I was quite disappointed when the DVC announced in late 2008, that they decided to drop Interval International (II) and replace it with RCI.
Prior to DVCs decision, I always felt that if I wanted a change of scenery and travel to a location other than a Disney resort, I knew that my wife and I would have many options available to us that would provide accommodations and service similar to the DVC. In the past, we had visited a number of them and were extremely satisfied.
As a matter of fact, were it not for the availability of II, we would not have purchased additional points while cruising on the Disney Magic back in the Spring of 2008.
Once I received word from the DVC that they were dropping II, after I had a sinking feeling in my stomach, I let my feelings be known to Member Services during Dec. of 2008. They attempted to reassure me that if I were to give RCI a chance, my wife and I would feel differently. Well quite honestly, after viewing the options, to switch to, I am more convinced than ever that I will be spending more of my points at DVC resorts. (Perhaps thats what DVC really had in mind).
Disney Vacation Club should consider switching back to II for the following reasons:
The better the travel options the more likely DVC will attract new members.
Existing members are more likely to purchase additional points.
Members of II when switching to a DVC resort will be exposed to the DVC experience (potential new members.)
II has big name resorts while RCI has a number of small no name resorts and quite honestly, I dont wish to take a vacation and not know if I am going to be satisfied. I want to go with brand names, like Marriott, Four Seasons, Starwood and Wyndham, Hyatt, etc
I have to admit what fueled my message came about after speaking with a friend this weekend who owns at the Wyndham Vacation Club, formerly Fairfield. He too had expressed his dissatisfaction with the selections of RCI. I knew then I was not alone.
Perhaps at the two year mark this December, we will hear news from DVC (perhaps at the annual meetings) that DVC will be going back to II.
We can only hope.
Prior to DVCs decision, I always felt that if I wanted a change of scenery and travel to a location other than a Disney resort, I knew that my wife and I would have many options available to us that would provide accommodations and service similar to the DVC. In the past, we had visited a number of them and were extremely satisfied.
As a matter of fact, were it not for the availability of II, we would not have purchased additional points while cruising on the Disney Magic back in the Spring of 2008.
Once I received word from the DVC that they were dropping II, after I had a sinking feeling in my stomach, I let my feelings be known to Member Services during Dec. of 2008. They attempted to reassure me that if I were to give RCI a chance, my wife and I would feel differently. Well quite honestly, after viewing the options, to switch to, I am more convinced than ever that I will be spending more of my points at DVC resorts. (Perhaps thats what DVC really had in mind).
Disney Vacation Club should consider switching back to II for the following reasons:
The better the travel options the more likely DVC will attract new members.
Existing members are more likely to purchase additional points.
Members of II when switching to a DVC resort will be exposed to the DVC experience (potential new members.)
II has big name resorts while RCI has a number of small no name resorts and quite honestly, I dont wish to take a vacation and not know if I am going to be satisfied. I want to go with brand names, like Marriott, Four Seasons, Starwood and Wyndham, Hyatt, etc
I have to admit what fueled my message came about after speaking with a friend this weekend who owns at the Wyndham Vacation Club, formerly Fairfield. He too had expressed his dissatisfaction with the selections of RCI. I knew then I was not alone.
Perhaps at the two year mark this December, we will hear news from DVC (perhaps at the annual meetings) that DVC will be going back to II.
We can only hope.
We have another timeshare and they use II so we never joined RCI because we knew we would not be trading our 
