Major Change to PS Policy - DVC Members?

[MJS]

I read in the All Ears newsletter this morning that there is a "significant" change to the PS policy.

"Beginning August 4, guests with a paid deposit
on a Walt Disney Travel Company package may begin booking PS
arrangements for most WDW dining locations 180 days in advance.
All other guests must wait until 90 days prior to the desired
date. The only exceptions to this policy will be specialized
dining events, such as dinner shows, Lunch With a Disney Artist,
Bistro de Paris, and Victoria & Albert's. A valid Walt Disney
Travel Company package booking number (with paid deposit) will
be required when calling for a Priority Seating for more than 90
days out."

Where does this leave DVC members? Are we in the 90 day category? I wonder if this change will make it impossible to get PS's for Princess meals.

 

[RobDoc]

You may want to look at this thread from yesterday about the PS situation.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=413170

Nothing has been published by Disney or DVC at this time so we may already be included in any changes to be made.

My personal interpretation is that we, as DVC members, do have a "paid" confirmation once we make a reservation thru MS and that should qualify us for the 180 priority.

Stay Tuned!

 

[Lisa F]

Originally posted by WebmasterDoc
My personal interpretation is that we, as DVC members, do have a "paid" confirmation once we make a reservation thru MS and that should qualify us for the 180 priority.

From your mouth to Eisner's ears!

 

[MJS]

Thanks for the link!

 

[sgtpet]

They are going to stick it to us again I am afraid. Doc I hope you are right.

 

[beattyfamily]

The phones are going to be INSANE Monday morning with people wondering which category they fall in to see if they can book the hard-to-get CRT!!!!

 

[disrailfan]

Did anyone get an answer from Member Services on this issue? This is the first time I have logged in this week.

Someone please tell me we aren't getting screwed again?

 

[Donalds_best_pal]

I am 14 and belive it or not became friends with the one of the vice presidents of WDW Operations. I called him 2 years ago to give feedback on how our family loved WDW and how we visit 20+ times. To make a long story short we were suppose to get together on my trip 2 years ago to WDW but he got sick and was unable to visit. So sent a nice gift to my hotel for me to have as apology. He told me if I ever have problems or concerns to call him... So I called hime today and acutally remembered me belive it or now and said mature and wise I sound now. LOL Here is the deal: Disney Dining doesnt know but they suspended using the policy, he said they got many mad guest calling and complaining. He also understands why us DVC members were very upset and felt like we were getting the shaft. Disney Dining will be notified soon he said but not now. I hope this helps people calm down a lot. The policy there in will stay the same. My mom said I shouldn't give his name out and of course not his number so he doesnt get a flood of calls. This information is real so dont just take it as a joke.I hope this helps calm people down
Matt


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