A DVC "Home Resort" selection is an essential first step in determining how to use your DVC membership. The designation of "Home Resort" is the location where your DVC timeshare is contractually located. The Home Resort determines the initial purchase price and the annual maintenance cost the owners must pay to get their yearly vacation points from Disney. It also determines the owner's home resort reservation priority.

At the heart of the Disney Vacation Club are the DVC resorts. DVC resorts are owned by Disney Vacation Club and will almost always be the best use of your vacation points. Vacationing at one of these resorts is the primary purpose of buying a DVC membership.