DVC Resort bashing

[MiaSRN62]

While there are some BWV owners who take these jabs as personally as the above mentioned OKW owners, for the most part I think most owners are very secure in their purchase and just laugh it off.

I don't believe I've ever bashed any of the other DVC resorts but I know I'm "guilty" of defending OKW on several occassions. It's not because I'm not "secure" in my purchase. I have no regrets about having OKW as my home resort, even after a recent stay at BWV. I would actually like to add on some points at Boardwalk, but that's just because I enjoy both OKW and BWV. I've defending OKW from time to time when it gets out of hand with comments like OKW is "so far from everything" and "away from the magic" and not as "deluxe" as the other DVC resorts. Now that's because I just get plain tired of hearing those statements over and over. I feel newbies might get the wrong idea about OKW and be "terrified" to ever consider staying there.
I guess I don't understand why people can't just embrace the differences in all the DVC resorts and see it as that DVC offers so many options for Members. You can choose a "different" type of vacation every time.

 

[jaysue]

You said it MiaSRN62, a different vacation each time

We are going 4 times over next year and staying at different DVC WDW resort each of the 4 times.....

thanks
jaysue

 

[MiaSRN62]

We are going 4 times over next year and staying at different DVC WDW resort each of the 4 times.....

This is terrific Jaysue....I'd like to do this also. There's a discussion on the merits of purchasing a DVC interest vs holding out for "room only" discounts over on the debate board. I read most of the posts over there---up until this morning. It's nice to hear all the Members defending DVC as a whole and not putting down individual resorts. I don't get why it's not like that all the time
We're all Members---who cares what our "home" resort is ?! We can all trade around to various DVC resorts as we see fit for the most part. One poster over on the debate board said she would never buy into any timeshare--including DVC---because she likes to switch around to different hotels at Disney and mentioned that points are so much higher for the other WDW hotels. I don't know if she realizes that Members aren't compelled to stay at their "home" resort all the time ? Anyway, it was nice to hear all the DVC members on that thread coming together as one group instead of little subdivisions like they do sometimes on this board, ya know

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Originally posted by Granny
I listed BWV because even though it has the same size rooms as VWL, BCV and SSR it seems to take the heat as "representing" all the "small roomed" resorts!

By the way, I don't view posts that list shortcomings a person found at a resort on a particular trip as "bashing". So posts about bugs, unclean rooms, broken fixtures, etc really are just relaying a situation a person found during their stay.

Disparaging comments about size of rooms, location, theming, pool quality, etc.....now those are bashing.

My opinion is that if there are problems at a resort with bugs, or percieved CM courtesy, pool chair availability, or the merits and amenities available at one resort that may not be available at another, those are important pros and cons that purchasers need to consider in choosing thier home resort and add ons. But when it goes overboard from being informational to someting else and is being brought up in threads that really aren't about subjects like a resort not selling well, being a mistake for Disney to pursue, old repetative lines about lying CMs specific to one resort, and constant negative harping about room size as the end all be all, and points like those, I think that enters into the arena of being topics I would consider "bashing". My opinion is that I see Vero getting hit up with these types of posts going beyond informational into hypothetical opinions about building strategy and development strategy in posts not even about the topic more than others, especially on a repetative basis.

Pros and cons can be a good exchange of infromation, not available other places. Beyond that (and maybe some good natured ribbing about one resort or the other,) gets into what I would consider falling into the category of "unfair resort 'criticism', 'negative comments' or 'resort bashing'".

But the results of the poll show OKW and BCV having more votes, especially surprising given the differences in sizes between the numbers of owners for each resort, interesting results. Seems like WLV and HH fare very well. I wouldn't have guessed the poll results to come out as they have.

Looking forward to trying out WLV and HH sometime.

 

[Muushka]

I voted that they all get bashed equally. It seems that there are just a very few posters that seem to constantly defend their resort (insecure? who knows) and put down the other resort in response. It is usually OKW and BWV.

However, it is the more subtle comments that are made by more about the value of VWL (my home resort) or the others (others being other than BWV or OKW). Location, high points and room size are the favorite negative comments. The general impression that anyone not familiar with the DVC resorts could be left with is that anyone who buys at other than BWV or OKW must have a screw loose, and did not make a very good investment.

I for one grow very tired of the bashing. It is not funny, it is not informative, it is not even interesting.

 

[sumessefui]

I think threads that degrade into resort bashing should be given the same treatment as occupancy threads, since they too result in personal attacks.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Still surprised there is such a strong showing for BCV given the small size of the resort.

 

[madcoco]

I'm surprised at the weak showing of VB. How can you not bash it.
Mosquitos,Noseeums, Dune Rats, Rude CMs,Sharks,Barracuda,Riptides,Redtide,Jellyfish,Chair Hogs, Narrow Beach, nightlife,Offsite restaurants miles away,Villas in poor condition. Any others?

 

[ArRzrbk]

I think it is so sad to see so many "bashes" on these boards. I really feel like I will love each and every one of the resorts and each seems to have so much to offer.

I was so glad to find these boards a few weeks ago, and they helped me a lot, but they also hurt me. I think they fueled my worry over Home Resort choice.

Each time I thought I made the right choice (BCV), a negative post would go up, even in the most innocent looking threads. And I was so surprised to see so many "jabs" at other members and their resorts.

I've met a lot of nice people on these boards and learned a lot. I just wish everyone could appreciate the differences in the resorts. Can't we all just get along?

ArRzrbk a.k.a. Char

 

[Muushka]

Originally posted by ArRzrbk
I think it is so sad to see so many "bashes" on these boards. I really feel like I will love each and every one of the resorts and each seems to have so much to offer.

I was so glad to find these boards a few weeks ago, and they helped me a lot, but they also hurt me. I think they fueled my worry over Home Resort choice.

Each time I thought I made the right choice (BCV), a negative post would go up, even in the most innocent looking threads. And I was so surprised to see so many "jabs" at other members and their resorts.

I've met a lot of nice people on these boards and learned a lot. I just wish everyone could appreciate the differences in the resorts. Can't we all just get along?

ArRzrbk a.k.a. Char

I really hope the people who enjoy the bashing read your post. It is a great example of the damage that is being done in "fun" and retaliation.


ArRzrbk, I hope you can ignore all that goes on around here. I have been here for several years and it still bothers me a little, but when I visit my home resort, I am always thankful that we bought there. I hope the same for you too, because BCV is a great resort and we look forward to staying there also.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Did BCV pull ahead?

Saw in another post where someone was concerned that not only resorts get bashed but they felt the dec. use year was getting bashed. Hadn't thought of it that way.

 

[WDWorld2003]

I have to say that we almost didn't buy our resale at BWV because everyone was always bashing the clown pool!!!! We haven't even seen BWV yet (other than pics) but we did see the movie "It"! We decided we could handle it though and can't wait for our first trip home to try out the keister coaster

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I think the newst resorts take the most bashing for a period of time, and then it all settles down and comes out even.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Hopefully, resort bashing can subside and reduced in the future.

 

[twinmomplus2]

I for one totally agree, With the posting of information and the sharing of experiences. And to everyone who said why such arguement over this? It is assine to assume one persons bad experience is indicative of the entire resort. Somtimes things happen and it does not mean the entire resort has gone to hell in a hand basket. However we are informed of a certain problem so we can be aware of the issue. All the resorts have different draws, some appeal to a certain traveling group others may appeal to another. And I Agree somtimes defense of a resort can be rabid. I for one stopped posting on this board for that reason. all the DVC's are beautiful all for different reasons and I for one appreciate the 7 month window if I want to try another resort. And have a different resort experience. we are doing Boardwalk in December and are now trying to figure out where to go in April. Again utilizing that 7 month window!

 

[KNWVIKING]

Are you anticipating that for some reason we'll have all matured and become a "kinder,gentler" membership

 

[starmaker2000]

I would have to that most of the moaning/bashing would have to be awarded to BWV.

Most people think that their resort is the best for them and emotions run high. I think it is very helpful to read the bad with the good when it comes to making the correct choice for you. Jokes about a particular resort can result in some toes and sometimes emotions being hurt. That is a fact of DVC ownership.

Lloyd

 

[Disney Doll]

While I agree that soem of the bashing is truly nastiness, some of it is probably "tongue-in-cheek". Unfortunately, it's hard to convey emotion sometimes on the Internet(unless you're ncligs with a VAST array of smilies ),so at times I think things are misunderstood. I do agree that personal attacks are uncalled for.

I think that in general, all the resorts are great in their own ways. Some have bigger rooms, some have smaller rooms, some have locations close to a lot of things, some have locations that are more out of the way and laid back.

I think that newest resorts always get some bad press when they first open because there are still some "bugs" (no pun intended )being worked out. Unfortunately, I think Disney has done such a good job of "brainwashing" us in to thinking that everything will always be perfect, that when it's not, people react. Our expectations as Disney consumers leave very little room for error on their part, consequently, things that might be considered minor in other circumstances become more major when applied to Disney, because "issues" or bad service are so unexpected.

I happen to love the fact that I can have a laid back vacation by staying at OKW or VWL, or be more in the middle of things at BCV or BWV, or be on the beach at VB or near some great golf at HH. I am sure I'll also love the fact that I'll be close to some shopping and wonderful "spa-ing" when SSR is done.

My home resort is OKW, but whatever DVC resort I hang my hat in is "home" when I am there!!!!

 

[OneMoreTry]

I really don't see much resort-bashing, if any.

Recounting a bad experience at a resort isn't bashing the resort. Neither is describing the resort's strengths and weaknesses. I don't see many posts going beyond these types of comments.


I think the problem arises because OKW is so far superior to the other resorts that everyone is a little touchy on the subject. Just keep telling yourself, "Size doesn't matter."