Disney's Old Key West Resort DVC Resale

The price of Disney's Old Key West Resort timeshare depends on whether you buy it directly from Disney or at a discount on the timeshare resale market. Remember that Disney sells timeshare in the form of points that are deeded to the resort, so you may get a price per point figure or a total price for a set number of points.

Buying directly from Disney, the price is $170 per point for Disney Old Key West timeshare. To put this into perspective, it takes a minimum of 71 points for a week’s stay during low season in September in a studio unit. That adds up to just over $12,000 for the number of points you’d need to stay in that unit each year. For weeks during the more popular times of the year such as mid-June to mid-August, it will take 106 points for a week’s vacation or about $18,000 worth of points. And that’s just for a studio unit. Anything larger like a one-bedroom unit would need a minimum of 157 points or nearly $27,000 for the points needed for that off-peak September timeshare week.

Compare that to the DVC resale market and you will see how much money you can save by buying resale. Disney points on the resale market can cost $100-$120 per point, so you’ll get upwards of 40% discount just by buying from existing owners. Compare the cost of that one-bedroom week at $100 per point to the retail rate from Disney and that’s a saving of nearly $12,000.

For more information about Disney Old Key West points on the resale market, please click here. 

There are no walkways between Old Key West resort and Epcot, and the roadway distance is about three miles without sidewalks so there is no safe way to walk from Old Key West resort to Epcot. With the complimentary bus service between the resort and Epcot, you can easily take the quick bus ride to the park. 

Fortunately for Disney timeshare owners, Disney points command a relatively high resale value thanks to the brand power and entertainment products linked to the Disney name. You won’t find any $1 Disney timeshares on the market and even with a 30-40% discount on the resale market, selling Disney Old Key West Resort timeshare points will bring back a good return from the initial purchase price.

The question is - what is the best way to sell Disney Old Key West Resort points. There are a few ways to sell depending on how involved you want to be in the process.

You can sell Disney timeshare points yourself, through an advertising outlet or through a licensed timeshare resale broker. These are the three primary ways to sell, although you can try contacting Disney directly. They do not have an inhouse resale department and they recommend using a licensed broker to sell your points. However, depending on their sales needs they may agree to buy it back from you. The problem is that this varies as their sales needs change and they always low ball the offer, in some cases by 35-40% under what the resale value is worth. So you are better off putting your Disney timeshare points up for sale first to see what you can get for them.

If you try selling them yourself, you will have a better chance than most timeshare owners because of the power of Disney. The problem is that you will have to market it yourself, handle the negotiation, create the paperwork and get it signed, then find a closing company to work with. If you think you can pull it off, give it a try but most sellers use a resale provider to help them sell.

Advertising companies are one way to go but use one that specializes in timeshares and vacation club products. The marketing is extremely specific to attract buyers and these companies know how to find them online. You would still have to negotiate the deal, do the paperwork and find the closing company. The main issue is that you will be paying for your advertising upfront without any guarantees that you’ll be able to sell your points, so you may end up out of pocket without a sale.

A big reason why Disney recommends licensed timeshare resale brokers is because they do not charge upfront fees. Timeshare brokers such as Timeshare Broker Associates work on commission, so agents get paid after a sale is closed. This way a seller knows they will have a sale in hand before any money changes hands.

Licensed agents handle the entire process, from the marketing to the negotiating, preparing the paperwork and transitioning to the closing company to complete the sale. Sellers only need to agree on a price, list it, give the okay when an offer is presented from the agent and sign the paperwork.

If you need more details and would like a no-obligation consultation, fill out the form on this page or call 877-624-6889.

It’s only about a mile and a half to Disney Springs from Old Key West but it is more complicated than you think because of the lakes located on Disney property. The walkway isn’t advertised so when you get to Old Key West ask the staff about the Conch Flat Trail that runs along the golf course. The path takes you by way of Saratoga Springs resort and takes about a half hour to walk at a relaxed pace. It is only open during the day from dawn until dusk so plan accordingly, but a fun way to get back to Old Key West from Disney Springs is by taking the boat ride that lasts about 10 minutes.

Check with your resort about whether they have a shuttle service to the specific parks and attractions within the Disney World Resort complex. Some resorts offer this as a free service, others have one at a cost. There are also taxi or ride-share services like Lyft and Uber who can help.

For owners at Disney's Old Key West Resort, continuous bus service operates at no cost between the resort and several locations within Disney World such as the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. There are several stops within the Old Key West grounds, so make sure you check with the resort staff to get the latest schedules for the nearest stop to your unit.