BCV Missing Spaceship Earth?????

[kathleena]

OK, now I know I'm NOT going crazy. When the BCV literature was first coming out, one of the pictures showed Spaceship Earth beyond the window. And on the website in the virtual tour - the three photos of the room - it USED TO BE there in the master bedroom photo!

Take a look, it's gone! It's apparently been airbrushed out. I know it used to be there - I showed it to my grandchildren!

I'm going to go find my literature with that photo. I won't be able to sleep until I do.

This falls in line with the new "no Epcot View request" policy!

 

[Beca]

That's pretty freaky!!!!

Now, I'm a little worried!!

Beca

 

[Terry S]

OMG! That is just too weird, especially since someone posted here the other day that they show SE on the website so they should allow us to make that request. Big brother really is reading!

I went to the virtual tour, you are not loosing it, that is the exact picture minus spaceship earth!

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

I hope other things don't start disappearing too! Good "pick up" kathleena. Terry S, it does make you think that someone is looking over our shoulders, doesn't it?

(Just in case, have I mentioned lately that non smoking should be a guaranteed category of rooms?-hint-hint-hint).

HBC

 

[Beca]

I hope other things don't start disappearing too! Good "pick up" kathleena. Terry S, it does make you think that someone is looking over our shoulders, doesn't it?

(Just in case, have I mentioned lately that non smoking should be a guaranteed category of rooms?-hint-hint-hint).

HBC

I'd laugh standing up...but, the smoke from "the HA smoking room that I was assigned even though I requested otherwise is sucking too much of my energy!!!" Read that one, big Mickey brother!!!



Beca

 

[kathleena]

Thank you for confirming that I'm not nuts!

There is definately something very strange going on here with that view. Either they are about to build a big curtain or brick up all the windows or create a really huge attraction or they are just fed up with the view request problems.

Who knows - maybe so many people saw that one photo that they expected SE in the view and then when they saw the road or the trees or the fairy ring they really had a fit!

 

[LIFERBABE]

That is a little strange!! When they say no EPCOT view THEY MEAN IT!!!

I wonder if anyone can get the scoop on what's really going on.

 

[sjdisneywedding]

I'd laugh standing up...but, the smoke from "the HA smoking room that I was assigned even though I requested otherwise is sucking too much of my energy!!!" Read that one, big Mickey brother!!!



Beca

too funny

 

[rocketriter]

News Flash: Spaceship Earth was used as a golf ball by giant aliens--you know, the same aliens who are smart enough to cross interstellar space but are too dumb to find a parking space on Earth unless somebody cuts crop circles for them. The aliens scored a par 3, and the geodesic ball now rests underwater somewhere off the coast near Tampa.

 

[BCV23]

News Flash: Spaceship Earth was used as a golf ball by giant aliens--you know, the same aliens who are smart enough to cross interstellar space but are too dumb to find a parking space on Earth unless somebody cuts crop circles for them. The aliens scored a par 3, and the geodesic ball now rests underwater somewhere off the coast near Tampa.

Good catch, Kathleena! It does look eerie but only if you know what used to be there.

BTW, I first tried to look for the picture at the WDW site. It still lists an Epcot view for BCV...."Admire the icons and attractions of Epcot from your villa." Maybe we can take a big picture of SE and tape it to the window for old times sake.

 

[Beca]

BTW, I first tried to look for the picture at the WDW site. It still lists an Epcot view for BCV...."Admire the icons and attractions of Epcot from your villa." Maybe we can take a big picture of SE and tape it to the window for old times sake.

Yeah, and if mousekeeping is as bad as everyone keeps posting, maybe no one will notice and then ALL rooms can be "Epcot view"!!!!



Beca

 

[lenshanem]

Funny! Wow, we have quite a detective here on the boards!

Hey, big brother - I second the guarantee for non-smoking and non handicap rooms!

 

[emememem]

Do you think Disney would do something TO Spaceship Earth??? Perhaps thats why it won't be in the view anymore????

 

[zulaya]

I totally think that everyone saw that picture in the original literature and made the wrong assumption that "their" room will always have a view of SE. That probably lead to EVERYONE requesting the Epcot view and that it approached insanity.

I think that is a more logical reason that some giant brick wall going up on the Epcot side. I mean really, do they think we are all that gullible? If they aren't accepting that request, they should at least tell the truth and not some far fetched reason.

While you are at it...I think I third or fourth the non-smoking guarantee! Make me happy with that so I know my room will meet that very important request. And if I can't have it, tell me at the time I am reserving so I can decide if I want to change my travel dates and not have to deal with a possible smoking issue.

 

[DebbieB]

I totally think that everyone saw that picture in the original literature and made the wrong assumption that "their" room will always have a view of SE. That probably lead to EVERYONE requesting the Epcot view and that it approached insanity.

I think that is a more logical reason that some giant brick wall going up on the Epcot side. I mean really, do they think we are all that gullible? If they aren't accepting that request, they should at least tell the truth and not some far fetched reason.

I agree. Putting those pictures in sales literature probably led to unrealistic expections and problems at the front desk. Does the Soarin' building now block part of the view? There probably are not enough Epcot view rooms to create a separate category like they did at BWV.

 

[Doctor P]

Actually, I'm pretty sure that that picture was fake. It appeared before they had even gotten very far along on the actual BCV. It is possible that it was an accurate picture from the models on the lower level at the BWV sales center, but even that I think was false as I recall.

 

[BCV23]

I agree with you Doctor P that the picture was "created." It has now just been modified.

I think most people on this thread were just having fun. There have always been limited rooms with a Spaceship Earth view but many more that face the Lands. Soarin' does at least partially block the view of SE for some rooms now. From the beginning, when I would make a reservation and request Epcot side, I would be told that there were very few rooms with that view. Well, actually probably half the rooms at least have an Epcot view...just not a SE view. I just like anything on that whole side.

There is a rumor about a new ride for Canada that would involve building mountains. Folks have been speculating that between Soarin" and the mountains, SE and Illuminations will be blocked for so many rooms.

I will still request that side when I can. I love looking at the landscaping and don't like looking at a pool.

 

[Tagrel]

Created or not, that pic has definitely been modified from the one sent with the BCV marketing materials... (I'm SUCH a packrat!)

Anyone else bothered by the fact that something used to SELL BCV is then airbrushed OUT of current materials?

Pic from Marketing Materials:

and Pic from Virtual Tour:

I'm certain this has to do with the removal of the Epcot View.

When I questioned MS about this (Twice!) Here is the second response I received...

Thank you for your recent message.

I apologize that the information ****** provided in her reply was not helpful to you. Member Services is still accepting requests for specific views/room locations as we have done in the past.
Due to the construction of "Soarin'" that will open at Epcot later this year, the view of Spaceship Earth and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks that once existed at Disney's Beach Club Villas no longer exists. The rooms in this area are now considered a garden/woods view since the Soarin' show building now blocks the view of Spaceship Earth. If you would like to receive a room in this general area of the resort, you are able to request a room that ends in either -53 through -77. For example, rooms on the first floor would be 153 - 177, second floor would be 253 - 277, etc. In case you are not aware, there are five total floors in this section of the resort.

Thank you again for your message. We are glad you are a Member of our Disney family and look forward to entertaining you for years to come.

Sincerely,

Carli ********
Member Satisfaction Manager

So, there IS a way to request rooms on that side of the resort... Strange that they would suggest using room numbers though....

 

[rocketriter]

It seems to me that DVC is trying to adjust people's expectations so that fewer are disappointed as Soarin' and other possible attractions go up. Not being a "view" nut myself, anyway, I can't see what's wrong with that. I'd have problem with the reverse: if Soarin' blocked the Epcot view but their advertisements continued to imply that many rooms can see Spaceship Earth.

 

[BCV23]

It seems to me that DVC is trying to adjust people's expectations so that fewer are disappointed as Soarin' and other possible attractions go up. Not being a "view" nut myself, anyway, I can't see what's wrong with that. I'd have problem with the reverse: if Soarin' blocked the Epcot view but their advertisements continued to imply that many rooms can see Spaceship Earth.

Me too.

Tagrel, thanks for posting the reply you received. I think the even #s in that sequence would be in that general area of the buiding as indicated but I believe those rooms face the pool. I think it is only the odd numbered rooms in that wing that are on the Epcot side.