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If offering free dining & 42% off at SSR & OKW was not enough they are now giving $150 spending money too, Are we DVC's being taken for a ride, are our dues paying for this
If offering free dining & 42% off at SSR & OKW was not enough they are now giving $150 spending money too, Are we DVC's being taken for a ride, are our dues paying for this
No our dues aren't paying for this.
Disney has their own inventory at DVC resorts that they need to fill. Contrary to popular belief, Disney is a company who is in it to make a profit. If discounting rooms, including dining in the cost, and giving extra perks makes them money, that is what they will do. They do not have an allegiance to the DVC Members.
Bill
So who pays for the extra mouse keeping they get it every day, is it not priced at around $25 for a studio and are owners being made to wait while they do these rooms, its also priced at £971 for the free dining with the 42% plus the minimum of $25 dollars a day for mousekeeping are they are still making a profit?, or are we subsidizing this
So who pays for the extra mouse keeping they get it every day, is it not priced at around $25 for a studio and are owners being made to wait while they do these rooms, its also priced at £971 for the free dining with the 42% plus the minimum of $25 dollars a day for mousekeeping are they are still making a profit?, or are we subsidizing this
Is this fact can it be proved ?, or is it what you believe happens, I would like to believe this but the sceptic in me cant help but think we are paying for this somehow.
Is it showing 42% off the USD rate or the converted rate?
If the discount is off the USD then I can understand the reduced rate a bit better when you consider the Euro is currently about .70 on the USD and if TPTB want to keep the Brits coming they need to adjust accordingly.
I do understand the beef though.
What is the true cost to DVC when DVD rents out these rooms at a such a low rate? There is no way for us to know but we do know there is never a benifit for DVC.
These rooms need full housekeeping every day. Are additional staff brought in everyday these rooms are cleaned? My guess there is a simple reimbursement rate from DVD to DVC. But what is the impact and does the reimbursement cover the cost? There are supplies, wear and tear on equipment, slower room turn around, extra linens, etc. I would guess DVC did not push too hard for a high reimbursement to cover the true cost.
Also, with DVD charging such a low rate there is a direct impact on the value of points at specifically SSR but DVC in general. Carl'n'Ellie'sDad says this is a good way to generate sales. Perhaps a few but how many are dissuaded from laying out $15K plus $750 a year in dues for a room only when you can get the room, all your meals and $150 in pocket money, and park tickets for 1/2 the rate most DVC members could hope to secure? I know I would laugh at the salesman.
There is a reason SSR has not come close to being sold out and DVD undermining the value does not help. SSR will always be the worst preforming WDW DVC resort if DVD treats it as such.
, particularly if you don't focus on the member fees. The tides talk about all of these wonderful options on and off property. And Disney's "given" you such a bargain already . It would be tempting...
Is it showing 42% off the USD rate or the converted rate?
If the discount is off the USD then I can understand the reduced rate a bit better when you consider the Euro is currently about .70 on the USD and if TPTB want to keep the Brits coming they need to adjust accordingly.
I do understand the beef though.
Perhaps those complaining would be happy with no cash equivalent trade out options, relying only on RCI for non-DVC options?
...Perhaps those complaining would be happy with no cash equivalent trade out options, relying only on RCI for non-DVC options?
Disney pays for it. Our dues pay for our maintenance. Our dues pay for our stays.
Fault your fellow members who want to trade out their points for ABD, DCL, or non-DVC Disney resorts.
Actually this is not entirely true.
Our dues do pay for housekeeping. The more rooms are turned over due to crazy disney promotions, the more housekeeping and housekeepers are required to clean those rooms. Also the more housekeepers the more healthcare costs associated for any benefited positions.
So our dues do pay for our housekeeping. They also pay for theirs.