Interval International, Disney Vacation Club Announce Renewed Affiliation
Disney Vacation Development, Inc. − the developer of Disney’s vacation ownership program, Disney Vacation Club − and timeshare exchange company Interval International have signed an agreement to affiliate 15 Disney Vacation Club resorts in Florida, California, Hawai’i, and South Carolina. The agreement reinstates a relationship that was first established in 1995.
Effective as of January 1, Disney Vacation Club Members are enjoying access to a variety of travel and leisure benefits, including the opportunity to exchange their vacation points for stays at resorts in Interval’s global network of more than 3,200 properties.
“For the past 30 years, Disney Vacation Club has been a leader in vacation ownership and has provided its members and guests with exceptional experiences. We are delighted to welcome them back to the Interval network,” said Jeanette Marbert, president of Interval International. “Our companies have always shared a strong commitment to customer service excellence. This common vision, along with the superior quality of Disney’s world-class resorts, make this affiliation an ideal match for our members.”
“Since opening our first resort in 1991, we’ve been unwavering in our passion to provide our members with one-of-a-kind vacations,” said Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club. “As we continue to grow our portfolio of new experiences, we are excited to join forces with Interval International to offer our members even more ways to use their points through access to Interval’s quality exchange network and their travel and lifestyle offerings.”
Disney Vacation Club Members will enjoy many flexible exchange opportunities and upgraded benefits and services. These include the ability to exchange their points toward ShortStay Exchange, receive discounts on Getaway vacation rentals, and use VIP Concierge for personal assistance, 24/7. Interval’s hotel exchange benefit also will be available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members at a later date.
The agreement comprises 15 Disney Vacation Club properties: Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina, Hawai’i; The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, in Anaheim, California; Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Vero Beach, Florida; and 11 properties in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Those are Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Cooper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Riviera Resort.