2025 was an interesting year for the DVC resale market. Prices moved around more than we've seen in a while, ROFR activity picked up at certain resorts, and buyer behavior shifted in ways that tell us a lot about where things are heading in 2026.
Here's what we saw, quarter by quarter, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.
Q1 2025: Post-Holiday Inventory Surge
January and February brought the usual wave of sellers listing after the holidays. What was different this year was the volume. We saw about 18% more new listings in January 2025 compared to January 2024. Part of that was owners reacting to the annual dues increase (most resorts went up 5-8%), and part was general economic uncertainty pushing some owners to cash out.
Prices softened about 3-5% across the board during this period. Saratoga Springs dropped from an average of $102/point in December 2024 to about $95/point by March 2025. Polynesian held steadier, dropping from $148 to $142. Premium resorts always hold better because demand never really fades at the monorail resorts.
For buyers, Q1 was a good window. Lots of inventory, sellers eager to move contracts, and prices below the previous year's peak.
Q2 2025: Buyer Activity Picks Up
Spring brought the predictable increase in buyer activity. Families planning summer vacations started looking at DVC ownership seriously, and the pipeline of offers submitted jumped about 25% from March to May.
Prices stabilized and started ticking back up. Saratoga recovered to $98/point. Animal Kingdom moved from $108 to $113. The spring buying wave absorbed the Q1 inventory surplus and brought the market back into balance.
ROFR activity was moderate during this period. Disney was taking about 12% of contracts submitted, mostly at Saratoga Springs and Old Key West where per-point prices were lowest. If your contract was priced at or above the 25th percentile for the resort, you were almost certainly safe.
Q3 2025: Peak Inventory, Best Buyer Conditions
July through September was the buyer's sweet spot, just like every year. Post-vacation sellers flooded the market. Inventory hit its annual peak in August with about 15% more active listings than the annual average.
This is when we tell our buyers to be ready. More listings mean more leverage. Sellers are competing with each other, and the contracts that aren't priced right sit for weeks without offers. Those are the ones where you can negotiate $5-10 per point off the asking price.
Several of our buyers closed Boardwalk contracts at $105/point during this window, well below the Q2 average of $115. Copper Creek dipped to $118/point, and we saw a few Beach Club contracts close under $130, which is uncommon.
Q4 2025: Mixed Signals
The fall brought mixed conditions. Some sellers wanted to close before year-end for tax reasons, creating motivated seller opportunities. But overall inventory started thinning as it always does heading into the holidays.
The big story in Q4 was ROFR. Disney got more aggressive in October and November, taking about 18% of submitted contracts. They were particularly active at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs, buying up contracts priced below $90/point. This removed cheap inventory from the market and pushed average prices at those resorts up by about $5/point.
By December, the market was quiet. Few new listings, modest buyer activity, and prices roughly where they started the year. A net-neutral year for pricing, but with more volatility quarter-to-quarter than we typically see.
Resort-by-Resort Pricing Summary for 2025
| Resort | Q1 Avg $/pt | Q2 Avg $/pt | Q3 Avg $/pt | Q4 Avg $/pt | Full Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Lake Tower | $128 | $132 | $126 | $130 | +1.6% |
| Beach Club | $132 | $135 | $128 | $133 | +0.8% |
| Polynesian | $142 | $148 | $140 | $145 | +2.1% |
| Grand Floridian | $150 | $155 | $148 | $152 | +1.3% |
| Animal Kingdom | $108 | $113 | $106 | $110 | +1.9% |
| Boardwalk | $112 | $115 | $108 | $113 | +0.9% |
| Copper Creek | $120 | $124 | $118 | $122 | +1.7% |
| Saratoga Springs | $95 | $98 | $92 | $96 | +1.1% |
| Old Key West | $88 | $92 | $85 | $90 | +2.3% |
What Does This Mean for 2026?
Based on what we saw in 2025, here's our take on the 2026 market:
Prices will stay roughly flat, with the usual seasonal dips in Q3. We don't see any catalyst for a major price move in either direction. Annual dues increases will push some owners to sell, keeping supply healthy. But buyer demand remains strong because DVC still offers massive savings over Disney rack rates.
ROFR activity will stay elevated. Disney has been buying back resale contracts more aggressively than they did in 2022-2023, and we expect that to continue. This puts a floor under resale prices at the value resorts, which is actually good news for buyers at the premium resorts where ROFR is less of a factor.
Riviera resale pricing will keep dropping. As more buyers understand the resale restriction, demand for Riviera resale contracts is weaker than other resorts of similar quality. We expect Riviera to trade in the $100-$115 range through 2026, making it the cheapest way into a modern DVC resort for buyers who don't need system-wide booking access.
The best buying window will be July through September 2026, just like every year. If you're planning to buy, start getting your financing and resort research done now so you're ready to move when inventory peaks.
Questions about current market conditions at your target resort? Call us at (407) 205-1435. We track pricing, ROFR, and inventory data in real time.
Did DVC resale prices go up or down in 2025?
DVC resale prices were roughly flat for the full year, with most resorts ending 2025 within 1-2% of where they started. There was significant quarter-to-quarter variation, with Q3 offering the lowest prices due to peak inventory and Q2/Q4 seeing firmer pricing.
Which DVC resorts had the best resale value in 2025?
Old Key West showed the strongest price appreciation at +2.3%, followed by Polynesian at +2.1%. Both resorts benefit from high demand relative to supply. Saratoga Springs and Old Key West remain the best values per point for buyers looking to enter DVC ownership.
When is the best time to buy DVC resale in 2026?
Based on consistent seasonal patterns, July through September 2026 will likely offer the best buyer conditions with peak inventory and the most negotiation leverage. Start preparing your financing and resort research in Q2 so you're ready to act when inventory peaks.