(CLOSED) Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE and VILLAS INFORMATION THREAD ~2014~

[MaggiesMomNJ]

Yea I feel really bad for the staff that will be working during all of this mess. They are going to be greeted by people coming in with guns blazin hoping to get an upgrade or some money back when they should have just booked somewhere else from the get go. I'm not thrilled about the thought of construction but I'm choosing to stay there anyway and I don't need or want any compensation for it...it's my choice!

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to get what you paid for. Most of us did not pay for a view of construction.

 

[kittyx3]

Yea I feel really bad for the staff that will be working during all of this mess. They are going to be greeted by people coming in with guns blazin hoping to get an upgrade or some money back when they should have just booked somewhere else from the get go. I'm not thrilled about the thought of construction but I'm choosing to stay there anyway and I don't need or want any compensation for it...it's my choice!

Not trying to argue, but showing a different side. In our case, we don't have a choice. We booked well before the notice was given. We were thrilled with our choice and looked forward to it in every way. This trip is a big surprise birthday thing for our DD and we have been planning and saving since before she was born. We aren't local and for us, this is a big splash and a big moment.

Now, here we are with our choices made, our plans set and the perfect vacation in our hand and we find out our beautiful hotel of choice will have the pool closed, jack hammers going, and tarps everywhere. Yes, we looked to make the change, but nothing is available during our time unless we want to downgrade and rent a car or splash out an extra 5 grand to move.

I wouldn't say we are going in guns blazing, but a little something considering our situation would not go amiss nor be unappreciated. For those that go all the time and do have the option to change, yes, maybe they should look at other options. But for those than can only go once every 5 years or so, and there aren't any more choices (without having to go off property), then what should they do? Suck it up and pay full price? Sod the plans, dreams and goals that they had for there perfect vacation because "it is what it is"? I am afraid I have to politely disagree. I am not a grabby gus, not do I go into situations with my palm open, but in this case, paying full price for a half price product when other choices are not available to me just doesn't seem quite right.

Again, not trying to argue are start a war, just giving another perspective as politely as I can. Yes, as mentioned above, I do see the other side and that is if other choices are available at a similar cost, then considering your other options over the "give me stuff" attitude is a better and more moral choice. I wish I had that, because we would take that path.

Cheers and thank you.

 

[williamscm3]

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to get what you paid for. Most of us did not pay for a view of construction.

I didn't pay for a view of construction either...but I know it's coming and Im gonna move on and not let it ruin my vacation. In no way was I singling out anyone on these boards so please don't take it personally. If they were to compensate everyone the same way that would be one thing...but the impression I'm getting is those who complain the most will get handed the most. Sorry...that's just a pet peeve of mine.

 

[williamscm3]

Not trying to argue, but showing a different side. In our case, we don't have a choice. We booked well before the notice was given. We were thrilled with our choice and looked forward to it in every way. This trip is a big surprise birthday thing for our DD and we have been planning and saving since before she was born. We aren't local and for us, this is a big splash and a big moment. Now, here we are with our choices made, our plans set and the perfect vacation in our hand and we find out our beautiful hotel of choice will have the pool closed, jack hammers going, and tarps everywhere. Yes, we looked to make the change, but nothing is available during our time unless we want to downgrade and rent a car or splash out an extra 5 grand to move. I wouldn't say we are going in guns blazing, but a little something considering our situation would not go amiss nor be unappreciated. For those that go all the time and do have the option to change, yes, maybe they should look at other options. But for those than can only go once every 5 years or so, and there aren't any more choices (without having to go off property), then what should they do? Suck it up and pay full price? Sod the plans, dreams and goals that they had for there perfect vacation because "it is what it is"? I am afraid I have to politely disagree. I am not a grabby gus, not do I go into situations with my palm open, but in this case, paying full price for a half price product when other choices are not available to me just doesn't seem quite right. Again, not trying to argue are start a war, just giving another perspective as politely as I can. Yes, as mentioned above, I do see the other side and that is if other choices are available at a similar cost, then considering your other options over the "give me stuff" attitude is a better and more moral choice. I wish I had that, because we would take that path. Cheers and thank you.

I'm sorry you don't have another choice. Hopefully you guys still have a great time. Like I said above....I wasn't singling anyone out on these boards...just stating my opinion.

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

I didn't pay for a view of construction either...but I know it's coming and Im gonna move on and not let it ruin my vacation. In no way was I singling out anyone on these boards so please don't take it personally. If they were to compensate everyone the same way that would be one thing...but the impression I'm getting is those who complain the most will get handed the most. Sorry...that's just a pet peeve of mine.

No that I agree with. I don't think it should be who yells the most, but it should be equal across the board and ahead of time.

I agree with the poster above who is saying there are few choices - that is totally true. It is very hard to switch during FD with the Poly out. We had to move to a rack rate room and pray for a room discount. We had a bounceback offer.

Now with that being said, if there was some idea of how bad it was going to be, or some indication of how much of a discount, we might stay. I'm not thrilled to be spending all of this time researching something that should not be an issue.

 

[Figments Father]

Saying that "those who complain the most get handed the most" is an absolute assumption.

We booked our trip months ago before construction was planned. When we received the letter, there was not one equivalent room avail. at any of the deluxe hotels. I called the number provided and asked about my options and they transferred me to Guest Services. They offered an upgrade (at half cost) or some money back. I wasn't demanding or mean. I was being an informed consumer.

Honestly had I known the pool was under construction, we would have booked elsewhere as we have a 4 yr. old and we spend a fair amount of time at the pool. The letter came too late for us to make any other changes.

Will this change our vacation or make it worse? Absolutely not! But I am glad they offered compensation, and I feel like they should have as it is an inconvenience.

 

[swfmco]

It's July 4th. Can we take a break from the million "I got a letter" posts to get an update on the creek that was supposed to be turned back on today?

 

[bookgirl]

So do I understand correctly that some people are going to stay at WL even though they are not happy about the pool situation and then pitch a fit to see what they can get? Wow. I wonder....when rates for 2015 come out in a week or so and these same people start complaining how Disney is ripping them off....will they even stop to think about how their actions could play a part in the bottom dollar?

I have said all along that I was staying put, I don't care about swimming. However I totally will ask about the discount. I figure it's going to be for CV reservations, which I have had since before the announcement as the view was important to me, and that they might bump it down to a SV price. I'd be happy with that. I'd also be happy with the WP ticket. I don't plan to swim there either but I would like to go in and buy something and maybe do a couple of slides.

As far as next years prices. I doubt seriously that THIS will effect them one way or other. The nature of the business is that prices will increase and blaming people who take an offer for construction price reductions is like blaming people who had rack rate reservations and then changed them to lower rates when Disney offers discounts or free dining. Disney is well aware of the bottom line, people staying at WL and getting some incentives are better for Disney than people leaving and NOT staying at Deluxe prices at all.

 

[TinkerBellLiz]

It's July 4th. Can we take a break from the million "I got a letter" posts to get an update on the creek that was supposed to be turned back on today?

We will be there in 19 days! If we don't hear before then, I'll be sure to post pics and let you know

Liz

 

[wdwfanva]

Happy 4th !!!! God Bless America !!!!!!!!!

 

[allboyhouse]

It's sad that so much of a vacation at Disney is based on a view out a window for some people. Or a pool. It's Disneyworld!!! Do You not go to the parks?? I dont know that we have ever even looked out a window while there! Lol. Think of all the people who will never be able to book deluxe or even go to Disneyworld for that matter.

Disney has not wronged anybody here. It has to be done. No matter when they do it, some people are gonna gripe and complain and have the mentality that Disney owes them something. They don't. Get out and go to the parks and have fun!

I subscribed to this board to hopefully find out all I can about the beautiful wilderness lodge before my trip and it has turned into nothing but a gripe session about the pool!

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

It's sad that so much of a vacation at Disney is based on a view out a window for some people. Or a pool. It's Disneyworld!!! Do You not go to the parks?? I dont know that we have ever even looked out a window while there! Lol. Think of all the people who will never be able to book deluxe or even go to Disneyworld for that matter.

Disney has not wronged anybody here. It has to be done. No matter when they do it, some people are gonna gripe and complain and have the mentality that Disney owes them something. They don't. Get out and go to the parks and have fun!

I subscribed to this board to hopefully find out all I can about the beautiful wilderness lodge before my trip and it has turned into nothing but a gripe session about the pool!

Let me guess? Are you dates not during the construction? Or have you never been there? It's more than a pool closure - the construction has the potential to ruin the ambiance of the hotel.

Most of the posts on the thread are not related to the pool closure - this just started yesterday. Try reading the early posts if you need information.

You can't tell people they don't have the right to have an opinion, especially when they are paying a ton of money for something that is less than they expected.

 

[allboyhouse]

Let me guess? Are you dates not during the construction? Or have you never been there? It's more than a pool closure - the construction has the potential to ruin the ambiance of the hotel. Most of the posts on the thread are not related to the pool closure - this just started yesterday. Try reading the early posts if you need information. You can't tell people they don't have the right to have an opinion, especially when they are paying a ton of money for something that is less than they expected.

I never said people can't have an opinion. My dates are in December so if iir would be delayed it could run into my dates. I have a photo session scheduled as well. I don't care if the pool work is going on or not. and I have been there but never stayed there. Does that matter? No. And the pool posts have been going on for quite some time. And if people are that upset by it they should have moved when it was first discussed instead if waiting and waiting and complaining.

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

I never said people can't have an opinion. My dates are in December so if iir would be delayed it could run into my dates. I have a photo session scheduled as well. I don't care if the pool work is going on or not. and I have been there but never stayed there. Does that matter? No. And the pool posts have been going on for quite some time. And if people are that upset by it they should have moved when it was first discussed instead if waiting and waiting and complaining.

You also can't tell people to move to another hotel. For most people, there is no availability and that is the whole problem. I assumed your dates didn't fall within the projected dates. Most of the people who make posts like this are not affected.

If you don't like it, feel free not to read them! Lol. I don't think there is anything offensive about voicing concerns about something, but you can't tell people how to feel or what actions to take.

 

[allboyhouse]

You also can't tell people to move to another hotel. For most people, there is no availability and that is the whole problem. I assumed your dates didn't fall within the projected dates. Most of the people who make posts like this are not affected. If you don't like it, feel free not to read them! Lol. I don't think there is anything offensive about voicing concerns about something, but you can't tell people how to feel or what actions to take.

I find it hard to believe that there is no availability in any resort at all, especially when this first started. And FYI at times I have scrolled thru pages and pages trying to find recent posts NOT about the pool situation. And I never said anything was offensive. IIt's just ridiculous that people will let this ruin your vacation. If you weren't visiting parks and only planned to stay at the lodge and do nothing else, then ya, I would get it.

 

[Wood Nymph]

There is another active thread where people can discuss whether or not the pool construction will impact their trip.

Wilderness Lodge Mess

It is a much better place for the most recent discussion.

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

There is another active thread where people can discuss whether or not the pool construction will impact their trip.

Wilderness Lodge Mess

It is a much better place for the most recent discussion.

 

[teambeaman]

Been checking every day for availability to move, and if you have the pin code offer POR/POFQ just opened up...all room categories! I was booked at WL 10/25-11/1 and just moved. Still lots of availability.

 

[allboyhouse]

Been checking every day for availability to move, and if you have the pin code offer POR/POFQ just opened up...all room categories! I was booked at WL 10/25-11/1 and just moved. Still lots of availability.

Enjoy. Don't know if you have ever stayed at POR but it's a beautiful resort.

 

[swfmco]

We will be there in 19 days! If we don't hear before then, I'll be sure to post pics and let you know Liz

I'll be there in 18 days, so it's more like I can let you know a day early.