5 in a 1-B/R: A poll, NOT a debate

[Eeyore2U]

I don't think it's hairsplitting. I think if you told me I could get something for basically free I'm more apt to go for it then if there is a realistic choice with the real options and real costs attached.

Do you want a Porsche. Yes!!!

Do you want to pay for a Porsche? Well, I guess not!!

But I'm sure we can agree to disagree.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Taking extreme examples and attempting to present them as analogies doesn't make or support a viewpoint. Many attempted analogies don't come close to having any applicability.

The poll speaks for itself, and that is what this thread is intended for.

"To exaggerate is to weaken."
Jean Francois de La Harpe, 1739-1803

 

[AZKathy]

HRH is only charging $25/night for a roll a way. Maybe $100 is a tad bit too steep?

 

[Eeyore2U]

But for DVC, it would entail purchase, storage, upkeep. Also figure in possible extra staff, wear and tear on the resort. Early in the thread someone made the statement that DVC would need to have enough to cover all units that could request a rollaway. There is a substantial cost to this.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

"Beware the tyranny of the minority."

- Latin Proverb

 

[RobDoc]

Last warning. Please keep to the topic of the poll!!

 

[dvcer97]

I vote #1 because if they change and allow 5 then you hear people trying to get 6 in a room. Nope. not for me I always get a larger size unit isn't that the reason you bought a TS so that you have a choice of what size based on how many?
Jackie

 

[eva]

I voted for DVC to enforce the 4 in a 1-bedroom policy. I doubt if this poll will ever get DVC to actually change the policy. Isn't the room occupancies part of the actual contract? Have they ever changed the actual contract before? I know that they have the right to, but have they ever done it? I'm still trying to figure out how a roll away could be delivered to upper floors at OKW, Vero, or HH. I seriouly doubt if DVC will start offering roll aways since they can not be delivered to every room at every resort and no one is guaranteed a 1st floor room. Also, who would pay for the initial purchase, storage, and linens for the roll aways? I have seen a number of members post at different times that the condition of their room was not up to their standards. If DVC starts allowing extra people in a room then the wear and tear of the rooms will likely increase.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Originally posted by DVCDAVE
frankly if you have a family of 5, buy more points and get a 2 BR unit, or bank or borrow points. It isn't our fault you decided to have a family of 5, so the burden is on you to raise and take care of YOUR family, not ours. If you can't afford to buy more points to enjoy your WDW vacation, then may I suggest a shorter one in a larger unit...I don't understand why people think that just because they have a large family, OR over invite guests, they feel they can ignore the rules and do whatever they want to accomondate themselves, with no regard to the rules. They were asked to READ the rules, and agree to them prior to purcase, so what gives ? ...Whats the deal ? a rule is a rule, cough up more money for points to get correct accomodations for your families' size or don't come.....period .

I agree! I voted for #1. And I have a family of 5. I also pay full adult prices for my older kids at a buffet, even when they only eat the macaroni and cheese , and I don't lie about my kids ages for tickets, even though I think it's a drag that my 11 and 13 year olds are considered adults (which THEY thinks is pretty cool...they're not paying for it! ).

Regarding the poll...I understand the moderators/admistrators/webmasters establishing the rules of posting, but a thread starter or other posters deciding what responses are appropriate/inappropriate, or constitute debate?? I can recall numerous times when I'd like to dictate how someone responds to what I have to say, but... Seems to me that justifying one's poll choice is sometimes going to involve disagreeing with another's choice. JMO

I never thought of DVC as a democracy. I wouldn't want others who choose not to follow the rules to have the power to change them when they are rules that everyone understood (or should have understood) when they signed, just as I did. I don't think the poll shows anything except that people want to pay less. If you take a poll on whether 11/13 year olds should be considered adults for tickets, or a 10 year old should be charged adult prices at a buffet, let me guess which way it would go. But what it comes down to is that we know the prices, and we choose to eat or not eat somewhere based on how WE value the experience as presented to us. (I know someone is going to say that this discussion isn't about dining/tickets/etc...but I'm just making an analogy.)

When we purchased DVC, we purchased enough points to stay at BWV in a 2BR every year during a particular (low points) week; we take the kids out of school for a week. As my oldest enters high school next year, we have to wonder how long we can keep this up. The ONLY options we've considered are 1) staying for less time in a 2BR during a higher points period 2) NOT going every year and banking/borrowing points 3) splitting our stay. It's what we agreed to when we signed on.