The 2008-2009 Vacation Planner is on its way to members, albeit somewhat later than in prior years. Apparently its delay was prompted by another wave of program changes contained within.
Among the changes announced in the new planner are:
- Three and four night exchanges will be offered through Inteval International. Previously only seven day exchanges were permitted.
- Members will be able to make direct Interval exchanges on-line beginning sometime in 2008.
- The Concierge Collection is being "refined", which probably means that some destinations will be removed from the list.
- The Adventurer Collection will be exclusively destinations available thru Adventures by Disney.
Following is the text of DVC's summary of the changes to be announced in the new Planner:
Disney Vacation Club recently began mailing the 2008-2009 Vacation Planner, which should arrive in all Member homes by the end of December. In addition to providing information to help Members plan future vacations, it also includes a variety of changes and enhancements to the Member Getaways program.
The changes are part of a continuing effort to provide the Member community with a variety of high-quality vacation options at some of the most popular destinations and iconic resorts.
Here's a sneak peak at some of the changes:
World Passport Collection: Due to the increased popularity of Interval International® exchanges, 3- and 4-night exchange options will join the currently available 7-night offerings in 2008. Interval International continues to offer some of the most affordable options for Members who would like to explore vacation experiences around the world. As an added convenience, Members will be able to make direct Interval International exchanges online beginning in spring 2008.
Concierge Collection: Disney Vacation Club has refined the Concierge Collection to focus on the most popular destinations and iconic resorts offering great value and a wide range of experiences.
Adventurer Collection: The expansion of Adventures by Disney guided vacations to 17 unique itineraries around the world has allowed Disney Vacation Club to focus the Adventurer Collection primarily on these Disney-quality experiences, delivering the world-class service and attention to detail Members expect from Disney.
Please note that all reservations for any current Member Getaways exchange option that is being discontinued must be booked by Jan. 31, 2008, and all stays must be completed by May 31, 2008, based on availability (with the exception of an Adventurer Collection exchange that begins the last week in May and is not a night-by-night exchange). All other Member Getaways exchange options will now comprise the new 2008 Member Getaways offerings.
