxes can be reviewed here:
Aulani transient tax table
Disneyland transient tax table

Is your availability calculator accurate? The availability calculator gives a rough estimate of sellout conditions at specific resorts during any given month. As it is an estimate, the only way to confirm open dates is to proceed to the reservation request page and make a request.

You always have the right to review (and approve or deny) a complete invoice before completing any booking.

Can I check availability on the main Disney site? No. Disney's availability system is completely different from the DVC one.

Disney's site says dates are available: Why? Disney owns a certain percentage of DVC rooms and books them at their rate, and DVC owners own the other percentage. The disney site can not be used (in any way) to look for DVC room availability.

What does SELLOUT on the calendar mean? It means that our staff has detected these dates are gone and we would recommend searching other resorts or dates.

What does UNLIKELY on the calendar mean? It means that the date recently sold out. There may be a very small chance it is available.

Can I Make Dining Reservations? Yes. You can do this even before you rent on disney's website. In fact, you do not have to have a dining plan to make dining reservations.

Can I add Dining Plans? Yes. You must use our site (see here) to add a plan.

Can I see Dining Plan pricing? Yes. See here. Dining pricing through DVC is the same as it is through disney directly.

Are free Dining Plans offered? Not generally. Although in 2026, the kids eat free offer will apply to DVC units as well! Please see the dining plan page for details.

How do I use airport bus service? Disney is no longer providing magical express service from Orlando International; however, third parties are now providing that service at an affordable cost. Please review this link to signup for airport-to-resort service.

How do I register for Airport bus service? Please (signup here).

Is bus service available on Disney property? Yes. All DVC guests are treated like any other disney hotel guests, and have free access to bus transport throughout the resorts and theme parks.

Is boat and gondola service available? Yes. All DVC guests can also use boat and gondola (Disney Skyliner) service to transport between resort and park areas. These services are free of charge.

What are DVC check-in and check-out times? Arrivals for DVC guests are at 4pm and check-outs are at 11am.

Are late check-outs permitted? Unfortunately, DVC does not allow requests for late check-outs. Please make sure to abide by 11am deadlines.

Can I drop my bags if I arrive early? Please visit the concierge on arrival if your party has arrived early. As space permits, the resort will hold your bags for you while you go eat and play.

Will disney transfer bags? If you are staying at more than one Disney hotel during your stay, the concierge can usually help transfer your bags on your move day. To register this request, please visit the concierge desk on arrival (as soon as you can) and you will be presented with instructions.

Can I take advantage of Extended Park Hours? Yes.

Can I use DVC members lounges in the parks? Negative.

Do I get free WIFI? Yes.

Can I access dvc park lounges? Negative. A DVC member must be with you to enter the dvc park lounges in Epcot and Magic Kingdom.

Is parking free Yes. At your resort and at the parks.

Are pack-and-play units or cribs provided? Pack-and-play units are automatically in the closet of your DVC unit if you have registered a child 2 or under. If you arrive and no pack-and-play is there, please call the front desk and they will delivery one to you. In addition, a limited number of cribs and bed rails are available. Those are first-come-first-serve at the front desk and can not be reserved in advance.

Is trash emptied daily? Negative. The front desk can be called at any time if you need this done.

When are toiletries and towels replaced? If you are staying less than 8 nights, this occurs on day 4. If you stay more than 7 nights, this occurs on day 4 and 8. Fresh towels are also provided at all pools.

When is bedding replaced? If you are staying less than 8 nights, there is no bedding service. If you stay more than 7 nights, this occurs on day 4 and day 12.

Do I have access to Laundry Facilities? Each DVC resort has public laundry machines. If you stay in a one-bed villa or larger (except the Fort Wilderness cabins), your room has its own private laundry machines!