Side-by-side comparison
Disney Vacation Club vs. WorldMark by Wyndham: Premium Deeded vs. West Coast Credits (2026)
DVC and WorldMark by Wyndham are both well-regarded programs with unusually healthy resale markets — but they serve different travelers. DVC is a premium deeded program: 100–500-point contracts worth $13–$19 per point, with 16 home resorts anchored by Disney destinations. WorldMark, under Travel + Leisure Co., uses credits worth $0.07–$0.14 each across 90+ resorts concentrated in the Western U.S., Hawaii, Mexico, and Fiji — with no home-resort concept and 13-month booking across the portfolio.
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| Attribute | DVC | WorldMark |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | DVC Points | WorldMark Credits |
| Parent | Disney (Disney Signature Experiences, part of Disney Experiences) | Travel + Leisure Co. (formerly Wyndham Destinations) |
| Resort count | 16+ home resorts | 90+ |
| Typical allocation | 100–500 | 5,000–30,000 |
| Rental value per point | $13–$19 | 7¢–14¢ |
The verdict
Which is better?
DVC wins on per-point value (roughly 90–270× WorldMark's per credit) and on annual ceiling — a 200-point DVC Use Year rents for $2,600–$3,800 versus $700–$1,400 for a typical 10,000-credit WorldMark year. WorldMark wins on resort breadth (90+ vs 16) and West Coast / Pacific Northwest access DVC does not have. Both have real resale markets: DVC contracts routinely resell for thousands of dollars, and WorldMark resale recovers 30–60% of original price — though WorldMark's TravelShare benefits do not transfer to resale buyers, which is one reason its resale prices sit below developer-direct. Both brands also have workable exit paths (Disney ROFR-governed resale; Wyndham Ovation for paid-up WorldMark owners), and both are TRP-supported for annual points. For Disney-first families, DVC; for West Coast travelers who want variety without premium-brand pricing, WorldMark.
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)
- ✓You want rental demand that runs year-round
- ✓Resale value matters — DVC contracts routinely resell for thousands
Pick WorldMark when:
- ✓West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, or Mexico are your travel pattern
- ✓You want 90+ resorts with no home-resort booking constraint
- ✓You prefer a mid-priced credit system over premium deeded ownership
- ✓You may want out later — WorldMark owners can use Wyndham Ovation free