What perks would YOU like to see?

[mickeysbestfriend]

Since the DVC began, perks have come and gone, but if you had a choice on what perks you'd like to see, what would they be?

My choices would be:

1) A DVC owner only dining discount of 25% or a free TIW card (I'd prefer our own program).

2) A 20% discount on park tickets for family and friends.

3) A 20% discount on merchandise at ALL disney retail areas.

4) A special viewing area for fireworks and parades for DVC owners.

5) A 25% discount on watercraft rentals.


I'm sure the rest of you can come up with some others to add to this wish list!

[Kelblum]

Oooh! They all sound wonderful!! Have they ever done anything like that before?

[disneygrandma]

I don't want to get flamed, since there will be a lot of posts about how perks are not guaranteed. But I would love being able to have discounts on park tickets. As grandparents, we bought in to DVC to take our grandchildren, as well as our children. We can buy passes at the local zoo and museums that allow grandparents to be admitted with all of their grandchildren. When we plan a trip to WDW, it would be great if we could atleast get a discount on their tickets.

One other perk that I would love to have, wouldn't cost Disney a dime. That would be for DVC Members and the guests staying with them on points, to be issued Fast Passes, or Front of the Line Passes, to be used at all the parks. That could be done by using the room keys marked as DVC Members.

[daisyduck123]

I'd love for us to be able to make our ADRs at 180 days out while everyone else has the 90 days. :cool1:

[Anal Annie]

AP's or park hoppers of some sort that are good for both WDW and DL. We would like to go to DL again sometime but instead, we keep returning to DW because of the AP discount. I don't want to re-buy tix in order to go to a different coast!!!! I really think DVC members should be able to go to any US park with one tix.

[ssrmouse]

I would like:

Ultimate Fast Passes for Every Park!

Discounts on:

Park Tickets
Merchandise (clothing, especially)
Dining

[WDWCNY]

I agree with getting discounts on Park Passes for other quests in you party. I would also like to get a discount on dining. We like to try different resturants and not all are covered by the TIW.

[drusba]

Since it must apparently be considered a "perk" these days: MS personnel who actually understand the DVC system.

[jfinke]

Being able to purchase the TiW card without APs would be nice.

More concierge rooms, but I am not sure if that qualifies as a perk. I think that they underestimated the demand for that type of room. I would think that it would be a relatively easy thing to setup for the other resorts, especially the hotel styled ones.

[ilovecoasters]

Lifetime DVC refillable mug, free trash and towel service. I'd even be willing to bring my wet towels to a location and pick up new ones myself. Not having enough towels is my only complaint about staying in studios. I'd also like to always have dining discounts for our home resort or whatever resort you stay at on points.

[poggs]

Since the DVC began, perks have come and gone, but if you had a choice on what perks you'd like to see, what would they be?

My choices would be:

1) A DVC owner only dining discount of 25% or a free TIW card (I'd prefer our own program).

2) A 20% discount on park tickets for family and friends.

3) A 20% discount on merchandise at ALL disney retail areas.

4) A special viewing area for fireworks and parades for DVC owners.

5) A 25% discount on watercraft rentals.


I'm sure the rest of you can come up with some others to add to this wish list!

None of those are realistic. Nothing that costs DVC money will be considered. THe only perks we get are ones designed to generate money for DVC. EG selected discounts at restaurants they cant fill, at times when no one is there & Discounts on Annual passes which incentivize members to come more often, thus spending more money!

All of your ideas either cost DVC money or is a logistical nightmare and therefore are non starters. We need to think of things that are perks but dont cost money.

I say, 1 instant fastpass per member card per day. Costs nothing, but makes members feel special.

[Deb & Bill]

Since it must apparently be considered a "perk" these days: MS personnel who actually understand the DVC system.

I agree, that would be a very nice one.

Being able to purchase the TiW card without APs would be nice.

More concierge rooms, but I am not sure if that qualifies as a perk. I think that they underestimated the demand for that type of room. I would think that it would be a relatively easy thing to setup for the other resorts, especially the hotel styled ones.

Concierge isn't going to happen. The only reason they have the five lock off two bedrooms Concierge villas at Jambo House was because they wanted to get rid of them and if they were losing all the other concierge rooms on the fifth floor to DVC, DVC would have to take those as well. They were the old smoking rooms for concierge. They have poor views. Since they are located on the same floor as the concierge lounge, they had to have concierge services as well unless DVC wanted to block them off from the lounge, but that would block the view from the lounge to the savanna.

To change the room categories at the existing resorts would take a major overhaul of the system at that resort.

[Sandisw]

1. Some special fast pass benefit for DVC members and their guests.

2. Discount on the dining plans.

3. DVC refillable mug that can be used on multiple trips at a discount.

4. AP's that last 13 months.

[jfinke]

True, but as with the point reallocation earlier this year, we know that they are more than capable of adjusting points.

And with the addition of the HH at OWK, we know that they can add different booking categories.

Put the two together, and voila! :D

I am surprised they didn't put it in BLT when they were building it.

[Deb & Bill]

True, but as with the point reallocation earlier this year, we know that they are more than capable of adjusting points.

And with the addition of the HH at OWK, we know that they can add different booking categories.

Put the two together, and voila! :D

I am surprised they didn't put it in BLT when they were building it.

Concierge addition would require more than just reallocating points or renaming a location for the same points. Even AKV Concierge has a different points scale than the rest of the other villas. They would have to build the concierge lounge out of space already used for villas at existing resorts. They would have to create an entirely new points scale for concierge rooms, plus extra cost for services and staff would add to member dues at that resort.

OKW Hospitality House location and BWV BW view both required no change in the points required. Concierge would. Otherwise members at that resort would be up in arms when they didn't get concierge because they had to use the exact same number of points as the concierge villas.

The only way this will happen is at an entirely new DVC resort or a new addition to an existing DVC resort.

[mickeysbestfriend]

I would like:

Ultimate Fast Passes for Every Park!

Discounts on:

Park Tickets
Merchandise (clothing, especially)
Dining

of the ultimate fast passes! That would be an awesome perk!

[mickeysbestfriend]

None of those are realistic. Nothing that costs DVC money will be considered. THe only perks we get are ones designed to generate money for DVC. EG selected discounts at restaurants they cant fill, at times when no one is there & Discounts on Annual passes which incentivize members to come more often, thus spending more money!

All of your ideas either cost DVC money or is a logistical nightmare and therefore are non starters. We need to think of things that are perks but dont cost money.

I say, 1 instant fastpass per member card per day. Costs nothing, but makes members feel special.

them benefiting from more DVCr's dining at TS restaurants, more owners bringing friends and relatives to the parks due to discounted tickets, which in tern brings more revenue for park tickets, food, discounts on merchandise that leads to more sales on very high profit merchandise, more people, when exposed to the DVC, that decide to become owners....and spend lots of money for the next 50 years.

They used to give park tickets, free golf and other perks...and thise had to cost something.

[wildernessDad]

I'd like to see a deal with the airlines (AirTran are you listening?) which gives us one bag to check in for free per DVC family member plus opens up flights for us at an earlier time than others, since we like to book well in advance.

[drag n' fly]

It would be nice to have a free dining period just for DVC members. I would also like to see discounts on park passes not just annual passes...........HEY I am allowed to dream too:lmao:

[robandkelly13]

All in all if it is owned by Disney then they lose no money. Like Park tickets, Fast Passes or Reservations at 180 days out. We own quite a few points and it is crazy to me that they don't give you a shirt, sticker or even a liscense plate. Would this not promote DVC and actually save them money. But regardless this was not an issue when we bought into it and it definatly is not a deal breaker for me. But some perks would be nice, considering the park is already open so it is not like they have to staff it.

[Golden Rose]

Hmm, I like several of the suggestions made so far... the suggestions I would like to see happen that shouldn't cost DVC too much money, and would be much appreciated in our household...

1) TiW available without an Annual Pass

2) Free bonus Fastpasses that could be used anywhere, anytime

3) longer, maybe even 180 day booking window for dining for DVC members only, available only through Member Services. (I wouldn't mind if the longer window were also available to Club level guests... that would make it seem like a real perk for "preferred customers")

[dvcdisney]

I would love to see these perks:

- DVC Fastpass card for your entire stay

- Discounts on DVC merchandise ie hats, shirts etc

- 180 days for ADRs for DVC members (assuming it remains to be 90 days for other guests)

- Discounts on all restaurants and not just a selected few for 20% in all meals (not just lunch or breakfast)

- Discounted DDP


It's nice to dream!:)

[Deb & Bill]

If every DVC member staying on points got a DVC fastpass, can you just see the length of the fastpass line? Count up the number of DVC villas and figure at least 60% of them on points (should be more, but just say 60%) and that would be a whole lot of people waiting in the fast pass lines. They would be as long as the standby lines.

[BEASLYBOO]

Fastpass would be great but then it wouldn't be a fast pass if every one had it!

A larger discount on AP's, Yes, compaired to every other theme park, etc. Disney ranks the highest in cost and they could gives us a little more discount!

The rest, can stay as it is!

[ILuvMulan]

O.K. I am loving the idea of the refillable DVC mugs and I would love a dining plan discount since we can't qualify for free dining if we are staying on points!! At least if they did that more people may dine out instead of cooking or eating in the villas?

[MARY-IN-OH]

DVC Refill mugs would be good since Coke has a contract with Disney that is not based on quantity of how much we drink (info I have read here), so it wouldn't cut into their profits.

13 month AP's would be great, especially when you have a certain time of year that you like to visit. This one actually does cut into profits somewhat, but the more trips we can make to disney on those AP's the more money is spent at Disney!

[goofeydec]

More options for discounted park tickets. I think the discount for AP is great
But if i go only one week in a year it's not worth getting it

[Golden Rose]

If every DVC member staying on points got a DVC fastpass, can you just see the length of the fastpass line? Count up the number of DVC villas and figure at least 60% of them on points (should be more, but just say 60%) and that would be a whole lot of people waiting in the fast pass lines. They would be as long as the standby lines.

I agree with this, but I think giving everyone staying on points a single bonus freebie fastpass either per park or per day shouldn't unbalance things too much. They're already experimenting with different ways of using fastpasses, and I think it might really be a perk that might encourage some people to join DVC. (And really, isn't that what at least some perks are about?)

[ILuvMulan]

More options for discounted park tickets. I think the discount for AP is great
But if i go only one week in a year it's not worth getting it

Us too!!! We will be making 2 trips next year but that will be VERY rare for us. A discount on other tickets would be great!!

[mickeysbestfriend]

being contributed on here...maybe if we are lucky the powers that be will take some of these to heart :)

[nicky mouse]

AP's or park hoppers of some sort that are good for both WDW and DL. We would like to go to DL again sometime but instead, we keep returning to DW because of the AP discount. I don't want to re-buy tix in order to go to a different coast!!!! I really think DVC members should be able to go to any US park with one tix.

That is definitely what I would like to see. :thumbsup2 Now that they are going to have GCV, it seems to only make sence to have an AP that would be good in both locations. I think that if you have unused days on a nonexpiring hopper that they can be changed to DL tickets, but I want the AP!

[DebbieB]

I would like to see what they have at Disneyland - 10% off all dining locations - table service and counter service. I was out there twice last year and did not pay full price for any meal.

[christa112]

I am a new member and haven't utilized our DVC yet, but I think I am with most people on the board. I would like to see discounts on DDP or a dining plan special program for DVC members. I would also like a discount on park tickets. (AP's won't work for us, we plan to visit every other year)

As many of you posted Disney is a company to make $, I realize that, but like others, I kinda feel like well they already have our money, so at least give us a little something for us basically giving Disney our business for the next 50 yrs.

[bonrea]

One other perk that I would love to have, wouldn't cost Disney a dime. That would be for DVC Members and the guests staying with them on points, to be issued Fast Passes, or Front of the Line Passes, to be used at all the parks. That could be done by using the room keys marked as DVC Members.

I have to totally agree with this. The Fast Passes were originally for people staying on property and was quickly changed for any park guest. This was a BIG incentive for us to stay on property but we feel ripped since they changed this. We stayed on property 4 times years ago just to get the Fast Pass advantage. We took the plunge into DVC just to go to other places in the world, not just to WDW or DL.
A super pass for DVC owners would be great! A twist? DVC goes to head of all lines during EMHs and special EMHs for DVC owners ONLY!
:surfweb:

[pyrxtc]

I would like a discount on park passes since I won't be there enough each year to utilize an annual pass. Thye could limit the discount to those that live in the same household as you up until they are a certain age. They could even limit it to that you have to name each person you have living there (Husband, wife, kids) and the only way to add anyone would be with new birth or marriage to single owner.

That would be my favorite perk !

[MARY-IN-OH]

Discounted AP's should be who you travel with and not just who lives in your house. Maybe give a limit number per member.
-mary

[ead79]

I would like to see a discount on Magic Your Way tickets. We have annual passes (and LOVE the DVC discount on those--a great perk!), but when family or friends travel with us, I would like to be able to get a discount on their tickets.

[jlewisinsyr]

Personally, we didn't buy for the discounts or perks, so any that they have are just a bonus.

-I think free Valet parking at all resorts with it. All valet is handled by the same company if I recall, and they already handle the shared resorts DVC resorts (ie. BCV, AKV, BLT), so it wouldn't be much to add it to the others.

-Fast Pass allocation of some sort (unlimited, X number a day, etc). One thing I think Universal does well is reward those staying on property with "front of the line" access. Although Disney is much larger (and with double the parks), I'm sure they could do something along those lines.

-The 10% discount at World of Disney spread to at least one other retailing spot in each park. Almost all things at the park can be purchased at World of Disney (except World Showcase) and often we hold off on making a purchase (even sometimes all together) until we go there. Shopping for many is impulsive and if people didn't have to wait to get a discount, their sales may actually increase (and lets be honest, nothing Disney sells has only a 10% profit margin).

-Regardless of DVC or not, actual package delivery to your room. This is another area that Universal offers an enhanced service when staying on property. Disney used to offer this service, but stopped. They really should bring it back.

[Deb & Bill]

...-Regardless of DVC or not, actual package delivery to your room. This is another area that Universal offers an enhanced service when staying on property. Disney used to offer this service, but stopped. They really should bring it back.

It takes too many people to deliver packages to the actual rooms, plus keys to get into all those rooms. Thus pick up at the resort store instead.

Be careful what you wish for. They could do a combined AP for WDW and DL. And make it cost the combination of a DL and WDW AP without the water parks, etc.

[jlewisinsyr]

It takes too many people to deliver packages to the actual rooms, plus keys to get into all those rooms. Thus pick up at the resort store instead.

I definately understand this, but again, this is a perk that I miss and that Universal still does, granted smaller scale (less resorts, less parks), but it is a valid complaint. Larger doesn't always mean better (wow, I sound like a Universal fanboy).

[Rockclimber]

Just in case the Big Ears are listening.

I love the way DVC membership makes me feel like I own a piece of the magic. Quite frankly, it makes me feel special and however disillusioned, privileged. So it seems to me that perks would try to enhance those feelings without costing Disney a lot of money. That’s why I love the idea of having an advantage in booking ADR’s; even if it is only a one month, at 120 days. I don’t know what the statistics are, but I would bet that most DVC members book their trips further out than non members. It just seems that it would be a huge benefit to allow an advantage to ADR booking. Can you tell I am stressing about getting ADR’s for our Grand Gathering trip with 11 people?:crazy2:

I also love the idea of some kind of Fastpass perk. Whether it is the ability to get multiple Fastpasses, instant Fastpasses, limited instant FP's, or even the option of buying a “Golden Fastpass”. (The buying fastpass option was debated in a thread a few weeks ago, so please don’t flame me.) There are a bunch of things that they could do with the fastpass system without causing pandamonium in line. Can you imagine the incentive that would give someone who took the DVC tour recently after the unprecedented crowds the past few weeks?

[M5ward]

I'm with everyone who wants an earlier ADR window for DVC members. When we have to compete with Free Dining at the 90 day window, it seems like Disney is overlooking the frequent visitor in favor of the person who's making the reservation BECAUSE of Free Dining. I know the ploy is to offer the FD and try to lure them into repeat vacations, but WE are repeat visitors. Even if they extended the window to 120 days, it would give us a little advantage. It would cost NOTHING...not one cent to do this.
I did, as a matter of fact, send an e-mail to DVC about this; I received two return phone calls from a lovely MS woman who told me that DVC is always looking for new perks to provide to its membership. We shall see!

[pycees312]

Bonus time similar to workmark(the ability to book unused inventory at a discounted cash price within the 90 day window) not the 10-25% off... a lil bit more.

[TDC Nala]

Honestly, I really don't care about perqs. I love the AP discount though.

All I'd really want that would be valuable to me is a party at the Adventurers Club.

[1andrea]

I would like Annual Passes with Blackout days like the Florida Resident one to be available to DVC owners with a small discount.

We usually visit one a year for 3 weeks last week in May and first two weeks in June. Our friends visit the same time for two weeks and as my friends parents have a home in Florida they are someway able to buy the blackout passes thet cost less than our regular (not AP) tickets.

[ILuvMulan]

I have to totally agree with this. The Fast Passes were originally for people staying on property and was quickly changed for any park guest. This was a BIG incentive for us to stay on property but we feel ripped since they changed this. We stayed on property 4 times years ago just to get the Fast Pass advantage. We took the plunge into DVC just to go to other places in the world, not just to WDW or DL.
A super pass for DVC owners would be great! A twist? DVC goes to head of all lines during EMHs and special EMHs for DVC owners ONLY!
:surfweb:

OOOHHH!!! I love the special idea of EMHs for DVC owners, now that is dreaming big!!! But it should be for owners and those traveling with them. I would hate to have to leave my BIL and his family behind... but hey, I am not sure I would be above doing so...:laughing:

[mickeysbestfriend]

1) Extra Magic Hours for DVC members/owners only

2) Discounts on tickets other than AP's

3) Being able to buy a less expensive "seasonal" pass discounted

4) Some form of fast pass perk.....

5) Merchandise dicounts other than WOD and a but more...like 20%

6) Discounted dining at all CS and TS restaurants (10% or more)

7) A dining discount card for DVC owners/members only...20%+

8) Being able to buy discounted AP's for everyone in your party, not just family.

9) Free Valet parking for DVC members/owners

10) Advance dining ressies 120-180 days out for DVC owner/members.

11) Dining ressie times set aside for DVC members only

12) Free cab rides to off site places like grocery or liqour stores (not to other theme parks, long distances)

What else???

[CdnKayDee]

One perk I would like too see is the ability to buy the DDP for as many days as u want up to a max equally the number of days you are staying.

[dzorn]

1. Discount on Tickets or at least free park hopper option.
2. ADR's at 120 days.
3. The ability to customize the DDP for guest that are not staying the whole duration of the trip or the option to select the number of days(credits) per person you would like. Or the ability to select different plans for different people.
4. Advance ticket sales for special events or discounts for all nights not just a select few.
5. 3-5 Instant Fastpasses per person per day saying on points provided fastpasses are still available. Tied to room Key.

Denise in MI

[pakhowe]

1) ADRs 120 days in advance (90 days for all others)
2) 13 month annual pass
3) DDP for any amount of time up to total # of days booked. (we are going for 7 days this August but only want 4 ADRs)
4) free refillable mug for all in party


Personally, I love owning DVC and can't wait to go this summer! A few perks that won't cost Disney too much but would make owning DVC feel even more special would be perfect.

[DisDaydreamer]

I haven't read all the posts, but I think a realistic and nice little perk would be the DVC mug good for any DVC resort for the existing calendar year. Wouldn't really help us much, but seems right for DVC members.

[chewymom]

how about free internet connection for us DVCers?

[princessfionasmom]

I haven't read all the posts, but I think a realistic and nice little perk would be the DVC mug good for any DVC resort for the existing calendar year. Wouldn't really help us much, but seems right for DVC members.

This would be really nice, just buy one mug for one trip when doing a split stay but I would like to see if valid for 12 mos, like the AP. I also like the 120 ADR, discounts on additional tickets not just AP, maybe 4 fp's per person per day and a discount on the DDP or at least be able to select how many days, not whole trip.

[Deb & Bill]

1) Extra Magic Hours for DVC members/owners only

2) Discounts on tickets other than AP's...
What else???

You forgot well trained MS CM's.

[Longhairbear]

AP's or park hoppers of some sort that are good for both WDW and DL. We would like to go to DL again sometime but instead, we keep returning to DW because of the AP discount. I don't want to re-buy tix in order to go to a different coast!!!! I really think DVC members should be able to go to any US park with one tix.
I have to agree. We have premium AP's at both DLR, and WDW. If they had one AP for both, or a DVC AP that included both would be great. I think it would also be a great marketing tool to get members to go to both coasts.
Now that we know CA is getting a dedicated Disney Ship in a few years, it makes a lot of sense that more eastern, and midwest members would want to come out here. Of course we'll need a larger DVC resort in CA.
I know plenty of DLR AP holders that have never been to WDW, but would go if they had an AP there.

[Longhairbear]

I would LOVE a real grocery store at DTD, with normal prices. It's not such a stretch, my local grocery carries Disney labeled produce, and cereals etc.

[Crystal_27]

how about free internet connection for us DVCers?

Don't we already get this? Isn't there free Internet in the rooms?? I thought my Guide mentioned that during the tour..

As for me, I would love to see ADR booking windows at 180 days (most of us book 7-11 months out anyway) and a discount on the DDP plans. Even if the discount was negligible ($5.00), that would really make me feel like Disney was acknowledging that I, as a DVC member, am appreciated.

[bonrea]

Don't we already get this? Isn't there free Internet in the rooms?? I thought my Guide mentioned that during the tour.

Yes DVC members do receive free Internet access in the rooms. I've used it and it has never shown up on the bill.

:surfweb:

[mickeysbestfriend]

we'd love to see a DVC only night and an ADULT only night at the parks.....give us a break!!

[Deb & Bill]

we'd love to see a DVC only night and an ADULT only night at the parks.....give us a break!!

They couldn't keep kids out of Pleasure Island. I can't imagine how they would keep them out of the theme parks, even if only for one night.

[jfinke]

They couldn't keep kids out of Pleasure Island. I can't imagine how they would keep them out of the theme parks, even if only for one night.

That is only because they opened the turnstiles to everyone vs. building a decent walkway to connect Westside and Marketplace.

[mickeysbestfriend]

the post is running out of steam....but there are some great suggestions.

All we can hope is that the powers that be read the ideas and decide to implement one or two. The fast pass, or special DVC night at each park once in a while would be easiest. The ticket, dining or merchandise discount would be the best :)

We just got back from a two day quickie stay off property (the parks were absolutely jammed) and had a pretty good time. We would have loved to stay on property, but EVERYTHING was booked solid!

All I'd like to see is Disney reward the DVCr's for their loyalty. We will be lavishing gobs of money on them for the next 35+ years :)

Our best to all!

[mickeysbestfriend]

if Disney was to grant a few things from our wish list....what would be your top three choices?

Mine are:

1) 20% Discount on non AP tickets

2) 20% merchandise discounts

3) 25% dining discounts

Let me hear what your top three are!

[PinkTink63]

O.K. I am loving the idea of the refillable DVC mugs and I would love a dining plan discount since we can't qualify for free dining if we are staying on points!! At least if they did that more people may dine out instead of cooking or eating in the villas?

I might actually try the DDP then!:goodvibes As it is now, I just don't feel it would be a good value for us. I feel I would have to gorge myself to get the value out of it!

[PinkTink63]

It takes too many people to deliver packages to the actual rooms, plus keys to get into all those rooms. Thus pick up at the resort store instead.

Be careful what you wish for. They could do a combined AP for WDW and DL. And make it cost the combination of a DL and WDW AP without the water parks, etc.

That wouldn't really be a value. You can get a DVC discount for a DL AP as it is. What would be the incentive?

[PinkTink63]

we'd love to see a DVC only night and an ADULT only night at the parks.....give us a break!!

:scared1::scared1: I don't take my son to WDW to not vacation with him!

[boettj]

It seems to me like some of the discounts only benefit certain groups. Such as 100 off AP. I don't live close enough to take advantage of this. I believe another one was an AP for both WDW and DL.


Many suggestions do take all DVCer's into account. Such as discounts on merchandise, DDP, fastpass, and a few others.


DVC members are a large portion of income for Disney. Rather than dream here, and hope Disney is paying attention. We could select just one or two logical perks, and then as a whole present that to DVC. Then we could actually see something happen.


Current DVC members are the cheapest advertising that DVC receives. We can be a voice if united to a comon goal. (Sounds corney, but is accurate.)


If I had my drothers, I like the following suggestions. Again, to make this happen, we'd need to select no more than two perks.


Discount on Park Hopper Passes
ADR's more than 90 days. You don't need 30, but you need enough days to make sure all DVC members have an opportunity to call. So call it 120.
Merchandise discount of 15-20% at all WDW shopping.
Fastpass selection such as 1 or 2 fastpasses per member's party. Honestly, just 1 member of your party would be better than nothing.
I have included more than 2. This is to provide options. Is there a group that represents DVC members? If not, then one should be formed. That would be the first step in our ability to achieve better perks.


Just my 2 cents.

[mickeysbestfriend]

we found out on our last two trips that the same mug is being used by all the resorts including the DVC. I guess until they change them that you can use yours anywhere.

[PinkTink63]

It seems to me like some of the discounts only benefit certain groups. Such as 100 off AP. I don't live close enough to take advantage of this. I believe another one was an AP for both WDW and DL

I live much farther away than you and take full advantage of the AP discount! We get two trips out of our AP, but if you only go about every other year then it doesn't make sense. I think they it would be great to give discounts for both AP's and PH's!

[Deb & Bill]

we found out on our last two trips that the same mug is being used by all the resorts including the DVC. I guess until they change them that you can use yours anywhere.

No, you are only supposed to use them at the resort you bought them during the trip you purchased the mug.

[lkenyon]

Free icecream! I want to be able to go to the viewing center at SSR each trip and have a yummy bowl of icecream! One day a week, like Wednesday, there could be a DVC icecream social!

[JimMIA]

I'd like to see free private jet and 24-hour limo services, as well as a dedicated massage therapist for each villa.

But if we got those things, we would hear complaints that they wouldn't let Aunt Gertie - who's staying in a trailer park offsite - use them!

I'll settle for clean rooms.

[boettj]

I live much farther away than you and take full advantage of the AP discount! We get two trips out of our AP, but if you only go about every other year then it doesn't make sense. I think they it would be great to give discounts for both AP's and PH's!

Yes my point was that we live too far away to take advantage of multiple times a year. If you go more than once per year, then you get your value out of AP.

[gk90]

I would love the longer ADR window and a couple of extra fastpasses. These wouldn't cost Disney much, would they?

And do I remember seeing something about there being a special Illuminations viewing area for DVC members on certain nights? This was from quite a while back...it sounds like an easy way to build DVC loyalty.

[hakepb]

Yes my point was that we live too far away to take advantage of multiple times a year. If you go more than once per year, then you get your value out of AP.

Well, I'm too, too far away (one way:20 hours over 2 days) and was able to plan yearly trips 11 months apart over 2 calander years (to get 2 trips on one annual pass). But my most recent trip was on hoppers only, and I gotta tell you, AP trips are much, much nicer! With an AP I did not mind going into a park for just dinner and a ride (after an AM at the pool) With hoppers, I felt I had to make a full day of it, and it was not as relaxing a trip. Plus while your AP is active you might find youself doing a quick WDW getaway for "just" the cost of airfaire and food! (you already got points and tickets!)

While my wallet would of enjoyed discounted MYW tickets this trip, they would not give me the more deluxe experience of an AP. To me MYW vs AP is like going to a noisy food court to get my morning java vs brewing my own pot in room and sipping it on my private balcony.
Perhaps they need to re-visit the length of stay passes...

[mickeysbestfriend]

No, you are only supposed to use them at the resort you bought them during the trip you purchased the mug.

is "supposed to". When we stayed at POR lat January we saw people using mugs from YEARS ago.

[mickeysbestfriend]

now we have ADR's 120-180 days out as a primary choice perk, discounted PH passes, private jets, free massage services.....

I think the ADR's and discounted PH's are doable and the DVC fast passes are a no brainer.

[hakepb]

now we have ADR's 120-180 days out as a primary choice perk, discounted PH passes, private jets, free massage services.....

I think the ADR's and discounted PH's are doable and the DVC fast passes are a no brainer.

I can see it now, as a result of DVC member requests, we have enhanced the membership experience by buying Jim Lewis a new private jet! ;)

[JimMIA]

I can see it now, as a result of DVC member requests, we have enhanced the membership experience by buying Jim Lewis a new private jet! ;)
Yeah, I guess I better be careful what I ask for!!!

[starbox]

is "supposed to". When we stayed at POR lat January we saw people using mugs from YEARS ago.

When we picked up our new Refillable Mugs (yeah! quick serve DP) the cashier at the Mara at AKL said "Now, you know you can use these at all of the Disney resorts, and whenever you come back, it's good for lifetime refills."

I kid you not.

[mickeysbestfriend]

When we picked up our new Refillable Mugs (yeah! quick serve DP) the cashier at the Mara at AKL said "Now, you know you can use these at all of the Disney resorts, and whenever you come back, it's good for lifetime refills."

I kid you not.

notice that every resort we went to was using the same mugs....maybe it's true. On couple we met that was in their 70's told us they had been using the same mugs at PO for ten years...and no one ever questioned them. They were so worn .....but then again...the couple said stayed at the resort at least once a month :)

[PinkTink63]

Yes my point was that we live too far away to take advantage of multiple times a year. If you go more than once per year, then you get your value out of AP.

Technically, we go twice in a 12 month period, but we only take one vacation per year. This year we will go mid August, so next year we will go at the end of July to get our two trips out of the AP. Just something for you to consider since they don't offer a discount on hoppers now.

[mickeysbestfriend]

but thanks to all for your ideas and suggestions. I hope the powers that be will take some of these to heart and show their appreciation for our dedication and loyalty.

Again, Thanks!