I just have one Disney DVC wish....

[goofy4wdw59]

To the Disney/DVC powers that be (I hope they really do review this board)...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE offer a better discounted annual pass / admission tickets to DVC members!!

I'm naively hopeful, I know! In the big financial Disney picture, they have probably determined they don't have to do this. Still, might I suggest a 20% discount on hopper passes, AND the annual pass? But, will accept at least the annual pass discount given to Florida residents.

I'm hoping if you agree, you will post "I AGREE" on this thread! It's just a wish...but, you can dream, can't you? LOL

From what I read here on many postings, DVC members are only offered a 10% discount on the ultimate/length of stay pass. It seems that very few DVC members use this type of admission. DVC members are going to purchase admission whether discounted or not, I'm just "wishing" for a discounted admission ticket!

When I was working at MetLife (sponsored "Wonders of Life", but no longer...w/b another company I guess), employees were offered a 20% discount on hopper passes. We could purchase up to 8 tickets per visit. I'm thinking that other companies and corporations that sponsor attractions at WDW offer a similar discount to their employees. IMHO, DVC members are just as deserving of a 20%? discount on hoppers & annual passes...or, at the least, a better deal than offered now. It would be an added selling feature--even if they don't need to do it!

Let me say that I'm VERY HAPPY to be a new member of DVC and can't wait for our first stay at VWL in Sept. I will post all the good things as I experience them too...I'm just...
...wishing for a better deal for admission tickets for DVC members! If you're wishing too, please post! PIXIE DUST this one:jester: :D :jester:

[dopey2]

I agree!

[mouseclick1]

I agree, too!

[Chuck S]

I agree, admission prices are probably my biggest 'complaint' with DVC, especially since I doubt we'll use our points for anything but WDW (except maybe a cruise.) And with the So. Cal. parks growing, a DVC resort near Disneyland would be nice.

But I'm still very happy to be a member of DVC!!!!

[Regina]

I'm one of the lucky ones who had the length of stay passes for the entire time that it was offered.:D

Much as a discount would be nice, Disney long ago realized that they no longer needed to include passes or pass discounts to get people to join.

We can still dream!:bounce:

[Laurajean1014]

I agree!

[Laurajean1014]

I agree..........

[pentex]

I totally agree!!

Our loyalty should be rewarded with a discount that we can really use.

[Bill K]

I agree!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[pluvc1993]

I think we all pretty much agree with that one.

[disney6]

I agree! With 6 passes to buy a discount would be WONDERFUL!!!!

[BounceyOne]

I agree:earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[PamOKW]

I've given up hoping. :( The special DVC pass was Disney's answer. It doesn't work for me but may for others.

[Joe T.]

I agree!!

[KCritter]

I agree, too!

[msdis]

With more and more trips to WDW since joining DVC we are finding less and less need to visit the parks as much each trip. Our APs ended in May and for our upcoming trip we will not be buying ANY kind of passes and may perhaps wait until another year goes by. However, if we were offered a discount such as 20% it certainly would be enough to make us think twice about it. Along with the 3 trips/year instead of the 1 trip/year comes the added expense of more airline tickets, transfers or rental car, more disney "food", souvenirs(gotta have those), and entertainment expenses(boat rentals, bike rentals, etc). So for us, a year off from the $700 AP fee(for 2) gets us one free trip, which is now a less to no stress vacation. Since joining DVC we actually DON'T get our money's worth out of the passes anymore. Two-three hours a day doesn't compare to the 12-14 hours a day we used to spend. So even 3 trips/year doesn't work out compared to the 2 trips we would squeeze in just under 12 months. Has anyone else slowed to this point?

[Muushka]

We agree also.

[mooses41]

I agree

[sgtpet]

Your wish won't happen with them raising the points needed to stay elsewhere. Disney has you guys where they want you. For the next half century. Isn't obvious that the perks are dwindling.

[Rikersmom]

I totally agree. Since we have only used points at WDW since joining, it would nice if they offered the same discount as Florida residents. After all, we do OWN property in Florida!

[loribell]

I agree also.

[deerh]

I AGREE!!!!!!!
deerh

[wdwnut]

i agree as well, but i don't think we'll get it.

[Peggy Sue]

I agree...a better discount would be terrific!

[Granny]

I AGREE!!!!!!!!


But I'm not holding my breath.

I only think this would happen if Disney's research showed that DVCers were spending less and less time in the Disney parks and using their vacation homes as a base for other Orlando attractions as well. When it hits the bottom line, then you'll see some great offers!


Granny

[Terry S]

I agree, at least the AP with a rate as good as Florida residents get. You had a real good point RIKERSMOM.

[jbthi]

I AGREE!!!!!

[Silverfriend]

I TOTALLY AGREE!!! We live across the country and I think our family visits WDW more often than many residents of Florida. It would be great to feel that the powers that be appreciated that!!!

[KaraKW]

Count me in, too! Yes, msdis, we've thought of that too!

[Johnnie Fedora]

I agree.....it would be nice to see a few perks that amount to real cash in the pocket. Many of the discounts through DVC aren't much different than the run of the mill AAA, AMex, Disney Club discounts. Remember, happy DVCers are the best (and cheapest) advertisement. HI HO HI HO it's off to promote DVC we go.:bounce:

[PKK/MJK]

We absolutely, positively agree with you!!!!!!!!!!! DVC members certainly deserve a decent discount on all passes, hoppers etc.

[dianeschlicht]

I agree!:cool:

[jennybobenny]

I wish! ;)

[DisneyHumbug]

I agree!!!

[Snowgod]

I Agree!:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

[Tomskatt]

Oh, If only.............

[Lesley]

My husband and I agree!

My husband feels that we should definitely be given the Florida resident discount...as our money is paying property taxes in FL. I would be happy with any significant discount on passes that work for us....particularly AP's.

I think with the recent outpouring of negative feelings about the treatment of DVC members they could do a lot to improve general opinion by offering a guaranteed discount program (until 2042!). Plus I have seen quite a few posters who mention taking "non-parks" trips or going to Universal/IOA instead of Disney. If they want to keep us on property 24/7 and in the parks they need to offer us an incentive.

[bnlbebes]

Does any of this feedback actually get to the people in charge? How many of you posters actually send your opinions to DVC Guest Relations. Hundreds of INDIVIDUAL e-mails may make someone take notice, especially if we organized a specific date and time for the sending. They would be overwhelmed and possibly sit-up and take notice on a long complained about idea.

Anyone game?

Chris

[kda]

I agree! It would be wonderful to be rewarded for loyalty. Maybe that reward is supposed to be the AP rates, which we've certianly taken advantage of. But the change in AP renewal policy has been a negative.
Perhaps Disney knows that addicts are willing to pay any price:)

[dolfan]

I agree......

[LauraS]

If Disney allowed DVCers to buy Florida Resident passes, well, that would be enough for me. I think that would be a great thing for us, and for Disney. That 5 year deal that they offered was really lame.

Laura

[ReneeQ]

I agree. That five year pass is a joke.

[AnnK]

I AGREE!

[bnlbebes]

Since it doesn't seem like anyone here wants to take me up on my e-mail campaign idea, what are the exact details of this 5-year pass? Where can I get info about it?

If a group is interested in emailing DVC let me know. It just bothers me that SO MANY people will spend there time concurring each others opinions but noone wants to actually try to make a difference!

Chris

[prplcrzy]

I agree, maybe a well organized e-mail campaign, snail mail campaign and phone calls would possibly get them to think about it.

[Mary Ellen]

While we would love to be able to get FL resident passes, our other wish is for a non-smoking DVC resort - Eagle Pines or BCV maybe????

I certainly understand that it isn't feasible to change an existing resort, as it wouldn't be ethical because they sold to smokers without this restriction. But maybe a new resort.....

[one_cat]

I agree.

Right now we buy annual passes but as our kids grow older I foresee a day when we will stay in DVC and not visit a Disney park at all, instead spending all our time at Universal, Sea World etc. A DVC discount of some kind would certainly tice us into spending that time at the Disney parks instead. Simply allowing DVC members to use the Annual pass renewal discount the way it used to work would be a good start for me.

[Muushka]

We purchased AP's last December for the gift AP price of $300. The only reason we bought one was because of the lower price. We certainly were not going to renew our previous ones (not with that crummy renewal change). And we were not about to pay $340 or whatever the going rate was. To get to the point, $300 is our max. Period. If they do not come out with a good deal this December (like a renewal for the gift pass at a good rate, and not from the day you renew it, but back to the old way) I can assure Disney that we will not be getting AP's after this year.

We will for sure get AP's at USF/IOA for $165 a year, which also includes some hefty discounts in the parks for food, souvenirs and free parking. Much more than Disney gives it’s guests. In addition, we really enjoy those parks (USF/IOA).

Disney needs to pay attention to what people want, and I do not feel that they care about what we want. I know that it is a business, but we also have free choice, and we will exercise it.

Oops. I was just reading a thread about all the negativity on the boards recently. I thought I would add that we are VERY glad we bought into DVC last year. I love the thought of being able to spend every Christmas season at VWL. I am not upset about the possibility of point cost increasing for staying at DC. We never planned on using our points in that manner. That being said, I hope that Disney is careful about taking away DVC flexibility.

[prplcrzy]

Never heard of Gift AP's, Could you elaborate on how you got AP's for $300?

[Muushka]

prplcrzy- I hope I didn't get your hopes up!... Last year (December) they came out with a 'gift Annual Pass' thingy. The idea was that people who held AP's were able to purchase 'gift' ones for around $300 for adults. We actually did not even have an AP at the time (our expired the prior May), but called and ordered 2 of them. A good deal. Probably the last time they will offer it!

[PamOKW]

Everyone should always feel free to contact DVC with any suggestions or concerns. However, in the past we've been asked not to use DIS to put together any type of organized effort.

The 5 year pass is for DVC only called Magical Years Pass

For 4 of the next 5 years you get 5 days per year admission to MK, AK, Epcot and MGM with ability to park hop.

A choice of two other options per year from PI, Water Parks or WWofSports.

You also get $10 off one adult admission to DQ or $5 for a child's admission. 50% off one round of mini-golf, 10% merchandise discount at the the water parks.

Cost -- $749 per adult or child.

A word of caution -- If another major park should open in the five year time frame it would most likely be an additional charge to get in.

[rbuzzotta]

It would be nice to see additonal discounts on park admissions...maybe we would spend more time in the parks than just using DVC as our base. We just spent 13 days in FL ...11 at DVC resorts and only visited the parks 2 days!!! We enjoy lounging by the pool etc........Maybe if they see that DVC ers aren't entering the parks as they were before then just maybe.............Dreaming huh????

[ceejay13]

Definitely agree!

[jasmine206]

I wholeheartedly agree!!:D

[prplcrzy]

rbuzzotta, I think you should let them know how you feel. I too have been thinking about cutting my park visits. They really should make it so that the guaranteed visitors can enter the parks more reasonably so that we can spend more money in them.

BTW, I'm from Wilmington and I have to ask, don't you love flying out of Logan in the cold weather and arriving in warm sunny Florida?

[PKS44]

Well I will be the first to say I disagree-

I guess I wish I could have cheaper admissions and I wish I were a millionaire and I wish I could fly, but I don't think Disney has any reason (yet) to do this...The Florida discount is for people who are in Florida (stuck living there if you want to look at it that way) so they get a discount to encourage them to come to the parks a lot, not like 10 days or 14 days but 20 and more days every year! or every weekend, they are a captive market but one that needs to be enticed into staying in the state for vacations and encouraged to make those trips to WDW...we are not. We come to DVC to be at WDW- no reason for them to entice or encourage us (in the beginning to sell the program they did- now word of mouth is doing that-so if you want those perks back-stop telling everyone how great it is-that is hard isnt it?;)

Of course if they see that DVCer's are not generating the in park income they had hoped for -maybe they will change, but that will be hard for them to measure directly. I don't think they really can tell how much DVCer's go into the parks...

So let's wish for something more realistic-

P

[dvcdudes]

I Agree!!!

[KLR-wlv]

I agree

I wrote to MS stating that there should be a discount on AP passes since the discounts on hotels that AP allows aren't of much use to DVC'ers (I know some people use them for weekends and such - but in general - we have our lodging paid for...), so they should figure we'll come more often with AP's, spend more at the parks, and even add more points...

[Stinson]

I agree!

[wdwendyd]

I Agree!! It seems an obvious benefit should be to get a discount on annual passes.

[diskat]

I agree :smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

[Mary_Mouse_99]

I definately agree. We technically own property in Florida because we have a deed to prove we bought the DVC. By owning this property, I would love the chance to purchase annual passes at the Florida resident price.

[Peg]

Me Too!
Peg:eek:

[BWVDenise]

I have to agree to that!

[penguincruiser]

I agree 500%

[chris1gill]

I agree myself!! In fact we are going over labor day weekend and NOT going into the parks because we don't want to activate our AP's & we don't want to pay the daily charge!!! Give us a reasonable discount if only offering us Florida Resident prices on ticket media!!!

[Goofy Fan]

Agree!

[leanne2255]

I agree, wholeheartedly! (sp)

[JonHM]

While I don't think we need an organized campaign (and especially don't want to get DIS in trouble, as Pam mentioned), it *would* be helpful if everyone who posted in agreement here (and others who agree but didn't post) let Member Services know about it:

members@disneyvacationclub.com

Don't forget to include your member number in the e-mail, or I doubt that you will get a response.

It's only a personal suggestion, but how will they ever know what their members want if we don't let them know? Hoping against hope that the powers that be read this board is a little too much of a stretch.

Pam, that's not too organized, is it? If my DW discovers that you call me organized, I think she would laugh for a week.:D

[sgtpet]

I knew I liked you JohnHM. DVC members deserve that discount.

[Peterd]

My wife did talk to a higher up at the BWV, and he did agree that eventually DVC would give something equal to the Florida discount. When? who knows?

[PamOKW]

John, nothing wrong with encouraging folks to express themselves. ;)

[JonHM]

Specifically asked them in the title of the letter to please bump the letter on up to the decision makers about such subjects, rather than just writing me back a politely worded explanation of how no pass like that exists... :-)

[goofy4wdw59]

I was afraid to directly say "let member services know". This thread is just a show of support in a fun sort-of-way. No, wishful thinking alone isn't going to get the job done!

I will be e-mailing and talking to my guide about my desire for a better admission.

I hope people will continue to post their agreement...;) :)

[lodgelady]

YES!! My family would rather have this benefit than any other! AND if this benefit had been offered all along, it would have been so much easier for us to make the decision to buy. We would have been DVC members several years earlier.

[gray]

As prospective buyers of DVC, I have to admit that the extremely high ticket prices is one of the main reasons that DH and I are still "on the fence" about whether or not to become members. As much as we love Disney, we've been asking ourselves if we can really afford to go there as often as we'd like when the ticket prices alone could exceed our budget.

We have thought also that we could just enjoy the resort and only go into the parks every other year. However, if a reasonable discount was offered, I think we'd jump at a DVC membership and plan on doing the parks every year!

I

[Snowgod]

Sent my email:smooth: :D :smooth:

[Laurajean1014]

Bump, this thread is too go to let go!

[sweetloub66]

What the heck, I agree too!

P.S. This is my first reply. Have been a member of DVC since 11/98, but have been to WDW/Disneyland about 15 times since '76.

[palmerjl]

I agree.

[JonHM]

Welcome to the DIS! We're all glad to have you here!

[MinnieMe2]

I agree, I agree, I agree, I agree....:bounce:

[Terry S]

JohnHM can prospective members send an e-mail to that address, I would love the discount when I join?

[JonHM]

I've heard conflicting answers on that. I think you could write to them and explain your situation. It's worth a try... :)

[JonHM]

the response that I received to my e-mail urging them to consider a DVC AP on the level of the FL residents' pass. Here it is:

August 22, 2001

Dear Jonathan,

Thank you for your e-mail about the discounts on tickets.

We certainly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas with us. We cannot stress enough how important our members' input is to us. We are constantly evaluating our benefits and striving to improve our benefits offered to our members. You may be assured your input is being shared with the appropriate manager.


Jonathan, we are glad you are a member of our Disney family and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.


Sincerely,
Jackie Lueders
Member Satisfaction Manager

Just wanted to share that.

[Terry S]

Well, that was a very polite response. But was that canned or what?

[gscott8075]

While it would be a great perk, I just do not see it coming.

We are Disney's most loyal fans and we stay there more than anyone else. The impact of a discount to the 60,000 of us would have an impact on WDW's bottom line.

Its big bucks.

[JonHM]

That's what I wanted to hear, that it was being passed up to the appropriate manager as I asked.

My fear was that they would send a similarly polite, canned response simply explaining that 'we appreciate your input, but there is no such discount program.' It may seem like a subtle difference, and said appropriate manager might ignore one such e-mail, but if everyone who really wants this discount writes to them, I think it might really have some sort of impact.

As they said, they value our input and want to hear from us.

Again, just wanted to share.

[JonHM]

I must respectfully disagree. It's not like asking for FREE passes, we're talking about a 15-20% discount here. So they would still be collecting all of that money for the passes, albeit perhaps less than they do now from passes, BUT DVC members would spend a lot more time in the parks than they do now (presenting the *potential* for a lot more money spent in the parks on incidentals and food). That's my argument, and I'm sticking to it! :D

[Terry S]

JohnHM, I didn't mean to imply anything bad by my "canned response" answer. I completely agree that if you don't let your requests/suggestions be known, you definately won't get a response. I also agree that in a good business sense if enough people ask they will at least think about it. I for one think it would be a great perk and will send my letter today.

[JonHM]

Oh, I know you weren't implying anything. I just felt like elaborating. It wasn't any reflection on what you had said.

[Muushka]

I promise to send an email to DVC.

I promise NOT to continue to pay the ridiculous price they charge for Annual Passes.

I promise NOT to visit the parks any more than 2 days per visit.

[Zimbubba]

AGREE!

[mzzbuzzlightyear]

I, too, would like to have the Florida discount or even the old Magic Kingdom Club discounts.
The fact that we pay taxes in Florida,( plus our family also pays taxes on Marriott Vacation Club in Florida) makes me feel certain that we should be entitled to the Florida resident discount.

All sorts of reasons are given by DVC why we shouldn't get these discounts but that does not make me agree with them!

June :confused: :mad:

[KLR-wlv]

JonHM

I sent a letter to DVC about a month ago regarding better tix for DVC members and I got the exact same word-for-word letter!

[Dave@BWVandVB]

We agree too!!:smooth:

[JonHM]

mzzbuzzlightyear - Well, I'd be happy if they simply came up with a different pass for us for the same price. I can understand them technically not giving us the FL resident pass, BUT they should offer us something very similar designed specifically for DVC members.

KLR - Oh, yeah, I'm sure it's a total form letter. But I still think that the more of us they hear from, the better our chances.

[Mouse Ears]

The cost of the tickets is one of the main reasons we have not yet purchased DVC. A 'real' discount on tickets would make DVC much more attractive for me and my family.

I would like to see a pre-paid ticket package (AP through 2042) for DVC members similar to the DVC. Now, that would keep you coming back year after year!

-M.E. :earsboy:

[prplcrzy]

I just received my form letter and I must say mine differs. It has that I'm really annoyed that you asked for something tone while thantking me ever so sweetly and non sincerely. Unless I'm reading it wrong. I won't print the entire letter but I will tell you that it DOES MENTION THE 10% DISCOUNT ON THE ULTIMATE PARK HOPPER PASS THEY OFFER IN CAPITOL LETTERS. I think they have gotten a few e-mails and they think that we do not know about the wonderful discount they offer and how it is an excellent way to enjoy the magic Disney has to offer.

They are keeping my e-mail on file for future consideration because it apparently is not important enough to forward to the proper manager or they could care less about what the members want. Although they did appreciate my taking the time to share my thoughts and said that they cannot stress enough how much their members imput means to them.

Keep writing those e-mails. I will probably thank them for reading it and taking the time to file it in the cylindrical file.

[sratay]

I agree and will send my reasons why to DVC MS on Email

Steve in Iowa

[jcdisneyfan]

ditto to all

[DVCBob]

I Argee!

[JonHM]

Hmmmm, that's weird. Well, in my e-mail I did several things, which *may* account for the difference (although I wouldn't have thought so). First, I told them that I am fully aware of the discounts that they currently offer, and that they are NOT satisfactory. Second, I asked them specifically to please bump my letter up the chain to the appropriate manager. (I also specifically mentioned something comparable to the FL residents discount as something which WOULD be satisfactory)

I wouldn't have thought that those little things would have made a difference in how they responded or who they forwarded it to, but I guess maybe they did.

Keep those letters comin'! ;)

[ds251]

Do we as DVC members have any leverage with Disney to cause them to seriously consider discount ticket prices?

[maddiemom]

I AGREE!!!! (though for my health....I won't be holding my breath;) )

[WDWMom]

I agree!!!!

[MaryAnnDVC]

Well, basically...ditto. :D

I've read many times on this board about DVCers doing the parks less and less as time goes on, or NOT AT ALL on some trips, and that's what I foresee as the years go on as DVC owners. And when I think about the amount of money we can spend in the parks :rolleyes: , Disney really is missing out on a money maker!

Having always stayed at an EPCOT resort in the past, there's nothing I've enjoyed more in the evening than strolling on over to EPCOT, eating some dinner, checking out the World Showcase shopping, and grabbing some snacks to watch ToN and Illuminations. If we spend a day outside Disney, I'm not about to use a park pass to do this! We've always gotten the LOS passes before, and will again this year, but after 4 trips in 4 years, I'll be looking to explore more of Orlando next year.

I'm going to work on that e-mail.

[goofy4wdw59]

Just wanted to share that I too received a response to the e-mail I sent-- It was similar to the response that JonHM received.

I feel better having my comments acknowledged, and, I like to believe they really do value my imput and membership. Also, it was good to know my thoughts are going to be shared with the appropriate manager. (whatever that means?)
I like to think that member imput does make a difference, and, what the heck...I feel better letting them know my thoughts on it! There's no promises here, and, even if they decide to discount tickets/passes based entirely on a financial decision, it doesn't hurt to give imput. I'm still hopeful that we WILL see a better discount on tickets/passes in the near future.
For those of you that don't think it will make any difference, you won't turn down a better discounted admission ticket/pass if offered sometime in the future, will you?:jester:

[caveat lector]

I agree

[horsefrmr]

I agree:smooth: