DVC Points Rental VS. Confirmed Reservations: What’s the Difference?

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Hey there! My name is Elyse, and I am a Lead Vacation Coordinator and Social Media Specialist at David’s. You may have seen me on our social media platforms, or emailing you back, helping to book your next Disney vacation.

David’s Vacation Club Rentals team member Elyse poses with Mary Poppins during a sunny day at Hollywood Studios.

Now, in the almost 5 years I’ve been at David’s, a common question I have seen is “What is the difference between a point rental reservation and a Confirmed Reservation?” Fear not, gentle reader, I’m here to tell you! 

The landscaped grounds, white exterior walls and iconic red roof of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are seen on a sunny day.

Firstly, let’s start with a DVC points rental request! If you have ever booked with us, you may recall the “Book Now” button at the top of our website that brings you to a blank request form. Here, we’ll ask for your travel dates, room type, guest list, and any other details we need to book your stay. If there is availability for your dates and we find a DVC owner who can secure your stay, you will receive a Disney confirmation number for your submitted vacation and be free to continue planning.

The exterior of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village is seen under a blue sky. The building is brown with multicolored accents inspired by African art.

This service we offer is a totally customizable way to book a DVC reservation. This method is best for those who have specific dates and resorts in mind for their trip, or who want to secure popular accommodations as early as possible. This means a brand-new reservation is booked specifically for you, as a DVC owner would reserve your exact resort and dates through the DVC inventory, from the pool of available rooms. This process can be very similar to booking directly with Disney.

The colorful exterior of Disney’s BoardWalk Villas is seen under a blue sky as the boardwalk itself stretches out for guests to enjoy below.

A Deluxe Studio at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. The room is decorated with neutral tones, plaids and patterns, pops of green, and Disney inspired artwork and accents.

Now, sometimes, if your chosen dates or room type are unavailable, you may have received a suggestion from us to check out our website’s Confirmed Reservations page. This page lists “ready to rent” reservations: bookings DVC owners have already made but are no longer able to use. So, they decide to rent out the full stay as-is! With Confirmed Reservations, all the details are fixed: the room type, resort, price, and dates cannot be changed. 

The log cabin-inspired exterior of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is seen during golden hour under a blue sky as the resort’s landscaping is seen in the foreground

With this in mind, Confirmed Reservations are better suited for those with flexible plans or dates, or for those looking for last-minute options. This side of our service is best if you have some leeway with your dates, room type, and resort, or if you’re looking for extra savings (these reservations can sometimes be further discounted!). Essentially, if you pick a Confirmed Reservation off of our website, you’re trying to take over an existing reservation from a DVC owner.

The king bed in the primary bedroom of a One Bedroom Villa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There is Mary Blair-inspired art on the wall and accent pillow, as well as a towel folded into a Mickey shape on the bed.

Now, the thing with Confirmed Reservations is that we still can’t make guarantees until we have sent you that Disney confirmation number for your booking. There is still a chance the stay may no longer be available if the owner has changed their plans, but if that is the case, we’ll work with you to try and find alternate options or cancel your request and return your deposit. 

 The dark brown exterior of a Longhouse and grounds landscaping at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The monorail can be seen going by in the distance.

Lush green landscaping and the light and dark brown exterior of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are seen under a bright blue sky.

And there you have it! Both are great options for renting DVC points and are perfect for any type of Disney vacation. Of course, if you have questions, feel free to reach out! 

~Elyse

Guests sit at the umbrella-covered tables seen along the waterside at Disney’s Riviera Resort under a bright sunny sky.

 

 

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