Oct. 16-23, 2010 - Bring Back the Magic

[truck1]

Can't wait to see the pictures!



There is actually a whole thread where people are discussing this issue. I don't think promotions has anything to do with this. DVC is a different company than DCL. DVC pays DCL for the cabins it's members book. I think it's more likely that it was a change in policy on the DVC side, especially since the new ship is coming online next year. I'm guessing they don't make as much money when people use their DVC points for DCL, although it certainly does cost a lot of DVC points to pay for a cruise.

Also, DVC points are normally used at DVC resorts (BCV, BLT, AKV, BWV VWL, OKW, SSR, THV), so they don't enter into the available rooms picture; they book their own inventory. Not that you can't book a room at a non-DVC resort, it's just a lot more expensive, so most people don't. Also, DVC allows their rooms to be sold to regular guests, but only if they aren't sold out with DVC members.

This is going to get interesting...

It will get interesting.I looked briefly at the thread, and if we were owners, Id be upset also. I can sympathise with all who did/are , and now are told you cant do this.

The thing about promotions and the ships, is that promotions decides how much and of what goes to who.When they put out a special, say the kids sail free, they decide how many rooms go to the KSF program. Im just assuming that they are/were doing the same with DVC. Ive noticed that with the Fl residents promo, that its limited to 50 cabins I think per category.Last time I saw in last august, I dont remember a limit on the rooms.
Promotions does the same thing with rooms at the parks. There the ones that say, well offer a dining plan for the length of your stay or stay 2 nights and get a 3rd free, etc. 9x out of 10, its out of the resorts(DVC) hands.

 

[njprincess]

I wish I had Jim Lewis's email!!

He probably has his minions read his email anyway

 

[njprincess]

It will get interesting.I looked briefly at the thread, and if we were owners, Id be upset also. I can sympathise with all who did/are , and now are told you cant do this.

The thing about promotions and the ships, is that promotions decides how much and of what goes to who.When they put out a special, say the kids sail free, they decide how many rooms go to the KSF program. Im just assuming that they are/were doing the same with DVC. Ive noticed that with the Fl residents promo, that its limited to 50 cabins I think per category.Last time I saw in last august, I dont remember a limit on the rooms.
Promotions does the same thing with rooms at the parks. There the ones that say, well offer a dining plan for the length of your stay or stay 2 nights and get a 3rd free, etc. 9x out of 10, its out of the resorts(DVC) hands.

Promotions has no say over DVC. When WDW offers free dining plan or a 3rd night free, it does NOT include DVC. If we want the dining plan, we have to pay for it. Points are needed for every night of your stay - no free nights. DVC books their own inventory.

 

[JOANNEL]

Kathy,

How long are you and frank staying after the cruise?

 

[JOANNEL]

He probably has his minions read his email anyway

I would still like to bombard his email!!!

 

[goslingl]

He probably has his minions read his email anyway

Did you see Dispicable me? I loved the minions. I want one!!!

 

[njprincess]

Kathy,

How long are you and frank staying after the cruise?

I'm staying until Wed and Frank is staying until Friday

 

[goslingl]

I would still like to bombard his email!!!

I know my DVC sales persons email is first name.lastname@disneyvacationclub.com I wonder if it will work for him? I think I may give it a try

 

[JOANNEL]

I know my DVC sales persons email is first name.lastname@disneyvacationclub.com I wonder if it will work for him? I think I may give it a try

I tried that and jimlewis with out the . and they both came back.

 

[njprincess]

Did you see Dispicable me? I loved the minions. I want one!!!

Yes, I did too! I think Jim's minions probably look like this:

oooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

I know my DVC sales persons email is first name.lastname@disneyvacationclub.com I wonder if it will work for him? I think I may give it a try

Uh oh - now he has you, Joanne and Dan mad at him. Watch out Jim

 

[danandnan]

I tried that and jimlewis with out the . and they both came back.

I just contacted our Club rep and waiting for her to call back.

 

[danandnan]

If you girls look at the material we got this weekend RE Aulani on the back of the insert point chart on the back will be your reps name and tele #

 

[goslingl]

Yes, I did too! I think Jim's minions probably look like this:

oooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww



Uh oh - now he has you, Joanne and Dan mad at him. Watch out Jim

It may mean the difference between us going to Alaska and not going. We added points in March because we wanted to make sure we had enough to do cruises in the future and now they baited and switched us. I am hoping that they will reconsider if they get enough complaints. I asked on the member cruise thread to complain to DVC for me.

 

[goslingl]

If you girls look at the material we got this weekend RE Aulani on the back of the insert point chart on the back will be your reps name and tele #

I sent an email to Dave. We will see what I get back. They do not want to mess with my points.

 

[truck1]

Promotions has no say over DVC. When WDW offers free dining plan or a 3rd night free, it does NOT include DVC. If we want the dining plan, we have to pay for it. Points are needed for every night of your stay - no free nights. DVC books their own inventory.

I understand that. I was using the parks as an example of what promotions does. Promotions is a global entity,within the Mikey Empire, and not just DCL promotions or park promotions.There there own separate group/business unit.They are the ones(as I understand it) that figure out how much each person pays, ticket pricing,and cross overs such as DVC and CMs.
If they say that DVC gets x amount of rooms on a cruise, they get x amount of rooms. If promotions says(assuming they are in control of the DVC issue, and its not DVC saying this) no more DVC points, then DVC doesnt get a choice in the matter. If they say KSF on certain dates,then KSF on certain dates. Thats all I was pointing out. I may be totally wrong.With Disney, theres no telling what logic they are following this week, or the reasons behind it.I call it fuzzy logic. It makes sense to someone-just not me.

 

[JOANNEL]

I just contacted our Club rep and waiting for her to call back.

If you girls look at the material we got this weekend RE Aulani on the back of the insert point chart on the back will be your reps name and tele #

We haven't seen the hawaii stuff yet.

 

[JOANNEL]

I'm staying until Wed and Frank is staying until Friday

What night are you doing the Halloween party? I am going to try to book Thursday night the 14th and sun-wed after the cruise tomorrow!! So you may be stuck with us for a few more days.

 

[JOANNEL]

Dan,
What time do you arrive on thursday? If I can get a room we should be down around 7pm!!

 

[danandnan]

Dan,
What time do you arrive on thursday? If I can get a room we should be down around 7pm!!

HI

Our plane lands at 2:09PM then we get the Magical Express. With any luck at all Joanne we should be at OKW around I would guess 3:30 PM. I hope that helps.
Where do you plan on getting a room?

Dan

 

[njprincess]

What night are you doing the Halloween party? I am going to try to book Thursday night the 14th and sun-wed after the cruise tomorrow!! So you may be stuck with us for a few more days.

Yeah!!!

We are doing MNSSHP on Tuesday night - we heard it was less crowded on weekdays. I didn't think it was that bad on Halloween night last year but maybe that was because of the company I do believe we closed the park that night

Yo Ho Yo Ho a pirate's likin' me!

We are also planning to do WWoHP at Universal on Monday. I think Julie and Kathy and John might be coming too. So think about that too - the more the merrier!