Overview
- Disney updated its official resale FAQ to state that DVC Management will assess a $500 Contract Administration Fee on every resale closing beginning January 1, 2026.
- No separate announcement has clarified who pays the fee, how it will be collected, or whether in-process transactions will be exempt, and industry participants are awaiting guidance.
- Buyers and sellers are being advised that closings completed before January 1, 2026 would avoid the new charge, prompting some to accelerate timelines.
- The flat fee disproportionately affects smaller contracts, with a 50-point purchase effectively increasing by about $10 per point.
- The new charge lands as 2026 annual dues rise by roughly 3% to 9% across resorts, adding further cost pressure for members and prospective buyers.