New policy for reservations based on check IN date

[bookwormde]

I think the time stamp was 1:00pm est

bookwormde

 

[jdg345]

Mine came this morning.

I guess they don't like me ...

 

[Sammie]

Got my email yesterday.

 

[Dean]

Since it's been discussed in this thread, the II audit for Dec 2007 listed 123,391 DVC members.

 

[jdg345]

Since it's been discussed in this thread, the II audit for Dec 2007 listed 123,391 DVC members.

Thanks!

 

[pilferk]

Well, the mods closed the polls I put up (though I don't REALLY understand why, since...while related, they weren't discussing the policy much AND it's not like we can post polls HERE?? But...whatever) but I think the sample size was enough to get a good feel for the anecdotal data, anyway.

Sunday seems to be the "most checked in" day (56%).

And the most usual length of stay seems to be between 5 and 7 days (69% fell into one of those categories).

 

[Luigi's Girl]

Just opened the email, looks like DVC is notifying the membership of the change by email. Anyone else get it. WOW what a novel idea, notifying the membership by email.
Better late than never.

I guess we should get ready for a rush of new questions and posters.

bookwormde

Got mine at 11 this morning

 

[jdg345]

Well, the mods closed the polls I put up (though I don't REALLY understand why, since...while related, they weren't discussing the policy much AND it's not like we can post polls HERE?? But...whatever) but I think the sample size was enough to get a good feel for the anecdotal data, anyway.

Sunday seems to be the "most checked in" day (56%).

And the most usual length of stay seems to be between 5 and 7 days (69% fell into one of those categories).

And Sat+Sun were like 74% as far as "most checked in" days.

Thu+Fri were like 7-8% IIRC.

 

[janni518]

Got my notification this morning. I thought at first it was a change to the already new policy.

 

[bookwormde]

Pilferk

I thought that would happen. If you had not related it to this thread is might have survived.

You know I hate crowds and want to know when is the least busy day for check in. HA HA.

I think it gives a good sample.

bookwormde

 

[jeankeri]

Sorry I missed the polls, but I would have fit right in with the majority in both.

 

[Laurabearz]

I guess they don't like me ...

Me either, just checked my emial and nothing

 

[jdg345]

Me either, just checked my emial and nothing

 

[disneydisneydoo]

Regarding the polls though - I wonder if the posters on these boards are a representative sample? It seems like most of us are trying to maximize our point usage as much as possible which leads to a lot of Sun - Thurs stays. Do we know for sure that the general population would be booking the same way we would? For example, a co-worker of mine owns DVC, and goes once a year for 7 days. Her arrival day decision is based strictly on airfare more than anything else. She isn't at all concerned about point conservation. She bought just enough points for a week and that's what she does regardless of check-in/check-out day.

 

[CDNTech]

Regarding the polls though - I wonder if the posters on these boards are a representative sample? It seems like most of us are trying to maximize our point usage as much as possible which leads to a lot of Sun - Thurs stays. Do we know for sure that the general population would be booking the same way we would? For example, a co-worker of mine owns DVC, and goes once a year for 7 days. Her arrival day decision is based strictly on airfare more than anything else. She isn't at all concerned about point conservation. She bought just enough points for a week and that's what she does regardless of check-in/check-out day.

This is exactly us, too. We go for minimum of a week and will generally check in on a Tuesday because of low airfare flying Tuesday's and Wednesday's. When we're flying all the way from Canada, I could care less how many extra points I use staying for the weekend... I just spent $2200+ in airfare to get there!

We may in fact switch to staying for two weeks and just going every other year if the airline prices keep spiraling out of control.

 

[jade1]

Regarding the polls though - I wonder if the posters on these boards are a representative sample? It seems like most of us are trying to maximize our point usage as much as possible which leads to a lot of Sun - Thurs stays. Do we know for sure that the general population would be booking the same way we would? For example, a co-worker of mine owns DVC, and goes once a year for 7 days. Her arrival day decision is based strictly on airfare more than anything else. She isn't at all concerned about point conservation. She bought just enough points for a week and that's what she does regardless of check-in/check-out day.

Certainly anything is possible, but my guess its fairly close to the rest of the world.

As for your example, is the coworker fine with burning 6 days of vacation instead of 5? I have to assume most working folks that go for 7 nights, would prefer traveling on a weekend day, so they can maximize the time at WDW on 5 days of vacation instead of 6-or minimized days at WDW with red eye flights.

 

[snowbunny]

Regarding the polls though - I wonder if the posters on these boards are a representative sample?

No, they're not. The live and breathe DVC and in numbers are very small as a sample of the total DVC ownership.

I would not move out on a weekend to save points. I've rented additional points from people when needed. We go once a week each year for a full week.

 

[jade1]

We go once a week each year for a full week.

What day do you usually arrive at WDW?

 

[disneydisneydoo]

Certainly anything is possible, but my guess its fairly close to the rest of the world.

As for your example, is the coworker fine with burning 6 days of vacation instead of 5? I have to assume most working folks that go for 7 nights, would prefer traveling on a weekend day, so they can maximize the time at WDW on 5 days of vacation instead of 6-or minimized days at WDW with red eye flights.

The coworker travels mid-week to mid-week almost always so I guess using an extra vacation day isn't an issue to her. But, I do see your point about vacation time. With that in mind, I would still anticipate a lot more people arriving on Friday night or Saturday which is why I believe the poll numbers may be lower on these boards then in actuality at least for those two nights.

 

[jdg345]

The coworker travels mid-week to mid-week almost always so I guess using an extra vacation day isn't an issue to her. But, I do see your point about vacation time. With that in mind, I would still anticipate a lot more people arriving on Friday night or Saturday which is why I believe the poll numbers may be lower on these boards then in actuality at least for those two nights.

To me, it explains the boost in Saturday arrivals. From what I understood, many that fly in will do so on a Friday and stay off site or at a value (since it's just a bed and a shower that they need). The next morning, they get up early, check in at their resort, and then head out to the park(s). It saves them a bunch of points on Friday night, they get a shower and some rest, and get first shot at the rooms in the morning. Why spend a bunch of points for a shower and a bed?