DVC Comparison
Grand Californian vs Polynesian
Side-by-side cost comparison at 150 points, studio room, resale. Numbers update as DVC resale pricing shifts — see the full calculator to model your scenario.
Metric
Grand Californian
Polynesian
Resale $/point
$240
$165★
Direct $/point
$330
$243★
Annual dues / point
$9.52
$8.33★
Contract expires
2060
2066★
Years remaining
34y
40y★
Location
Disneyland
Walt Disney World
Upfront cost (150 pts resale)
$37,300
$26,050★
Year 1 dues (150 pts)
$1,428
$1,250★
Cost per night (studio)
$467
$442★
Total over contract
$158,776★
$176,989
vs. cash hotel
28% savings
32% savings★
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Grand Californian
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Polynesian
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Methodology: Costs assume 150 points, studio room, resale purchase, no financing, 5% annual dues growth. Cost-per-night includes upfront cost amortized over the remaining contract plus all dues. See /compare to change points, room size, or purchase type.