Anybody know what they charge for the DVC BBQ?

[Patpat15]

We are going to the DVC BBQ at BWV on July 15th, our check in day to BWV. Does anyone know what they charge per person for the BBQ, I am budgeting my money for the week and wanted to know.

Thanks

[zulaya]

I guess I am majorly out of the loop then because I thought it was free to members and their families.

[mudd]

Bumping up would also like to know. Plan on going on it's last time (sept). Anyone been? More info and opinions appreciated.

[Patpat15]

I read somewhere that they charged a "nominal" fee, whatever that means. And nobody seems to know how much they charge.

[natt]

The way I took it to read was that the food and beverages were available at an extra charge. I did not take anything sounding like there was a charge to attend. Anyone been there who can clear this up? Natt

[BCV23]

We were at BCV last week but did not attend the BBQ so I don't know the prices for the food and beverages. No charge to attend the event. There were special things going on at each DVC resort but my son and I wanted to have dinner at San Angel and do some things at Epcot so we did!

Anyway the wording was "Head over to the Dunes Cove Pool area for summertime favorites (additional charges for food and beverages), character appearances and kids' games. (In case of rain, the Member Day Barbeque will be replaced with a Member Day Social located in the Breezeway. Disney characters will be available for photos and autographs and Disney Vacation Club speciality drinks will be for sale.)

There was a pool party at OKW, fishing excursion($10/person) and celebration at BWV, and a nature walk, specialy cruise($30/person), and family activities at VWL.

[Timeless]

We ran over to the Beach Club cookout for a few minutes in the rain. There was no charge to go to the cookout itself. The food and drinks were for sale. I believe it was something like $4 for a hamburger. $1.50 for chips and about $2.50 for a soda.
I hope that helps.
As far as the rest of member day, we went to the pool party at OKW in the afternoon. It was fun, they had a DJ and had some games and gave away prizes.
Jeff

[KNWVIKING]

****I read somewhere that they charged a "nominal" fee, ****

****I believe it was something like $4 for a hamburger. $1.50 for chips and about $2.50 for a soda. ****

I looked up the word "nominal" in the Disney Dictionary: Verb, mean to bend over,grab your ankles and spell RUN.

[CaptainMidnight]

:D

[InstImpres]

Originally posted by CaptainMidnight
Well done. That's a pricy cookout.

I think that is about the same price as in MK. I guess at the cookout we don't qualify for the DVC discount;)

Sandy

[lenshanem]

Well did they at leats giev us a pin or soemthing for the "pricey cookout"? :p

[msdis]

Did they use the charcoal grills at Dunes Cove or something else? We may want to use them and would need to plan accordingly. What time was it? TIA

[WEDway2002]

Originally posted by KNWVIKING
****I read somewhere that they charged a "nominal" fee, ****

****I believe it was something like $4 for a hamburger. $1.50 for chips and about $2.50 for a soda. ****

I looked up the word "nominal" in the Disney Dictionary: Verb, mean to bend over,grab your ankles and spell RUN.


LOL!!!

My thoughts exactly ... they must be some kinda burgers! Ya gotta love the special member treatment!

(Disclaimer: Don't get me wrong, I love being a member ... but would it kill them to throw us a bone [or a cheaper burger] once in a while?)

Dave :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[HHGuy]

We're not paying for the barbecue or any of the other activites out of our dues (as far as I know), so they have to pay for the costs of putting this event somehow (cast member salaries, etc)...

I'm tired of the negativity and the 'us vs. them' mentality. We bought a vacation ownership program, not the company. Yes, it's Disney, and yes, we obviously love Disney very much, but our contracts certainly don't include these extras as a right.

I'm happy that there's an organized way for us to get together with other DVC members and meet. And while I don't know what kind of fixins are available for the hamburgers, $4 doesn't seem like all that much (when compared to what you'd pay for a deluxe burger at a fast food or sit-down restaurant or here at home).

[dianeschlicht]

Originally posted by HHGuy
We're not paying for the barbecue or any of the other activites out of our dues (as far as I know), so they have to pay for the costs of putting this event somehow (cast member salaries, etc)...

I'm tired of the negativity and the 'us vs. them' mentality. We bought a vacation ownership program, not the company. Yes, it's Disney, and yes, we obviously love Disney very much, but our contracts certainly don't include these extras as a right.

I'm happy that there's an organized way for us to get together with other DVC members and meet. And while I don't know what kind of fixins are available for the hamburgers, $4 doesn't seem like all that much (when compared to what you'd pay for a deluxe burger at a fast food or sit-down restaurant or here at home).
Well said! I too was thinking that $4 didn't sound too pricey for a hamburger! Just try getting food a baseball game sometime, if you want to see pricey!

[KNWVIKING]

... I'm just having some fun,but...

***I'm happy that there's an organized way for us to get together with other DVC members and meet. And while I don't know what kind of fixins are available for the hamburgers, $4 doesn't seem like all that much (when compared to what you'd pay for a deluxe burger at a fast food or sit-down restaurant or here at home).***

I don't care what they charge for their burgers, but does your sit-down restaurant advertise their burgers price as "nominal" ?? It's all in the wording.

[WebmasterDoc]

Originally posted by KNWVIKING
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I don't care what they charge for their burgers, but does your sit-down restaurant advertise their burgers price as "nominal" ?? It's all in the wording. [/B]

Maybe you can provide a link to the "nominal" quote you're criticizing. Here is the wording from the Member's Site about the event and I can't seem to find the word "nominal" anyplace in Disney's announcement. Perhaps you have access to other information for the "advertisement" you mention?

From the Member's Site:

"Then we're lighting the grill (and one candle) because it's time for the Member Day Barbecue, celebrating the first anniversary of Disney's Beach Club Villas. Head over to Dunes Cove Pool area for hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, soda, beer, wine, and the Member Day Drink Special (all for an additional charge)."

[KNWVIKING]

Read the entire thread and you'll see where I got "nominal" from.

But you don't really care where I got it from, do you.

[BCV23]

The person that used "nominal" said they read it "somewhere." Doc and I both listed direct quotes from DVC materials that didn't mention nominal anywhere...."additional charge" was the wording used.

[Disney Doll]

Now kids...let's not pick nits and argue semantics!!!!;)

Do they have anything like this going on during the time period between July 26th and August 1st, when DH and I will be there????

We're usually not there during any of the member meetings etc, so if anyone knows of a member get together going on during our stay, I'd love to know about it!

[WebmasterDoc]

Originally posted by KNWVIKING
Read the entire thread and you'll see where I got "nominal" from.

But you don't really care where I got it from, do you.

I have read the enite thread and don't see where DVC used that word at all. Please enlighten me.

Actually, I'm very interested in your source, since you suggested that DVC used the word "nominal" in advertising for the BBQ. You have chosen to base your criticism of DVC on using the word "nominal" and I'd like to know where DVC used it in that fashion.

Originally posted by KNWVIKING

I don't care what they charge for their burgers, but does your sit-down restaurant advertise their burgers price as "nominal" ?? It's all in the wording.

I'll agree it's all in the wording and would like to see where DVC actually used the wording that you find so offensive.

[KNWVIKING]

Another poster stated he read something with the word "nominal" in it. That's all there is to this story. As for my "advertisement" sentence, I asked if restaurants use the word "nominal" in their price list.

[Regina]

I don't think $4.00 for a burger is unreasonable. It sounds like the prices are in line with what they are on Disney property. I didn't expect less.

I just went to a Yankee game and I spent more than that for a hot dog (and you don't want to know how much a beer costs.:eek: )

What will make everyone happy? If it was complimentary, you'd better believe that members would be screaming that it's coming out of their dues.

It looks as if there are some free activities. If I choose to buy a burger, why should I be criticized for it?

Why should the members who choose to participate in Member Events always be made to feel as if they have to defend themselves for doing so?

[KNWVIKING]

**** "It looks as if there are some free activities. If I choose to buy a burger, why should I be criticized for it?

Why should the members who choose to participate in Member Events always be made to feel as if they have to defend themselves for doing so? " ****

I don't think anyone is criticizing anybody and you certainly aren't being asked to defend a burger purchase. I just thought it funny when first I read "nominal" in one post then actual prices in another. Nothing more,nothing less. Sure the posted prices are in line with what Disney charges in the park, but I wouldn't classify park prices as nominal.

Disclaimer for Doc: I have no idea if the word "nominal" ever appeared in any official Disney/WDW/DVC literature. I simply read another post and took it at its face value. I did not question validity of the statement by the poster nor will I assume he/she just made it up.