Jim Lewis Fired from WDWCo

[disneynutz]

I will confirm it. I'm a VWL owner since 2002 and I was cast from May 1, 2010 up until three weeks ago as a DVC ASA and my friends - the wonderful talented "Disney" people I left behind are celebrating right now.

I got about 10 texts around 5:00pm with the news.

Trust me, top executives know that Jim Lewis was nothing but a Bean Counter - (it was brought to their attention numerous times) and that DVC was headed down the wrong path. It won't happen over night but I would look for some good things to come.

Disney loves Bean Counters so there must be more to it.

Bill

 

[anniet]

what did your friends say? any details of how it went down or why?

Every text was the same "Jim Lewis is gone". No more details but I don't need them. We all knew why.

I am just thrilled and grateful that Disney paid attention the pleas of many many many people who kept telling them that DVC was losing the magic.

 

[supersuperwendy]

Will we get the old logo back????? I hope so!!!

 

[anniet]

Disney loves Bean Counters so there must be more to it.

Bill

Yeah, like I said, they were headed down the wrong path and someone recognized it was the wrong way to go.

Just mho (although others here may have witnessed it too) Disney was losing it's distinction in the "timeshare" marketplace.

 

[ToddyLu]

Maybe they will actually put useful information in Disney Files, now. My scrapbook clipping file is getting full from the useful info in that publication.

Dh thinks we paid for Lewis' golden parachute.....

 

[ToddyLu]

Will we get the old logo back????? I hope so!!!

But you will have to change your ticker...

 

[Deb & Bill]

Maybe he had an offer he couldn't refuse from Kraft....... selling Kool-Aid.

 

[ToddyLu]

Maybe he had an offer he couldn't refuse from Kraft....... selling Kool-Aid.

 

[Sammie]

Maybe he did not like having a boss to answer to, considering for years he has run unchecked.

Honestly at this point I don't know.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

I will confirm it. I'm a VWL owner since 2002 and I was cast from May 1, 2010 up until three weeks ago as a DVC ASA and my friends - the wonderful talented "Disney" people I left behind are celebrating right now.

I got about 10 texts around 5:00pm with the news.

Trust me, top executives know that Jim Lewis was nothing but a Bean Counter - (it was brought to their attention numerous times) and that DVC was headed down the wrong path. It won't happen over night but I would look for some good things to come.

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Trust me I am a "bean counter" by profession... it can get MUCH MUCH worse. DVC and Disney have lots of opportunties to cut back and make both the employees and the members whine..... I can sit here and make a list of things I would do if "finances" were the motivating factor.... and all of them would have people like this and thinking "gee things were not so bad"

(And if posters on here think "we are going to be happy now" DVC members were "unloved in thier own minds" before Mr. Lewis and will be after. Unless Disney suddenely starts giving "free dining" or "pays us to visit" I don't see a giant outcry of love on here)

 

[Sammie]

.

Trust me I am a "bean counter" by profession... it can get MUCH MUCH worse. DVC and Disney have lots of opportunties to cut back and make both the employees and the members whine..... I can sit here and make a list of things I would do if "finances" were the motivating factor.... and all of them would have people like this and thinking "gee things were not so bad"

(And if posters on here think "we are going to be happy now" DVC members were "unloved in thier own minds" before Mr. Lewis and will be after. Unless Disney suddenely starts giving "free dining" or "pays us to visit" I don't see a giant outcry of love on here)

For many long time members such as myself it is not about free dining or any perks.

It was about things like Disney Files, Dee Vee Cee, changes such as the change to banking with the explanation that basically we were too stupid to do it the other way. It was about being treated with respect and listening to valued members instead of being talked down to or even lied to.

I could care less about perks, nice but not what I bought. I bought a timeshare that I expect to be clean and in working order when I check in. Lately that has not been the case.

 

[DVCconvert]

Maybe he had an offer he couldn't refuse from Kraft....... selling Kool-Aid.

I'm 100% SURE that's is NOT TRUE!

Kraft, knowing that they no longer had you as a prospective customer, would NEVER agree to the deal!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

For many long time members such as myself it is not about free dining or any perks.

It was about things like Disney Files, Dee Vee Cee, changes such as the change to banking with the explanation that basically we were too stupid to do it the other way. It was about being treated with respect and listening to valued members instead of being talked down to or even lied to.

I could care less about perks, nice but not what I bought. I bought a timeshare that I expect to be clean and in working when I check in. Lately that has not been the case.

Exactly. And communication. Something we haven't gotten much of as members.

Take the rules, enforce them, keep the properties clean and maintained and I'd be happy. I don't need any perks, even the AP discount. I can buy a few days ticket, enjoy the resort and be happy. Just make sure the toilet works, I get sheets that fit the bed, towels that aren't stained, cabinet doors that work.

 

[Sammie]

Exactly. And communication. Something we haven't gotten much of as members.

Take the rules, enforce them, keep the properties clean and maintained and I'd be happy. I don't need any perks, even the AP discount. I can buy a few days ticket, enjoy the resort and be happy. Just make sure the toilet works, I get sheets that fit the bed, towels that aren't stained, cabinet doors that work.

And if they are going to expand, build a quality product that at two years old, does not look like it's five.

 

[fall08CP]

I know several guides and ASAs... this rumor is 100% true.

Currently learning the details, but nothing I can share. But it's definitely true.

 

[Sammie]

I know several guides and ASAs... this rumor is 100% true.

Currently learning the details, but nothing I can share. But it's definitely true.

What is an ASA? Thanks

 

[Terry S]

Advance Sales Associate. They are the people in the DVC Kisosks and desks at resorts.

 

[SusieBea]

 

[Sammie]

Advance Sales Associate. They are the people in the DVC Kisosks and desks at resorts.

Thanks Terry.

 

[jrbdad]

Where do I send my resume?