DVC Member Lounge Access

[supersnoop]

such as

certain discounts, offers, and special events

that leaves it all very vague.

 

[CarolMN]

that leaves it all very vague.

The rest of the document following the paragraph that was quoted lists pretty much everything currently available. Future offerings will most likely have the legibility spelled as part of the discount, offer and/or special event.

 

[supersnoop]

The rest of the document following the paragraph that was quoted lists pretty much everything currently available. Future offerings will most likely have the legibility spelled as part of the discount, offer and/or special event.

It does, but it doesn't. Yes, water park tickets and annual passes are listed. But, otherwise, the "discounts" are vague references (emphasis added):

"From time to time, DVD may make available to Members (i) special access to or discounts for events, recreational or educational programs or facilities at select Disney theme parks, DVC Resorts, hotels or other venues (ii) select dining or merchandise discounts at the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort (“Special Programs”)."

 

[ScubaCat]

I'll simplify the document a little (maintaining DVDs somewhat unclear definition about which members are actually affected):

"If you only own resale points as of 4/4/16, all you are getting is the deeded real estate interest."

That's the intention. The wording is surprisingly unpolished for a Disney legal document, but that's what it effectively means. If you want anything other advertised perk or benefit (now called a "membership extra"), you have to buy at least some points direct.

 

[hamilkm]

Has anyone used the digital member card to get into the lounge? Our trip is July 7th and we haven't received our membership cards yet. We bought direct mid-May. When I was down there over Memorial Day, I actually got screamed at by a CM for presenting my digital card to by DVC magic bands at AK. I was told they would not accept those cards because my phone could be hacked? I just showed him my AP for the discount instead. It was an absolutely horrible experience that I don't want a repeat of. We were planning on trying out the Epcot lounge and possible the TOTW lounge this trip, but I don't really feel like getting screamed at every time I present my digital card.

 

[ScubaCat]

Ah yes, the digital membership card again. You must have come across a relative of Paul, who we had the same unfortunate response to the digital id card.

I'm sure it will be completely fine at the lounge.

In the future, call member services (the next day is fine if inconvenient or after hours). They'll retroactively apply any discount you should have received. Be sure to get the name, location, and time of the encounter too so they can address it. They DO follow up immediately on these things, and my call hopefully provided a better experience for the next DVC members that encountered Paul for a $6 discount on some grossly overpriced merchandise.

 

[hamilkm]

Ah yes, the digital membership card again. You must have come across a relative of Paul, who we had the same unfortunate response to the digital id card.

I'm sure it will be completely fine at the lounge.

In the future, call member services (the next day is fine if inconvenient or after hours). They'll retroactively apply any discount you should have received. Be sure to get the name, location, and time of the encounter too so they can address it. They DO follow up immediately on these things, and my call hopefully provided a better experience for the next DVC members that encountered Paul for a $6 discount on some grossly overpriced merchandise.

Yeah, I'm new to the whole DVC thing and thought I had to show my DVC card to buy the magic band. My mom really wanted one that lights up, lol! His whole tune changed when I showed him my AP with my name half worn off in Sharpie, because apparently those are fool proof! I just know its going to be miserable in July and my mom has one of those big black boot things on her foot (waiting on foot surgery), so we wanted to use the lounge as a cool off spot in Epcot for her to rest. I still have 3 weeks, so its possible I might have a card by then but who knows! We also may use it for some restaurant discounts while we are there so I'm hoping its a better experience than my first experience showing my card was. It was not a good first impression. Now I really wish I had taken the guys name, but I was just so shocked (had never been treated that way by a CM before) that I got out of there in a hurry.

 

[ScubaCat]

Did he ring you up? Call member services anyway and give them the info off the receipt and they'll take care of it. Even just the location and date/time helps. It's important that they're aware of the issue so they can correct it before that CM strikes again! The next DVC member with a digital card will appreciate it greatly, I assure you.

 

[Douglas Clark]

Are there plans to offer member lounges in any other parks? We are headed there in July and would try to add Epcot (AP holder) just to check out the lounge.

 

[erionm]

Are there plans to offer member lounges in any other parks?

It would be nice, but DVD/DVC has given no indication of future plans regarding member lounges.

 

[spiceycat]

. Since most folks argue that everyone should still have a access to TOTWL, and probably the 10% merchandise discount, the ID cards still seem necessary..

you must be staying on WDW property in a WDW resort and be a current DVC member to have access to TOTWL.

 

[erionm]

you must be staying on WDW property in a WDW resort and be a current DVC member to have access to TOTWL.

The OP was asking about the Member Lounge in Epcot which does not require an on-site reservation in order to access the lounge.

 

[MommyBell08]

A CM told me that if you save a virtual pic of your membership card on your iPhone, that works with ID as well. I hope this is true as we don't have our cards yet.

 

[florep1]

We visited the member lounge 2 days ago. It is nice, not crowded. I can't for the life of me understand though why this lounge has no restroom access. I know there's plenty of restrooms on property, just weird. I also noticed they had a CM with a card offering snacks (chips, gummies, granola bars). We were never offered any. I know I could have asked. I didn't want any, just an observation. Then, you have to let them know you're leaving!

 

[erionm]

I can't for the life of me understand though why this lounge has no restroom access. I know there's plenty of restrooms on property, just weird.

There were no restrooms in the space originally. So it's likely there isn't any of the necessary plumbing in the immediate area to tie into to create restrooms.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We visited the member lounge 2 days ago. It is nice, not crowded. I can't for the life of me understand though why this lounge has no restroom access. I know there's plenty of restrooms on property, just weird. I also noticed they had a CM with a card offering snacks (chips, gummies, granola bars). We were never offered any. I know I could have asked. I didn't want any, just an observation. Then, you have to let them know you're leaving!

Thanks for the info. I assumed there would be restrooms!

 

[DenLo]

Serving drinks and snacks without a restroom seems strange to me. It make me think this lounge is just a temporary perk.

 

[supersnoop]

Serving drinks and snacks without a restroom seems strange to me. It make me think this lounge is just a temporary perk.

It's always been advertised as temporary. It's just for the 25th anniversary year.

 

[spiceycat]

The OP was asking about the Member Lounge in Epcot which does not require an on-site reservation in order to access the lounge.

read my post was not replying to the OP

 

[spiceycat]

some of the building don't have restrooms - there is one in the Land and most of the places that have restaurants. there is also the bigger one in the middle of JtoI, land, LS

this is in reply to denlo