We've taken a pretty serious approach with most of these topics thus far. This time let's try something a little more lighthearted.
In recent weeks we've witnessed a number of negative stories linked to the Disney theme parks. The Pleasure Island clubs are closing, Fantasmic performances are being scaled back for the first time in its history, character meals are being eliminated, the Pocahontas show is closing. At the same time Disney has not publicly announced any new construction wihin the theme parks. All of this comes during a period of relative economic uncertainty.
Disney Vacation Club has made both positive changes (added Animal Kingdom Villas to program, larger AKV rooms, AP discount, free Internet, improved sofabeds,
improved mattresses and linens) and negative changes (banking window, transfer policies, $95
booking fee) in recent years. And the jury is still out regarding the impact of changes like the new booking policy based on arrival date.
One of the worst kept Disney secrets appears to be the forthcoming villas at Disney's Comteporary Resort (a.k.a. Kingdom Tower Villas, Bay Lake Tower.) Many regard this resort as DVC's crown jewel. We suspect that it will be a moderately-sized building (about 300 villas) and that at least some villas will have the highest per-night point requirements in the DVC program (Magic Kingdom view?)
Editor's Note: Today we debut a regular feature which asks site members for feedback on a topic relevant to many Disney Vacation Club members. All readers are welcome to share their thoughts in our forum.
