If you could ask for one Perk from DVC

[Davids-Coco]

Horrifying, isn't it? Not ALL the bedding is changed between guests. Just the sheets. So you get to use the same blanket and bed spread that someone may or may not have done who knows what to before you got there. I have never specifically asked at DVC but I did ask at Pop Century and they said they wash the bedspreads every few weeks. Gross! It would be SOOOO much better if they at least would use duvet covers that can be washed between guests. When we go we request extra sheets and pillow cases and fashion a make-shift duvet around the blanket.

I also do not want housekeeping every day (but that's fine for those that do). I just want a thorough cleaning of the room before I get there and that DEFINITELY doesn't happen - pretty much anywhere so not just a DVC problem...

Terri

Okay, if I'm reading this right... it is the standard operating procedure. As long as sheets are changed, I'm fine. I'll throw the blankets and comforter off anyway! I thought the comment meant that SHEETS were not necessarily changed between people.

 

[RCharnay]

Yeah, they don't change the bedspread just like they don't clean the couch cushions or the carpets. Everything is not sanitized. There is an assumption you won't be having close contact with those items. Just the towels and sheets.

 

[DebbieB]

I just got back from Disneyland. Out there, DVC members get 10% off almost all food. Counter Service, Table Service. I'm not sure if there are any locations excluded but it was accepted everywhere I went.

 

[Tink-n-Belle]

Great prices on DCL in off season as well as the option to purchase a 3 season passport (that's what it used to be called) that gets them into WDW parks for part of the year and excludes them for the high season.

another thing that would be nice is the option to purchase a 18 month pass. Since we only go 1 a year at the same time, the annual pass doesn't help us.

And a special Dining discount too just for DVC members thats included for the lenght of our stay like 10% off all our dining no matter where we decide to dine. I only go 1 once a year so the TIW card doesn't really give me a great discount since you are only talking 5 or 6 table service restaurants.

 

[Anal Annie]

The ability to use our AP's on BOTH coasts!!! Like one size fits all. Buy an AP and use it at DL or WDW. We would love to be able to switch up our trips every 2 or 3 times but it's cost prohibitive to have to buy new tix for the left coast. Even if they made that a 3rd type of AP. Right now they have the reg. AP and the Premium AP. They could make a 3rd type that is bi-coastal!!

 

[Anal Annie]

The ability to buy a Tables in Wonderland card. Florida residents can, why not those of us who own a piece of Florida Disney?

Instead of doing that they could just give us more dining discounts to start with. Right now the list is pretty shabby. They could increase the limited number of participating restaurants that give the 10% and increase the discount from 10% to 15%. I'd rather they do that than me have to shell out another $75 to buy the TIW. I'm for anything that doesn't require me to open my wallet any more than I do now! LOL...and include alcohol of course!

 

[edk35]

1. I would like Disney to give me 500 bucks in spending money for every trip because I am a DVC member.

2. I would like Disney to give me free dining for every trip because I am a DVC member.

3. I would like Disney to give me free AP's every year for life because I am a DVC member.

4. I would like Disney to pay for my transportation for every trip because I am a DVC member.

Okay that is my short list.

I AM KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could not resist doing this..............maybe it has to do with ANOTHER hot thread right now about DVC members and ALL OF OUR SO CALLED PERKS.

 

[TagsMissy]

My first thought was the TIW card. I assume that many DVCers have APs though.

I wouldn't assume that. We don't; we fly from the west coast and while yes we made a few trips the past year, we don't actually PLAN to go more than 1x a calendar year. We'll probably go every other year or alternate once Hawaii opens up to even less than 1x ever 2 years or so as we;ll head to hawaii instead. for some of us, and probably more than you think don't have annual passes and don't go every year.

 

[hakepb]

As far as I can tell, all DVC member "perks" exist to increase our total trip spending. Yes, there are a few instances where members are getting a discount when they would otherwise pay full price, but the perks are supposed to help DVC members spend more as a group.

So, when you want a park ticket discount, ask "what incentive would I need to spend more than planned" It might be advantageous to have a combined, discounted ticket and DDP..

The only perk that does not seem to be tied to increased spending (yet) is the free Internet. But they could be thinking the free Internet could be used for more ADR's or "bounceback" trips once online reservations startup... Or the "free Internet" was prompted by the sales people saying they were getting "killed" selling a premium product with paid Internet..

 

[vandy]

I would have to go with the deeply discounted park tickets first, then very close behind would be the "Show your DVC member card to get into Fast Pass line" idea.

 

[robinb]

I wouldn't assume that. We don't; we fly from the west coast and while yes we made a few trips the past year, we don't actually PLAN to go more than 1x a calendar year. We'll probably go every other year or alternate once Hawaii opens up to even less than 1x ever 2 years or so as we;ll head to hawaii instead. for some of us, and probably more than you think don't have annual passes and don't go every year.

I see you're a new owner so your travel plans may change as you settle into the membership. I know many people "overlap" two trips to get the most out of APs. For instance your last trip was Aug/Sep of 2009. If you had an AP you could plan your 2010 trip for mid-August and get two trips out of the AP even though you're only going once per year.

 

[Snow Shoe]

Well I would like to see......

• The return of free park tickets or AP's

• Book ADR's at an earlier time then anyone else

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

I like the idea of discounted tickets other than AP
And the FP idea with Member card !

 

[ToddyLu]

Our four legged daughter, Trinity, would love to come to our DVC studio with us. She is the best Jack Russell ever and loves Tink. But she does sleep with us, hence the need to maybe wash the bedspread after we leave.Love the idea of FP, too.

 

[DVC Mike]

I'd like to see additional perks or maybe a special club for those that have purchased a certain amount of points (like, maybe more than 1,200 or so).

 

[jagson]

I would have to go with the deeply discounted park tickets first, then very close behind would be the "Show your DVC member card to get into Fast Pass line" idea.

Ditto
Maybe bundled with a discounted AP, if not the discounted park tickets

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

Horrifying, isn't it? Not ALL the bedding is changed between guests. Just the sheets. So you get to use the same blanket and bed spread that someone may or may not have done who knows what to before you got there. I have never specifically asked at DVC but I did ask at Pop Century and they said they wash the bedspreads every few weeks. Gross! It would be SOOOO much better if they at least would use duvet covers that can be washed between guests. When we go we request extra sheets and pillow cases and fashion a make-shift duvet around the blanket.

I also do not want housekeeping every day (but that's fine for those that do). I just want a thorough cleaning of the room before I get there and that DEFINITELY doesn't happen - pretty much anywhere so not just a DVC problem...

Terri

I just got off the phone w/CR. I asked if all the bedding including blanket & bedspread was changed in between guests at CR & BLT. I expected the woman to say "Yes, of course" but she said "Let me send housekeeing a message to be sure. It will only take a minute." I heard her typing and we had some small talk. She said it will be around 90 today! Nice for all the folks there on vacation. Then she said the response is back & yes, all bedding including blankets & bedspreads are changed in between guests. I hope this is true!

 

[eporter66]

I like the discount on park tickets as well.

For us - we usually get a 1 bedroom, and stop and get groceries. We still eat dinner out, but we do breakfast in the room and often get through lunch with something simple like a pretzel to hold us over. We even cook dinner a night or two, so we dont feel like we spend a ton of money on food.

But - thinking about food and our trip in the next few weeks - I would love to be able to eat around the world at EPCOT with my DVC member card. That would be a nice perk

 

[Uncleromulus]

Add me to the "free park tickets" group. That was an excellent perk that we had for a # of years after we bought into DVC in 1992.

A free TIW card would also be nice----

 

[DebbieB]

I just got off the phone w/CR. I asked if all the bedding including blanket & bedspread was changed in between guests at CR & BLT. I expected the woman to say "Yes, of course" but she said "Let me send housekeeing a message to be sure. It will only take a minute." I heard her typing and we had some small talk. She said it will be around 90 today! Nice for all the folks there on vacation. Then she said the response is back & yes, all bedding including blankets & bedspreads are changed in between guests. I hope this is true!

Next time you are at one of the resorts, take a look at the housekeeping carts for blankets or bedspreads. Keep in mind the beds are queens or kings, so they will be big.