Last updated July 2026 · based on 74,440 tracked price observations across 617 active vacation deals.
What percentage of deals require a presentation?
47% of the 617 deals we track openly state that a resort or timeshare presentation is required. The rest do not always mean "no presentation" — many simply disclose it later in the booking flow rather than in the headline listing. Treat a preview-priced package as presentation-attached unless it clearly says otherwise. When disclosed, the average presentation length is 116 minutes, squarely in the familiar 90–120 minute band.
This index reads the requirements field on every listing so you do not have to. For price context alongside these rules, see the Price Index; to shop, use the deals page.
Income and eligibility requirements by brand
Requirements are remarkably consistent across brands. The near-universal bar is a household income around $50K+, age 25 or older (sometimes 28 or 30), a valid credit card at check-in, married or cohabiting couples attending together, and no current ownership with that specific brand. What varies is how strictly each brand states and enforces them.
| Requirement | Typical bar | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 25+ (some 28/30) | Both attendees |
| Household income | ~$50K+ | Often honor-system |
| Couple attendance | Both partners | Married or cohabiting |
| Credit card | Valid, in attendee's name | May place a hold |
| Presentation | 90–120 min | 116 min avg when disclosed |
| Existing ownership | Usually excluded | Per brand |
What "presentation required" actually means for your trip
The 116-minute average is the number to plan your day around, but the fine print controls more than duration. Most deals specify that the clock starts when the presentation begins, not when you arrive — so check-in, transport to the sales gallery, and a "tour" of the property can add time beyond the disclosed figure. The listings that are cleanest about this state a firm cap; the ones to watch describe an "approximately 90-minute" session that can stretch. Reading which language a deal uses is the difference between a predictable morning and a lost afternoon.
The other clause that trips people up is the promotional-rate condition. Many deals state that if you skip or leave the presentation early, the discounted price converts to the resort's standard rate — the same mechanism behind the no-show charges we see in premium packages. This is why the couple-attendance rule is enforced: the rate is contingent on both people completing the session. None of this is hidden if you read the requirements field, which is exactly what this index surfaces for all 617 deals so nothing surprises you at check-in. Reading these terms takes two minutes and is the single highest-value thing you can do before booking a preview package.
The strictest fine print we found
The strictest conditions cluster around couple-attendance and ownership exclusions: some brands require both partners present for the entire presentation and will withhold the promotional rate if only one attends. Premium bundlers like Departure Depot ($969 average) and Marriott ($590 average) attach the most detailed terms because more value is on the line. Budget brokers keep the fine print shorter but still gate on income and age.
Reading the fine print before you book is the single best protection against a "gotcha" at check-in. Cross-check any deal's stated presentation time and couple rules against this index, compare its price on the per-night rankings, and see how incentives are framed in our gift value tracker. When the terms look clean, browse live options on the deals page or a lander like Orlando.
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