DVCNews Debates: Consistency vs. Flexibility

Written by Tim Krasniewski | 13 May 2013
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Disney is often criticized for inconsistent answers to guest questions and policy enforcement.  On topics such as eligibility for DVC shopping & dining discounts, qualifications to visit the Top of the World Lounge and whether non-guests can join friends for a day at the resort pool, conflicting responses are often received from Cast Members.  

But with consistency often comes a lack of flexibility.  If policies are to be rigidly communicated and enforced, no exceptions are possible regardless of the circumstances.  

Topic: Would you prefer that Disney be consistent in policy enforcement or allow room for some flexibility?

DVCNews Debates: Villa meals

Written by Tim Krasniewski | 06 May 2013
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All Disney Vacation Club villas have a full kitchen or a kitchenette.  With such facilities available, guests can shave a few dollars off of their vacation budgets by preparing meals in the room.

Topic: Do you typically cook when staying at DVC resorts? If so, what are some of your favorite villa meals?

DVCNews Debates: Bathrooms

Written by Tim Krasniewski | 29 April 2013
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In 2009 Disney Vacation Club surprised many owners by increasing the number of bathrooms in new villa designs.  Kidani Village and Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort were the first properties with two full bathrooms in a One Bedroom Villa and three in a Two Bedroom Villa.  

Since then, Disney Vacation Club has eliminated the additional bath at more recent developments--Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas and the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.  

Topic: Reducing the number of bathrooms in One and Two Bedroom Villas--is it a big deal, little deal or no deal?  

DVCNews Debates: Poly Rumors

Written by Tim Krasniewski | 22 April 2013
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It seems a foregone conclusion that Disney Vacation Club villas will eventually be added to all Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World.  When the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort open later this year, only Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Yacht Club will remain without a villa component.  

What remains unknown is any timeiline for DVC construction at the remaining locations.  However, rumors recently emerged that construction on villas at the Polynesian could begin before the end of 2013.  Since the Polynesian is regarded as a favorite Walt Disney World resort by many guests, visible progress on such a project could negatively impact sales at other resorts.  

Topic: Do rumors of a Polynesian DVC impact your purchase plans for the Grand Floridian--or any other resort--in the near future?  

DVCNews Debates: Transparency

Written by Tim Krasniewski | 15 April 2013
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Disney Vacation Club will never be a completely transparent operation.  While some members would love to get a look at the details behind annual dues charges, occupancy data or reservation trends, the most detailed bits of information will remain private "trade secrets" of The Walt Disney Company.

But perhaps Disney could (or should) be more forthcoming in certain areas.   

Topic: What sort of information would you like to see DVC reveal to members in greater detail?