DVC 25th Anniversary Perks

[disney4metoo]

1. Brand-new Disney Vacation Club Membership Card
Starting the week of January 11, all Members will begin receiving a signature direct mail piece containing an overview of the 25th anniversary, as well as their brand-new Membership Card.

2. New 25th Anniversary buttons given out to DVC members in Disney theme parks and at select Disney Vacation Club resorts.
Similar to the “I’m Celebrating” button already distributed throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

3. First-ever Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at Epcot
Available in late spring 2016, Members will be able to relax and get their Member Services questions answered in this brand-new lounge, located in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World at Epcot.

The lounge will feature comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, Wi-Fi, charging stations, Member Services Advisors and computers with printers, and will serve as a gathering place for Members to meet up and celebrate their pride for Disney Vacation Club.

4. Signature After-hours Events at Disney Theme Parks and Beyond
Disney Vacation Club 25 and Beyond Bash – 2/25 and 3/3
Disney Vacation Club Members and their Guests will gather at Magic Kingdom Park for a complimentary after-hours party allowing revelers to experience some of their favorite attractions while also enjoying special entertainment, refreshments and more.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning January 12.
Disney Vacation Club Neighborhood Beach Bash – 6/21, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13
Members and their Guests can slide into summer during this complimentary after-hours event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park where they’ll rock out to beach party tunes, participate in family fun activities and enjoy delicious refreshments and treats, as well as enjoy many of the great water slides and attractions around the park.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning April 8.
Disney Vacation Club Safari Spectacular – 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
The “wildest” party on the Disney Vacation Club community calendar will unfold at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where Members and their Guests will gather for a complimentary after-hours celebration that includes access to favorite attractions, special entertainment, refreshments and more.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning July 6

Merry Member Mixer
Members can celebrate the holiday season with Disney Vacation Club at
Merry Member Mixer, a festive holiday Member event at Epcot. Attendees
will meet festively attired Disney characters, dance to the tunes of a jolly DJ,
enjoy complimentary treats and more.

5. Disney Vacation Club Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes
Members will have unique opportunities throughout the year to enter for a chance to win one of 25 dream vacations through the Disney Vacation Club Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes.
Vacations include stays in Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Grand Villas at other Disney Vacation Club Resorts, the Cinderella Castle Suite inside Magic Kingdom Park and the Disneyland Dream Suite inside Disneyland Park.
Other prizes awarded during the quarterly sweepstakes will range from Disney Cruise Line voyages to international vacations through RCI.

6. 25th Anniversary Photo Op
Utilizing a special photo opportunity kiosk located in select areas, Members can capture fun family photos and take home a print-out photo keepsake to enjoy.

7. New Theme Park Ticket Offer
Disney Vacation Club is introducing a new Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket offer that adds a free Theme Park day to Members’ multi-day ticket purchase of four days or more.*
As an added bonus, Members who add the Park Hopping option to their ticket receive the “Water Park, Fun & More” option at no extra cost.

8. All-new Disney Vacation Club website / Last-Minute Magic
As part of a multi-year redesign...
Look for a new event calendar designed to help Members plan their vacations around must-see Walt Disney World and Disneyland happenings coming this March.
Last-Minute Magic will give Members a one-stop shop to plan getaways for resort stays within the next few months.
The new page will show those Disney Vacation Club Resorts with availability during the next 60 days.

9. New York Member Cruise and Adventures by Disney Departures
In 2016, a Member Cruise will set sail from New York City for the very first time.

10. Exclusive 25th Anniversary Merchandise

 

[moethorne]

So wish they had Beach Bash happening in August. Or something happening.

 

[emilymad]

So wish they had Beach Bash happening in August. Or something happening.

Us too. We already made our plans for the year. The extra events are great but not something that will make me book an extra trip.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

7. New Theme Park Ticket Offer
Disney Vacation Club is introducing a new Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket offer that adds a free Theme Park day to Members’ multi-day ticket purchase of four days or more.*
As an added bonus, Members who add the Park Hopping option to their ticket receive the “Water Park, Fun & More” option at no extra cost.


Hmmmm…better than nothing - but that's not gonna cut it for me. It's basically trying to hook me onto the property and i'll get more value off for part of the next trip.

Nice try, Disney…i'm still not playing with your 2015 ticket price increases.

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

1. Brand-new Disney Vacation Club Membership Card
Starting the week of January 11, all Members will begin receiving a signature direct mail piece containing an overview of the 25th anniversary, as well as their brand-new Membership Card.

2. New 25th Anniversary buttons given out to DVC members in Disney theme parks and at select Disney Vacation Club resorts.
Similar to the “I’m Celebrating” button already distributed throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

3. First-ever Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at Epcot
Available in late spring 2016, Members will be able to relax and get their Member Services questions answered in this brand-new lounge, located in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World at Epcot.

The lounge will feature comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, Wi-Fi, charging stations, Member Services Advisors and computers with printers, and will serve as a gathering place for Members to meet up and celebrate their pride for Disney Vacation Club.

4. Signature After-hours Events at Disney Theme Parks and Beyond
Disney Vacation Club 25 and Beyond Bash – 2/25 and 3/3
Disney Vacation Club Members and their Guests will gather at Magic Kingdom Park for a complimentary after-hours party allowing revelers to experience some of their favorite attractions while also enjoying special entertainment, refreshments and more.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning January 12.
Disney Vacation Club Neighborhood Beach Bash – 6/21, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13
Members and their Guests can slide into summer during this complimentary after-hours event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park where they’ll rock out to beach party tunes, participate in family fun activities and enjoy delicious refreshments and treats, as well as enjoy many of the great water slides and attractions around the park.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning April 8.
Disney Vacation Club Safari Spectacular – 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
The “wildest” party on the Disney Vacation Club community calendar will unfold at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where Members and their Guests will gather for a complimentary after-hours celebration that includes access to favorite attractions, special entertainment, refreshments and more.
Reservations booked through Member Services beginning July 6

Merry Member Mixer
Members can celebrate the holiday season with Disney Vacation Club at
Merry Member Mixer, a festive holiday Member event at Epcot. Attendees
will meet festively attired Disney characters, dance to the tunes of a jolly DJ,
enjoy complimentary treats and more.

5. Disney Vacation Club Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes
Members will have unique opportunities throughout the year to enter for a chance to win one of 25 dream vacations through the Disney Vacation Club Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes.
Vacations include stays in Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Grand Villas at other Disney Vacation Club Resorts, the Cinderella Castle Suite inside Magic Kingdom Park and the Disneyland Dream Suite inside Disneyland Park.
Other prizes awarded during the quarterly sweepstakes will range from Disney Cruise Line voyages to international vacations through RCI.

6. 25th Anniversary Photo Op
Utilizing a special photo opportunity kiosk located in select areas, Members can capture fun family photos and take home a print-out photo keepsake to enjoy.

7. New Theme Park Ticket Offer
Disney Vacation Club is introducing a new Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket offer that adds a free Theme Park day to Members’ multi-day ticket purchase of four days or more.*
As an added bonus, Members who add the Park Hopping option to their ticket receive the “Water Park, Fun & More” option at no extra cost.

8. All-new Disney Vacation Club website / Last-Minute Magic
As part of a multi-year redesign...
Look for a new event calendar designed to help Members plan their vacations around must-see Walt Disney World and Disneyland happenings coming this March.
Last-Minute Magic will give Members a one-stop shop to plan getaways for resort stays within the next few months.
The new page will show those Disney Vacation Club Resorts with availability during the next 60 days.

9. New York Member Cruise and Adventures by Disney Departures
In 2016, a Member Cruise will set sail from New York City for the very first time.

10. Exclusive 25th Anniversary Merchandise

Is this on the member website somewhere? I can't find it, if so. Please direct us, or post the link.
Any details given on when we can start buying the ticket offer?

 

[DougEMG]

Well the ticket special is a little disappointing.

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

Also, any guesses on if we will be able to buy the ticket offer and bridge it to a DVC Platinum AP, like we can with Undercover Tourist tickets?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Well the ticket special is a little disappointing.

Yeah...it's a near hoax...$10 a person basically

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Is this on the member website somewhere? I can't find it, if so. Please direct us, or post the link.
Any details given on when we can start buying the ticket offer?

The site is rumored to go up on DVC tomorrow

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Also, any guesses on if we will be able to buy the ticket offer and bridge it to a DVC Platinum AP, like we can with Undercover Tourist tickets?

The blackout days of the "gold" pass really changed the deal for us...

Though we often don't go during the peak weeks...there is a lot of availability and the crowds haven't been bad for our school calendar spring break week the last few years.

So that is a deal breaker for me...I'm not buying anything "platinum" outside of a jewelry store...

So it's about sacrifices or maneuvering around ticket days anymore...that isn't leisure to me.

 

[tb1972]

I agree the ticket "incentive" is disappointing.

Out of all of the new perks, I think the Epcot lounge sounds the most appealing to me.

We attended the Beach Bash last year in Aug. and enjoyed it, but will not be vacationing this year during the scheduled parties in June & July.

 

[RachaelA]

Special ticket offer is laughable.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Special ticket offer is laughable.

They're trying to "hold the line" with ticket increases.

My guess is behind the scenes the ticket sales are falling - especially by DVC - and they're gonna have some hard decisions to make.

DVC was created to get us there frequently to spend ALOT of money on food, libations, and mostly MERCHANDISE for the longterm. I'm not making that up...I've seen the sales models goals...that is the point, longterm secondary sales and subsidized costs.

Well...the ticket increases make it more like a second membership fee.

But it depends on how many say "oh no" as opposed to "oh well" with visas in hand

 

[disney4metoo]

Is this on the member website somewhere? I can't find it, if so. Please direct us, or post the link.
Any details given on when we can start buying the ticket offer?

The info will be live Monday, January 4th.



The new, multi-day Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket will go on sale beginning January 4, 2016 until March 31, 2016.
Limit of eight tickets per Member household.
Members can purchase the new ticket via the online ticket store, vacation planning windows or Member Services.
To receive this offer, Members must present their Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding photo ID to show proof of Membership.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

The info will be live Monday, January 4th.



The new, multi-day Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket will go on sale beginning January 4, 2016 until March 31, 2016.
Limit of eight tickets per Member household.
Members can purchase the new ticket via the online ticket store, vacation planning windows or Member Services.
To receive this offer, Members must present their Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding photo ID to show proof of Membership.

Oh dear...I thought the report was false.

The numbers are even more laughable after I looked up the ticket prices.

I'd rather they not bother than insult

 

[keaster]

We already have our tickets for our March trip, so no need to take part in the ticket special. That offer does seem lacking...the 4 day ticket for $199 was a way better deal (but once again, one we couldn't take advantage of!)

We are there mid March, unfortunately no special after hours parties for us!

 

[helenk]

I was planning a quick trip in September. I have 25 points that have to be used by the end of November. So I think I'll book my dates to include the 27th of September so I can do to the Safari Spectacular. I have not purchased any tickets this year so the ticket special will save me a bit. Hopefully they will be good until at least the end of the year.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That "ticket deal" is $10...from a 4 day ticket to a 5

1/3 of a character breakfast.

I went from considering going back after what would be about a 10 month absence to thinking i have no desire to see the Mickey Spin

 

[RachaelA]

I think it's dumb that both MK late nights are so close together. Why not one in February and one in August/September before the Halloween parties start.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I think it's dumb that both MK late nights are so close together. Why not one in February and one in August/September before the Halloween parties start.

A part of the special webpage is a "last minute magic" section showing availability for rooms under 60 days out.

They aren't thinking at all about September