What Happens After You Submit a DVC Rental Request?
When you submit a DVC rental request through DVC Rental Store, there’s a whole team of knowledgeable Reservation Specialists ready to help you book your stay at a Deluxe Disney Resort! Here’s what to expect after you submit your DVC rental request.
Step 1: We Check Resort Availability
Once you submit your rental request, the team at DVC Rental Store gets started on checking availability through the Disney Vacation Club website to see if your desired resort, room type, and room view are available to book for your dates. If they are not available, a Reservation Specialist will email you to suggest the next best alternative to fit your vacation needs. This can mean looking for a different resort, room type, or room view or looking at different travel dates.
Once availability is confirmed for your request, you’ll submit a $100 deposit to confirm your interest and proceed with the reservation. This deposit is fully refundable if the team isn’t able to secure your reservation. Availability at the time of this check does not guarantee the reservation. The booking is only secured once a DVC Member completes it.
Step 2: We Match Your Request with a DVC Member
At this point, the reservation hasn’t been secured or guaranteed quite yet. The team will first have to work with a DVC Member who can use their points to book that reservation on your behalf. Even if your preferred room was available during the initial check, availability can change before the member books it.
Your Reservation Specialist will email you throughout the booking process, so you know the status of your reservation. You can also create a guest center account through the DVC Rental Store website, which is where you can manage your reservation, make payments, and view details about your stay.
How Long Does It Take to Confirm a DVC Rental?
The time it takes to secure your reservation can vary. Some rental requests can be claimed and booked by DVC Members within hours. Sometimes it can take longer to find a DVC Member who can fulfill a rental request, especially if it’s a reservation that is more challenging to book. If you can be flexible with your resort and room, you may be able to secure a reservation more quickly.
Booking times depend on several factors, including resort availability, room type, travel dates, and finding a DVC Member with the right points to complete your reservation. More flexible requests may be easier to fulfill, but every reservation depends on availability at the time of booking.
Step 3: Receive Your Reservation Confirmation
As soon as your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive an email. This email will also provide instructions for next steps, including signing your rental agreement and submitting your initial payment (25% of the total reservation cost minus your $100 deposit).
Step 4: Link Your Reservation and Complete Payment
Once you make your initial payment, you’ll receive your Disney resort reservation number. This is the number that you can link to your My Disney Experience app. Once it’s linked to your plans, it’ll appear in your account just like any other reservation booked directly through Disney. You can then see the details of that reservation or manage your park tickets, dining reservations, and other extras for your stay through My Disney Experience.
The remaining balance of your rental cost is due no later than 75 days prior to your arrival, which you can pay all at once or as several installments.
Last but not least, enjoy a magical stay at an amazing DVC Resort!
We’re Here to Help Throughout the Booking Process
Ready to submit a DVC Rental request?
From checking availability to coordinating with a DVC Member, our Reservation Specialists work behind the scenes to help secure your Disney vacation.
If you’re still planning your trip, submit a DVC rental request with your preferred resort, room type, and travel dates to get started.
Looking for something you can book right away? Browse our ready-to-book Confirmed Reservations to see available DVC stays for upcoming Disney vacations.
Already submitted a request? If you have any questions about your DVC rental request, contact your Reservation Specialist. They’ll keep you updated each step of the way, so you can have confidence in the booking process.
