DVC Chit Chat Thread

[DisMomNCM]

WOW this is really unfortunate! That hard goods refurbishment isn't even three years old!

I was definitely a little bummed! I had been very on the fence about trying BRV because the theming isn't really my style, so of course I ended up with a reject room lol. It's okay though, we didn't spend much time in the room so all was well!

 

[DisMomNCM]

Did you call maintenance at all or just deal with it?

We just dealt with it. I know I should have called maintenance, but my daughter had us on a tight timeline to ride Tron as many times as humanly possible this trip.

 

[RuntheMouse]

We just dealt with it. I know I should have called maintenance, but my daughter had us on a tight timeline to ride Tron as many times as humanly possible this trip.

In the future, always call. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with Disney maintenance and they really do want to make it right.

 

[Brian Noble]

…the call takes only a minute, and they can get work done while you are out.

 

[ClaraOswald]

Our first BRV stay, we definitely got a reject room. We had the last room on the first floor on the non-lake side.

Our view.



Our faucet was too big for the sink.



There also seemed to be a missing side panel or something on the small murphy bed. See the left side here...



We also came back to our room one afternoon and it had been left propped open with no staff in sight. Nothing was disturbed but it was still not great to see.

Even with all that, we still went home and immediately bought a BRV contract.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

We just dealt with it. I know I should have called maintenance, but my daughter had us on a tight timeline to ride Tron as many times as humanly possible this trip.

Ok, so now I have to know— how many times did you ride it over how many days? What is the line like these days? Do you have any tips for good/bad times?

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Our first BRV stay, we definitely got a reject room. We had the last room on the first floor on the non-lake side.

Our view.

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Our faucet was too big for the sink.

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There also seemed to be a missing side panel or something on the small murphy bed. See the left side here...

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We also came back to our room one afternoon and it had been left propped open with no staff in sight. Nothing was disturbed but it was still not great to see.

Even with all that, we still went home and immediately bought a BRV contract.

BRV is great, though you should send feedback about the issues. Especially the door left open!

We really like the theming and redone rooms. Haven't had issues booking at 7 months so we use our other points, otherwise I would want to own as well

 

[DisMomNCM]

Ok, so now I have to know— how many times did you ride it over how many days? What is the line like these days? Do you have any tips for good/bad times?

Hahaha we rode it three times over 2 days. We rope dropped MK and got through the line and ride in 30 minutes (despite a 60 minute posted time). Once around 11am was 90 minutes. Then we rode again at night which was 90 minutes again.

Fortunately other big rides she loved like Everest were a walk on first thing in the morning, and Guardians we rope dropped and got through in a half hour as well!

 

[ClaraOswald]

BRV is great, though you should send feedback about the issues. Especially the door left open!

We really like the theming and redone rooms. Haven't had issues booking at 7 months so we use our other points, otherwise I would want to own as well

We immediately called about the door being left open and a lead called us back to apologize and say they would speak to the staff about it.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Some influencers got a tour of the Lakeshore Lodge construction from the water, guided by imagineers

The building is still too modern for my liking, but I think the settings are so pretty that it may not matter much. Looking forward to more details.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I don't think this needs it's own thread so I'm just going to ask here.

If we ever decided to take an early flight to Florida, could we actually book a room for the night before, that when we when arrive, we could go straight to our room even if it's something like 9am? I know some would see this as a "waste" of points. But I'm just curious if that's even something they allow.

 

[Wedgeout]

After watching that video, now having second thoughts on wanting the walking path from Wilderness Lodge to ever reopen.

Still would love to be able to walk over there but not really wanting all of that Fort foot traffic coming over the other way. That Lake Shore resort area population is about to balloon!

 

[ClaraOswald]

After watching that video, now having second thoughts on wanting the walking path from Wilderness Lodge to ever reopen.

Still would love to be able to walk over there but not really wanting all of that Fort foot traffic coming over the other way. That Lake Shore resort area population is about to balloon!

I agree with that. Though I'm not sure how many people would really spend the time going all the way to WL from there. Except maybe at Christmastime to see the lobby.

 

[Wedgeout]

I don't think this needs it's own thread so I'm just going to ask here.

If we ever decided to take an early flight to Florida, could we actually book a room for the night before, that when we when arrive, we could go straight to our room even if it's something like 9am? I know some would see this as a "waste" of points. But I'm just curious if that's even something they allow.

Allowed for sure! Done it twice. I just have MS note it. Have had no issues and sure nice walking right to the room that morning.

 

[Wedgeout]

I agree with that. Though I'm not sure how many people would really spend the time going all the way to WL from there. Except maybe at Christmastime to see the lobby.

True. On map it just looks so close from the end the cabins.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

::wondering if it’s possible to be located somewhere that WDW is “on the way” to Vancouver::

Brazil? Madagascar? Dubai?

Disney Geography!

Took that class in HS after Disney Math...

 

[Brian Noble]

Still would love to be able to walk over there but not really wanting all of that Fort foot traffic coming over the other way.

I think the foot traffic in either direction will be minimal. It might be close in real distance, but it will "feel" far for most people.

I also expect the Blue Flag route to add LSL as a stop in its tour of Bay Lake, and that will move many more people between the various resorts.

 

[tx911]

I see they expanded the WDW resort luggage drop off to include American and United airlines in addition to Southwest.

Why is this perk limited to the Value resorts?

 

[JulieBeeRN]

I actually forgot they were offering the luggage service.

 

[tx911]

I actually forgot they were offering the luggage service.

That's because your butler takes care of it for you