New DVC Vacation Planner - is on it's way!

[RobDoc]

I just received the latest News - From DVC Member.com email awhich has an alert about the new Vacation Planner, which has usually been received by October in the past.
Looks like member should be getting it very soon now!


New Vacation Planner reflects Member Getaways changes


Disney Vacation Club recently began mailing the 2008-2009 Vacation Planner, which should arrive in all Member homes by the end of December. In addition to providing information to help Members plan future vacations, it also outlines a variety of changes and enhancements to the Member Getaways program.

 

[ACDSNY]

On the DVC Member site they have "Members will be able to make direct Interval International exchanges online beginning in spring 2008." How cool.

 

[WDWLVR]

Thanks Doc - looking forward to getting it.

 

[littlestar]

Sounds like some big changes for Interval exchanges:

"New Vacation Planner reflects Member Getaways changes:

Disney Vacation Club recently began mailing the 2008-2009 Vacation Planner, which should arrive in all Member homes by the end of December. In addition to providing information to help Members plan future vacations, it also includes a variety of changes and enhancements to the Member Getaways program.

The changes are part of a continuing effort to provide the Member community with a variety of high-quality vacation options at some of the most popular destinations and iconic resorts.

Here's a sneak peak at some of the changes:

World Passport Collection: Due to the increased popularity of Interval International® exchanges, 3- and 4-night exchange options will join the currently available 7-night offerings in 2008. Interval International continues to offer some of the most affordable options for Members who would like to explore vacation experiences around the world. As an added convenience, Members will be able to make direct Interval International exchanges online beginning in spring 2008.

Concierge Collection: Disney Vacation Club has refined the Concierge Collection to focus on the most popular destinations and iconic resorts offering great value and a wide range of experiences.

Adventurer Collection: The expansion of Adventures by Disney guided vacations to 17 unique itineraries around the world has allowed Disney Vacation Club to focus the Adventurer Collection primarily on these Disney-quality experiences, delivering the world-class service and attention to detail Members expect from Disney.

Please note that all reservations for any current Member Getaways exchange option that is being discontinued must be booked by Jan. 31, 2008, and all stays must be completed by May 31, 2008, based on availability (with the exception of an Adventurer Collection exchange that begins the last week in May and is not a night-by-night exchange). All other Member Getaways exchange options will now comprise the new 2008 Member Getaways offerings."

 

[Merilyn]

I can't wait to see the new book. I have been thinking about adding a new timeshare so I could have long weekend trips. This may solve my problem. I hope they have some exchanges close to me now. There aren't many. Does any have theirs yet? Which exchanges are they getting rid of?

I really like the online exchange option. Do you think we will see what is available and be able to pick? It would be nice not having to wait weeks or months to know if you got an exchange.

I wish DVC offered us II membership so we could have some of the benefits it offers. Would love the last minute trips for fewer points or cheap cash prices.

Will just have to wait and see, I guess!

 

[DVCindy]

I can confirm that they have eliminated exchanges to Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona. I called yesterday to book an exchange for July as we are going to the Grand Canyon and was told it would no longer be available for stays after May 31, 2008.

I am very, very disappointed.

They have also eliminated the Arizona Biltmore.

 

[DVC Mater]

Concierge Collection: Disney Vacation Club has refined the Concierge Collection to focus on the most popular destinations and iconic resorts offering great value and a wide range of experiences.

Is it me or does this mean that we are losing some hotels in the concierge collection?

 

[Caskbill]

Is it me or does this mean that we are losing some hotels in the concierge collection?

Past history shows that hotels in the concierge collection come and go. If one were to compare the hotels available today versus maybe 10 years ago, there'd be numerous differences.

While old ones sometimes leave the collection, other new ones often are added to the collection.