do you think that DVC will do this?

[spiceycat]

I recently stayed in an offsite timeshares - I know how silly - but this place accepts pets. Spicey is gone - but my brother's dog is still around.

they have check out at 10:00 am - and the big one - $50 per HOUR charge for anyone who leaves after their check out time of 10:00 am.

now that is a not a problem for me. I always leave before check out time.

 

[paults]

I recently stayed in an offsite timeshares - I know how silly - but this place accepts pets. Spicey is gone - but my brother's dog is still around.

they have check out at 10:00 am - and the big one - $50 per HOUR charge for anyone who leaves after their check out time of 10:00 am.

now that is a not a problem for me. I always leave before check out time.

is this about bringing in dogs or check-out fees
they should do something about check-out

but what seems to be a bigger problem is guests coming back to the room after 11 am check-out to shower and change, therefore sometimes messing up an all ready cleaned room.

not sure when the key-cards are cancelled after 11 AM check out but IMHO 11:30 AM is soon enough.

I think that should ask guests to check-out by phone ( if you don't need to go to front desk) so they can inform HK the room is vacant. I know this will never happen , its too easy.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Considering the allergies my son has to cats and dogs, I hope not. I would hate to check into a room, and an hour after being there, be giving my son Benadryl to make his swollen eyes go away.

It is hard enough to make sure we get a non-smoking room, I don't want to have to worry about a non-pet room. JMO

 

[Chuck S]

Considering the allergies my son has to cats and dogs, I hope not. I would hate to check into a room, and an hour after being there, be giving my son Benadryl to make his swollen eyes go away.

It is hard enough to make sure we get a non-smoking room, I don't want to have to worry about a non-pet room. JMO

Remember, though, that service animals are allowed, so there stll may be some pet allergy issues. I would not like to see DVC become "pet friendly" for the general population. I do not know if I like the "per hour" charge or not, on the surface it seems like a good idea, but on the other hand, it is sort of saying "DVC will allow a late check-out, if you are willing to pay for it...." and some folks may indeed be willing to pay for it. It would need to be made clear it is a substantial "fine" and not a "fee" for late check-outs.

 

[BillPA]

they have check out at 10:00 am - and the big one - $50 per HOUR charge for anyone who leaves after their check out time of 10:00 am.

If DVC or any hotel charges for a late check out, one would expect to get the same $50 for each hour that your room is NOT ready after the stated check in time.

What do you think the chances of DVC giving you $$$ for the room not being ready?

 

[spiceycat]

is this about bringing in dogs or check-out fees
they should do something about check-out

but what seems to be a bigger problem is guests coming back to the room after 11 am check-out to shower and change, therefore sometimes messing up an all ready cleaned room.

sorry I should have made it clearer.

about the check out time - DVC won't ever allow pets.

you think DVC will change it to 10 am - since this seems to be the going time in Orlando timeshares.

and/or will start charging for late check out. - I think $50 an hour is pretty high for this place. Considering I paid $166 for the week (okay this will never happen again - got a deal on homeaway on skyauction)

I really think DVC should. not make people check out sooner. but at least start charging for late check out. Unless they are sick.

 

[bwvBound]

I recently stayed in an offsite timeshares ... but this place accepts pets.

One of my nonDVC properties recently opened its gates and doors to pets. Implementation and logistics:
* the pet-friendly rooms are a specific set of rooms (limited in #, easy to avoid for guests with allergies or other non-Pet preferences)
* the resort created a "dog-run" park (fenced area)
* size/weight limit for each pet (I think the ruling is "pet under 40 lbs"??)
* limit of 2 pets per room
* $50 fee (?) per stay to cover the additional cleaning costs
* restricted areas w/in the property for walking the pets
* normal "courtesy" rules about leashes, noise, clean-up, etc.

I hear the program is going well.

EDITED TO ADD: This particular property has a "local draw." Most owners live w/in a 90-minute drive to the property. If anyone is "flying in" it will be in their own small aircraft landing at the property's private airstrip. The option to bring pets may play an important role in an owner's decision to visit for a weekend stay.

 

[lisareniff]

I think charging for late checkouts would be a good thing. Although, as someone who would always checkout on time, this rule would make me think I could 'buy' a late check out and might cancel out the decrease seen by the penalty.

I think the pet option is interesting. We are pet owners but always fly so would not use it and might be concerned about having a thoughly cleaned room if getting a pet allowed room.

* size/weight limit for each pet (I think the ruling is "pet under 40 lbs"??)

As a large dog owner, I find the weight limit sort of silly. Many of the large breeds are very calm, ours are like rugs, and wouldn't hurt the unit as much as some smaller dogs.

 

[RobDoc]

I'm aware of a number of timeshares with a penalty for a late checkout. However, most are worded (I suspect that Pat's had this or similar wording) to emphasize that "CHECKOUT IS AT 10:00AM (or 11:00 in the case of DVC). In the event that someone is found in a unit after that time, a fee of $50 will be charged for each hour, or part thereof, after the stated checkout time."

They then usually go on to state that the units must be vacated so housekeeping duties may be performed for the next guest and if they find you in the room, they can assume you are tresspassing.

While some may be willing to pay the fee for some extra time, it might be more cost effective to just reserve an additional day using points and then not worry about a late checkout - otherwise a few extra hours could really turn out to be costly at $50 per hour. (Leaving at 1:15pm would mean a charge of $150.)

I'll be surprised if DVC began doing this, but would have no problem accepting the change.

 

[fishermouse]

I've been told that the key cards work until the next guest inserts thier new card. Love dogs and could not be without one, I have a very good kennel I use when we vacation dog loves it there, yes she told me. Problem is not all pet owners are responsible. I vote a BIG NO on pets in the rooms, WDW has a nice kennel for those traveling with pets. Service annimals are always very well trained and as a rule do not soil rooms. Don't know how a fee would go over for late checkouts, Disney does not like to do things to alienate any customers and it's probably not a real big problem.

 

[Granny]

I guess it's hard to answer the check out question without knowing if this is even an issue with DVCers. Has anyone heard that there is a significant problem with people not vacating their rooms by 11:00?

Still, whether it's an issue or not, I could see Disney going to a 10:00 a.m. check out if more and more people continue to "urgently ask" for rooms prior to 4:00, or make a stink if their room isn't ready at 4:00. I'm guessing an extra hour for mousekeeping would make it easier for them to meet the 4:00 "deadline".

And it might cut down on the "mystery calls" too!

 

[tmt martins]

I don't mind the 11:00 check-out that very reasonable to get out of the room.

But you should be charged the points for the next day if not out by 11:00 but your card still canceled so people just decide not to extend their vacation for a day .

 

[lisareniff]

While some may be willing to pay the fee for some extra time, it might be more cost effective to just reserve an additional day using points and then not worry about a late checkout - otherwise a few extra hours could really turn out to be costly at $50 per hour. (Leaving at 1:15pm would mean a charge of $150.)

Maybe it needs to be $100/hr for a two bedroom then!

 

[Dean]

I recently stayed in an offsite timeshares - I know how silly - but this place accepts pets. Spicey is gone - but my brother's dog is still around.

they have check out at 10:00 am - and the big one - $50 per HOUR charge for anyone who leaves after their check out time of 10:00 am.

now that is a not a problem for me. I always leave before check out time.

They have the right to charge you an entire day if you're not out on time but I don't see DVC getting too aggressive other than with those that truly abuse it.

 

[dianeschlicht]

is this about bringing in dogs or check-out fees
they should do something about check-out

but what seems to be a bigger problem is guests coming back to the room after 11 am check-out to shower and change, therefore sometimes messing up an all ready cleaned room.

not sure when the key-cards are cancelled after 11 AM check out but IMHO 11:30 AM is soon enough.

I think that should ask guests to check-out by phone ( if you don't need to go to front desk) so they can inform HK the room is vacant. I know this will never happen , its too easy.

I totally agree! We have had it happen twice where the room we checked into had been cleaned, but someone had obviously come back and used a towel. They left it on the little shelf near the front door so it was obvious, but I still went back to the desk and asked for the room to be re-cleaned, and that meant a wait to get into it.

I think the charge for folks who abuse the check-out time is a GREAT idea, and I think the same thing should apply to folks who smoke in a non-smoking unit. There are several establishments who do that now....charge $200 for smoking in a non-smoking unit. I see no reason why it can't be done with late check out as well. I do think DVC does charge for a night if the room is occupied too long. We once checked in, and while the room had been cleaned, there was still a half packed suitcase on the master bed, and a used kitchen towel on the island. When I called the front desk, they said the "guy" had told them he was leaving when housekeeping got there....THat was at noon, and we checked in at 4....They did charge him for the night and moved us to a different 1 bedroom.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I guess it's hard to answer the check out question without knowing if this is even an issue with DVCers. Has anyone heard that there is a significant problem with people not vacating their rooms by 11:00?

Still, whether it's an issue or not, I could see Disney going to a 10:00 a.m. check out if more and more people continue to "urgently ask" for rooms prior to 4:00, or make a stink if their room isn't ready at 4:00. I'm guessing an extra hour for mousekeeping would make it easier for them to meet the 4:00 "deadline".

And it might cut down on the "mystery calls" too!

Yep, I agree with that too! A strictly adhered to check out time that is early so folks can get into their room early is likely if those things continue to be big issues for the check in staff. If check out was at 10 AM, they could have slightly altered houskeeper's hours, and that might actually help a LOT of issues. Many timeshares have VERY strict check in and check out times.

 

[jodifla]

As someone who IS NEVER out of their room before 11, this will just create problems on checkout day instead of the check in day. It turns Disney into a police force, which I'm sure they don't want.

The hassle wouldn't be worth it.

 

[Granny]

As someone who IS NEVER out of their room before 11, this will just create problems on checkout day instead of the check in day. It turns Disney into a police force, which I'm sure they don't want.

The hassle wouldn't be worth it.

I've edited this post as it could be that you normally wait until right at 11:00 a.m. and then vacate your room on the day you check out. In that case, you are checking out on time and I don't think anyone has an issue with that.

Hopefully, it doesn't mean that you often stay in your room later than the stated check out deadline of 11:00.

 

[dianeschlicht]

As someone who IS NEVER out of their room before 11, this will just create problems on checkout day instead of the check in day. It turns Disney into a police force, which I'm sure they don't want.

The hassle wouldn't be worth it.

Please tell me this is NOT true.

 

[Sammie]

I am missing something, what is wrong with not checking out prior to 11am.

Check out is 11 am so why would that be a problem or think that someone is joking about it.