I don't like this -- tell me if YOU ALL don't like it either .....

[* Potential DVC'er *]

I was just thinking of something. I really don't like the fact that there is no maid service while staying at your resorts. (I.e., I know there is towel/trash on the 3rd or 4th day? and then on the 7th or something??) -- but really -- all the money in dues we are paying - you'd "think" that they could afford to have the maids at least make the beds and refresh the towels!!!

I wonder if it's just me or if anyone else cares? I note this now, because while brainstorming the other day with friends, one of my girlfriends brought this up and was HIDEOUSLY appalled that this was the case!!!

Awaiting your all's responses ....

 

[PamOKW]

It sounds like a big deal at first....but it really isn't. I'm not that familiar with other timeshares but I understand that it is pretty standard practice not to have daily maid service. The cost in dues to provide the daily service would be prohibitive. As it is now, you can pay an additional fee to get the daily service if it's necessary for your vacation. Many of us have found that we actually kind of like not having to arrange our schedules around the maid. If you are staying more than 7 nights, you will get full maid service on the fourth day and then the T&T on the 8th day and that schedule will alternate for the length of your stay.

 

[robinb]

I actually like that a maid isn't in my room every day. If I want to leave it a mess I can . Making the bed only takes a minute, after all. The only down-side is that I end up bringing soap and shampoo because we run out of the starter stuff before it gets replaced.

 

[KNWVIKING]

We actually don't like people going into our room when we're not there so it's no problem for us. It keeps the dues down and really-how dirty can your room get to require daily house keeping.I know our room mostly gets cluttered with resort papers & shopping bags which house keeping isn't going to mess with anyway.

 

[Werner Weiss]

Housekeeping service is optional. You decide whether you would rather have daily housekeeping or extra money in your wallet. For example, you can have full cleaning in a 2-BR for $40 per cleaning.

-- but really -- all the money in dues we are paying - you'd "think" that they could afford to have the maids at least make the beds and refresh the towels!!!

The dues represent the actual cost of operating the resort (and maintaining reserves) plus a set percentage management fee (profit for Disney). DVC dues would probably go up between 50 cents and a dollar per point (depending upon the level of service) if we had mandatory daily housekeeping.

 

[Firefighter Mickey]

Most timeshares do not have maid service, and in fact the only time the room gets serviced is when you check out prior to another guest checking in.

Since the 1BR and larger units all come with a washer/dryer, we don't find it a major hassle to do the laundry when needed. And it's pretty easy to carry the trash out to the bin when heading out to the parks.

Remember, these are "Home away from home" resorts.

The good news is, that for a nominal fee, you can have daily maid service. This is the best of both worlds, since I suspect that most members would not want to pay for daily service in their dues, but those members that want this service can easily get it.

 

[PamOKW]

Just so there's no confusion....if you stay in a DVC resort as a WDW resort guest you do get daily maid service.

 

[Pluto4President]

Just think how much more our dues would be if we paid for daily maid service. I can do without.

 

[Chuck S]

I know it sounds"odd" to folks who usually stay in a regular hotel room. But I really like not having daily service....for instance, we went to Vegas last month, and we felt we 'had' to be out of the room for several hours every day to allow the housekeepers to do their job. While probably not a problem finding things to do at WDW, we don't feel "rushed" out of the room, and can enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and danish in the room, throw the beds together (if we want to :0 ) then go to the parks or whatever. We can return early in the afternoon, not wondering if the maids have finished, etc. I think there are advantages (besides dues) to not having daily service. And if you really MUST have it, it is available.

 

[Lhargus]

We wondered about the lack of daily housekeeping before we bought this year. We've had two stays so far and haven't missed housekeeping at all.

We throw the used towels in the dryer before leaving and just re-use them.

We drop off the trash after breakfast.

We vacuum once a stay. (takes 10 minutes tops)

It really makes for a more relaxing stay. I must say, I'm surprised.

 

[baileybrad]

Sorry, but ugh used towels in the dryer....now back to the orginal question. We do not miss the daily "maid service" at all. We have little ones that go down for naps and we don't have to play housekeeping tag the way we do at hotels or resorts that have daily maid service. But again the used towels in the dryer everyday is as my 13 year old nephew is so fond of saying a bit gross.

 

[MdmMim]

I thought I would miss housekeeping, but I don't at all. I find that I sort of enjoy puttering a bit in my room(s)--like I'm "at home." No maid service there either!

 

[Lhargus]

We don't wash our towels every day at home (they are usually hung to air dry) and we don't do it when we are at WDW. The towels are replaced after a few days and I don't see where it is gross.

 

[jcodespoti]

I can also say that we truly enjoy the housekeeping situation. I don't like someone coming in my room everyday. We just got back from Vegas and since we were only there 4 days we put out the "do not disturb" sign.



Joe in CT

 

[PamOKW]

Folks can do what they like about the towels....dry them off in the dryer, wash & dry them, air dry....or if you don't like any of those options spring for the $6 and a new set of towels.

 

[DebbieB]

I thought it would be a big deal too when I joined 2+ years ago. But like everyone else, I don't miss it and actually like the fact that no one is in the room except on Trash & Towel Day (we only go for 6 nights). We usually bring extra soap - they usually don't leave one for the extra bathroom sink & the kitchen sink (1 bedroom). You always have the option to have housekeeping come in for an extra fee (you don't have to do it everyday). You have to remember that you are an owner, Disney doesn't really own the resort, so everything related to the operation comes out of your pocket through dues. For people renting a room for cash, the daily housekeeping is automatically built into the room rate. If they said you could get your room rate reduced by $25 to $50 dollars a night by not having housekeeping, I bet alot of people would go for it.

 

[Brer-Rabbit]

* Potential DVC'er *-

all the money in dues we are paying - you'd "think" that they could afford to have the maids at least make the beds and refresh the towels!!!

Did you join already? I wasn't aware that you had joined.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

I can do without the unecessary expense. Those who do want it can pay the additional $25, no big deal......

 

[* Potential DVC'er *]

No, didn't join yet ... But I'm still workin' on it! Unfortunately I don't think it will be until the Spring (or until my husband feels more appropriate with the economy and his job).

I'm just afraid that when the spring comes there will be NO OKW for RESALE! (I know I need to not worry ..... they'll be there I'm sure ....)

It's just one thing that constantly makes me feel good about this is the fact that there really AREN"T that many resales out there -- considering the 60,000 + members! And how many "other" timeshares that are for sale (and many people aren't happy with).

 

[Tagrel]

Or, as our DVC rep told us, a trip to the pool provides nice clean towels every day!

Tagrel