AKV Concierge = FIVE units?!?!

[tomandrobin]

Not trying to start anything, but everytime I have booked a 2 brdm at BCV, the CM has asked if I want to book a dedicated or a lock-off. I thought the option was available at every resort that has dedicated 2 bdrms.

Am I missing something?

You can request a 2 bedroom dedicated room, at any resort where they are available.

 

[tomandrobin]

I love a good BCV v. SSR debate, but back to the Topic at hand!

Actually wasn't trying to start a debate. I just don't like the back handed remarks/put downs that are based on opinion and not facts.

I am a DVC fan of all the resorts. I think they all have qualities that are desirable and some that are not. You can check my past post and see that overall I am positive about all of them.

I am excited about the new resort and can't wait to 2009 to try it out! We may stay at the lodge portion first, but we will see how everything plays out.

 

[crisi]

Not trying to start anything, but everytime I have booked a 2 brdm at BCV, the CM has asked if I want to book a dedicated or a lock-off. I thought the option was available at every resort that has dedicated 2 bdrms.

Am I missing something?

I suspect the point was that if you want a Grand Villa, you should own at a Grand Villa resort - which isn't BCV or VWL - giving SSR something that has limited availability at seven months and and the owners an advantage for something prior to 2042

 

[tomandrobin]

I suspect the point was that if you want a Grand Villa, you should own at a Grand Villa resort - which isn't BCV or VWL - giving SSR something that has limited availability at seven months and and the owners an advantage for something prior to 2042

It started with a comment that AKV was the first resort since BCV to have a home booking advantage, because of the ded 2 bedroom at BCV. I just brought up the fact that SSR also had the DED 2 bedroom, plus GVs that comes into play for home booking advantage at SSR.

I was trying to inform or remind him of the facts. Will there be availibilty at 7 months at SSR, yes. But not necessarily all of the unit types.

 

[mamaprincess]

I love a good BCV v. SSR debate, but back to the Topic at hand!

Don't hog the popcorn! Any debate on the Dis is quality entertainment and very popcorn worthy!

 

[greenban]

Not trying to start anything, but everytime I have booked a 2 brdm at BCV, the CM has asked if I want to book a dedicated or a lock-off. I thought the option was available at every resort that has dedicated 2 bdrms.

Am I missing something?

Oh Beca!

We know the BCV is special to you, and that they treat you special when you call.

My last call to MS went something like this.....

"TY for calling DVC MS, How May I help you?"

"I'd like.........."

"Oh hi Tony, rumor is that you have to sell your points?"

"What?"

"Member #, Name, last 4 of SS for security purposes, Blood Type, PayPal password."

"I'd like....."

"We only have the dumpster view room at VWL available."

"I haven't given you my request yet."

"I'm sorry, that room has just been taken by another member. Thanks for calling member services and have a magical day!"

<click>

-Tony

 

[greenban]

[SNIP...Emphasis added...Actually wasn't trying to start a debate. I just don't like the back handed remarks/put downs that are based on opinion and not facts. ...[/snip]

I am a DVC fan of all the resorts. I think they all have qualities that are desirable and some that are not. You can check my past post and see that overall I am positive about all of them.

I am excited about the new resort and can't wait to 2009 to try it out! We may stay at the lodge portion first, but we will see how everything plays out.

Dear TAR:

Just checking, are you okay with back handed remarks/put downs that are factual?

Ya'all know, it is the threads like this where I really miss Daitcher and BoatBoatBoat, 3 of SSR's greatest fans!!!

-Tony

P.S. The fever has broken, and while I feel miserable, my warpedness is slowly returning.....

 

[crisi]

It started with a comment that AKV was the first resort since BCV to have a home booking advantage, because of the ded 2 bedroom at BCV. I just brought up the fact that SSR also had the DED 2 bedroom, plus GVs that comes into play for home booking advantage at SSR.

I was trying to inform or remind him of the facts. Will there be availibilty at 7 months at SSR, yes. But not necessarily all of the unit types.

Has anyone had any issues booking the dedicated 2 bedrooms - or even the GVs - at SSR if they call at seven months? I know that the 2Q dedicateds at BCVs are probably the hardest thing to book without being an owner at the resort - there are so few of them. Fortunately, for most people the 2Q in the 2nd bedroom is a "nice to have" not something that makes or breaks a vacation - the ability to get one probably isn't the driving factor in most people's BCV purchase decision (unlike those huge cheap OKW Grand Villas or the standard views at BWVs - that availablility does seem to drive purchase decisions).

 

[tjkraz]

I doubt anyone can speak authoritatively regarding booking patterns at SSR to date. The resort hasn't even been open for 3 years yet and is constantly adding new owners who will contribute to the trends.

But if I'm not mistaken, this line of discussion began with the suggestion that having only 5 concierge units in AKV is a GOOD thing because of its impact on non-owners at the resort. I have to say that's an amazingly narrow-minded view of the situation.

I wonder how many BCV owners would love to see more of the two queen rooms at their Home and how many OKW owners would be grateful for additional Grand Villas.

Limited availability of certain room classes hurts everyone--probably those who own at the resort most of all because they have greatest access to the resort's inventory. To imply that limiting certain room classes is a good thing given its secondary "benefit" of punishing non-owners is just juvenile.

Sorry, but I just don't see many people jumping onto the "five Concerige units is a good thing because non-owners can't get it" bandwagon. The number of disgruntled AKV owners will far outpace the non-owners, IMO.

 

[tomandrobin]

I doubt anyone can speak authoritatively regarding booking patterns at SSR to date. The resort hasn't even been open for 3 years yet and is constantly adding new owners who will contribute to the trends.

But if I'm not mistaken, this line of discussion began with the suggestion that having only 5 concierge units in AKV is a GOOD thing because of its impact on non-owners at the resort. I have to say that's an amazingly narrow-minded view of the situation.

I wonder how many BCV owners would love to see more of the two queen rooms at their Home and how many OKW owners would be grateful for additional Grand Villas.

Limited availability of certain room classes hurts everyone--probably those who own at the resort most of all because they have greatest access to the resort's inventory. To imply that limiting certain room classes is a good thing given its secondary "benefit" of punishing non-owners is just juvenile.

Sorry, but I just don't see many people jumping onto the "five Concerige units is a good thing because non-owners can't get it" bandwagon. The number of disgruntled AKV owners will far outpace the non-owners, IMO.

I wonder why DVC can't build more studio units with two queens, like at OKW?
A couple units here or there couldn't hurt, could it?

 

[crisi]

I doubt anyone can speak authoritatively regarding booking patterns at SSR to date. The resort hasn't even been open for 3 years yet and is constantly adding new owners who will contribute to the trends.

But if I'm not mistaken, this line of discussion began with the suggestion that having only 5 concierge units in AKV is a GOOD thing because of its impact on non-owners at the resort. I have to say that's an amazingly narrow-minded view of the situation.

I wonder how many BCV owners would love to see more of the two queen rooms at their Home and how many OKW owners would be grateful for additional Grand Villas.

Limited availability of certain room classes hurts everyone--probably those who own at the resort most of all because they have greatest access to the resort's inventory. To imply that limiting certain room classes is a good thing given its secondary "benefit" of punishing non-owners is just juvenile.

Sorry, but I just don't see many people jumping onto the "five Concerige units is a good thing because non-owners can't get it" bandwagon. The number of disgruntled AKV owners will far outpace the non-owners, IMO.

I agree. It works best when DVC has enough supply to meet demand - maybe not so that you can book that conceirge room at three months, but there really shouldn't be much that books up regularly at eleven months. The situation with BWV Standard View rooms over Food and Wine is not desireable - not for owners of the resort or for anyone else.

 

[jemiaule]

I wonder why DVC can't build more studio units with two queens, like at OKW?
A couple units here or there couldn't hurt, could it?

This would be on my wish list too. To save points when I take just my mom we book a studio. Being a good kid I give mom the bed which leaves me the sofa bed....ew.

I guess since it is called a "studio" is why they have a sofa bed - to give a small "living" space like a studio apartment would have.

 

[Beca]

Dear TAR:

Just checking, are you okay with back handed remarks/put downs that are factual?

Ya'all know, it is the threads like this where I really miss Daitcher and BoatBoatBoat, 3 of SSR's greatest fans!!!

-Tony

P.S. The fever has broken, and while I feel miserable, my warpedness is slowly returning.....

Oh Tony!!!!



Did you have the flu? I've had it for a WEEK!!!! (Who knew the flu would last a week??!!)

Good to see your sense of humor has returned!! Mine is still so slow, when I read your tongue-firmly-in-cheek thread to TAR, I thought you were trying to "start something"....that's when I knew I was probably NOT well enough to be disin' (at least, not well enough to read YOUR posts) There are some days you can run with the big dogs, and some days you REALLY need to sit on the porch. Me, I think I'll be content to sit on my porch today!!!

TAR....thanks, that's what I thought, too. I guess I just missed your point entirely. My brain is NOT working like it normally does (yeah....I'll just blame it on the illness ).

 

[jemiaule]

Did you have the flu? I've had it for a WEEK!!!! (Who knew the flu would last a week??!!)

I am completely convinced half the population has had this darn flu; I know I have had it for close to a week. Trying to look on thr bright side - at least it has helped my diet since I can't eat much of anything.

 

[Beca]

I am completely convinced half the population has had this darn flu; I know I have had it for close to a week. Trying to look on thr bright side - at least it has helped my diet since I can't eat much of anything.

I'm sorry you have it, too!! Losing weight IS a nice benefit, though!

 

[tomandrobin]

This would be on my wish list too. To save points when I take just my mom we book a studio. Being a good kid I give mom the bed which leaves me the sofa bed....ew.

I guess since it is called a "studio" is why they have a sofa bed - to give a small "living" space like a studio apartment would have.

We all know that there are studios with 4 or more adults. Why not eliminate a few sofa beds and add a second bed. Maybe add a bunk bed in unit or two for families. Maybe 5 or 10 units of each. I'm sure they would be a hit for some families.

 

[jemiaule]

Has anyone considered that perhaps they will also make a concierge level in the new building? I have NO information that they are doing this but one would hope that they would be.

Yes, I know I look like a dork quoting myself.

Just got off the phone with my guide. There will NOT be a concierge level in the new building. There will only be the 10 concierge rooms in the main lodge.

 

[lisareniff]

I found this picture of the sunset savanna(h). This would be the same location as the concierge savanna(h) rooms only up a couple floors.

I hope this works... nope but the link is here...