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Disney Vacation Club Introduces New $500 Resale Transfer Fee Beginning January 2026
Disney Vacation Club Members, grab your calculators and maybe a comforting Mickey-shaped snack, because DVC has quietly rolled out a change that will definitely make waves in the resale world. Starting January 1, 2026, a new $500 Contract Administration Fee will be applied to all resale contract closings. Yep, even if you were hoping to slip in under the radar like Figment looking for snacks, the new fee is now official.
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According to updated language on the Disney Vacation Club website, the fee is tied to the administrative side of processing resale contracts. Disney states that every resale agreement must include key details about pricing, closing dates, dues, commissions, and signatures. Now, beginning in 2026, DVC Management will add the $500 CAF to finalize those contracts. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s one more line item joining the ever-growing stack of DVC costs.
This comes right on the heels of the 2026 annual dues reveal, which saw increases ranging from 3 percent up to 9 percent across resorts. Between dues hikes and now the resale transfer fee, 2026 is shaping up to be a spendy year to be a DVC Member. Consider it the financial version of trying to snag a Boarding Group during holiday crowds.
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If you’re still dreaming of joining the DVC family without paying full Disney-developer pricing, resale remains one of the best ways to save big. Many Members shave off 40 percent or more compared to direct purchases, and marketplaces like DVC Resale Market continue to offer strong savings even with this new fee in the mix.
For now, if you’re planning to make a move in the resale market, you may want to act before January 1 to avoid the extra $500. Otherwise, budget accordingly, grab your favorite blue DVC-logo mug, and brace for a 2026 that seems determined to keep accountants very, very busy.
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