DVC one-time-use points: what 24 extra points unlock in 2027
Disney Vacation Club sells owners up to 24 extra points each use year, called one-time-use Vacation Points. Most owners book whatever fits in their own points. But for a 6-night trip, 24 more points can be the difference between rooms, resorts and weeks.
We took a 180-point owner and looked at 6-night stays in the second half of 2027 on DVC's 2027 point charts: trips that fit in 180 points, next to trips that only fit once you add the 24.
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- One-time-use points cost $22.50 each ($20 plus tax). All 24 cost $540.
- Animal Kingdom Villas, Dec 4–10, 2027: a 1-bedroom is 159 points, a 2-bedroom 199. Buying 19 points ($427.50) gets $3,399 more in Disney's cash price.
- July 3–9, 2027: Saratoga Springs 1-bedroom 173 points, Bay Lake Tower 1-bedroom 194. Buying 14 points ($315) gets $2,656 more in value.
- Call Member Services to buy them, confirm the room first, and buy only the points that stay needs.
The rules: what Disney sells you
- 24 points at most per use year, for direct and resale owners.
- $22.50 a point ($20 plus tax), so all 24 cost $540.
- 7 months or less before check-in. They can't be used for the 11-month home resort window.
- No refunds on the purchase. Unused points expire when your use year ends, and they can't be banked or borrowed.
They're bought from Member Services when you book. The price has been $20 plus tax since March 2026.
Meet the owner: 180 + 24 = 204
A 180-point contract and one 6-night trip. With 24 bought points, the owner has 204 to spend. Here are three trips in the second half of 2027 that only fit once you add the 24.
Unlock 1: a 2nd bedroom at Animal Kingdom Villas
Animal Kingdom Villas, Dec 4–10, 2027, Resort View, 6 nights:
- 1-bedroom, sleeps 5: 159 points. Fits in 180, with 21 left over.
- 2-bedroom, sleeps 9: 199 points. Fits in 204 with 19 bought points.
$427.50 in bought points for $3,399 more in value: Disney's cash price goes from $6,320 to $9,719 (2026 rates, tax included).
Unlock 2: walk to Magic Kingdom
Fourth of July week, July 3–9, 2027, a 1-bedroom for 6 nights:
- Saratoga Springs, Standard: 173 points, with 7 left over.
- Bay Lake Tower, Resort View: 194 points, with 14 bought.
$315 in bought points for $2,656 more in value: Disney's cash price goes from $4,563 to $7,219 (tax included).
Unlock 3: a calmer, festive week
Beach Club Villas, 1-bedroom, 6 nights, with Undercover Tourist's crowd level (1–10) averaged over the stay:
- Labor Day week, Sep 1–7, 2027: crowd level 7.3, 166 points, with 14 left over.
- Early December, Dec 1–7, 2027: crowd level 5.2, 196 points, with 16 bought.
$360 in bought points trades Labor Day crowds for early-December holidays.
How to do it: call Member Services
- Book it on the phone. Member Services sells the points as they book the stay that needs them: (800) 800-9800.
- Confirm the room first. There are no refunds on the purchase. If the trip is canceled later, the points stay usable until your use year ends.
- Buy exactly what you need. The Animal Kingdom 2-bedroom needs 19, not 24. Extras expire with your use year.
Tip: in mid-September (Sep 11–17, 2027), that same Animal Kingdom 2-bedroom is 174 points, so it already fits in 180.
Search with 204, not 180
Suggest a Stay takes your points and finds every stay that fits. Type in your points plus 24 and see what opens up: for December 2027, a 204-point search for a 6-night 2-bedroom finds the Animal Kingdom Villas stay, Dec 4–10, at 199 points.
Your turn: Which would you unlock: a 2nd bedroom, walking to the park, or fewer crowds? Tell us in the comments on Instagram.
Points from DVC's 2027 charts, 6 nights each. Cash prices include tax (Animal Kingdom December at 2026 published rates). Crowds: Undercover Tourist's Orlando crowd level, averaged over the 6 nights. One-time-use rules and price from Disney Vacation Club's FAQ (price in effect since March 2026). Points only, not availability: check live availability with Disney. Not affiliated with Disney or Disney Vacation Club.
