Interesting Member benefit I just noticed on the 2016 printable list

[RachaelA]

So are there multiple dates for the MK thing?


I'm sure nothing will be going on when we are there this year. We always have that luck haha!

 

[CMNJ]

Just stumbled across this

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/01/disney-vacation-club-officially.html?m=1

They are reporting the MK special event will be Feb 25 and again March 3 with reservations opening on Jan 12th. Apparently there is also going to be a new DVC member lounge opening later this year in the Imagination pavilion at Epcot too.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

A "ticket offer" was in the writeup about DVC anniversary on the Orlando park news article.

So if anyone catches that when the details come out...much appreciated.

I'm currently in a state of boycott

 

[lockedoutlogic]

They look good, but it's unfortunate I won't be back until 2017. Given that many members book their holidays 11 months in advance, shouldn't they announce special events more in advance to allow people to plan for them instead of being luck of the draw (having a vacation booked for when they announce a special party)?

It would make sense...but many promos from Disney are to get people to "jump" and add to their vacation schedule...as opposed to their normal travel patterns which they can predict down to the near minute.

I'm gonna guess you're from the UK...which means it's difficult for you to make extra plans...

...but for people from the kingdoms of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and Massachusetts - the highest per capita DVC members...
...it's far more easy to add side trips

 

[MapleGirl]

I'm very excited about the after hours MK party. A friend and I will be there (staying at the Poly Villas!) for the March 3rd party. Does anyone have any guesses on what we can expect at these parties?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm very excited about the after hours MK party. A friend and I will be there (staying at the Poly Villas!) for the March 3rd party. Does anyone have any guesses on what we can expect at these parties?

It's probably an extra magic hours...but with limited access
Will be a highlight of the trip for most that attend

 

[pinklotusflower]

thanks for the info, we're going in September and will be there for the Safari Spectacular never been to a DVC event before and excited

 

[Savagekids]

They look good, but it's unfortunate I won't be back until 2017. Given that many members book their holidays 11 months in advance, shouldn't they announce special events more in advance to allow people to plan for them instead of being luck of the draw (having a vacation booked for when they announce a special party)?

That's what I keep saying. All major Disney events should be announced at least 11 months in advance. I understand why they don't and realized DVC members are not always the primary audience. But please give a chance to attend events/attractions, especially ones designed for members.

 

[Savagekids]

Where is this "printable" you speak of? I scouring around the DVC member site now and don't see anything.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That's what I keep saying. All major Disney events should be announced at least 11 months in advance. I understand why they don't and realized DVC members are not always the primary audience. But please give a chance to attend events/attractions, especially ones designed for members.

I know dozens of DVC members and nobody plans that far out. I think there are multiple mentalities in the customer base...and this one is clearly aimed for the "take it, leave it, take it" crowd

Remember: they just massively changed how annual passes work...and that affects Florida resident and DVC members much more than the other demos combined.

 

[Savagekids]

I know dozens of DVC members and nobody plans that far out. I think there are multiple mentalities in the customer base...and this one is clearly aimed for the "take it, leave it, take it crowd"

Remember: they just massively changed how annual passes work...and that affects Florida resident and DVC members much more than the other demos combined.

Funny you mention DVCers not planning. We are military and can never plan that far out. No matter how many times make a reservation at 11 or even 7 months, I always change it. Yesterday, DH says we might be able to take trip for MLK weekend after he asks his boss on Monday. Low and behold, there are no reservations to be had for the weekend so we might take kids out of school during the week. This is something I didn't understand when we bought into DVC. I'm not complaining, just learning/adapting as we go and making due.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Funny you mention DVCers not planning. We are military and can never plan that far out. No matter how many times make a reservation at 11 or even 7 months, I always change it. Yesterday, DH says we might be able to take trip for MLK weekend after he asks his boss on Monday. Low and behold, there are no reservations to be had for the weekend so we might take kids out of school during the week. This is something I didn't understand when we bought into DVC. I'm not complaining, just learning/adapting as we go and making due.

We find that 2.5-5 months out there is generally plenty of options and availability.

We rotate around a lot...so it doesn't matter to us much. As long as we bounce around.

For those that "HAVE to have my BLT 2 bedroom high floor MKV"...it doesn't work.

But that 11 month thing is like a timeshare in the traditional sense...which isn't what I bought.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Just an FYI Incase anybody read and missed it on the OPN article we've been referring to...

At the bottom it stated the member site with details goes live on 1/4

 

[CMNJ]

Where is this "printable" you speak of? I scouring around the DVC member site now and don't see anything.

Here I posted it earlier in the thread

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.g.../member/justformembers/perks/2016WDWPerks.pdf

ETA if the link doesn't work go to the member benefits section and at the top of the page there is an option to open a pdf printable list-that is where I saw the info-on the printable list.

 

[CMNJ]

Just an FYI Incase anybody read and missed it on the OPN article we've been referring to...

At the bottom it stated the member site with details goes live on 1/4

I actually stumbled upon the info last night on the DVC member website before these articles were posted today-the link I posted above will take you to some of the info-it appears the OPN article was able to obtain some more specifics/details then is currently listed on the website.

 

[DebbieB]

I read on facebook this afternoon about a DVC member lounge going in upstairs of the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot. I saw it on my phone, I'm trying to find the link. Anyone else hear about it?

 

[CMNJ]

I read on facebook this afternoon about a DVC member lounge going in upstairs of the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot. I saw it on my phone, I'm trying to find the link. Anyone else hear about it?

It was on that Orlando parks news website too.....

"First-ever Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at Epcot
Available in late spring 2016, Members will be able to relax and get their Member Services questions answered in this brand-new lounge, located in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World at Epcot.

The lounge will feature comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, strong Wi-Fi, charging stations, helpful Member Services Advisors and computers with printers, and will serve as a gathering place for Members to meet up and celebrate their pride for Disney Vacation Club."

Website is
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/01/disney-vacation-club-officially.html?m=1

 

[hayesdvc]

As reported by Orlando Theme Parks News:

Quote:
In 2016, Disney Vacation Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a variety of new happenings for Members, including a brand-new Membership Card, a Walt Disney World ticket offer, new 25th anniversary buttons given out in Disney theme parks, on Disney Cruise Line ships and at select Disney Vacation Club Resorts, the first Disney Vacation Club lounge at Epcot, complimentary parties at theme parks and water parks, and much, much more.
As to the member lounge:

Quote:
First-ever Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at Epcot
Available in late spring 2016, Members will be able to relax and get their Member Services questions answered in this brand-new lounge, located in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World at Epcot.

The lounge will feature comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, strong Wi-Fi, charging stations, helpful Member Services Advisors and computers with printers, and will serve as a gathering place for Members to meet up and celebrate their pride for Disney Vacation Club.



I FOUND THIS ON ANOTHER SITE.

 

[gatordoc]

Does anyone know if you have to be staying at a DVC resort to register for an event? It doesn't look like these coincide with any of our trips, but we could easily drive down to attend.

 

[CMNJ]

Does anyone know if you have to be staying at a DVC resort to register for an event? It doesn't look like these coincide with any of our trips, but we could easily drive down to attend.

I think last year when they did the Typhoon Lagoon party you had to have a Disney Resort reservation for that day in order to register.