Plans have been filed for DVC expansion at Caribbean Beach Resort

[rteetz]

I just hope that Disney is sending good, informative letters to guests. Noise and so much being shut down would make me unhappy and I doubt that I'm the only one. It'll be interesting to see what they end up doing though.

That is where the info came on the dining options. These letters just started going out and I am sure will continue.

Some reports of people calling in to switch resorts however isn't going as well. Disney is only offering more expensive options where the guest pays the difference.

 

[rteetz]

You restated a point twice that wasn't in question. So I was wondering if there was a cross up?

I am still confused but I was just linking to what Centertown is. Nothing more than that.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That is where the info came on the dining options. These letters just started going out and I am sure will continue.

Some reports of people calling in to switch resorts however isn't going as well. Disney is only offering more expensive options where the guest pays the difference.

I gotta admit...this is so amusing. Believe it or not: that is their "policy"

"Pay full price for inconvenience". No where else in travel would they even breathe that for a second.

Gotta love all that "magic", huh?

 

[dlavender]

That is where the info came on the dining options. These letters just started going out and I am sure will continue.

Some reports of people calling in to switch resorts however isn't going as well. Disney is only offering more expensive options where the guest pays the difference.

That's terrible.

Plan your $3-$6k vacation 3-12 months out to find out your stay in the "caribbean" is going to be a little less resorty and a little more actual caribbeany, and be offered the "opportunity" to upgrade for more money.

 

[rteetz]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/shutters-old-port-royal-closing-2017-disneys-caribbean-beach-resort/

 

[dlavender]

Are they going to continue to sell this place at $200/night for 2 years with hot dog carts?

 

[rteetz]

Are they going to continue to sell this place at $200/night for 2 years with hot dog carts?

Yep.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Are they going to continue to sell this place at $200/night for 2 years with hot dog carts?

As long as you believe those beans are "magic"

 

[Planogirl]

As long as you believe those beans are "magic"

And you really like hot dogs.

There is a thread on the Restaurant forum where this is being discussed. It appears that one person got moved to a deluxe for more money but got a gift card for that same amount. The rest are being offered a move for more money only.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

And you really like hot dogs.

There is a thread on the Restaurant forum where this is being discussed. It appears that one person got moved to a deluxe for more money but got a gift card for that same amount. The rest are being offered a move for more money only.

If I were hypothetically advise those people...I'd tell them to turn up the volume...and that' it's too close to adjust...

Hypothetically

 

[DisFanDad]

They're talking tents or temporary buildings.

True story: this idea was explored to redo opr in 2002...but since business was in the crapper they decided to instead shut Caribbean down for 4 months to gut it. The logistically operation of running that hotel without facilities was deemed too difficult.

Now there's a rush to do that very thing.

VERY interesting insight ! Thanks as usual Lockedout

 

[DisFanDad]

Are they going to continue to sell this place at $200/night for 2 years with hot dog carts?

Yep.

That is one of the most frank, and disturbing, exchanges I have seen on these boards.

Just ... wow.

 

[DisFanDad]

This reminds me, very much, of what Pete pointed out about the CRT debacle, where they booted people from their ressies for an upcharge ($499/person) event. WDW actually made this a bit better after they were called out on it, but good lord. This all just feels SO rushed. This isn't a company that turns on a dime, its a HUGE company, that generally turns slowly, plans long in advance (or should be at least) ... of late it just seems like they are throwing stuff at the wall and hoping it sticks.

I am all for the changes at CBR, including the DVC and new transport options, but, couldn't this be done MUCH better, in a way that doesn't negatively impact a whole bunch of people that have invested a lot of time and effort into, what for many may literally be, a "once in a lifetime" vacation ?

 

[rteetz]

This reminds me, very much, of what Pete pointed out about the CRT debacle, where they booted people from their ressies for an upcharge ($499/person) event. WDW actually made this a bit better after they were called out on it, but good lord. This all just feels SO rushed. This isn't a company that turns on a dime, its a HUGE company, that generally turns slowly, plans long in advance (or should be at least) ... of late it just seems like they are throwing stuff at the wall and hoping it sticks.

I am all for the changes at CBR, including the DVC and new transport options, but, couldn't this be done MUCH better, in a way that doesn't negatively impact a whole bunch of people that have invested a lot of time and effort into, what for many may literally be, a "once in a lifetime" vacation ?

Welcome to today's Disney. I'm really starting to side with Lockedoutlogic, it's time for a change at the top.

 

[umichigan10]

Welcome to today's Disney. I'm really starting to side with Lockedoutlogic, it's time for a change at the top.

What annoys me is iger was supposed to be gone by now, but the guy won't leave

 

[rteetz]

What annoys me is iger was supposed to be gone by now, but the guy won't leave

That's because the board loves him too much.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That is one of the most frank, and disturbing, exchanges I have seen on these boards.

Just ... wow.

It's completely predictable if you did your time "on the inside"...

They are floating a balloon with this. If I know the Wicked thoughts...it's a way of testing the resolve of the moderate clientele to tolerate this/pay more I get out of it while at the same time not sacrificing one dime of revenue as they hastily do a mass redo to actually try and price them out of the place.

It's the rubix cube of hotel management. Figure that sucker out.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That's because the board loves him too much.

Because he named them and the lion wasn't there anymore to call BS

 

[lockedoutlogic]

What annoys me is iger was supposed to be gone by now, but the guy won't leave

He will parachute out as soon as he feels he can't drain the reserves to get the stock price up one penny more...could be tomorrow, six months, or six years from now.

This is not hard to figure out...that's it.

Here's what's REALLY alarming...they can't find a successor?

A billion dollar pay package to run the second most valuable entertainment conglomerate with one of the most revered and recognized names on earth?

No? No takers? You're ok staying at the Apple Store for $11.59 an hour?

That's the real story...anybody with some business experience would jump at the chance.

Which means they are NOT looking. This is eisner x2

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Welcome to today's Disney. I'm really starting to side with Lockedoutlogic, it's time for a change at the top.

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