News Round Up 2017

[MommaBerd]

News

ESPN 8 The Ocho is becoming real for a day

http://nerdist.com/espn-to-make-dodgeballs-the-ocho-real-for-a-day/

I LOVE this!!!

 

[skier_pete]

I'm still trying to figure out how singing safari critters can be classified as "live action"?

Yeah - I loved the Jungle Book - but other than Mowgli, all the animals and all the environments were computer generated. These really should be called "photoreal animated" or something. (Beauty and the Beast was barely live action for that matter.)

 

[skier_pete]

I specifically asked what it was as he just said "plus annual dues" and he said "$6.19/point" - he didn't specify if it was for all resorts or if it varied at all

That's the Poly - CCV is singificantly higher. (The highest of any on property DVC resort.) CCV is also going to be impossible to book studios because the % of points in studios is so extremely low. (<9% of the total points are studios.) There's going to be massive amounts of buyer complaints regarding this in another 12-18 months. But hey, by then they'll be touting the new Riviera resort with Illuminations views.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I see that ABC is postponing their live production of The Little Mermaid planned for Oct 3rd

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...le-mermaid-live-that-was-to-air-on-october-3/


I don't see any explanation as to why - but honestly, if they were finding it just isn't working/not good enough I would rather them postpone/cancel than do a crappy version

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That's the Poly - CCV is singificantly higher. (The highest of any on property DVC resort.) CCV is also going to be impossible to book studios because the % of points in studios is so extremely low. (<9% of the total points are studios.) There's going to be massive amounts of buyer complaints regarding this in another 12-18 months. But hey, by then they'll be touting the new Riviera resort with Illuminations views.

Honestly we are not in the market to buy (actually would prefer to sell the timeshare we do have vs buy another) so wasn't too worried about getting all the details but was wondering roughly what they were

Will be interesting for the new Riviera how that is structures as far as suites vs studios (from what I see it seems like studios are pretty popular - probably due to low points needed compared to other optoins)

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Wait-- I read and looked up to confirm earlier that the dues for copper creek were in the 7 + range...... maybe that is the best kept secret....

Are you suggesting the deduct of like $90 a year in dues makes that 4 night stay per year a "good" deal?

Lol

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Honestly we are not in the market to buy (actually would prefer to sell the timeshare we do have vs buy another) so wasn't too worried about getting all the details but was wondering roughly what they were

Will be interesting for the new Riviera how that is structures as far as suites vs studios (from what I see it seems like studios are pretty popular - probably due to low points needed compared to other optoins)

It's fascinating to watch what they are trying to do from over here in the weeds...

...does anybody know when the last time they bumped the price was?

 

[Killer Fish]

One day I would love to get educated on the whole DVC thing.

I can't imagine it would ever make sense for me (Comp hotels around the world through workplace) however it does not stop me from being very interested/know NOTHING about how it really works.

 

[Roxyfire]

It's fascinating to watch what they are trying to do from over here in the weeds...

...does anybody know when the last time they bumped the price was?

Post #4 has the pricing history, seems pretty detailed.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/so-youve-decided-to-buy-dvc.3567366/#post-56896790

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Post #4 has the pricing history, seems pretty detailed.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/so-youve-decided-to-buy-dvc.3567366/#post-56896790

Thank you...it's good info to see it in print for reference...

Anyone notice a $50 increase in price during the housing recession? Including $30 in 10 months from 2009 to 2010...

Notice how it corresponded with the "fantastic" free dining period where they raised the hotel rates under the discounts?

What fools...bad consumers...it can't be stated enough.

...while Europe slept.

 

[rteetz]

News

Fantasmic dining package removes appetizer for 2018

https://blogmickey.com/2017/08/fantasmic-dining-package-removes-appetizer-2018/

 

[rteetz]

News

Mobile ordering coming to DHS

https://blogmickey.com/2017/08/mobile-order-expands-disneys-hollywood-studios-coming-weeks/

 

[rteetz]

News

Star Wars tour removes dessert party and lowers price

http://blogmickey.com/2017/08/star-wars-guided-tour-removes-dessert-party-lowers-price-october-1st/

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Fantasmic dining package removes appetizer for 2018

https://blogmickey.com/2017/08/fantasmic-dining-package-removes-appetizer-2018/

If there isn't a price decrease for this, then I don't think the package would be worth it. I have done this package way to many times to count.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Fantasmic dining package removes appetizer for 2018

https://blogmickey.com/2017/08/fantasmic-dining-package-removes-appetizer-2018/

and of course the price does not come down

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Star Wars tour removes dessert party and lowers price

http://blogmickey.com/2017/08/star-wars-guided-tour-removes-dessert-party-lowers-price-october-1st/

At least you still get access to the reserved viewing area ... still think it is a lot to pay for basically thinks you can do on your own. I would just do the dessert party myself but guess this works for some people

 

[rteetz]

At least you still get access to the reserved viewing area ... still think it is a lot to pay for basically thinks you can do on your own. I would just do the dessert party myself but guess this works for some people

Yep, I've done the dessert party and really enjoyed it. I wouldn't do the tour especially now.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

If there isn't a price decrease for this, then I don't think the package would be worth it. I have done this package way to many times to count.

I think you just identified why the price is likely to stay the same for less product...

It's Friday...and I'm going to yak later, so I'm in a good mood...but it's still appropriate to give a friendly reminder to everyone that we have GOT to start saying no to this stuff. It's absolutely a matter of consumer responsibility...not "I think it's worth it to ME, because I THINK..."

Bloated products should and need to fail...

 

[lockedoutlogic]

At least you still get access to the reserved viewing area ... still think it is a lot to pay for basically thinks you can do on your own. I would just do the dessert party myself but guess this works for some people

Where's the value? Reserved concrete?

I thought after the hub fast pass went bye bye we could move on from this stuff...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Where's the value? Reserved concrete?

I thought after the hub fast pass went bye bye we could move on from this stuff...

I think there value to a reserved viewing area for the Star Wars show as your viewing angle really impacts how you experience that show. And this reserved area is split so kids have an area up front with a great view, etc.

So to me paying for the dessert party and having this area is worth it vs. saving a good spot for 1 hour + with 3 little kids (plus by doing the dessert party we only did snacks/apps instead of a big dinner so saved some $ there as well)