Alarm Clocks

[kittyab]

We are doing a split stay at AKL & GFV. Do they both still have alarm clocks?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

If not you should be able to request them.

I did catch a report coming out at one or two of the resorts though that clocks were back. They were not the iHomes but a regular alarm clock with 2 USB charge ports. I don't know if those are slated to come back to all resorts but since the initial removal seemed to be dictated for all resorts I'd suspect bringing something back might be also.

Sorry - not much help on what definitely is going on though!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

It's just beyond belief why DVC would eliminate alarm clocks.

They just can't be that stupid... Or cheap??

Whats next... Eliminate toilets??

MG

 

[disneynutz]

Most guests seem to have devices with them that have an alarm clock function. The time is correct on them and guests know how to use them, that wasn't so with the old alarm clocks and the time always seemed to be incorrect. For guests that require a old style clock, they can request one.

We sit one of our iPads displaying a clock in the bedroom when we go to bed. IMO not a really big deal.

Bill

 

[lorenni]

Most guests seem to have devices with them that have an alarm clock function. The time is correct on them and guests know how to use them, that wasn't so with the old alarm clocks and the time always seemed to be incorrect. For guests that require a old style clock, they can request one.

We sit one of our iPads displaying a clock in the bedroom when we go to bed. IMO not a really big deal.

Bill

My favorite is the alarm clock going off when I didn't set it, because the prior guest set it for some ungodly hour (like 3am).

I am all in favor of alarm clocks being removed. Leave me a plain wall clock and I can set all the alarms I need on my smart phone. And for those without smartphones there is always the option to set up a wake up call with guest services, no?

 

[BillPA]

I don't get it, a digital alarm clock is less than $10. What is DVC saving? How cheep can they get?

 

[Kidanifan08]

We did not have alarm clocks at BCV or AKV Jambo in our 1BR villas in July. I don't miss them. They were never set to the right time and just took up a valuable plug. I am loving the USB ports built into the night stands and living room storage unit under the TV!

 

[kittyab]

Now I need a clock in the room. If one is not going to be there, I will bring my own. I will drive me nuts not know what the time is.

 

[kittyab]

My favorite is the alarm clock going off when I didn't set it, because the prior guest set it for some ungodly hour (like 3am).

I am all in favor of alarm clocks being removed. Leave me a plain wall clock and I can set all the alarms I need on my smart phone. And for those without smartphones there is always the option to set up a wake up call with guest services, no?

On my first visit Guest Services was giving me wake up calls at 3 am even though I said I never made them. We had to unplug the phone.

 

[lorenni]

On my first visit Guest Services was giving me wake up calls at 3 am even though I said I never made them. We had to unplug the phone.

Just to be clear, I don't love that they were calling you at 3am. I do love the irony.

 

[DebbieB]

I don't get it, a digital alarm clock is less than $10. What is DVC saving? How cheep can they get?

It's not just DVC, I believe all the resorts are removing them. I bought a cheap one at a KMart closing to throw in my luggage. It's easier to just look at it rather than fiddling with your phone.

 

[Wenny]

There are tons of clock apps out there that will display the time all night. Prop it against the lamp and you're set. I haven't used a hotel clock in years.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

With everything so highly scheduled I like to have a clock visible and am not so annoyed only about night. I'm often there for conferences too and like to easily glance up and see if it's time to head back after a quick break. Reaching for my phone when I need to know the time is not the same nor would I leave my phone set up as just a clock.

 

[Wenny]

If it's a traditional phone, I can see how that would be an issue. I wouldn't want to pick it up and fiddle with it, either.

The smart phone app displays a digital clock all night, with an override so the phone doesn't go to sleep. As long as you have it plugged in and propped up against something, you can't tell it isn't a standard clock.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I don't get it, a digital alarm clock is less than $10. What is DVC saving? How cheep can they get?

Right... And I hate having to pull out my phone to look at the time.

If it's a traditional phone, I can see how that would be an issue. I wouldn't want to pick it up and fiddle with it, either.

The smart phone app displays a digital clock all night, with an override so the phone doesn't go to sleep. As long as you have it plugged in and propped up against something, you can't tell it isn't a standard clock.

but why??? Just leave the darn alarm clock in there and there is no need to get an app and prop up your phone and hope it doesn't fall...

I think this shows just how money grubbing Disney is becoming.

MG

 

[McCrae]

What a waste of money.... No need for clocks in rooms these days. Would prefer not to pay for these through annual dues.

 

[BillPA]

What a waste of money.... No need for clocks in rooms these days. Would prefer not to pay for these through annual dues.

That's a big savings, about 1/10 on a penny per point if a new clock is added every year.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What a waste of money.... No need for clocks in rooms these days. Would prefer not to pay for these through annual dues.

And the money they spent to remove because they were already there? Reallly just as minimal as having clocks in the room although an expense none the less. Nothing to MF's.

 

[kittyab]

Sorry I can't see my phone when I wake up in the morning. Maybe I am old fashion but I want a alarm clock.

 

[kittyab]

Sorry I can't see my phone when I wake up in the morning. Maybe I am old fashion but I want a alarm clock.