Side-by-side comparison
Disney Vacation Club vs. Marriott Vacation Club: Whose Points Are Worth More? (2026)
These are the two premium anchors of U.S. timeshare — and the two programs where resale contracts actually hold value. DVC owners hold small deeded contracts (typically 100–500 points a year) worth $13–$19 per point on the rental market. Marriott Vacation Club owners hold Destination Points (typically 1,500–7,000 a year) worth $0.35–$0.90 each — the highest per-point value of any program after DVC. Both brands carry Right of First Refusal on resale, both skew toward Hawaii and family travel, and both rent out readily. The real differences are footprint, flexibility, and what your ownership is worth over decades.
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| Attribute | DVC | Marriott VC |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | DVC Points | Vacation Club Points |
| Parent | Disney (Disney Signature Experiences, part of Disney Experiences) | Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) |
| Resort count | 16+ home resorts | 90+ |
| Typical allocation | 100–500 | 1,000–15,000 |
| Rental value per point | $13–$19 | 35¢–90¢ |
The verdict
Which is better?
On pure per-point rental value, DVC wins — roughly 15–55× Marriott's per point. But Marriott owners hold far more points, so annual rental income lands in the same range: $2,600–$3,800 for a 200-point DVC Use Year versus $1,750–$4,500 for a 5,000-point MVC allocation. DVC wins on resale durability (contracts routinely resell for thousands, often a large share of the original price; MVC Destination Points recover 15–30%). Marriott wins on footprint — 90+ resorts across Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe versus DVC's 16 home resorts — and on contract duration, since MVC ownership carries no fixed expiration year while every DVC contract ends between 2042 and the 2070s. Both are TRP-supported for owners who want cash for unused points. For Disney-first families, DVC; for travelers who want premium variety beyond one brand, MVC.
Which one fits you?
Pick DVC when:
- ✓Disney destinations are your family's default vacation
- ✓You want the highest per-point rental value in the industry ($13–$19)
- ✓Long-run resale value matters — DVC contracts routinely resell for thousands
- ✓You are comfortable booking around the 11-month home-resort window
Pick Marriott VC when:
- ✓You want premium resorts beyond one brand — Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico, Europe
- ✓You prefer larger point allocations across 90+ resorts
- ✓You value Marriott Bonvoy cross-redemption as a last-resort exit valve
- ✓You want ownership with no fixed contract expiration year